Continued advancements in medical technology yield positive results when it comes to patient outcomes. LewisGale’s Rehabilitation Services continually seeks out, evaluates and adopts specialized technology for its patients.

The FES Cycle – FES stands for Functional Electrical Stimulation. This state-of-the-art technology facilitates muscle retraining for patients with neurological conditions that result in partially paralyzed limbs. The FES Cycle is a motorized ergometer that provides stimulation for 10 muscle groups in one or both legs and the trunk. Patients can utilize the Cycle from their wheelchair, stimulating nerves and strengthening muscles that may not be functioning properly because of illness or injury, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and incomplete spinal cord injury.

Bioness Ness L300 Foot Drop System – this new wireless medical technology helps patients affected by central nervous system injuries and disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, regain the ability to walk.

Foot drop results from an injury or illness that paralyzes or weakens foot and ankle muscles, making walking difficult. Three small, unobtrusive components that patients wear under their clothing enable the Foot Drop System to help restore their natural movement when walking. When the patient lifts their heel, these components communicate with each other wirelessly and send low-level electrical impulses that cause the nerves to contract muscles responsible for lifting the foot during walking. In addition to increasing movement, they may also prevent muscle loss and help reeducate muscles to eventually function without the system.

Consultations and screenings can be arranged by calling 540-776-3770.

VitalStim - this therapy is used to treat patients who have difficulty swallowing and is the only technology approved by the FDA for restoring the swallowing function to patients.