Which are examples of FES applications for ADLs?

• A. Restoring shoulder movement
• B. Prosthetics for elbow extension
• C. Gloves for reaching, grasping, and releasing
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Functional electrical stimulation helps people perform daily tasks by activating specific muscles to produce purposeful movements. Restoring shoulder movement with FES enables reaching and positioning objects, which is essential for many ADLs like reaching into cabinets or bringing items toward you. Stimulating the elbow extensors to aid elbow extension supports tasks that require a straightened forearm, such as pushing open doors, stabilizing the arm during transfer, or reaching for items at different heights. A glove-style FES system that targets hand and finger muscles facilitates reaching, grasping, and releasing objects directly, which covers core self-care activities like feeding, dressing, and grooming. Because each of these illustrates a different way FES can help with ADLs, the best answer is all of the above.