Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is the application of electrical currents to either generate or suppress activity in the nervous system. WalkAide employs FES to:
- Address foot drop issues secondary to upper motor neuron dysfunctions
- Produce effective dorsiflexion at the ankle at the optimum time during walking toimprove limb clearance during swing
- Control the foot/ankle during swing in preparation for a safe and effective initial contact period
- Maintain and improve mobility and safety during walking
- Effect early gait re-training
Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES) is used for the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy, nerve injury, stroke and sports injury. TES objectives include:
- Increasing specific muscle strength, endurance and/or range of motion
- Reducing, delaying and/or reversing muscle atrophy
- Increasing circulation and bone density
- Reducing the incidence of injury
- Facilitating muscle re-education
- Re-establishing or improving voluntary control
- Improving sensory awareness