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Functional Electrical Stimulation
For: PT, OT
This course will improve the participant’s knowledge and clinical application of electrical stimulation to improve strength, function, and fitness in people with neurological dysfunction. Participants will discuss precautions and contraindications for the use of electrical stimulation, learn the difference between direct vs. therapeutic benefits of functional electrical stimulation, and describe the potential for health and fitness benefits and parameters to achieve desired muscle response. Students will learn how to conduct interventions with electrical stimulation based upon examination findings and patient goals.
Course Objectives/Outcomes
- Discuss electrical stimulation applications for improving strength and function for people with neurologic dysfunction.
- Differentiate between direct vs. therapeutic benefits of functional electrical stimulation.
- Apply knowledge about electrical stimulation parameters to achieve desired muscle response.
- Apply learning to your clinical practice next week.
Applicability
- Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
- Certification in Neurologic Clinical Practice
- Post-professional DPT in Neurologic Physical Therapy
If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact us here. We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner. For more information please see the Accommodation Procedures for Disabled Participants.
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The FES course enhanced my ability in handling patients who needed this techniques in my practice. I was able to operate and practice the actual equipment, and I was given a chance to interact and apply the machine to a live patient."
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The course was very hands-on and deepened my knowledge and confidence in this area. The instructors are experts in this field and were able to answer all our questions."