Title :
Development of the surface stimulating electrodes system for gait training
Author :
Yamamoto, Takayuki ; Ohshima, Jyunichi ; Yano, Hideo ; Yamamoto, Seiichi ; Shiba, Naoto
Author_Institution :
Rehabilitation R&D Dept., Toyama Prefectural Koshi Rehabilitation Hosp., Japan
Abstract :
A new surface electrodes system was quantitatively evaluated, based on the distribution profile of the superficial muscle. The stimulated muscle has been quantitatively estimated, to be a practical muscle force output. The musculoskeletal model was improved using these data. Its estimated stimulating pattern was useful for gait training
Keywords :
biomedical electrodes; gait analysis; geriatrics; handicapped aids; neuromuscular stimulation; patient rehabilitation; physiological models; disabled elderly patients; distribution profile; gait training; musculoskeletal model; practical muscle force output; superficial muscle; surface stimulating electrodes system; therapeutic exercise; walking ability; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Leg; Legged locomotion; Magnetic resonance imaging; Muscles; Musculoskeletal system; Research and development; Shape measurement; Torque measurement;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.802675
