Title :
A new pulse shape to obtain selective small fiber activation by anodal blocking
Author :
Vuckovic, A. ; Rijkhoff, N.J.M.
Author_Institution :
Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Aalborg Univ., Denmark
Abstract :
The aim of this study is to investigate the use of a new pulse shape to obtain anodal blocking. This new pulse shape requires less charge per pulse compared to the conventional rectangular pulse and would therefore be safer in a chronic application. Computer simulation, used in this study show that using modified pulse shapes, charge reduction up 30.4% to can be achieved.
Keywords :
bioelectric potentials; biomedical electrodes; neuromuscular stimulation; physiological models; prosthetics; pulse shaping; action potential; anodal blocking; charge reduction; chronic application; computer simulation; electrical stimulation; human fiber model; implanted electrodes; muscle contraction; nervous tissue; pulse shape; selective activation; selective small fiber activation; square pulse; step pulse; tripolar cuff configuration; two-part computer model; volume conductor model; Anodes; Cathodes; Computer simulation; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Humans; Muscles; Optical fiber sensors; Pulse shaping methods; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7211-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2001.1019055
