Vienna FES Workshop

since 1983

15th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation

2025

For the organization of the FES-Workshop, we stick to our tradition of avoiding parallel sessions.

Topics:

FES of denervated muscles

FES for Exercise, Sports, Health and Quality of Life

Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS)

Spinal cord stimulation / afferent nerve stimulation / Neuromodulation

  • Pain
  • Spasticity
  • Movement augmentation

Neuro- / muscle physiology

  • Metabolism
  • Histology, histochemistry
  • Plasticity
  • Stimulation parameters
  • Biomechanics
  • Fatigue
  • In vitro, ex vivo and in silico models

Technology

  • FES devices and implants
  • Software
  • Sensors
  • Control strategies
  • Bio-materials
  • Encapsulation
  • Electrodes
  • Connectors, cables

Applications

  • Phrenic pacing
  • Larynx
  • Face
  • Pelvic floor
  • Restoration of movement (upper and lower extremities)
  • Sensory neuroprostheses (hearing, vision)

Regulatory affairs, quality assurance

  • Human in-house research
  • Safety, risk assessment
  • Coping with FDA / MDR