Main description:

This book explains to physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, interested physicians and clinicians the theoretical and practical applications of single- to multi-channel functional electrical stimulation for a wide range of neurological symptoms. The targeted electrical stimulation of several muscle groups, timed to each other, can initiate and support a complete movement sequence and thus improve motor learning. Renowned experts from research and practice have compiled numerous application examples based on the available evidence in this comprehensive form for the first time. In addition, the reader will find exciting and informative contributions to the current study situation and effectiveness analyses.

The text is enriched by videos on EMG-triggered functional multichannel electrical stimulation, stimulation of muscle groups in lower motor neuron lesions, and FES therapy approaches for dysarthria and swallowing disorders.

From the contents: - FES in lesions of the upper motoneuron, lesion of the lower motoneuron and mixed forms - Combination of FES with mirror therapy and botulinum toxin - Motor learning, neuroplasticity, ICF-based goal setting and the use in home-based therapy - Basic principles, current parameters and their implications - FES in rehabilitation of facial paralysis, unilateral vocal fold paralysis, dysarthria and dysphagia, and neuro-urological deficits

Contents:

1 Introduction and history of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).- 2 Plasticity and motor learning.- 3 Clarification models and mode of action of FES.- 4 Role of electrical parameters in FES.- 5 ICF-based goals in FES.- 6 FES for motor function disorders due to damage to the central nervous system.- 7 FES to improve mobility.- 8 Electrical stimulation for improvement of function and muscle architecture in lower motor neuron lesions.- 9 Sensory afferent stimulation.- 10 FES in facial rehabilitation.- 11 FES in dysphagia treatment.- 12 Treatment of dysarthria with FES.- 13 FES in unilateral vocal fold paralysis.- 14 Combination therapies with FES.- 15 FES in neuro-urologic disorders.- 16 FES and home-based therapy.- 17 Evidence on FES.- 18 Absolute and relative contraindications.