FES & Robotic Rehab
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FES & Robotic Rehab:Overview
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and robotic rehabilitation are advanced tools that help patients restore movement, regain independence, and optimize functional recovery.
At OrthoMENA, we integrate these approaches into individualized rehabilitation programs, tailored to patient needs and clinical evidence.
What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)?
FES delivers controlled electrical impulses to activate muscles and nerves. Unlike traditional braces, which mainly support weakened areas, FES re-trains natural movement patterns by engaging the nervous system.
FES is most effective for neurological conditions where nerve pathways remain intact, including:
Stroke
Cerebral palsy (CP)
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI)
Adult Lower Limb FES – Restoring Safe Walking
Device: XFT-2001E
This electrical stimulation therapy targets the common peroneal nerve, which helps lift the foot during the swing phase and stabilize gait.
It provides a key alternative or adjunct to AFOs in managing neurological foot drop. The wireless, lightweight design of this physiotherapy electrical muscle stimulation device significantly improves daily usability.
Evidence supports improvements in walking speed and reduced fall risk in post-stroke and MS patients, making it suitable for those with stroke, MS, CP, and incomplete SCI.
Pediatric Lower Limb FES – Early Neuroplastic Intervention
Device: XFT-2001F
Designed for children with cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, or spina bifida, this electrical muscle stimulation therapy encourages correct gait patterns during key developmental years.
Its adjustable, child-sized components ensure comfort and usability, supporting safer walking and participation in daily activities. This early intervention may also help delay or reduce reliance on more restrictive interventions later.
Adult Upper Limb FES – Hand & Wrist Recovery
Device: XFT-2003EA
This functional electrical stimulation device stimulates forearm and hand muscles to support grasp, release, and wrist control.
It has been shown to improve hand function after stroke or brain injury in selected patients and enhances outcomes when combined with structured therapy.
This specialized electrical stimulation therapy can be integrated into clinic programs or used at home with supervision, supporting independence in daily activities requiring two-handed function.
Pediatric Upper Limb FES – Dual-Function Adaptation
Device: XFT-2003EA Pediatric Version
Tailored for children and smaller-framed patients, this physiotherapy electrical stimulation machine has an additional port for dual-function rehab (wrist and elbow simultaneously). It promotes functional use of the affected arm and hand in therapy and play, encouraging bimanual activity and participation.
Adapted to growing limbs, this lightweight, comfortable, and adjustable device is helpful for children with CP or neurodevelopmental weakness and can independently target wrist extensors or elbow extension.
What is Robotic Rehabilitation?
Robotic rehab devices guide limb movements to enhance motor learning, improve strength, and support functional recovery. They provide:
- Repetitive, precise training for upper or lower limbs
- Objective feedback to track progress
- Safe, high-repetition exercises without fatigue
How FES and Robotic Rehab Work Together?
Combining FES with robotic rehabilitation can:
- Reinforce correct movement patterns during therapy
- Improve neuroplasticity through repetitive, guided motion
- Support both upper and lower limb recovery’Complement orthoses and conventional physiotherapy
Why Patients and Clinicians Choose OrthoMENA for FES?
Our approach to FES for the rehabilitation centers in Dubai, UAE is rooted in clinical excellence.
- Evidence-aware approach: We integrate FES where clinical research supports a benefit, not as a blanket replacement for orthoses.
- Standalone or combined therapy: Many patients benefit from FES alone, others from a combined orthosis + FES strategy as part of their comprehensive functional training Dubai program.
- Dedicated pediatric and adult programs: Distinct protocols ensure age, diagnosis, and goal suitability.
- Clinical integration: Our orthotists and therapists calibrate and monitor devices for safety and results.
- Regional expertise: OrthoMENA is one of the few regional centers offering pediatric FES options.
FAQs
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a technique that uses low-level electrical impulses to stimulate nerves and muscles, helping to restore or improve a person’s ability to move or perform a specific task.
FES works by activating muscles that have lost their normal function due to neurological damage. It helps to retrain the nervous system, improve muscle strength and control, and restore more natural movement patterns.
FES is primarily used for neurological conditions where the nerve pathways are still intact, such as foot drop in patients with stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP), or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI).
Physiotherapy electrical muscle stimulation is a therapy that uses an electrical device to stimulate muscles. The physiotherapy electrical stimulation machine is the device or equipment used to deliver that therapy.
FES is a key tool used in functional training Dubai programs to help patients relearn movements and participate in daily living activities. It helps activate weak muscles during training, making the exercise more effective.
Book A Consultation
If you or your child could benefit from FES or robotic rehabilitation in Dubai, our clinicians will assess your needs and design a personalized program to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance daily life.
Book your consultation with OrthoMENA today.
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