Title :
A predictive model of muscle forces for children with spinal cord injuries
Author :
Ding, J. ; Wexler, A.S. ; Lee, S.C.K. ; Binder, S.A.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Therapy Dept., Delaware Univ., Newark, DE, USA
Abstract :
This study tested our mathematical model´s ability to predict isometric forces for children with spinal cord injuries. The model accounted more than 95% of the variance in the experimental forces produced by stimulation trains with mean frequencies from 12.5 to 100 Hz for both non-fatigued and fatigued muscles. The ability of the model to predict forces suggests its use for the identification of optimal activation patterns during functional electrical stimulation
Keywords :
biomechanics; force; muscle; neuromuscular stimulation; paediatrics; physiological models; 12.5 to 100 Hz; children; correlation coefficients; force model; functional electrical stimulation; isometric forces; muscle fatigue; muscle forces; optimal activation patterns identification; parameterization scheme; predictive model; pulse patterns; quadriceps femoris; spinal cord injuries; stimulation trains; Fatigue; Force control; Frequency; Mathematical model; Medical treatment; Muscles; Neuromuscular stimulation; Predictive models; Spinal cord injury; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7419-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2002.999445
