The stimulation frequency and strength                                 (Lauren Marsh demonstrating the

and further parameters are adjusted in a few steps                 RehaMove during the Abilities Expo

and can be saved individually for each user.  At the                in Anaheim, CA.)

push of a button the ergometer starts to rotate. Via a connection to the ergometer, RehaStim detects the position of the crank arms, calculates the time at which each muscle needs to be stimulated and sends the stimulation impulses to the electrodes. Thus it creates a fluent movement. The cyclical muscle activation can improve the user's walking ability and arm function.

RehaMove is adapted for people with movement disorders, for example with paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis and stroke victims.  In people with residual muscle function following stroke or accidents, Functional Electrical Stimulation can promote faster recovery of the affected nerve pathways, amongst other benefits, due to the activation of the proprioceptive pathways ("carry-over effect"). The process of relearning movement is supported.  For muscle rebuilding, the paretic muscle is trained and activated directly - spasticity is reduced. In contrast to gait training, people who cannot yet walk can accomplish this training with RehaMove.
The improvement of muscle function, bone structure and the cardiovascular system are all positive effects which are of particular importance to people with complete or incomplete paraplegia.