Sustainable practice and transitions in care
FES Community options
Step 1 - Pick a site for your FES community cycling
| Saville Centre | Steadard Centre | YMCA Castledowns / Don Wheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Location: South Edmonton | Location: South Edmonton | Location: North Edmonton / Downtown |
| Krystle Johner fitness@ualberta.ca 780-492-1701 | Alyse Sommerfeld tscafr@ualberta.ca 780-492-5972 | FES assessment bookings Bobbi-Jo Atchison bobbi@equalityfitness.com 780-916-2521 |
| FES assessment bookings Bobbi-Jo Atchison bobbi@equalityfitness.com |
Step 2 - Book your FES assessment
| Saville Centre | Steadward Centre | YMCA |
|---|---|---|
| Sessions: 4 | Sessions: 3 | Sessions: 4 |
| Time: 2 / 1 / 1 / 1 (5 hours total) | Time: 2 / 1 / 1 (3 hours total) | Time: 2 / 1 / 1 / 1 (5 hours total) |
| Cost $250 | Cost $153 | Cost $250 |
| Electrodes NOT included | Electrodes included | Electrodes NOT included |
Note: This is a one-time cost. You can skip this step if you already have an existing FES program designed for an RTI bike. Ask your site contact for further information.
Step 3 - Register for FES cycling
| Site | Cost | Baseline support | Scheduling | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saville Centre | $18/month | - Machine setup - Tensor wrapping - Connect pre-placed electrodes | Open Google Calendar or call 780-492-1701 - Book appointments up to one week in advance | Located on second floor. If low mobility, we suggest a support person |
| Steadward Centre | ~$175-400 / 4 months (please inquire) | - Full set-up and take-down support - Onsite storage of supplies | Participant commits to a consistent schedule for 4 months at a time, 2 or 3 times a week | - Electrodes available onsite for purchase - FES includes access to all gym equipment |
| YMCA | $28-58.75 / biweekly (please inquire) | Onsite storage of supplies | Drop in | Financial assistance may be available |
Note: Cost of electrodes is extra. Replacements can cost up to $60 a month.
Onboarding new team members
Under Development
Electrode Ordering and Selection​
A complete set of electrodes for leg cycling involves a total of 10 muscles, with 5 muscles per leg, requiring 20 electrodes in total. Typically, 3×4″ electrodes are employed for all leg muscles, with the 2×3.5″ electrodes used for the tibialis anterior in a few cases. Opting for a single electrode size is more convenient. One set of electrodes is designed to last a minimum of one month and can extend to two months or more, depending on variables such as skin type and the amount of body hair present.
For bulk hospital orders, purchase 8 to 16 packages of 20 elecrodes. Individual patients should purchase either 1 or 2 packs of 20 electrodes.
Vendor Information
Axelgaard PALS electrodes for electric stimulation can be purchased from