Exam 14: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Nmes and Functional Electrical Stimulation Fes in Patients With Neurological Diagnoses

Which of the following is known about the use of biofeedback for patients who have had a stroke?

FES for dorsiflexion assist during ambulation

In patients with neurological conditions who have spasticity, why is a longer ramp-up time required when stimulating the antagonist muscle?

What is one potential advantage of using NMES on the lower body of a person with a complete thoracic-level spinal cord injury (SCI)?

Studies have shown that NMES for patients with neurological problems who have muscle weakness

When using NMES to increase range of motion (ROM) and tissue extensibility

According to the literature, which neurologically impaired populations benefit from NMES?

Which of the following is the primary benefit of FES cycling for spinal cord injured patients?

FES for decreasing shoulder subluxation in patients post-CVA

Studies have shown that FES for upper extremity function has been effective in facilitating functional use of the extremity in which of the following patient populations?

Select an appropriate electrode placement for ambulation assist in a person with decreased active dorsiflexion during the swing phase of gait.

Which set of parameters is most appropriate for treating urge incontinence?

When the goal of NMES is to increase joint ROM

Which of the following is supported by the literature when performing cycling FES for patients with spinal cord injuries?

Which parameters would most likely be effective when the goal of NMES is to enhance strength?

NMES applied to the antagonist muscle for patients with spasticity will reduce spasticity based on which of the following theories?