Functional electrical stimulation (FES) for children and young people with cerebral palsy

Evidence for functional electrical stimulation (FES) as a treatment option in adult neurological conditions has grown over the last 25 years. Children and young people with neurological conditions can also benefit from FES treatments but there are gaps in clinical knowledge, awareness and evidence which need addressing. Some of the known benefits of FES include safe walking with facilitation and exercise of ‘normal’ movement, muscle strengthening, joint range and proprioceptive improvements as well as spasticity reduction.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Personal practice Source Type: research