Respiratory problems are a major cause of death in the acute and chronic phases of cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI); CSCI paralyzes the intercostal and abdominal muscles, reducing ability to cough and clear secretions. Impaired cough due to neuromuscular disorders can be assessed with the maximum expiratory pressure (MEP). This study consists of two experiments with CSCI patients. In the firs...

in this paper, a control strategy is proposed for control of ankle movement on animals using intraspinal microstimulation (isms). the proposed method is based on fuzzy logic control. fuzzy logic control is a methodology of intelligent control that mimics human decision-making process. this type of control method can be very useful for the complex uncertain systems that their mathematical model ...

Average 29 1y1m 3y7m 25 Abstract-Clinical application of FES using percutaneous intramuscular electrodes in paraplegia was described. Maximum duration of continuous standing was 150 minutes and maximum distance of continuous walking was 300m with hybrid FES. Only one electrode broke (0.6%). There were 5.6% of movement of electrodes and 5.6% of superficial infections. However, the ultrafine intr...

3 Variances of indices in stratified samples 5 3.1 How the FES is sampled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.2 Indices in stratified samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.3 Variances of indices in stratified samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.4 Variances of indices in IID samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is considered an effective technique for aiding quadriplegic persons. However, the human musculoskeletal system has highly non-linearity and redundancy. It is thus difficult to stably and accurately control limbs using FES. In this paper, we propose a simple FES method that is consistent with the motion-control mechanism observed in humans. We focus on jo...

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) endeavours to restore the lost functions of the nervous system by means of electrical stimulation. It is a multidisciplinary field on the interface between the neuroscience, engineering, rehabilitation, and the clinic. In this review, the principal notions behind FES are outlined together with the relevant moments of its history. The specific research pro...

The work presents a review on the technological advancements of functional electrical stimulation (FES) neuroprostheses to restore gait walking over the last decades. The aim of an FES intervention is to functionally restore and rehabilitate individuals with motor disorders, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and others. The technique has been applied for widespread practic...

We report on a case-series of four male patients, aimed at investigating the effect of interval training by means of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on ambulation ability in spinal cord injury (SCI). Four male motor complete (ASIA-A) participants were enrolled in this study. They were trained to walk supported by FES using progressive interval exercise training on a motorized treadmill....

Functional electrical stimulation (FES)-induced leg exercise offers the potential for individuals with lowerlimb paralysis to otherwise gain some benefits conferred by leg exercise. Although its original intent is to reactivate the leg muscles to produce functional upright mobility, as a rehabilitation therapy, FES-evoked exercise increases the whole-body metabolism of individuals with spinal c...

Functional electrical stimulation (FES)-induced leg exercise offers the potential for individuals with lower-limb paralysis to otherwise gain some benefits conferred by leg exercise. Although its original intent is to reactivate the leg muscles to produce functional upright mobility, as a rehabilitation therapy, FES-evoked exercise increases the whole-body metabolism of individuals with spinal ...