FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FOR PATIENTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS: RECOVERY OF FUNCTION - PT

Course overview

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has been successfully used since the 1960s and can be a very valuable addition to traditional therapy, particularly for people with neurological diseases. This course discusses the principles of use with specific therapeutic cases and is of primary interest to occupational and physical therapists. The participant develops skills necessary to choose appropriately and apply electrotherapy in the rehabilitation setting. Various new technologies using electrotherapy are also demonstrated.