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MYOLYN has been designing FES bikes and other therapy technologies to help people with paralysis improve their health, mobility, and independence since 2013. Hear from real MyoCycle users as they explain what owning and using the MyoCycle has done for them.
SUCCESS STORY
“The greatest benefit from the MyoCycle is my improved mental attitude as I am able to once again participate in cardiovascular exercise.”
Peter Calabrese, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, shares his story on rediscovering his passion for exercise with his MyoCycle Home after being unable to walk for more than ten years.
Read Peter's Story
Muscle Growth
C4 Complete Asia A
Meet Chelsee Furech! Chelsee was the passenger in a tragic car accident in 2019. She sustained a cervical spinal cord injury, breaking her C3-C6 vertebrae and resulting in paralysis from the chest own. Learn how the MyoCycle has given Chelsee a positive outlet.
Chelsee's StoryImproved Strength and Help with Spasms
SCI T-9 Burst Incomplete
Meet Richard! Richard is 54 years old and suffered a spinal cord injury. Since using the MyoCycle, he has been able to enjoy weightlifting with more ease than before.
Richard's StoryImproved Self Image and Muscle Mass
SCI at the T 12 L1 - incomplete paraplegia
Meet Matthew Blosser! Matthew suffered a SCI at the T 12 L1 with multiple burst fractures on his vertebrae, resulting in incomplete paraplegia. Learn how the MyoCycle helped Matthew overcome some of the challenges that come with extreme muscle atrophy.
Matthew's StoryImproved Core Strength and Self Image
Spinal Cord Ependymoma
Meet Amanda Vaughn! Amanda is 39 years old and was diagnosed with a grapefruit-sized spinal cord ependymoma at the age of 10. She is an avid knitter, crocheter, and keeps up her own YouTube channel where she shares about the joy of crafting.
Amanda's StoryReduced muscle spasms and increased muscle density.
Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Todd! Todd is 61 years old and suffered a C-5 spinal cord injury from a diving accident at the age of 18. Before finding MYOLYN, Todd faced significant challenges with severe muscle spasms and muscle atrophy. After searching for a solution to improve his health, Todd discovered the MyoCycle.
Todd's StoryIncreased muscle strength and improved circulation.
Multiple Sclerosis
Meet Jocelyn Mustain! Jocelyn is 38 years old retired English and Literature professor with multiple sclerosis. She faced significant challenges with mobility and strength due to her condition. Jocelyn's determination to improve her quality of life led her to explore various options to regain her strength.
Jocelyn's StoryMaintaining strength and flexibility and improving quality of life with the MyoCycle.
Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Celeste Glover! Celeste is 50 years old and a retired roller derby girl with a passion for fitness. After a life-changing accident, the MyoCycle became an essential part of her recovery journey.
Celeste's StoryRegaining strength and improving her quality of life with the MyoCycle.
Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Chezale! Chezale Rodriguez is a multifaceted performing artist, dance educator, and arts administrator originally from Tucson, AZ. In September 2023, Chezale survived a traumatic car accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury at the T-12 level, causing incomplete paralysis below the level of injury.
Chezale's StoryRegaining strength through the MyoCycle improves balance and stamina.
Multiple Sclerosis
Meet Holli! Holli is 60 years old and has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) since 1990. As a retired middle school teacher of 20 years, she now enjoys life with her husband, two grown children, one grandchild, and her six-pound Yorkie Poo. Learn how the MyoCycle helped improve Holli's life!
Holli's StoryBetter quality of life and a newfound sense of independence.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Meet Jennifer Mayer! Jennifer is 45 years old and has been living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury since a car accident in 2006. Jennifer faced challenges such as severe spasms, poor circulation, muscle atrophy, restricted range of motion, and bone density loss.
Jennifer's StoryMaintained health and independence with the MyoCycle.
Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Batisha! Batisha Andrews is a dedicated MyoCycle user who incorporates two hours of daily cycling into her routine. This commitment not only provides essential stimulation to her legs but also serves as her primary form of exercise. Learn how the MyoCycle helped improve Batisha's life!
Batisha's StoryRegular exercise through the MyoCycle improves moods and increases quality of life.
Multiple Sclerosis
Meet Chris Breen! Chris is 63 years old and has multiple sclerosis (MS). His condition caused fluctuations in his mood and lowered his quality of life. Learn how the MyoCycle helped Chris overcome these challenges!
Chris's StoryIncreased core strength from regular exercise means improving in competitive hobbies.
C6 Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Christopher Ferranti! He’s a 26-year-old who lives at home with his parents and his beloved black lab/boxer mix, Luna. In his free time, he participates in archery and spends time with his family and dog. Learn how the MyoCycle helped aid in Christopher’s rehabilitation!
Christopher's Story“The MyoCycle provides great symptom relief”
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Karen Gibson’s mother, Sharon, passed away from a rare neurodegenerative disease. Prior to her death, Sharon was using the MyoCycle to mitigate some of her symptoms. Karen recently provided us with the powerful feedback below about her mother and her experience with the MyoCycle.
Sharon's StoryEasy access to regular exercise improves quality of life and increases strength.
Multiple Sclerosis
Meet Frank Ciavarella! He has Multiple Sclerosis and faced challenges from his condition. Learn how the MyoCycle helped improve Frank’s strength and quality of life!
Frank's StoryImproved health and quality of life through increased movement.
C6/C7 ASIA-A Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Laura Taylor! She is a 33-year-old who lives at home with her husband. She loves spending time with her family and enjoying the company of her beloved cat. Learn how the MyoCycle Home has improved her life!
