Task Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES)
What is TASES?
-TASES stands for Task Specific Electrical Stimulation. During TASES, electircal stimulation is provided to various muscle groups as needed to target improved timing, alignment and engagement geared to improve structure and function of that muscle group.
How it is beneficial to my child?
TASES helps children activate muscles in proper alignment during functional tasks to help them progress toward goals with a more targeted intervention. There are many benefits to electrical stimulation including improving sensation, awareness, strength, alignment, contractibility, and function while helping to improve range of motion and decrease spasticity.
What should be considered?
There are many diagnoses that can benefit from this intervention including Cerebral Palsy, Hypotonia, Toe Walking, Spina Bifida, Genetic Conditions, Scoliosis and many others. Contraindications for this include anyone with a Vagal Nerve Stimulator, Epilepsy or Uncontrolled Seizures, Cancer, an Active Infection, or over any open wounds or abrasions.
What type of tools does TASES use?
TASES is administered with an electrical stimulation unit using lead wires connected to electrode stickers placed on the desired motor unit. Once applied, the child engages in functional tasks utilizing the targeted muscles.
What locations Offer TASES?
We currently have three locations offering TASES.
Shelbyville KY
90 Howard Drive, Shelbyville, KY
Phone: 502-233-9074 | Fax: 502-272-9175
Woodford KY
202 Frankfort St., Suites 103/104, Versailles KY 40383
Phone: 859-212-9705 | Fax: 859-406-5960
West Knoxville
301 S. Gallaher View Road Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-328-7410 | Fax: 865-336-8407