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Cerebral Palsy in Adults: Managing Mobility as You Age

The Cionic Team — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:30:34 GMT

Cerebral palsy is a nonprogressive condition, but that doesn’t mean mobility needs stay the same over time. For adults in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, accumulated stress on bones and muscles can take a toll, causing pain and stiffness – and the need for different ways to support mobility.

Exercise After Spinal Cord Injury: 4 Moves to Try Safely

The Cionic Team — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:47 GMT

A resistance band looped around a door handle. A water bottle within reach. Wheelchair brakes locked. A home training routine after a spinal cord injury can start with a setup this simple, and with one big question: Where do I begin?

How Med Tech Is Transforming Veteran Care

The Cionic Team — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:03:15 GMT

Mark Zhang has a quick answer for anyone who assumes the Department of Veterans Affairs is slow to change. The VA's acting assistant undersecretary for health points to a list of firsts that came out of the agency: the liver transplant, the nicotine patch, the pacemaker, and electronic health records long before they were standard. The approach now, he toldMobiHealthNews in January 2026, is to "move fast responsibly."

A Beginner’s Guide to Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion

The Cionic Team — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:05 GMT

Ankle mobility is needed for multiple movements, including standing, walking, jumping, getting up from a chair, and going up and down stairs. To perform these movements, plantarflexionanddorsiflexion are required. Limited plantarflexion and dorsiflexion can contribute to injury and is associated with conditions such asfoot drop.

Spasticity: Causes, Symptoms, and Advanced Treatments

The Cionic Team — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:41:26 GMT

For the millions of people living with neurological conditions, muscles don’t just feel “tight”; they actively fight back. This involuntary resistance is known as spasticity, and it can turn a simple walk into an exhausting battle.

Lighting Up the ‘Athlete Inside’: How a Competitive Diver Is Learning Life Again After Spinal Cord Injury

The Cionic Team — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:53:15 GMT

For Hailey-Cate Bull, competition has been a way of life since childhood.

Living With MS, Resilience, and Finding Strength: Alessandra’s Story

The Cionic Team — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:30:30 GMT

Alessandra Noto has always moved through the world with intention. A single mom to two teenagers in New York City, a fashion stylist, and an entrepreneur, she’s built a life defined by creativity, energy, and showing up for the people she loves.

‘Easier to Fight with Friends on Your Side’: Recognizing Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Together

The Cionic Team — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:53:10 GMT

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. March 25th is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Both are set aside to advance education, inclusion, and better support for the CP community.

Steps Toward Hope: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

The Cionic Team — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:46:29 GMT

March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month. It’s a time to empower, educate, and unite everyone affected by MS. If you live with MS, care for someone with it, or want to support those affected, this month is a chance to learn, connect, and take action together.

How to Keep Moving Indoors During Winter: Functional Mobility Exercises

The Cionic Team — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Icy sidewalks, chilly temperatures, and overcast skies can make it harder to get outside and move — but that doesn’t mean your mobility training needs to slow down.