What is Functional Electronic Stimulation?
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Functional electrical stimulation is a technique that uses electrical currents to activate nerves innervating extremities affected by paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury (SCI), head injury, stroke or other neurological disorders, restoring function in people with disabilities.
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How do members experience Functional Electronic Stimulation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve mobility | 4 | 5 | |
| Foot drop | 1 | 1 | |
| Hereditary spastic paraplegia | 1 | 0 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 1 | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | 0 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 5 |
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