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Rev. 11.2014
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Hemiplegia-Lower limbs
Program effects
Indications for use
Time and intensity
The effects of this stimulation,
called also FES (Functional
electrical stimulation), have the
aim to improve the voluntary
movement by strengthening the
muscles, increasing the motor
control and the ability to move
and decreasing spasticity and
pain.
To improve the flexor-
extensor movement of the
foot, place the electrodes on
the anterior tibial muscle. We
suggest using the program
twice per day for 3 months.
1 Phase: 10’ for lower limbs
(feet)
Recommended intensity:
intermediate and in any case
according to the tolerated
intensity.
Electrode placement: 8
Post ictus functional recovery lower limbs
Program effects
Indications for use
Time and intensity
The effect of the FES (Functional
electrical stimulation), used
together with reeducation work,
is a real help for the subjects who
had an ictus because it favors the
recovery of the lower limbs and
the ability of walking.
We suggest starting the
treatment cycle as soon as the
rehabilitation can start. The
protocol suggest using the
program once per day, 5 times
per week for 3weeks.
1 PHASE: 30'
Recommended intensity
intermediate, to be increased
gradually during the sessions
Electrode placement: 1,5,8
Shoulder subluxation prevention
Program effects
Indications for use
Time and intensity
The effect of the FES (Functional
electrical stimulation), used
together with reeducation work,
is a real help for the subjects who
have frequent humerus
subluxations because of an
hypotonicity in the posterior
region of the shoulder.
We suggest placing an
electrode in the fossa of the
supraspinatus muscle and the
other one on the posterior
deltoid muscle. The program
can be used twice per day for
4 weeks. After the first two
weeks the treatment time can
be increased until reaching 45
minutes per session.
1 PHASE: 30'
Recommended intensity:
intermediate, to be increased
gradually during the sessions
Electrode placement: 19,20
Multiple sclerosis
Program effects
Indications for use
Time and intensity
The FES (Functional electrical
stimulation), used in a treatment
protocol for patients suffering
from multiple sclerosis, are useful
to recover muscle tone, sense of
fatigue, balance and the ability to
walk.
The programs of multiple
sclerosis are divided into three
groups: one to strengthen
small muscle groups
(especially suitable for foot
and ankle muscle), one for big
muscle groups (quadriceps,
femoral biceps...) and one for
1 PHASE: 45’
Recommended intensity:
intermediate for muscle
strengthening, low for muscle
spasms.
Electrode placement: 1,3,8