In this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Dave Collins, who is a professor and researcher at the University of Alberta in the faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation. His research focuses on the neural control of human movement. His current research topics are: control properties of single motor units, reducing fatigue of contractions produced by neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and strengthening corticospoinal pathways using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES).
Some of the topics we cover are:
What is FES?
How does it work?
Are there different kinds of FES?
What can I expect starting FES?
What are the benefits?
Are there any side effects or risks?
Is there an optimal dosage to see results?
Is it only for extremities?
What are the most common type of FES out in the community?
Who will it work for and who won't it work for?
If you are interested in more about Dr. Collins and his research please reach out to us or check out the University of Alberta directory page here: https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/dcollins
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