DocumentCode
1217100
Title
Sensors for Use with Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation
Author
Crago, Patrick E. ; Chizeck, Howard J. ; Neuman, Michael R. ; Hambrecht, F. Terry
Author_Institution
Applied Neural Control Laboratory, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106 and the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Department of Orthopedics, Cleveland Metropolitan General/Highland View Hospital
Issue
2
fYear
1986
Firstpage
256
Lastpage
268
Abstract
Functional neuromuscular stimulation (FNS) designates artificially applied electrical activation of muscles to restore function lost as a result of neurological lesions. FNS prostheses are currently being designed to restore urinary bladder control, standing, walking, and hand function. All of these prostheses need sensors for interaction with the human users and the environment. This paper discusses each of these prostheses with special regard to the use of sensors and the design specifications that the sensors must meet.
Keywords
Biomedical engineering; Bladder; Humans; Lesions; Muscles; Nervous system; Neuromuscular stimulation; Prosthetics; Spinal cord; Transducers; Electric Stimulation Therapy; Humans; Microelectrodes; Neuromuscular Junction; Prostheses and Implants; Transducers;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBME.1986.325808
Filename
4122267
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