Title :
A portable current controlled muscle stimulator
Author :
Berger, N. ; Ohley, W.J. ; Lemaire, O. ; Parziale, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Rhode Island Univ., Kingston, RI, USA
Abstract :
Portable muscle stimulators for transcutaneous functional electrical stimulation (FES) are discussed. They provide a single channel of current-controlled output and are intended to be used in the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries. Several safety features have been incorporated to protect patients from device failure or improper calibration. Six prototypes are currently being used in an FES study. Preliminary results indicate that the stimulators are safe, reliable, and effective
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomedical equipment; muscle; orthotics; current-controlled output; device failure; improper calibration; patient rehabilitation; portable current controlled muscle stimulator; safety features; spinal cord injuries; transcutaneous functional electrical stimulation; Calibration; Circuits; Frequency; Laboratories; Muscles; Nerve fibers; Neuromuscular stimulation; Protection; Recruitment; Safety;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1988., Proceedings of the 1988 Fourteenth Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Durham, NH
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1988.19367
