Understanding and Applying Modern Electrical StimulationUnderstanding and Applying Modern Electrical Stimulation
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90 minutes
6 months
Course Overview
How can modern electrical stimulation improve rehabilitation outcomes and support evidence-based clinical practice? This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of modern electrical stimulation (ES) and its role in neurorehabilitation.
You will learn about various forms of electrostimulation, understand when each approach is appropriate, and learn how to apply electrostimulation within an ICF-compatible framework to improve treatment outcomes.
The course is designed for therapists and other professionals and combines scientific evidence with practical applications to support muscle activation, motor learning, and structural and functional recovery in everyday clinical practice.
Practical Application
- Functional Electrical Stimulation in Neurorehabilitation
- Muscle Activation and Motor Learning
- Treatment Following Damage to the First Motor Neuron
- Treatment Following Damage to the Second Motor Neuron
- Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Planning
- Functional Improvement in Everyday Clinical Practice
What You'll Learn Here
- Understanding the Principles of Modern Electrical Stimulation
- Distinguishing Between Electrostimulation Approaches for Lesions of the First and Second Motor Neurons
- Applying Evidence-Based Electrostimulation Techniques in Rehabilitation
- Supporting Motor Learning and Muscle Function with ES
- Integrating Electrical Stimulation into Everyday Therapeutic Practice
- Introduction to Electrical Stimulation
- Electrostimulation for Damage to the First Motor Neuron
- Electrostimulation for Second-Motor-Neuron Damage
- Evidence on Electrical Stimulation
- Final Test
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Doctors
- Movement scientists
- Health scientists
- Therapists interested in modern, evidence-based electrical stimulation

Thomas Schick—
, M.S., PT, OMPT
Physical therapist with a Master of Science in Neurorehabilitation and an expert in functional electrical stimulation (FES). Teaches FES at several universities and continuing education institutions. In addition to his teaching duties, he heads the STIWELL division at MED-EL Innsbruck.
This course qualifies participants for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- German Association of Occupational Therapy (DVE): 2 points
- Physio Germany: 2 points
- German Association for Health-Related Sports & Sports Therapy: 2 points
- Umbrella Organization for Advanced Medical, Therapeutic, and Diagnostic Health Professions (MTD): 2 class periods
- Swiss Association of Occupational Therapists (EVS): 1 point
- Physioswiss: 1 point
Certificate
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your participation in the training.
Our certificate of participation can also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing education applications.
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