Title :
Quantitative verification for effective electrical stimulation in muscle
Author :
Tomita, Hideo ; Akiyama, Yuichi ; Maeda, Akeshi ; Ishigami, Shigenobu ; Munechika, Mariko ; Suzuki, Mitsunori
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Electron. Eng., Tokyo Denki Univ., Saitama, Japan
Abstract :
Electric simulation (ES) was applied to improve the weakness of paralyzed muscles and to reduce spasticity due to strokes. ES was applied to the forearm extensors with surface electrodes. A two-axis electric goniometer and a grasping-power meter were developed to measure dynamic changes of the wrist angles and grasping power under the various stimulation conditions, respectively. Optimal current frequency and waveforms were obtained.<>
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; muscle; patient treatment; 2-axis electric goniometer; effective electrical stimulation; forearm extensors; grasping power; muscle weakness; optimal current frequency; paralyzed muscles; quantitative verification; spasticity; stroke; surface electrodes; wrist angle;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1988. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1988.94654
