Title :
Portable electrical stimulation systems
Author_Institution :
Rancho Rehabilitation Eng. Center, Downey, CA, USA
Abstract :
The uses of electrical stimulation and research systems developed are described. The requirements for useful application are discussed, covering the choice of electrical stimulator, stimulating wave form, and electrode configuration and type. Multichannel stimulation systems, both external and implantable, are considered.<>
Keywords :
patient treatment; electrical stimulation; electrode configuration; external field; implantable stimulator; multichannel stimulation; patient treatment; spinal injury; stimulating wave form; Batteries; Control systems; Electrical stimulation; Galvanizing; Legged locomotion; Muscles; Neuromuscular stimulation; Pulse generation; Spinal cord; Spinal cord injury;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
