Development and operation of portable and laboratory electrical stimulation systems for walking in paraplegic subjects

Author

Borges, Gregory ; Ferguson, Kevin ; Kobetic, Rudi

Author_Institution

Motion Study Lab., Veteran´´s Adm. Med. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA

Volume

36

Issue

7

fYear

1989

fDate

7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

798

Lastpage

801

Abstract

Two stimulation systems designed for use in functional neuromuscular stimulation of paralyzed people are discussed. One is portable and one is a nonportable laboratory system. Compared to previous systems, these have greatly enhanced capabilities, especially in terms of memory capacity, expandability, and user interface. They are extensively operator programmable. The laboratory stimulation system was designed to provide quick turnaround time for stimulation pattern or program changes while maintaining complete compatibility with the portable system. The lab system also accommodates external closed-loop control.

Keywords

bioelectric phenomena; orthotics; electrical stimulation systems; external closed-loop control; functional neuromuscular stimulation; memory capacity; nonportable laboratory system; orthosis; paraplegic subjects; portable system; user interface; walking; Communication system control; EPROM; Electrical stimulation; Laboratories; Legged locomotion; Medical control systems; Muscles; Read-write memory; Runtime; Space vector pulse width modulation; Electric Stimulation Therapy; Humans; Microcomputers; Paraplegia; Software; Therapy, Computer-Assisted;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9294

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/10.32113

Filename

32113