ArticleFrontiers in neurology2017
The Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation on the Upper Limb and Interscapular Muscles of Patients with Stroke for the Improvement of Reaching Movements: A Feasibility Study.
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- Extending reach: hybrid robotic-functional electrical stimulation training for post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- Preparatory use of neurodynamics to enhance upper limb function in patients with acquired brain injury: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Wrist Function Test and Its Use to Assess Treatment Efficacy in Ischemic Stroke Survivors-A Pilot Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Postural control during turn on the light task assisted by functional electrical stimulation in post stroke subjects.Scientific reports · 2022Observational
- Biomechanical Assessment of Post-Stroke Patients' Upper Limb before and after Rehabilitation Therapy Based on FES and VR.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Usability of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Patients: A Narrative Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Toward a wearable monitor of local muscle fatigue during electrical muscle stimulation using tissue Doppler imaging.Wearable technologies · 2022Article
- A Novel Rehabilitation Program Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Taping for Shoulder Pain in Swimmers: A Protocol and Case Example.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2021Article
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Retraining Reaching and Grasping After Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionReaching movements in stroke patients are characterized by decreased amplitudes at the shoulder and elbow joints and greater displacements of the trunk, compared to healthy subjects. The importance of an appropriate and specific contraction of the interscapular and upper limb (UL) muscles is crucial to achieving proper reaching movements. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is used to activate the paretic muscles using short-duration electrical pulses.
objectiveTo evaluate whether the application of FES in the UL and interscapular muscles of stroke patients with motor impairments of the UL modifies patients' reaching patterns, measured using instrumental movement analysis systems.
designA cross-sectional study was carried out.
settingThe VICON Motion System
participantsTwenty-one patients with chronic stroke.
interventionThe Compex
main outcome measuresWe analyzed the joint kinematics (trunk, shoulder, and elbow) from the starting position until the affected hand reached the glass.
resultsParticipants receiving FES carried out the movement with less trunk flexion, while shoulder flexion elbow extension was increased, compared to placebo conditions.
conclusionThe application of FES to the UL and interscapular muscles of stroke patients with motor impairment of the UL has improved reaching movements.
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