Over and Out

So there we have it! A comprehensive look at TES that has hopefully answered all of your questions.

There have been an array of studies presented, each commenting on the validity of such a treatment, none more so than Karen Pape. From the beginning, Pape has remained a strong advocate for the use of TES as a treatment for paediatric neurological conditions. A pioneer of this particular treatment, Pape has published multiple papers on the positive effects of TES and in a collaborative effort, has since established the treatment protocol for application. She continues to be a prominent voice on the issue of TES in children with neuromuscular conditions and remains a leader in forward thinking in similar areas of research, as amply demonstrated in her current blog. For more information on these areas, we would recommend visiting http://www.karenpapemd.com/.

Karen Pape. MD

As previously mentioned, TES remains a controversial treatment, to which we can merely provide you with the facts and the opinions of others, but the decision is ultimately yours. After combing through the literature it has become increasingly evident that further long term, large scale investigations are required to scrutinise the effects of TES and provide a definitive answer to the unyielding question… Is TES a useful treatment for paediatric neuromuscular conditions?

In our opinion TES may have a place as an “add on” treatment for some children, however, a comprehensive Physiotherapy regime should be the backbone of any paediatric neuromuscular treatment.