The Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in the Rehabilitation of the Neurologically Impaired Patient
Course Presenter: Mr Deon Bührs
Venue: Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria
Dates: 3-4 October 2008-06-10
Cost: R1400.00
CPD Points: Will be announced later
Number of Applicants: 24
Pre-requisites to attend the course: None
Participants must please wear short sleeve shirts and short pants for practical sessions.
Course description:
Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to use Functional and Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (FES and TES) to facilitate and improve functional outcomes in Rehabilitation. It is used successfully for patients who have suffered from Strokes, SCI, TBI, CP and Parkinson’s.
Practical sessions include application of FES / TES on patients.
Course objectives
To give an overview of the basic neurophysiology and anatomy relevant to FES
To equip course participants with the relevant knowledge to apply FES on patients
To give Physiotherapists practical hands-on experience in the use of FES and TES with patients
To enable therapists to get hands-on experience to apply FES on patients with both upper limb and lower limb impairment
Course Keywords: Functional Electrical Stimulation, Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation, Upper motor neuron lesion, Function, outcome measures
Banking details:
BANK: ABSA
Account name: University of Pretoria
Account number: 2140000038
Account reference number: A 7042 / 3545
Branch name: Hatfield
Branch code: 335 545
SWIFT code: ABSAZAJJ
Proof of payment reference: Your initials and surname and Course title
Fax Proof of Payment to: (+27) 086 500 6274
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