The short answer to the question is yes it can. Although there is a lot of research literature on the topic, it is reasonable to suggest that the application of electrical stimulation to help resolve chronic wounds is not that well understood or widely practised yet.

There are a variety of different approaches and there is perhaps no optimal approach that has yet been identified. As a consequence, the evidence supporting electrical stimulation for wound healing is always muted due to the variety of protocols that have been used.

Perhaps the approach with the longest use is High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) which dates back to the 1940s. In this article, we will take a look at the nature of wounds, the rationale behind electrical stimulation for wound healing and look at some of the approaches that have been taken.

Functional Electrical Stimulation, commonly known as FES, has many practical applications. FES is a widely used, non-invasive treatment technique that applies electrical impulses to weak or paralysed muscles. The idea of using electricity to have a beneficial effect on the body is not new, but it is only with advances in technology in recent years are we starting to see the true potential of this approach for neurorehabilitation and healthcare in general.
The purpose of functional electrical stimulation is usually to generate a useful (functional) muscle contraction; often with the aim of improving function and movement but, depending on the type of stimulation used, an FES device can do much more than that.

In this article we review the topic of FES, some of it's applications and point to some of the devices offered by Anatomical Concepts.

Electrical stimulation is a commonly used treatment for various conditions, including pain relief and can often be very effective. What would count as success very much depends on the reason for the pain and it’s severity. In some cases, pain relief with any technique will be temporary but then the benefit may have to be weighed against other factors. As with any potential treatments there are contraindications and indications.
We would typically need to consider electrical stimulation effectiveness and safety in comparison with possible alternatives. As electrical stimulation is relatively safe and non-invasive in many situations it is often worth trying before more invasive alternatives are considered for example.
We will describe what is behind the TENS approach as well as other approaches that might not be so well known. At Anatomical Concepts we deal with a product called the Stimulette Edition 5 which boasts a number of built-in protocols for the management of pain. In this article we will describe how electrotherapy can be used to work with pain and the specific abilities of the Edition 5.

In this article we explain why functional electrical stimulation (FES) is an effective technique in enhancing functional recovery in patients with peripheral nerve injuries. The technique can improve muscle activation, prevent muscle atrophy, enhance muscular endurance and strength, and assist in nerve and axonal regeneration.

FES is a generally safe, non-pharmacologic intervention without significant side-effects, which adds an essential therapeutic option to neurological physiotherapy.

With muscle denervation the FES is designed to work directly with muscle fibre and not rely on the local nerve structure for success.

Further studies on FES are necessary to comprehend the scope, limitations, and best methodology. Programmes need to be customised for each user.

If you or someone close to you is living with transverse myelitis, then you know how life-altering this neurological condition can be. It often results in sudden symptoms, such as muscle weakness, pain and bladder dysfunction. It has several possible causes. Some people recover from the symptoms and resulting complications of transverse myelitis, while others don’t.

With its sudden onset and potential for long-term impact, it's important that we have the best understanding of what causes transverse myelitis and what steps, if any, can be taken to minimise the chance of another episode occurring.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the underlying causes, transverse myelitis symptoms, as well as potential ways to reduce it's severity and increase quality of life through some of the technology we offer.

We have known for a very long time that the delivery of certain forms of energy, including electrical, to the tissues of the body can bring about physiological and beneficial changes in those tissues. So called electrical stimulation devices are not all the same though, as we shall discuss below.

At Anatomical Concepts we have worked with various forms of electrical stimulation technology since the 1970’s and deal with leading products including the RISE Stimulator, and the RehaMove FES Cycling system and can offer advice and demostrations on request.