Title :
Rehabilitation of the arm and hand following stroke - a clinical trial with BIONs™
Author :
Baker, L.L. ; Palmer, E. ; Waters, R.L. ; Chun, S.N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biokinesiology & Phys. Therapy, Southern California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper reports the clinical experiences and preliminary observations from implanted microstimulators used to reduce some impairments following a stroke. Ongoing research protocols to reduce shoulder subluxation and hand contractures using BION stimulation are described. Comparison of compliance and patient satisfaction between individuals exercising at home with surface stimulation and implanted stimulation are characterized. The effectiveness of the two home based stimulation programs are compared.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; neuromuscular stimulation; patient rehabilitation; prosthetics; arm rehabilitation; hand contractures; hand rehabilitation; implanted BION microstimulators; shoulder subluxation; stroke; surface stimulation; Clinical trials; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Extremities; Fingers; Medical treatment; Muscles; Protocols; Shoulder; Wrist; Contracture; Electrical Stimulation; Stroke; Subluxation;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2004. IEMBS '04. 26th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8439-3
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2004.1404168
