Abstract
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), is a tecnique that uses low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generatemuscle contractions, in individuals with damages regarding the central nervous system. The application of FES inclinical environment involves both patients care and rehabilitation. Aim of this work is to introduce a clinical FESprotocol for upper limbs rehabilitation, in order to assist and train the execution of complex movement, such asflexion- extension of wrist and fingers and palmar prehension. The new FES protocol has been tested on a cohort offive subjects with different upper limb neuromotor deficits, during their rehabilitation. The benefits deriving from theapplication of the new FES protocol have been evaluated by comparing specific quantitative electromyographic parameters assessed before and after the treatment. Results show effective improvements in performances of 4 patientsout of 5.
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