RT Book, Section
A1 Johnston, Therese E.
A2 Bellew, James W.
A2 Nolan, Thomas P.
SR Print(0)
ID 1187662715
T1 Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Neurological Diagnoses
T2 Michlovitz’s Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention, 7e
YR 2022
FD 2022
PB F. A. Davis Company
PP New York, NY
SN 9781719641999
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1187662715
RD 2024/04/17
AB Patients  with  neurological  diagnoses  often  have  impairments  of  body  functions/structure  and  limitations  in  activity  and  participation  that  may  be  addressed  through  the  use  of  electrical  stimulation  (ES).  For  example,  a  person  who  has  sustained  a  stroke  may  have  decreased  strength,  motor  control,  and  passive  range  of  motion  (PROM);  compromised  balance;  and  spasticity,  which  then  contribute  to  limitations  in  walking  and  participating  in  community  activities.  Mobility  and  activities  of  daily  living  (ADLs)  are  often  compromised,  so  important  components  of  rehabilitation  are  to  improve  these  important  activities  and  allow  for  greater  independence  and  participation.  Neuromuscular  electrical  stimulation  (NMES)  and  functional  electrical  stimulation  (FES)  may  be  used  clinically  to  address  some  of  these  areas.  NMES  is  defined  as  the  use  of  ES  to  activate  muscles  through  stimulation  of  intact  peripheral  motor  nerves,  and  FES  is  the  use  of  NMES  to  promote  functional  activities.1