Functional Electrical Stimulator (FES)

When is FES useful?

Functional electrical stimulation typically aims to improve muscle function, support the preservation of muscle mass, and stimulate local blood circulation. Research and clinical experience indicate it may contribute to the following:

• Support for movement restoration – can help activate weakened muscles.
• Preservation of muscle mass – electrical stimulation supports muscle activity, which can help prevent muscle atrophy.
• Improved blood circulation – stimulating the muscles can favorably influence local circulation.
• Reduction of spasticity – may help reduce muscle stiffness and cramps in neurological conditions.
• Pain relief – certain programs (TENS) can contribute to endorphin production, which may alleviate pain.
• Incontinence treatment – supports the restoration of pelvic floor function (stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence, and also fecal incontinence).
• Support for regaining muscle strength – after surgery or injury.
• Support for "retraining" damaged nerves – after paralysis, stroke, surgery, or injury.
• Support for restoring disrupted autonomic balance – excessive stress response, chronic inflammatory conditions.
  

First, define the treatment goal

The most important question: what do you want to treat? The table below helps you get started and narrow the search to a smaller set of devices.
In the suggested list the devices usually start with the simpler and less expensive options and progress toward models with more features (and higher price).

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