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Find out how Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Odstock Medical Ltd (OML) can benefit you.
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In depth information on Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Healthcare Professionals.
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About Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
OML is a specialist supplier and provider of treatment for FES.
FES delivers small pulses of electrical stimulation to the nerves that supply paralysed muscles. The stimulation is controlled in such a way that the movement produced provides useful function.
The technique is used as an aid to assist walking as well as practising functional movements for therapeutic benefit.
Who can benefit from FES?
Most common conditions of FES
FES can be effective where movement has been lost due to injury, disease within the brain or spinal cord. This is called an upper motor neuron lesion.
This includes people who have:
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Stroke
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Cerebral Palsy
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Head Injury
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Spinal Cord Injury, T12 and Above
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Familial or Hereditary spastic paraparesis
Why Odstock Medical?
What makes us different
30 years research and experience
UK leading provider of FES
Leading FES training provider
What people say
Don’t just take our word for it!
It was life changing after my stroke. I struggled with a foot drop. I used the FES for 7 months then my foot drop had improved so much I stopped using it. It helped to train the muscles, kept me moving without stumbling or tripping…
The FES is essential to me leading a relative independent life in my home. I could not get by without it.
The FES team and the pace device have given great confidence to continue working and be independent. I run my own business and have staff. Without FES, I know that I couldn’t manage what I do every day. I am very grateful for this service and how it enables me to have a better life, able to walk better instead of being lame and sad!
