Conventional FES vs. v-health Mobile: What’s the Difference?
July 17, 2025
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has been a cornerstone of neurorehabilitation for decades, supporting patients with neurological conditions to regain movement and functional independence. Yet, the way FES is delivered has remained largely unchanged, often tied to clinic-based equipment and standardised protocols. v-health Mobile offers a new approach: a modular, personalised, and more engaging way to integrate FES into neuromuscular recovery. In this post, we’ll explore how v-health Mobile differs from conventional FES devices and what this means for the future of therapy.
What is FES?
FES systems deliver electrical impulses to targeted muscles through surface electrodes. These devices are widely used for:
Reducing spasticity
Preventing muscle atrophy
Improving functional movements (e.g., grasp, walking, reaching)
Promoting neuroplasticity through repetitive task training
Limitations of Conventional FES
What is v-health Mobile?
v-health Mobile combines clinically proven FES with muscle haptics and mobile technologies, making neuromuscular recovery more accessible and functional.
It integrates:
eir bands, Wireless FES technology: Enables fast, cable-free setup and unrestricted movement, reducing setup time to under 5 minutes and improving clinical efficiency.
Mobile App Interface: Intuitive app to adjust settings, start sessions, and monitor therapy. Easy for clinicians and patients alike.
Personalised: Customises stimulation patterns (frequency, pulse width, ramp time, peak intensity, etc.) to replicate natural movement for functional tasks, allowing adaptation to each patient’s specific goals and recovery stage.
Gamified & Task-based: The app includes preset functional sequences and interactive games to make therapy motivating and repetitive.
Session Tracking: Automatically records patient-specific data (e.g., intensity, duration) to tailor and track progress over time.
Convenience & Flexibility: Potential at-home use, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits, supporting repetition and independence.
Why v-health Mobile Matters
v-health Mobile addresses common challenges with conventional FES by making therapy more functional, engaging, and adaptable.
By addressing the limitations of conventional FES, from difficult setups to low engagement, v-health Mobile empowers clinicians to deliver more efficient, personalised recovery. It enables patients to take a more active and independent role in their recovery.