FES WRITTEN FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Other Therapeutic or Secondary Effects of FES.
Answer: Improved motor controlDiminished mm spasticity Maintenance of
ROM Mm strengthening Preservation of mm bulk Strengthen in functional
manner Reconnect the control of the nervous system Improve CV fitness
Increased ability to WB
◍ Why must we modulate force specific needs of the task at hand?.
Answer: It will avoid overstimulation of the muscle group which will lead to
unwanted fatigue
◍ MS, CVA.
Answer: conditions where FES for foot drop is most often used
◍ high rep task specific training.
Answer: FES in conjunction with _______________ leads to neuroplasticity
◍ Russian Stim Amplitude.
Answer: Motor-level contraction
◍ What are the two goals of FES? (what are we trying to achieve).
Answer: Orthotic EffectsTherapeutic Effects
◍ minimize current, variable waveforms.
Answer: aim to minimize ______ and consider ________ waveforms if you
are trying to minimize fatigue
◍ FES Amplitude.
Answer: Motor-level; sufficient to perform the functional task
◍ True or False: Open loop control is a very efficient form of FES.
, Answer: False, it is inefficient
◍ increase frequency, decrease width and intensity.
Answer: if a patient wants to increase comfort, what should you do with the
frequency, pulse width, and intensity?
◍ Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).
Answer: A form of NMES used to facilitate muscle contraction during a
functional task
◍ 12-50 Hz.
Answer: frequency for FES grasp and release
◍ Purpose of Russian Stimulation.
Answer: Strengthening large muscles
◍ Russian Stim Disadvantages.
Answer: May be uncomfortable; fatigues quickly; not appropriate for small
muscles
◍ Russian Stim Current Type.
Answer: Alternating current (medium frequency)
◍ In summary, for open loop control, an input is given and what is expected as
a result?.
Answer: An output, but the output isnt always what we want to happen
(negative)
◍ <3/5.
Answer: a patient using FES should have an MMT score of __________
◍ input.
Answer: a patient attempting to grasp an object and the motor command
generated from the brain is considered __________
◍ Russian Stim Duty Cycle.
Answer: 1:5 (10 seconds on / 50 seconds off)
◍ 0-1 sec (ideally 0).
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Other Therapeutic or Secondary Effects of FES.
Answer: Improved motor controlDiminished mm spasticity Maintenance of
ROM Mm strengthening Preservation of mm bulk Strengthen in functional
manner Reconnect the control of the nervous system Improve CV fitness
Increased ability to WB
◍ Why must we modulate force specific needs of the task at hand?.
Answer: It will avoid overstimulation of the muscle group which will lead to
unwanted fatigue
◍ MS, CVA.
Answer: conditions where FES for foot drop is most often used
◍ high rep task specific training.
Answer: FES in conjunction with _______________ leads to neuroplasticity
◍ Russian Stim Amplitude.
Answer: Motor-level contraction
◍ What are the two goals of FES? (what are we trying to achieve).
Answer: Orthotic EffectsTherapeutic Effects
◍ minimize current, variable waveforms.
Answer: aim to minimize ______ and consider ________ waveforms if you
are trying to minimize fatigue
◍ FES Amplitude.
Answer: Motor-level; sufficient to perform the functional task
◍ True or False: Open loop control is a very efficient form of FES.
, Answer: False, it is inefficient
◍ increase frequency, decrease width and intensity.
Answer: if a patient wants to increase comfort, what should you do with the
frequency, pulse width, and intensity?
◍ Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).
Answer: A form of NMES used to facilitate muscle contraction during a
functional task
◍ 12-50 Hz.
Answer: frequency for FES grasp and release
◍ Purpose of Russian Stimulation.
Answer: Strengthening large muscles
◍ Russian Stim Disadvantages.
Answer: May be uncomfortable; fatigues quickly; not appropriate for small
muscles
◍ Russian Stim Current Type.
Answer: Alternating current (medium frequency)
◍ In summary, for open loop control, an input is given and what is expected as
a result?.
Answer: An output, but the output isnt always what we want to happen
(negative)
◍ <3/5.
Answer: a patient using FES should have an MMT score of __________
◍ input.
Answer: a patient attempting to grasp an object and the motor command
generated from the brain is considered __________
◍ Russian Stim Duty Cycle.
Answer: 1:5 (10 seconds on / 50 seconds off)
◍ 0-1 sec (ideally 0).
