Functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the lower limbs improves walking ability in stroke patients with hemiplegia during the early stages of independent walking

Key Points

• Improved walking ability observed in stroke patients following lower limb stimulation with functional electrical stimulation.
• Study reported significant improvements, with patients showing increased independence during early walking stages.
• Assessment of walking ability conducted through functional electrical stimulation techniques in the context of stroke rehabilitation.
• Highlights the need for further exploration of interventions like functional electrical stimulation in stroke recovery.