1st Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (UK and Ireland Chapter)

1st Annual Conference of the UK and Ireland Chapter of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society

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The conference organisers are delighted to announce that the detailed schedule is now available here
Final date for delegate registration is Friday 9th April 2010Details of 15th April workshops now available here

Online booking now available

- Student Attendance
- One Day Attendance
- Full Attendance

Date: 9.30 - 5.30pm, 15th & 16th April 2010
Keynote Speakers: Biographies
Venue: Salford Innovation Forum, Salford University Business Park, University of Salford

About the conference

The UK and Ireland Chapter of IFESS was formed in 2009 to promote the research, application, and understanding of electrical stimulation.

Research into functional electrical stimulation has reached an exciting stage in its development. For example, our understanding of the way in which the central nervous system responds to peripheral stimulation has developed with new imaging and other technologies. There have also been significant technical advances in FES technologies for both clinical and sporting applications. In the clinical arena, the recent publication by NICE of guidelines supporting the use of FES for drop foot reflects the growing strength of the evidence base.

Who is the conference for?

This conference will provide an opportunity for researchers and other interested parties to meet and share the latest research on FES. The first day of the conference will have a clinical focus and we particularly encourage clinicians who use FES to attend.

Conference topics

Papers to be presented may include the latest work in the following areas:

Upper and lower extremity FES
Therapeutic electrical stimulation
Neuromodulation
Human-Computer-Interfaces
FES for respiration/blood pressure control
FES for bladder/bowel/sexual function
Control strategies
Physiological effects of electrical stimulation on muscle and nerve
Sensory neuroprostheses (hearing, vision)
FES Sports
Clinical implementation of FES devices
Stimulation of denevated muscle
User involvement in FES research

Deadlines

Registration opens	October 09
Deadline for abstracts	Monday 14th December 09
Notifications of acceptance	Friday 5th February 2010
Early Bird registration closes	Sunday 28th February 2010
Registration Closes	Wednesday 31st March 2010

For informal enquiries regarding please contact UKIFESS@Salford.ac.uk.

Contact details

University of Salford: Faculty of Health and Social Care; Allerton Building; Frederick Road; Salford M6 6PU; cpdunit-fhsc@salford.ac.uk; +44 0 161 295 7012