Functional Electrical Stimulation

Stroke Rehab: E-Stim Effect on Hand Choice

Researchers reveal the impact of somatosensory electrical wrist stimulation on influencing hand-choice decision in stroke rehab.

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Breaking Down the Barriers of Stroke

After stroke, every tick of the clock becomes crucial. In this feature for the August/September 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products, Justine Mamone, PT, DPT, and Michael Scarneo, PT, DPT, NCS, take a look at the advanced technologies that can give therapists an edge for optimizing neuroplasticity during this critical period.

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Technology-Enhanced Stroke Treatment

Optimizing the benefits of recovery programs means getting the most from technologies that enable intensive, repetitive, meaningful, and task-specific therapies. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Lisa Edelstein, OT.

Neuroplasticity: Achieve the Best Outcomes with Neurological Patients

by Deborah Overman | Oct 29, 2015 | Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neurological | 0

Mysteries continue to shroud the brain, but interventions powered by research and advanced rehab technologies heighten the potential for recovery.

Foot Drop Rehabilitation: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

by Deborah Overman | Oct 10, 2015 | Braces, Brain Injury, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthotics, Recovery, Sports Braces, Strength, Strokes, Traction | 0

Jennifer S. McWain, MHS, PT, and Kirk Randall, PT, MS, share various treatment options for people with foot drop.

Bioness Receives Market Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan

by Deborah Overman | Jul 22, 2015 | Brain Injury, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Multiple Sclerosis, Strokes | 0

Bioness has been presented with the Frost & Sullivan 2015 Market Leadership Award in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Walking.

Clinicians’ Insight – Knee and Lower Extremity Rehab

by Brittan West | Mar 4, 2015 | ACL/MCL Repair, Braces, Compression, E-Stim, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthotics, Parkinson’s Disease, Pilates, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Sports Braces, Strength | 0

Clinicians from across the country reveal key features and functions in the devices they use to address knee and lower extremity rehab.

Emerging Rehabilitation Technologies

by Brittan West | Feb 23, 2015 | Braces, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Posture, Resource Center, Sports Braces | 0

Facilitating gait and balance recovery post-stroke.

Robotic Walker Targets Recovery of Natural Gait

by Brittan West | Jan 8, 2015 | Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance | 0

A novel robotic walker invented by a team of researchers from the National University of Singapore’s (NSU) Faculty of Engineering is designed to help patients engage in therapy sessions to regain leg movement and natural gait.

Derailing the Fear of Falling

by Brittan West | Dec 18, 2014 | Body Weight Support Systems, Braces, Fitness Apps, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance, Orthotics, Sports Braces, Strength | 0

Advanced gait and balance technologies play a vital role in predicting and preventing falls

Technology for Gait and Balance Assessment

by Brittan West | Nov 4, 2014 | Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance | 0

In the treatment of walking impairments, a personalized protocol and technology can help restore mobility in patients affected by neurological injuries.