Functional Electrical Stimulation Treatment in Jaipur
Dr. Arvind Jaga Physiotherapy Clinic offers Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) as a cutting-edge rehabilitation therapy for patients with stroke, paralysis, nerve injury and muscle weakness in Jaipur. FES utilizes controlled electrical pulses to stimulate weak muscles to restore movement and improve sensory-motor function, all under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Functional Electrical Stimulation is considered to be a cutting-edge technique used in modern neuro rehabilitation therapy, as it retrains the brain and muscle connection.
What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)?
FES is a form of rehabilitation therapy, which uses mild electrical signals to activate the affected muscles and nerves of the body to create functional movements. Electricity sent to the affected area of the body causes weak or paralyzed muscles that are unable to normally contract or move to be stimulated to move by the application of electrical currents.
FES focuses on producing functional movements rather than just treating pain, like lifting an arm or walking, for example.
How Does Electrical Stimulation Therapy Help You?
Electrical Stimulation Therapy is an integral part of neurological physiotherapy, because it assists in reactivating inactive muscles, or muscles that have not been used due to injury or illness. In the case of FES, the electrical stimulation is delivered simultaneously with voluntary movement or effort, allowing the brain to assimilate neurologically correct patterns of movement (for example: walking).
The benefits of using Electrical Stimulation Therapy in your rehabilitation process include:
- Reactivating currently nonmobile, or paralyzed, muscles
- Increasing blood flow to affected areas
- Decreasing muscle tightness
- Facilitating neuronal function and response
- Providing the opportunity to significantly improve your overall health and/or physical .
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If properly performed, Electrical Stimulation Therapy can assist in speeding up the recovery process dramatically.
Physical Therapy Electrical Stimulation in Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation using physical therapy electrical stimulation combines physiotherapy exercises and electrical stimulation. As electrical impulses stimulate the contraction of muscles, Physiotherapists will work on aspects such as posture, control, and repetition.
- This combination of the two methods can:
- Help prevent muscle from wasting away
- Improve the range of motion at joints
- Re-establish co-ordination with parts of the body previously affected by injury or illness
- Help develop sensory feedback (i.e. feel) from muscles
Physical therapy electrical stimulation is often very effective when traditional exercise alone is not sufficient.
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Recovery
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is highly effective in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. Following a stroke, communication between the muscles and brain become disrupted. By repetitively stimulating the affected muscles at regular intervals while performing a functional task, FES is able to help re-establish communication.
The benefits of functional electrical stimulation for stroke rehabilitation are:
- Increased mobility of the arm/hand
- Improved ability to walk
- Increased control over the muscle being stimulated
- Improved rates of neurological recovery
This is why FES is such an important component of any stroke recovery rehabilitation program.
There are many Conditions that may require electrical stimulation therapy in Jaipur, including:
- Rehabilitation after a stroke
- Paralysis and/or weakness of limbs
- Nerve injury rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Drop foot
- Sensory losses
Electrical stimulation therapy works particularly well for those suffering from some form of loss of neurological function.
Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy Has Many Advantages.
Functional Electrical Stimulation has many advantages:
- It does not require drugs or procedures.
- It enhances movement and sensation.
- Prevents muscle from wasting away.
- Increases the brain’s ability to change.
- Promotes faster recovery.
- Safe procedure with controlled environment.
Physical therapy using electrical stimulation is performed consistently, so the long term results will be maximized.
Functional Electrical Stimulation Sessions
Functional Electrical Stimulation involves applying electrodes to specific muscles to stimulate them. While controlling the amount of electrical stimulation applied , patients will perform movement through the physiotherapist’s guidance.
Most sessions will last about 20-30 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition and rehabilitation goals.
Why should someone choose Functional Electrical Stimulation in Jaipur?
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Jaipur at Dr. Arvind Jaga Physiotherapy Clinic offers state-of-the-art equipment, individualized patient care, and expert neuro physiotherapy. The goals of treatment are to promote independence, confidence and improve the overall quality of life.