Electrical Stimulation - Neofect Blog

Will Electrical Stimulation Help Me Recover from Stroke?

Here are the answers to your questions about electrical stimulation: What is electrical stimulation? What can it be used for after stroke? What other devices can be used? Will e-stim help me recover from stroke?

Electrical Stimulation

How Can Electrical Stimulation Help After a Stroke?

Electrical stimulation therapy consists of taking electrodes and attaching them on to the skin over a muscle. Once the electrical stimulation unit is activated, it sends electrical currents to the muscle causing it to contract.

muscle atrophy

What is Muscle Atrophy and How Can I prevent it?

Muscle atrophy is when the muscle wastes away and is often experienced by patients with stroke. When we don’t use our muscles regularly it causes them to thin out due to lack of active stimulation and exercise.

Daily Rehabilitation

Electrical Stimulation + Smart Glove Program Yields Promising Results

Electrical Stimulation + Smart Glove Program Yields Promising Results New research accepted for publication by the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, titled “Virtual Reality Rehabilitation with Functional Electrical Stimulation Improves