Paediatric FES Course

FES Bristol Paeds
Posted 01/03/19

We’ve been offering Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to our adult clients for a few years now and this week our paediatric team completed their training with Vicky, one of the specialist FES physios from Odstock Medical. 

This is the first time that Odstock have run a paediatric FES course so we're really pleased that they chose to do so with Bristol Neurophysio as it means that we can now extend our FES service to include our younger clients as well.

Functional Electrical Stimulation uses electrical impules from a specially designed unit to produce contractions in muscles. 

This can mimic the action of muscle to improve function and aid in retraining weak muscles and normal movement.

It's a fantastic adjunct to all of the other skills, techniques and equipment we use as neurotherapists and we're really excited about this expansion to our FES service.

As part of our FES service we have a couple of units which we can loan out to clients before they make the commitment to buy their own kit.

Do get in touch if you’d like to know more....

Info@bristolneurophysio.co.uk

Some kind words

I had a Stroke 18 months ago and only contacted Bristol Neurophysio six weeks ago. I had a prompt response and appointment made for the following week, unfortunately I had to cancel this due to illness. Kirsty was extremely understanding and rescheduled immediately. I have had three sessions since and am extremely pleased with my progress towards my wish to walk, for the first time I feel this will happen. It is hard work and tiring but Kirsty is always cheerful and encouraging and each time makes the tasks achievable. At last someone understands what it's like for me and takes time to explain how my Stroke has affected me. Watch this space as I'm sure I will be posting a new testimonial when I am walking again.

Mr J L, Midsomer Norton