Functional Electrical Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury: Improving Motor Function and Beyond

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) involves applying a low current electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves causing the muscle to contract. It can help strengthen muscles, facilitate execution of tasks and provide an alternative opportunity for exercise in people with spinal cord injury.

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Timestamps
0:00 What is FES?
0:31 Benefits of FES
1:08 Experience with using FES
1:27 FES for preventing secondary complications
1:45 Contraindications to FES use
2:00 FES use over time
2:19 Experience with using FES

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