FES

Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation

FES stands for Functional electrical stimulation, a rehabilitation abbreviation.

Electrical stimulation timed to produce a useful movement, such as lifting the foot during walking for foot drop, or cycling with paralyzed legs after spinal cord injury.

Example: Trialed FES peroneal device for L foot drop; improved toe clearance.

Usage notes

Wearable foot drop stimulators are an alternative to ankle-foot orthoses for some stroke and multiple sclerosis patients. FES cycling helps maintain muscle and cardiovascular fitness after spinal cord injury. Settings are programmed by trained therapists.

Related abbreviations

More rehabilitation abbreviations

• DASH – Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand
• Dep – Dependent
• DGI – Dynamic Gait Index
• DME – Durable medical equipment
• EOB – Edge of bed
• FEES – Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
• FFWB – Foot-flat weight bearing
• FGA – Functional Gait Assessment
• FIM – Functional Independence Measure
• FROM – Full range of motion
• FWB – Full weight bearing
• FWW – Front-wheeled walker

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