• Muscle spasms are relieved
• Prevent or avoid atrophy due to immobilization
• Increase local blood flow
• Range of motion is increased or maintained
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a therapy method where nerves are stimulated with electrical current via surface electrodes in order to cause muscular contraction. The aim is to produce a functional movement for impaired extremities.
Frequency 1-50 Hz Pulse width 10-500 µs Amplitude 1-130 mA