Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Neurological Conditions

If you have difficulty walking due to stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury or other neurological conditions you might be a candidate for this assistive walking device. We have trained Physiotherapists who offer comprehensive evaluation, fitting and follow up for the Odstock® Dropped Foot Stimulator.

Function Electrical Stimulation (FES) can help patients who have a dropped foot due to upper motor neuron lesions. Such conditions would include:

• Stroke

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Spinal cord injuries (T12 and above)

• Parkinson's Disease (PD)

• Cerebral Palsy (CP)

• Hereditary spastic paraparesis

The Odstock® Dropped Foot Stimulator applies small electrical pulses to the common peroneal nerve through skin-surface electrodes, producing dorsiflexion and eversion, lifting the foot in swing and stabilizing the ankle when it is returned to the ground.

Use of the Odstock® Dropped Foot Stimulator has been shown to:

• Reduce the effort of walking

• Increase speed of walking

• Improve confidence and independence

• Reduce tripping and falling

• Improve quality of life

For more information you can go to www.fesmobility.com or www.odstockmedical.com