🧠 Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Neurorehabilitation
Enhance movement. Restore function. Empower recovery.
At Neuro-Concept, our therapists incorporate Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) into rehabilitation programs to retrain movement patterns in the arms, legs, and trunk.
⚡ What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)?
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is an evidence-based rehabilitation technique that uses low-intensity electrical impulses to stimulate motor neurons, triggering the contraction of the muscles they control.
Through surface electrodes placed on the skin and connected to an electric stimulator, FES can precisely activate muscle groups. When applied in a coordinated way across multiple muscles, FES can generate functional movements that replicate natural actions like walking, cycling, grasping, or sitting up.
💡This is what makes it “functional”: the goal is not just to stimulate muscles, but to support purposeful movements used in daily life.
At Neuro-Concept, FES is used as a complement to physical training. Integrated into personalized rehabilitation programs, it is applied safely and based on scientific evidence. FES enhances movement execution and promotes greater independence.
Unlike therapeutic electrical stimulation, which is used to treat or compensate for medical conditions under strict diagnostic protocols, functional FES focuses on movement training. This approach fits within a broader interdisciplinary rehabilitation strategy, empowering patients toward long-term autonomy.
🧩 What is FES used for?
FES is designed to train muscles and support motor recovery, even when voluntary movement is limited or absent.
🔄 Common Applications:
- 🧍♂️ Functional gait training
- ✋ Arm and hand rehabilitation (grasping and reaching)
- 💪 Prevention of muscle atrophy
- 🩸 Enhancement of blood circulation
- 🫁 Support for diaphragmatic breathing
- ❤️ Cardiovascular health improvement
🎯 Therapeutic Goals
🔹 Short-Term Objectives:
- Activate weak or paralyzed muscles
- Stimulate neuroplasticity (the nervous system’s ability to reorganize)
- Relearn specific motor functions
🔹 Long-Term Benefits:
- Maintain or increase muscle mass
- Improve strength, endurance, and mobility
- Reduce muscle spasticity
- Restore the ability to perform daily tasks independently
- Prevent bone density loss
🧬 Scientific studies show that the benefits of FES can persist even after the end of treatment.
🛡️ A Safe and Proven Technique
Functional Electrical Stimulation is:
🔬 Backed by clinical research
✅ Safe when applied under professional guidance
🏠 Usable in clinical settings or at home with proper follow-up
Whether you’re recovering from a neurological condition or seeking to regain mobility, strength, or independence, our rehabilitation professionals are here to support your journey.