Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for rehabilitation in patients with cerebral palsy
Record ID 32011000895
English
Authors' objectives:
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) involves stimulation of neuromuscular fibers with an electric current of sufficient intensity to cause a muscle contraction. In persons with cerebral palsy (CP), NMES may be used in a passive manner to strengthen muscles, with the goal of improved gait or other physical function. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a variant of NMES in which stimulation is applied in a task-specific manner while the patient is walking or executing some other physical task. FES is intended to have an orthotic effect during use and has the potential to have lasting effects on muscle function.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2010
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=11903
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Cerebral Palsy
- Electric Stimulation
- Muscle Spasticity
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2010 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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