Background: S.C., a 30-year-old male, sustained multiple leg fractures and a lumbar spine injury in a car accident, leading to partial lower limb paralysis.
Intervention: Introduced to Stimel-03 therapy during the acute rehabilitation phase post-surgery, focusing on pain management and muscle re-education.
Treatment Protocol:
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Frequency: 3 sessions per week
- Session Length: 45 minutes
- Settings: Focused on stimulating lower limb muscles, with adjustments based on pain management needs and functional recovery goals.
Clinical Observations:
- Significant improvements in pain levels enabled more intensive physiotherapy.
- Strength testing and range of motion assessments documented gradual functional improvements.
Progress Assessment: Regular evaluations included strength testing and range of motion assessments, which documented gradual improvements in leg strength and mobility. The use of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) provided a structured method to assess these improvements.
Outcomes:
- S.C. reported reduced pain medication use and improved mobility, transitioning from wheelchair to walker, and eventually to crutches.
Patient Feedback: S.C. reported significant reductions in pain levels, which he noted as a crucial factor that enabled him to participate more actively in his rehabilitation and daily activities.
Discussion: S.C.’s case underscores the dual benefits of Stimel-03 in managing pain and facilitating functional recovery, highlighting the device’s critical role in comprehensive post-trauma rehabilitation strategies.