{"id":127,"date":"2022-12-10T10:52:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T10:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/?page_id=127"},"modified":"2023-04-03T13:48:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T13:48:31","slug":"functional-electrical-stimulation-fes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/?page_id=127","title":{"rendered":"Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Electrical stimulation has been around in some form another for nearly 250 years and can be traced back to the Italian scientist, Luigi Galvani who hooked up wiring to frogs legs and observed them <em>&#8216;twitching&#8217;<\/em> back in 1780.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-458\" width=\"297\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-8.png 428w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-8-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a therapy method where nerves are stimulated through the skin with precisely controlled electrical energy in order to cause a functionally useful muscular contraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This can be through the motor nerves or, if the muscle is de-nervated, via direct stimulation of the muscle fibres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It is delivered via pads which come in various sizes depending on the muscle you are trying to strengthen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introducing the RehaMove 2 FES Bike<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">FES Cycling is seen as essential for maintaining good health &amp; improving\/preserving muscle condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Neuro Physiotherapy Solutions we have a Viva 2 MOTOmed bike which is connected to a Hasomed RehaMove 2 provided by Anatomical Concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" width=\"279\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-600x800.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">FES Cycling\u00a0with a RehaMove system is an effective way of keeping fit and exercising when, following a spinal cord injury, stroke, MS or other neurological challenge, regular exercise is difficult to get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This 8 channel FES system with the MOTOmed Viva 2 allows for <strong>upper &amp; lower limb cycling<\/strong>, incorporating any or all of the upper and lower limb muscles, and the trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This FES technology uses precise functional electrical stimulation\u00a0to actively exercise the muscles of paralysed limbs. This improves circulation, eases spasms, strengthens muscles and much more. This is vital for long-term health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The RehaMove System includes the innovative \u2018Sequence Mode\u2019 software which enables me to utilise the stimulator independently from the bike, to enhance other functional exercises eg. sit to stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Increased muscle mass and strength<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Preserve bone density<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Increase range of movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Significant training effects and improved CV fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Reduction in spasms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to explore or fine out more about this type of therapy, please <a href=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Contact us\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Contact<\/mark><\/a> me for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-461\" width=\"440\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-9.png 850w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-9-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/neurophysiotherapysolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-9-768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical stimulation has been around in some form another for nearly 250 years and can be traced back to the Italian scientist, Luigi Galvani who hooked up wiring to frogs legs and observed them &#8216;twitching&#8217; back in 1780. 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