Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
This workshop will introduce the basics of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and provide the knowledge and practice to start using in clinical practice.
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand how each stimulation parameter affects the neurophysiological response
- Identify neurological clients who are appropriate for FES
- Appropriately manipulate stimulation parameters
- Apply one-channel FES effectively and common one-channel UE and LE applications (e.g., hemiplegic shoulder, spasticity, dropped foot, weight-bearing symmetry)
Target Audience: PT & OT, RA’s are welcome, but some of the content may be out of scope
Location: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
3200 Major MacKenzie Dr W
Vaughan, ON L6A 4Z3
**For the practical component you will need to bring the neuromuscular electrical stimulation unit used at your site
Facilitator: Dr. Kristin Musselman
There is no cost to participants for the workshop, but you are responsible for parking & lunch costs.
