Sudden stop detection and automatic seating support with neural stimulation during manual wheelchair propulsion.

Conclusion: These preliminary results suggest that this system could monitor wheelchair activity and only apply stabilizing neurostimulation when appropriate to maintain posture. Larger scale, unsupervised and longer-term trials at home and in the community are indicated. This system could be generalized and applied to individuals without an implanted stimulation by utilizing surface stimulation, or by actuating a mechanical restraint when necessary, thus allowing unrestricted trunk movements and only restraining the user when necessary to ensure safety. Trial Registration: NCT01474148. PMID: 32795162 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Spinal Cord Med Source Type: research