Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:30 - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:00
Join us for this 2-part online workshop!
Dates:
Part 1- March 11, 2026- 0930-1200h
Part 2- April 1, 2026- 0930-1200h
Learning objectives: At the end of this course, participants will be able to
- Describe the different electrical stimulation parameters and how each affects the neurophysiological response.
- Identify neurological patients that would be appropriate candidates for FES.
- Begin setting and manipulating electrical stimulation parameters appropriately for FES applications.
- Position electrodes appropriately for FES applications.
- Apply one-channel FES applications to upper and lower limb muscles.
Target Audience: Occupational and Physical Therapists working with stroke clients in Southeastern Ontario
Session Plan:
- Basics of Electrical Stimulation (covering content from Modules 1-6)
- ~1 hr 30 min lecture content (includes 10 min break)
- ~45 min guided hands-on practice plus 15 min debrief
- Intro to FES (covering Module 7 and highlights from Modules 8 & 9)
- ~45 min lecture on FES and clinical decision-making
- ~30 min guided hands-on practice of case studies
- ~30 min lecture of highlights of specific upper and lower limb applications
- ~30 min overview of use of FES in spasticity management
Please Note that participants must have access to a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) unit at a ratio of 1 unit per 2-4 participants for the practice component of the session.