FES Cycling in Stroke: Novel Closed-Loop Algorithm Accommodates Differences in Functional Impairments

Conclusion: Using FES and an electric motor with a two-sided cadence control objective to assist and resist volitional efforts enabled stroke patients with varying strength and abilities to pedal within a desired cadence range. Significance: A protocol design that constrains volitional movements with assistance and resistance from FES and a motor shows potential for FES cycles and other rehabilitation robots during stroke rehabilitation.
Source: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering - Category: Biomedical Engineering Source Type: research