The TASC Network website celebrates the hard work and dedication of parents and their children who are committed to “beating the odds”. These photographs and video segments from children demonstrate the change with more active intervention. Often Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) has been the starting point. Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) grows muscle and improves sensory awareness and as such, it is a primary building block of the TASC Network Recovery Programs.

Most of these stories have been developed to demonstrate the change seen in the first six to 12 months of using Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES). It is our experience that early change is a common finding. In many cases, these children were already in a full therapy program. They came to TASC Network because they wanted a better result in a shorter period of time. Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) may be of help to you as well. It is not a stand alone therapy. It improves the outcome by treating the underlying weakness problem called disuse muscle atrophy.

A Child with Spinal Cord Injury at Birth - the First Person treated with Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES)
This child was born unable to move her limbs or even breathe on her own. Over the first three years of life, she had some spontaneous nerve recovery but muscle weakness (atrophy) made her helpless. Improved muscle growth and awareness with Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) led to improved function.

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A Child with Athetoid Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy treated with Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES)
This child had brain damage at birth that resulted in a severe movement disorder. Because she could not move well, her muscles were very weak. Improved muscle growth and awareness led to improved function.

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A Teenager with Brachial Plexus Injury treated with Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) and an Active Exercise Program
With growth and development the child with an early acquired neurologic injury develops bone, joint and muscle distortions caused by an imbalance between stronger and weaker muscles. Teenagers going through puberty have an opportunity to improve their situation dramatically.

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A Teenage with Cerebral Palsy treated with Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) and an Active Rehabilitation Program.
It is an “accepted medical fact” that teenagers with Cerebal Palsy grow larger, grow taller, gain weight, and become weaker and lose mobility. Matthew and his family challenged this accepted wisdom, came to the Magee Clinic and requested a more active intervention program. He was started on Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES) and a home based exercise program augmented by Surface EMG Biofeedback.

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