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Pbs: Scientific American: Coordinated Control Exercise
PBS's Scientific American series sponsors this learning exercise designed to simulate functional electrical stimulation (FES), a technology which allows the recovery of control of paralyzed muscles.
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Body Building: Modeling Breathing Action
Explore the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) as a breathing support strategy. Construct a working lung model that simulates the mechanics of breathing.
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Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Standing Tall
Experience FES or functional electrical stimulation, through the eyes of a patient who lives it. Learn how doctors gave a paralyzed patient control over her muscles.