Customized assistive devices enables clients to improve mobility, communication and accessibility of their home and community. The CLLE program utilizes a specially designed ergonomic bicycle and surface electrodes to enable an individual with SCI to ride a variable resistance stationary bicycle. Research has demonstrated that NES increases cardiovascular performance, increases blood flow to the legs and buttock, increases thigh muscle bulk, decreases frequency of muscle spasticity and enhances the psychological well being of patients. Patients can use the center to practice skills learned in the gym to real-life obstacles, skills they will need for a more independent life after rehabilitation. There is a Patient Learning Resource Center at Magee, which is a unique library dedicated to information about disability and rehabilitation.
Resources are available for clinicians, patients, families and members of the general community.
The library offers access to the Internet to explore the growing number of disability resources available online. All Rights Reserved.