FASTER RECOVERY AFTER A STROKE USING THE FES 400 MUSCLE STIMULATOR

Recovery after a stroke is a long process. You need lots of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Trouble is, in many parts of the country this is patchy or non-existent. After just a few weeks physio stops. Then what? Why not try electrical muscle stimulation.

Benefits of stimulation
Relaxes your muscles so decreasing pain and tightness.
Strengthens your muscles to improve voluntary movement.
Improves your ability to use the affected side e.g. your hand and fingers.
Can improve your balance and walking


Now you can get physiotherapy at home using the FES 400 muscle stimulator. The FES 400 uses small sticky pads put on your skin over the muscle to be exercised e.g. your forearm, which will move your fingers. Small currents go between the pads to gently stimulate your forearm muscles and move your wrist and fingers in a controlled and safe way.

The currents flows for 4 seconds and stops for 8 seconds so you get a steady opening and closing of your fingers. Doing this means you don't overtire your muscles and it's very gentle for you! Look at the pictures to see the effects on the hand and fingers.

Exactly in the same way as physiotherapy, muscle stimulation relaxes and strengthens your muscles, improves your ability to move the affected side and decreases pain. The movement stimulates the brain and helps it find pathways round the damaged areas after the stroke. Research is constantly proving the brain is a remarkable organ and with the correct stimulation can find new pathways to improve function.

Numerous scientific studies have proved that muscle stimulation works and speeds recovery after a stroke. They show better voluntary movement, less pain and stiffness and better walking and balance after using stimulation.

The FES 400, like all our stimulators is designed for home use and is easy to set up. It comes with a FREE MUSCLE STIMULATION BOOK including full details of how to use the machines and pictures showing pad positions for best results. It has a 1 year guarantee and is made to the highest standards. It also has a 30 day money back guarantee. If you use it and find it's not for you simply return the FES 400 and we'll give you a full refund.

Pain and Rehab Solutions specialises in rehabilitation. For more information on this or any of our stimulators please see www.pain-rehab.co.uk .