Laura's StoryImproved Quality of Life
Multiple Sclerosis
Meet MyoCycle user, Liz. Liz has multiple sclerosis and has experienced significant improvement in strength and function since using the MyoCycle. Her husband shares that she is now able to walk from location to location with increased stability and endurance.
Liz's StoryGreater Independence
T2-T3 Paraplegia
Dr. Susan Solman is an active and successful woman in her late fifties from Miami. For nearly the past 20 years, she has been paralyzed, trying different ways to regain her strength. Learn about the freedom she found with MyoCycle.
Susan's StoryIncreased strength, walking distance, and functionality
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Meet New Yorker, avid traveler, and MyoCylce user, Shawn H. Shawn was diagnosed with MS after experiencing foot drop symptoms. Since incorporating the MyoCylce into his therapy, he has experienced significant improvements in independence and quality of life. Read on to learn more of his story!
Shawn's StoryLifestyle Change
T10 Asia B Incomplete
Dustin Dreyfuss is a farm owner who suffered a life-altering injury in his early thirties. He shares how his MyoCycle helped him regain his strength and play a more active role in taking care of his family.
Dustin's StoryBuilding Muscle
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)
Debbie Thompson is a 52-year-old mother of three grown boys from southern Missouri who loves being active. MS led to muscle weakness, fatigue, and limited her to wheelchair use, but using her Myocycle has helped her build strength back.
Debbie's StoryIncreased strength and sensation, better overall health
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury at T11
Meet Helen Whitcraft. She's a proud mother and grandmother who enjoys being active. She loves exercising, reading, movies, socializing with friends and family, and volunteering with several organizations. Hear her story!
Helen's StoryDecreased spasticity, weight loss, increased muscle mass
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) - T9 Complete
Meet MyoCycle user, Todd Rehmann. Todd's been married for 37 years and has 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren. Todd sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) when he fell off a ladder while trimming trees in 2018. His injury forced him to retire early. Hear his full story!
Todd's StoryReduced leg spasms, better sleep
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Meet MyoCycle user Ron Edwards. Ron is a service disabled veteran and has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for the last 15 years. The MyoCycle allows Ron to continue doing the activities he loves, like ping pong.
Ron's StoryTherapeutic Exercise
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Meet MyoCycle user, Terry Hord. Terry has a spinal cord injury (SCI) with plaque on her spinal cord and brain. The MyoCycle allows her to achieve therapeutic exercise safely from her home.
Terry's StoryReduced spasms, better sleep, stronger leg muscles, and better circulation
T7 Complete Paraplegic
Kevin was in a major accident while racing his motorcycle on a track in 2013. He was launched into the trees and broke his back causing a spinal cord injury (SCI). Hear Kevin's story and learn how the MyoCycle has empowered Kevin to achieve therapeutic exercise!
Kevin's StoryIndependence and Overall Health
Spinal Cord Injury - Paraplegic
When Francois was 19 years old, he experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI) by breaking his back between t8 and t9 during a motocross accident. Watch Francois' video to hear his story and how the MyoCycle has changed his daily life!
Francios's StoryMovement
Spinal Cord Injury
Madeline experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI) during a major car accident when she was 10 years old. Hear Madeline's story and how the MyoCycle has empowered her to move and impacted her life!
Madeline's StoryReduced spasticity
C6 Asia-A complete
Meet Logan Smith. He's a Virginia Tech graduate and has a C6 Asia-A complete spinal cord injury (SCI). Logan is still very active and continues to play rugby, handcycle, scuba dive, hike, kayak, and fish.
Logan's StoryPhysical and mental health
C5 Quadriplegic
Meet Mike Leimbach. He is 55 years old and has been a C5 quadriplegic since 1983. For the last 37 years, he's been using an FES cycle. It has helped him stay as healthy as possible in his body and mind.
Mike's StoryBetter sleep patterns, pain management, and reduced spasticity
C6-C7 level incomplete quadriplegic
Terry is a C6-C7 level incomplete quadriplegic with no trunk mobility (from nipple level down). This bike has been life-changing for him. He has noticed that he is gaining inches in his thighs from stimulating his muscles.
Terry's StoryBetter Mood and Weight Loss
Incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) paraplegic, 11 years post
Marty is a 71-year-old former athlete who experienced a T4 incomplete SCI 11 years ago. Prior to using the MyoCycle, he experienced muscle atrophy and reduced circulation. After using the MyoCycle for only 4 months, Marty experienced weight loss, a lower resting heart rate, and a better overall mood.
Marty's StoryRestored Movement
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury.
Jimmie is a 64 yr old man who sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury in a car accident. Jimmie was introduced to the MyoCycle in therapy as an alternative to another FES cycling system which he had trouble tolerating. He is growing stronger with regular use of his MyoCycle.
Jimmie's StoryIncreased Circulation
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Lisa was physically active most of her life before being diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Before using the MyoCycle, she was losing her ability to walk but after four months of regular use, she's looking forward to walking again.
Lisa's StoryIncreased Strength
Right Brain Stroke
Sheldon Riner, a retired attorney, suffered a stroke at 63 years old that left him unable to move his left arm and leg. Determined to get back to his passion of bicycling with his wife, Sheldon is using his MyoCycle to rebuild his strength and endurance.
Sheldon's StoryRegained Sensation
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Caused by an Infarction at T12
Madeline Recht was an active nurse before suffering from a spinal cord injury that left her struggling with exercise and muscle spasms. Using MyoCycle has decreased these spasms, allowing her to sleep better.
Madeline's StoryIncreased Mobility
Multiple Sclerosis
Peter Calabrese, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, shares his story on rediscovering his passion for exercise with his MyoCycle Home after being unable to walk for more than ten years.
Peter's Story