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what needs to be intact to used NMES/FES?
an intact and functioning peripheral nervous system
What is FES?
Functional Electrical Stimulation, a form of NMES integrated into functional activities by stimulating contractions when the muscles should contract during an activity
what can be used instead of or in addition to an orthosis or external brace?
FES
What is the frequency for FES?
20-60 pps.
What is the pulse duration for FES?
Goal is 300 usec but anywhere between 250-400 usec
what is the pulse duration for smaller muscles for FES?
For smaller muscles use 125-200 usec
What is the amplitude for FES?
until you can see a muscle contraction
what is the ramp modulation for FES?
1-2 seconds
what is the duty cycle for FES?
timed with activity
How does NMES differ from FES?
NMES is used for muscle strengthening, while FES is used with functional activity.