Webinar on Peripheral Electrical Stimulation (PES) and its application in clinical settings

The Brainbox Initiative has hosted a webinar on Peripheral Electrical Stimulation (PES) and its application in clinical settings. The webinar was led by Dr Naaz Desai, Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network, Toronto.

During the webinar, Dr Desai focused specifically on the application of one type of PES known as Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). FES is a technique that uses short bursts of electrical pulses to generate muscle contractions in patients. When these electrical pulses are applied to motor nerves, they can stimulate action potentials that travel to the target muscle.

The talk covered the use of FES therapy for retraining upper extremity function, such as reaching and grasping, in individuals with stroke and spinal cord injury. Dr Desai discussed commonly used stimulation parameters, patient selection criteria, and the results of various clinical trials with stroke and spinal cord injury patients. The attendees were also treated to videos of patients undergoing FES therapy and demonstrations of their functional improvements before and after the therapy.

The goal of the webinar was to provide a comprehensive understanding of the FES technique and its potential applications in research and clinical settings. By the end of the session, the attendees had gained a deeper appreciation for the power of PES and the impact it can have on the lives of those with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

The webinar hosted by Dr Naaz Desai at the Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network was an enlightening and informative event. It provided a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest developments in peripheral electrical stimulation and the role it can play in improving the quality of life for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.