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.
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.
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 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.
