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ODFS Pace (including XL)

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Research Evidence
  • Large Scale Clinical Audit of Functional Walking Category and Associated Clinically Meaningful Changes for People with MS and Stroke

    This presentation delivered the findings from a large audit looking at the effectiveness of lower limb FES on walking speed and walking category in those with Stroke and MS. This was presented at the FES User Day in Sheffield on the 26th June 2014.

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  • Feasibility of combining physiotherapy and electrical stimulation to improve gait in patients less than 6 months post stroke

    This feasability study examined the combination of physiotherapy with FES in sub-acute stroke patients (less than 6-months post-CVA).  Group A received physiotherapy only and group B received physiotherapy and FES treatment.  This study demonstrated the feasibility of integrating FES into physiotherapy. FES ...

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  • FESrowing for persons with Spinal Cord Injury (Conference abstract)

    This article discusses the health benefits of FESrowing and also looks at some of the pilot studies that have been carried out in this area.

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  • The use of electrical stimulation for correction of dropped foot in subjects with upper motor neuron lesions

    This article published in “Advances in clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation” gives an overview of the use of FES for the correction of drop foot.  It includes early research and clinical development of the Odstock Dropped Foot Stimulator.

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  • Using the Odstock Dropped Foot Stimulator: Users and Partner’s Perspectives (Conference abstract)

    This qualitative study examined the opinions of users of the ODFS and their partners.  The study indicated a significant impact on the life of ODFS users and carers.

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  • Does the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure determine if the Odstock drop foot stimulator improves activities of daily living for people with Multiple Sclerosis? (Conference abstract)

    A preliminary report of an RCT comparing FES and physiotherapy in MS patients.  This publication particularly focuses on the affect on activities of daily living. 

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  • The efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation in improving walking ability for people with Multiple Sclerosis (Conference publication)

    A summary of the early clinical experience of using the ODFS and O2CHSII with people with MS in Salisbury.  Analysis of this patient group showed improvement in orthotic effect whilst using FES and a reduction in effort (measured by the ...

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  • Neuroprosthetic effect of peroneal nerve stimulation in multiple sclerosis: a preliminary study (Journal abstract)

    This preliminary study looked at using FES in MS patients during gait related tasks.  The full article is published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Feb;90(2):362-5.  

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  • The effect of common peroneal nerve stimulation on quadriceps spasticity in hemiplegia (Journal abstract)

    This paper describes results from the original randomised controlled trial (RCT) in stroke patients that showed the FES users received a reduction in quadriceps spasticity that was not seen in the control group.  The full article is ...

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  • Provision of a clinical service for the correction of dropped foot (Conference publication)

    A detailed narrative of how the FES service at Odstock, Salisbury started.  

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Clinical Guidelines
  • NICE and Department of Health FES publications

    This newsletter article describes and provides links for the NICE guidelines on FES and DoH publications relating to FES.

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Clinical Advice
  • OML LINQ Refresher

    A presentation reminding clinicians of the OML LINQ and its key features and benefits.

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  • Making FES more versatile (Newsletter article)

    This article provides information on how FES can be versatile in terms of how it is worn.  This can be of great benefit to individuals as often they are concerned about how FES will work with different items of clothing.

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  • Tips and Tricks – How to reduce toe clawing with FES

    A quick tip on how FES can be used to reduce toe clawing both when walking and putting on shoes. 

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  • Routine Footswitch and Lead Checks

    FES users vary greatly in their interest and ability to manage the technical aspects of using FES.  It is essential therefore to use clinic appointments as an opportunity to check through equipment for any signs of wear and tear and to replace items ...

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  • ODFS® Pace Parameter View Mode

    How and why it is useful to review ODFS Pace® parameter settings, software version and activity logger data at the end of an appointment.

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  • ODFS Pace crib sheet for finetune and exercise menu software version 1.3

    This crib sheet helps you to navigate through the finetune and exercise menus of the ODFS Pace software version 1.3.  Please note in the software version 1.3 there are seperate parameters for the exercise mode which weren’t available on earlier software versions.

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  • Up-grading software of the ODFS Pace from versions 1.2 to 1.3

    This is a summary sheet for patients who are transferring from the ODFS(R) Pace software v1.2 to v1.3, the main changes including a User Accessible Menu and a different way of getting in and out of exercise.

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  • Fine tuning stimulation parameters

    This article explains why default settings for drop foot stimulator ramps and extension were chosen for the ODFS Pace and when and how they should be adjusted.  

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  • “Tips and Tricks: Footswitch Connections”

    This article offers solutions for managing the problem of accidental footswitch disconnection, during the use of drop foot stimulation.

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  • Summary of features of version 1.3 of ODFS® Pace

    This article summarises the key features of the Software Version V 1.3 of the ODFS®  Pace which was released in 2012.

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  • “Tips and Tricks: belt clip, velcro strap & velcro dots”

    Description of attachment of ODFS® Pace to belt clip and use of leg strap.  Use of velcro dots to attach footswitch in shoe.

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  • ODFS Pace setup flow diagram part 1

    A step by step guide to the clinical setup of the ODFS pace for the correction of drop foot. Part 1 goes through placing the electrodes and solutions for clinical problems you may encounter.  

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  • ODFS Pace Clinical Setup Flow Diagram part 2

    A step by step guid to the clinical setup of the ODFS Pace Part 2 describes how to use the device in walking and ofers solutions for clinical problems you may encounter

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  • ODFS Pace crib sheet for the exercise menu software 1.2

    The exercise menu at a glance.  This easy-to-use summary sheet is handy when setting the ODFS Pace exercise parameters when using software v.1.2. 

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  • ODFS Pace crib sheet for the Finetune menu

    The NEW SETUP and FINETUNE menus at a glance.  A handy crib sheet for adjusting the parameters when setting up the ODFS Pace for dropped foot.

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  • Full referral criteria and clinical pathway

    A summary document providing all the essential information for clinicians making a referral for FES treatment.  An introduction is given to FES and the main research evidence described.  The referral criteria and clinical procedures are then described for both FES for walking and upper ...

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  • ODFS Pace software version 1.2 update

    This article outlines the changes in software from version 1.1 to 1.2 of the ODFS Pace.

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