Title :
Control of kinematics in paraplegic gait by functional electrical stimulation
Author :
Kobetic, Rudi ; Marsolais, E.B. ; Chizeck, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Cleveland Veterans Adm. Med. Center, OH, USA
Abstract :
Control of kinematics in the gait of paraplegics was done by trial-and-error adjustment of stimulation patterns. It allowed them to walk at a speed two thirds that of normal. Muscle activation to initiate each step and to move the body forward was timed to the detection of a pressure threshold under the heel. Gait kinematics approaching normal walking were achieved.<>
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; kinematics; patient treatment; functional electrical stimulation; gait kinematics; heel; kinematics control; muscle activation; paraplegic gait; pressure threshold; stimulation patterns; trial-and-error adjustment;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1988. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1988.94716
