6 Part Lunchtime Webinar Series - Electrical Stimulation for Denervated Muscle
Dates: 28th March, 11th April, 25th April,
9th May, 23rd May, 13th June.
Time: 1230 to 1315 GMT
Price: Free.
In six, succinct, Thursday lunchtime sessions, we will explore how electrical stimulation techniques can enhance the well-being of individuals with denervated muscles. Whether caused by peripheral nerve injuries or lower motor neuron damage in the spinal cord, forms of electrical stimulation can reverse some of the physiological consequences of denervation.
Denervation has interested clinicians for over a hundred years, but research was primarily descriptive for most of that time. We will look at how, in recent decades, work inspired in Austria led to the creation of international multidisciplinary research teams, the novel technology, and the protocols to confront this serious health challenge.
Session notes, pointers to key research, and presentation content will be sent to attendees the day after each webinar concludes. Practical demonstrations and cases will feature the Stimulator RISE from Dr. Schuhfried Medizintechnik GmbH but the principles apply to any device capable of delivering appropriate stimulation.
This series is presented with clinical professionals in mind as the primary audience, however this should not dissuade interested individuals from joining. There are no pre-requisites to attend.
Presented by
Derek Jones , PhD, MBA. Director, Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd. Blantyre, Scotland.
Dr. Peter Biowski, Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Schuhfried Medizintechnik GmbH., Austria
Attend Single Sessions
Can’t make all the sessions? You are welcome to sign up for any single sessions that interest you.
Register for Full Series
We’d love to see you for the full series. The flow of the sessions is designed to equip you with the knowledge to apply in your own practice.
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This webinar introduces the topic of denervated muscle and how to manage this with electrical stimulation. We introduce the physiological principles behind electrical stimulation and why denervated muscles require "different" techniques than those used with NMES.
Following the session you will be able to define denervation and its impact on muscle function and physiology, explain the key parameters of ES and how it triggers muscle contractions, and how to modify and adapt this for training goals.
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In this session we describe how to assess patients with lower motor neuron injuries or peripheral nerve damage, and determine if electrical stimulation is an appropriate treatment option.
We cover appropriate assessment including medical history, physical examination, electrodiagnostic studies and contraindications to working with ES.
We will also consider the potential goals, patient tolerance and other external factors such as cost and availability.
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In this session we will discuss how to tailor electrical stimulation protocols to the individual patient based on the extent of denervation, patient tolerance, and recovery goals.
After this webinar you will be able to describe the key parameters of electrical stimulation and their impact on denervated muscle, understand how to tailor protocols based on denervation severity and considerations for measuring and adjusting these over time.
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In this webinar we look at strategies for incorporating electrical stimulation into a broader rehabilitation program, including timing, complementary therapies, and progression criteria.
By the end of this session you will understand where ES may be deployed to good effect in the rehabilitation timeline, gain new ideas for complementary therapies/sessions, and identify qualitative and quantitative measurements to benchmark progress.
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In this session we look specifically at how to assess the extent of denervation and change the stimulation over time, using the Schuhfried RISE Stimulator.
By the end of this webinar you will understand the concept of Impulse Testing, what the results tell you about the muscle, and how to integrate this data with other outcome measures to influence both starting and progressing therapy with ES.
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In this final part of the series, we (and some invited guests) present a series of case studies showcasing electrical stimulation in various scenarios of denervated muscles due to lower motor neuron injuries or peripheral nerve damage.
By the end of the webinar you will have gained a greater insight of using ES in a home and clinic setting and the outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Accessibility
Closed Captions are available on demand, with language translation available for non-native English speakers, through the Zoom platform.
A Q&A box will be available throughout the presentation with the option to unmute to ask questions in the appropriate section. Participants cameras will be switched off for the webinar.
Session Format
The sessions are designed for you to be able to participate during a lunchbreak lasting no more than 45 minutes.
Sessions start promptly at 1230. There will be a 30 minute presentation from the presenters, followed by an opportunity for questions.
Polls, Q&A and other elements may augment the session.
Recordings and Resources
Each session will be recorded and made available to attendees one week after the live event.
A follow up email with resources, copy of the chat, links and further reading will be emailed to each attendee to download the day following the webinar. You may not receive the full, actual slide decks as these are designed to be spoken through which will limit their usefulness.