Functional Electrical Stimulation in Neurorehabilitation

lt;p>Thomas Schick, MSc.  Since 1993 he has extensive experience as a physiotherapist and led several rehabilitation teams at German clinics for neurorehabilitation. For more than 25 years, he has been a lecturer for various rehabilitation procedures in the field of neurology. He regularly teaches in the master's programs in neurorehabilitation and occupational therapy at Danube University in Krems, Austria. In addition, he regularly offers continuing education courses at universities of applied sciences, clinics or continuing education institutes and publishes several scientific articles. After graduating with a Master of Science degree in Neurorehabilitation in 2015, he joined MED-EL, a global medical electronic implant company based in Innsbruck, Austria. In the field of surface stimulation, he manages the neurorehabilitation business unit and is also responsible for the development of medical devices from a medical-therapeutic point of view, the organization of training programs, lectures and scientific papers on the topic of FES.

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.