A client with muscular dystrophy is prescribed functional electrical stimulation. What is one benefit of this type of therapy?
A) Gait improvement
B) Pain management
C) Brain wave stimulation
D) Prevention of skin breakdown
A
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Functional electrical stimulation (FES) sends a stimulus to the nerves to move muscles. FES assists clients to move or walk, improve gait, reduce spasticity, or better use hands and fingers. Transdermal electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) assists in pain management. This process does not stimulate brain waves or prevent skin breakdown.
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