Restorative Therapies | Advanced FES Powered Systems course

Advanced FES Powered Systems course

This three day advanced FES Powered Systems course is designed to give PT’s, OT’s and EP’s knowledge and practical experience that will enable them to deliver best practice FES therapy. Course prerequisites Understanding of: Anatomy and physiology of the neurological and musculoskeletalsystems General knowledge of electrical stimulation application Prior experience with FES systems: RT200, RT300 or RT600
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Course objectives Understand the research and clinical rationale Deliver appropriate and safe evaluation of FES therapy Know how to optimize the therapy set up Understand and interpret the objective outcomes from FES ergometry Set realistic goals and therapy progression Understand and manage the nutritional factors that impact outcomes Learn methods to effectively motivate your clients Understand coding and reimbursement for FES ergometry
Course content Prior home study: review anatomy and physiology related to SCI; epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology of SCI Lecture series Opportunity to work with RT200, RT300 and RT600 systems Multidisciplinary team learning opportunities, round table discussion Preliminary practice workshop Workshops where you design, deliver and review an FES therapy based physical activity program with SCI clients Pre and post course testing CEU credits

What past students have said about this course:

“Our patients love their FES time & this course has given me information to fully support our FES program”
OT (USA)

“A really positive and productive experience – quality teaching”
Sue Paddison, PT (UK)

“I very much appreciated the candid & unbiased information presented including science & scientific background. This course will change the way I use the RT300.”
Sarah Hinck, PT (USA)

“It brought out the exercise physiologist in me! Can’t wait to get back to work!”
Sheryl Rosa, EP (USA)

“Really GREAT course. Very informative. I am excited to apply all that I learned”
Lynsey Nagle, PT (USA)

“Excellent! I now feel confident that I can take my clients to the next level!”
Gina Cooke, OT (USA)

“Very intense but lots of things to think about and try out”
Emma Brinson, PT (UK)