Using a Functional Electrical Stimulation Device to Improve Dropped Foot in People with MS

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Dropped foot is a common problem following multiple sclerosis. In a randomised controlled trial, the authors studied 64 people with unilateral dropped foot who were assigned to either a group using a specific electrical stimulator (Odstock Dropped Foot Stimulator – ODFS) or receiving physiotherapy exercises.

They found that people with multiple sclerosis using the stimulator increased walking performance, compared to the exercise group and also experienced fewer falls.

authors: Esnouf J, Taylor P, Mann G, Barrett C.

source: Mult Scler. 2010 Jul 2

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