scholarly journals Functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycling of patients with multiple sclerosis: Biomechanical and functional outcome – A pilot study

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 674-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Szecsi ◽  
C Schlick ◽  
M Schiller ◽  
W Pöllmann ◽  
N Koenig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation of the Abdominal Muscles in the Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Singleton ◽  
Abdel Magid Bakheit ◽  
Carla Peace
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Transit Time ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Related Quality

Chronic constipation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is common and the current methods of treatment are ineffective in some patients. Anecdotal observations suggest that functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the abdominal muscles may be effective in the management of constipation in these patients.Patients and Methods. In this exploratory investigation we studied the effects of FES on the whole gut transit time (WGTT) and the colonic transit time (CTT). In addition, we evaluated the treatment effect on the patients’ constipation-related quality of life and on the use of laxatives and the use of manual bowel evacuation. FES was given for 30 minutes twice a day for a period of six weeks. Four female patients were studied.Results. The WGTT and CTT and constipation-related quality of life improved in all patients. The patients’ use of laxatives was reduced. No adverse effects of FES treatment were reported.Conclusion. The findings of this pilot study suggest that FES applied to the abdominal muscles may be an effective treatment modality for severe chronic constipation in patients with MS.

A pilot study of functional electrical stimulation cycling in progressive multiple sclerosis

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
John N. Ratchford ◽  
Wendy Shore ◽  
Edward R. Hammond ◽  
J. Gregory Rose ◽  
Robert Rifkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

scholarly journals Arm-cranking exercise assisted by Functional Electrical Stimulation in C6 tetraplegia: A pilot study

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 415-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Coupaud ◽  
H. Gollee ◽  
K.J. Hunt ◽  
M.H. Fraser ◽  
D.B. Allan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Arm Cranking ◽  
Arm Cranking Exercise

scholarly journals An exploration of the experiences and utility of functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in people with multiple sclerosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 510-518
Author(s):  
Linda (Miller) Renfrew ◽  
Paul Flowers ◽  
Anna C. Lord ◽  
Danny Rafferty ◽  
Angus K. McFadyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Foot Drop
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