Cycle for Archie
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A group of us who drink in a local pub are trying to raise money by cycling to Paris from Southampton , we are leaving from Southampton cycling to new haven and catching the ferry to France and making our way to the Eiffel Tower , I must add that none of us are athletes by any means so this will be challenging to say the least , we are all funding our travel , bikes , food , accommodation and equipment our self’s but would would love you to sponsor us .
Archie was a healthy child until When He was 18 months old and caught a virus which his body had a reaction to and made his spinal cord swell up. His condition is called transverse myelitis. The swelling has now gone down but unfortunately it has permantly damaged the spinal cord, he is now paralysed from the neck down , He's had problems with his heart and Had a pacemaker fitted among other problems and countless trips to hospital , Archie will require lots of specialist medical equipment such as a modified wheelchair .
After everything he goes through, he’s always smiling. We need to get him moving. That’s why electrode stimulation is the was forward. It stimulates the muscles and the hope is that in time Archie will start moving. We need to try everything we can.
We’re trying to raise money for a FES bike. (Electrode Stimulation). It’s a bike which Archie will be strapped on with electrodes,
He’s a more detailed explanation about what a FES bike does.
Children with neurological impairments have much to gain from FES activity based therapy as they are still growing and have higher levels of neuroplasticity.
Children who experience spinal cord injuries (SCI) may develop many complications, including loss of bone mass, osteoporosis, and pathological fractures.
FES is a well-established rehabilitation technique that uses pulses of electrical current to stimulate peripheral nerves evoking muscle contractions and patterned muscle activity. With Restorative Therapies systems, FES creates patterned movement in the arms, legs and trunk. FES enables muscles to work and perform activities even though the muscles may be weak or paralyzed through neurological disease or injury.
Why is active therapy important?
During passive therapy, muscles don’t actually do any of the work. Arms and legs are moved mechanically, by a non-FES cycle for example. Active therapy, on the other hand, allows muscles to do the work they are meant to do. This is achieved either by an individual moving their muscles on their own or when muscles are activated by FES. Either way, active therapy means muscles are working and performing the activity. FES evoked activity allows individuals to regain function, maintain their health and combat the secondary health complications of immobility.
We are hoping to raise the much needed funds to purchase a FES bike for Archie to use in the home approx. 4 - 5 times a week. We need to increase and improve his low bone density and stop it getting worse.
The cost of this specialist equipment is £17,000
The cost to attend a specialist centre 4-5 times a week would be approx. £3375 per month that is a staggering £40,500 per a year, plus travel costs.
Therefore, it is more cost effective to purchase a FES Bike to use in the home.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thank You.”
THANK YOU !
Archie was a healthy child until When He was 18 months old and caught a virus which his body had a reaction to and made his spinal cord swell up. His condition is called transverse myelitis. The swelling has now gone down but unfortunately it has permantly damaged the spinal cord, he is now paralysed from the neck down , He's had problems with his heart and Had a pacemaker fitted among other problems and countless trips to hospital , Archie will require lots of specialist medical equipment such as a modified wheelchair .
After everything he goes through, he’s always smiling. We need to get him moving. That’s why electrode stimulation is the was forward. It stimulates the muscles and the hope is that in time Archie will start moving. We need to try everything we can.
We’re trying to raise money for a FES bike. (Electrode Stimulation). It’s a bike which Archie will be strapped on with electrodes,
He’s a more detailed explanation about what a FES bike does.
Children with neurological impairments have much to gain from FES activity based therapy as they are still growing and have higher levels of neuroplasticity.
Children who experience spinal cord injuries (SCI) may develop many complications, including loss of bone mass, osteoporosis, and pathological fractures.
FES is a well-established rehabilitation technique that uses pulses of electrical current to stimulate peripheral nerves evoking muscle contractions and patterned muscle activity. With Restorative Therapies systems, FES creates patterned movement in the arms, legs and trunk. FES enables muscles to work and perform activities even though the muscles may be weak or paralyzed through neurological disease or injury.
Why is active therapy important?
During passive therapy, muscles don’t actually do any of the work. Arms and legs are moved mechanically, by a non-FES cycle for example. Active therapy, on the other hand, allows muscles to do the work they are meant to do. This is achieved either by an individual moving their muscles on their own or when muscles are activated by FES. Either way, active therapy means muscles are working and performing the activity. FES evoked activity allows individuals to regain function, maintain their health and combat the secondary health complications of immobility.
We are hoping to raise the much needed funds to purchase a FES bike for Archie to use in the home approx. 4 - 5 times a week. We need to increase and improve his low bone density and stop it getting worse.
The cost of this specialist equipment is £17,000
The cost to attend a specialist centre 4-5 times a week would be approx. £3375 per month that is a staggering £40,500 per a year, plus travel costs.
Therefore, it is more cost effective to purchase a FES Bike to use in the home.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thank You.”
THANK YOU !
Organizer
Alan Bareham
Organizer
