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Research Highlights
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Center Receives $7.9 Million Grant
May 31, 2003
The Cleveland FES Center, a VA-cosponsored program that has pioneered the use of functional electrical stimulation to restore motor function to those with paralysis and other disorders, received $7.9 million from the State of Ohio as part of an initiative to advance the state's biotechnology industry. The center pioneered the development of "Freehand," an artificial nerve system that enables a user with upper-limb paralysis to grasp objects; and earlier this year implanted a diaphragm stimulator system in actor Christopher Reeve to help him breathe for extended periods without a ventilator. Partnering with VA in the FES Center are Case Western Reserve University and the MetroHealth Medical Center.
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