| The use of functional electrical stimulation to assist gait in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury. | |
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PMID: 1600188 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The use of FES (functional electrical stimulation) for gait reproduction in six patients with spinal cord injury is described. Following a detailed neuromuscular assessment the patients commenced a muscle conditioning programme using electrical stimulation applied via surface electrodes. Once patients were strong enough to stand, gait synthesis was initiated in the laboratory utilizing a programmable electrical stimulator. When a satisfactory gait pattern had been achieved, patients used their portable stimulator at home. All six patients became able to stand and walk using the FES system and completed the home phase of the programme. Three patients continue to use the system at home for exercise and walking; the other patients have discontinued using the system, preferring a wheelchair or their original orthoses. We conclude that FES-assisted walking is feasible in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury, even with severe motor loss. Further advances in technology are needed for the system to become applicable to a larger number of patients. |
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Authors:
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M Granat; J F Keating; A C Smith; M Delargy; B J Andrews |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation Volume: 14 ISSN: 0963-8288 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Publication Date: 1992 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-07-14 Completed Date: 1992-07-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207179 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Bioengineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. |
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Adolescent Adult Female Gait / physiology* Humans Male Muscle Contraction / physiology Peripheral Nerves / physiopathology Physical Therapy Modalities / instrumentation* Reflex / physiology Spinal Cord Injuries / physiopathology, rehabilitation* Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / instrumentation* Walkers |
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