Functional Electrical Stimulation Archives

NMES – Use of electrical stimulation; from history to the present day

The earliest known use of electric muscle stimulation dates to around 500 BC. Over 2,000 years ago the Egyptians discovered that certain fish emit electrical impulses; these fish were used to treat pain. The Greeks and Romans followed suit, using the electrical pulses of fish like the electric ray to ease various ailments. In 1745 German physician Altus Kratzstein asserted that muscles could be manipulated via electrical current. In the 19th century the Faradization technique emerged, an early method of electrical stimulation therapy used to effectively treat motor paralysis in patients. This led to the eventual acceptance of electrical stimulation...

Intento Electrical Stimulation Therapy

Intento PRO is a new digital therapeutic solution for the treatment of upper limb impairment after stroke. It enables the delivery of Intento electrical stimulation therapy. Intento PRO enables the delivery of goal-oriented, intensive, repetitive movement therapy with Self-Modulated Functional Electrical Stimulation. This type of neuro-rehabilitation is effective for upper limb rehabilitation after a stroke. Self-Modulated Functional Electrical Stimulation Self-modulated therapy means that the patient is in control of the delivery of the electrical stimulation that induces a functional movement. The therapist places electrodes onto the patient’s arm. These deliver electrical impulses. These impulses contract specific muscles, which produce movements...

Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Facial Palsy

Earlier this year Fernando experienced a sudden onset of paralysis of his right facial muscles. With no pre warning he discovered he had difficulty with holding water in his mouth when trying to have a drink and when he looked in the mirror he realised he was unable to smile, frown or wink his right eye. Subsequently eating and drinking became extremely difficult to manage and Fernando was forced to wear an eye patch to protect his right eye which he was unable to close or open either voluntarily or involuntarily. Fernando was diagnosed with Bells Palsy which is an...