Abstract
Functional electrical stimulation applies electrical pulses to the peripheral nerves to artificially achieve a sensory/motor function. When applied for the compensation of foot drop it provides both assistive and therapeutic effects. Multi-field electrodes have shown great potential but may increase the complexity of these systems. Usability aspects should be checked to ensure their success in clinical environments. We developed the Fesia Walk device, based on a surface multi-field electrode and an automatic calibration algorithm, and carried out a usability study to check the feasibility of integrating this device in therapeutic programs in clinical environments. The study included 4 therapists and 10 acquired brain injury subjects (8 stroke and 2 traumatic brain injury).
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering |
| Volume | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Usability
- Foot drop
- Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Neuroprosthesis
- Multi-field electrodes
- Stroke
Project and Funding Information
- Funding Info
- The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support_x000D_ for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this_x000D_ article: Part of this study was supported by the European_x000D_ Regional Development Funds through the Interreg Sudoe_x000D_ Program, project SOE1/P1/F0370.
