Title :
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation using different waveforms: Properties comparison by applying single pulses
Author :
Meza-Cuevas, Mario A. ; Schroeder, Damien ; Krautschneider, Wolfgang H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Nanoelectron., Hamburg Univ. of Technol., Hamburg, Germany
Abstract :
Electrical Neurostimulation is useful in several medical therapies, for the treatment of neuromuscular deficits and for restoring physiological and sensory functions. Fully implantable devices are preferable in order to reach high selectivity and to give comfort to the patient. However, smaller devices bring more challenges regarding fabrication techniques and technology compliances, and power consumption is an important issue. In this study we analyze the use of different waveforms for performing neuromuscular stimulation, and we show how different waveforms require less energy to produce the same muscle reaction.
Keywords :
mechanoception; medical disorders; neuromuscular stimulation; patient rehabilitation; physiology; prosthetics; waveform analysis; fabrication technique; implantable device; medical therapy; muscle reaction; neuromuscular deficit treatment; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; neuromuscular stimulation; physiological function restoration; power consumption; sensory function restoration; single pulse; technology compliances; waveform; electical stimulation; functional neuromuscular stimulation; neurostimulation; stimulation waveform;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI), 2012 5th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chongqing
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1183-0
DOI :
10.1109/BMEI.2012.6512988
