Functional Electrical Stimulation Powered Ergometry System (FESPES) combines functional electrical stimulation (FES) with motorised exercise (powered ergometry system (PES)). FES is when small electrical pulses are applied to paralysed muscles to restore or improve their function. In the Restorative Therapies RT600, RT300 and RT300-supine, the motor assisted exercise is augmented with FES to allow progressive resistance exercise. Continuous repetitions of muscle contractions provides high intensity strength training and muscle biofeedback in children with Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Spina Bifida.
Functional Electrical Stimulation Powered Ergometry System (FESPES)
Initiative Type
Technology
Status
Deliver
Added
Last updated
Summary
Key dates
Feb 2014
Dec 2016
Implementation sites
Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (QPRS), Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital
Partnerships
Healthcare Improvement Unit
Aim
Provides an opportunity to pilot and evaluate new technologies within 'real world' clinical settings in the Queensland context.
Benefits
Allows a patient with neurological impairment to undertake progressive resistance exercise achieved through continuous repetitions of muscle contractions.
Background
This technology was funded through the New Technology Funding and Evaluation Program (NTFEP). The NTFEP funds the introduction and evaluation of new technologies that:
- Are safe and effective
- Provide better health outcomes
- Provide value for money
- Provide greater access to care.
The evaluation findings will inform recommendations regarding the future use and/or investment of the technology within Queensland.