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functional electrical stimulation

[′fəŋk·shən·əl i¦lek·trə·kəl ‚stim·yə′lā·shən]
(medicine)
Therapeutic application of controlled amounts of electric current to muscles to make them contract in a nearly normal manner.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Machine learning in control of functional electrical stimulation systems for locomotion.
Development of hybrid orthosis for standing, walking, and stair climbing after spinal cord injury
The intervention itself combines principles of music therapy with tablet technology and functional electrical stimulation. The implementation of this novel intervention, described in this clinical case report, has implications for benefits to physical and motivational aspects of rehabilitation.
Let's Improvise! iPad-based music therapy with functional electrical stimulation for upper limb stroke rehabilitation
Laufer, "Effects of dual-channel functional electrical stimulation on gait performance in patients with hemiparesis," The Scientific World Journal, vol.
A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Functional Electrical Stimulation Mimic to Gait Promotes Motor Recovery and Brain Remodeling in Acute Stroke
The effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation for the treatment of shoulder subluxation and shoulder pain in hemiplegic patients: A randomized controlled trial.
Ultrasonographic assessment of neuromuscular electrical stimulation efficacy on glenohumeral subluxation in patients with hemiplegia: a randomized-controlled study
Moore, "Effectiveness of upper limb functional electrical stimulation after stroke for the improvement of activities of daily living and motor function: a systematic review and meta-analysis," Systematic Reviews, vol.
Combining Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation with Other Therapeutic Approaches after Stroke: Current Status, Rationale, and Challenges
Grey, "Interaction of electrical stimulation and voluntary hand movement in SII and the cerebellum during simulated therapeutic functional electrical stimulation in healthy adults," Human Brain Mapping, vol.
Rehabilitation Treatment and Progress of Traumatic Brain Injury Dysfunction
"Rehabilitation of reaching and grasping function in severe hemiplegic patients using functional electrical stimulation therapy", Neurorehabil Neural Repair.
Testing of a Hybrid FES-Robot Assisted Hand Motor Training Program in Sub-Acute Stroke Survivors
Functional electrical stimulation for neuromuscular applications.
Development of network-based multichannel neuromuscular electrical stimulation system for stroke rehabilitation
CG: control group; TG: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) group; FG: functional electrical stimulation (FES) group.
Influence of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on heterotopic ossification: an experimental study in Wistar rats
The company's solutions include external and implantable functional electrical stimulation systems, robotic systems and software-based therapy programs providing functional and therapeutic benefits for individuals affected by pain, central nervous system disorders and orthopedic injuries.
First Commercial Procedure Performed Using Bioness' StimRouter Neuromodulation System Following FDA Clearance
The athlete, who took a scholarship at Adams State University in Colarado in 2008, is now undergoing functional electrical stimulation (FES) -- a technique that uses electrical currents to activate nerves -- as he is still unable to use his limbs.
Paralysed athlete Drew Graham has created impressive artwork using his mouth; The former Gosforth Harrier took up painting after he lost all feeling from his neck down after diving into a lake in America
The athlete, who took a scholarship at Adams State University in Colarado in 2008, is now undergoing functional electrical stimulation (FES) - a technique that uses electrical currents to activate nerves - as he is still unable to use his limbs.
Drew's now drawing on artistic skills
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