Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology (대한임상전기생리학회지)

The Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology (대한임상전기생리학회)
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Functional Electrical Stimulation : A Review of Clinical Application

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  • Cho, Mi-Suk (Physical therapy major, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Lee, In-Hak (Dept. Physical Therapy, Taejon Health Science College) ;
  • Kim, In-Sup (Dept. Physical Therapy, Taejon Health Science College)
  • 조미숙 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 이인학 (대전보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김인섭 (대전보건대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 2006.03.31
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Abstract

Functional Electrical Stimulation(FES) cause paralysed muscles to contract in some clinical circumstances. Generally, FES has been thought of as a valuable tool in activating any skeletal muscle paralysed as a result of upper motor neuron damage. But, the function of cardiac and smooth muscle is also affected by upper motor neuron damage. Today, various applications of FES are investigated, including conditioning cardiovascular exercise, caugh and breathing assistant, improving bowel and bladder control, hand grasp, standing and walking etc. This review will focus on the literature reporting application of FES to control respiratory capabilities and internal organ function as well as increase muscular strength, hand grasp, standing and walking in patients with upper motor diseases.

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