Combined functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic system for wrist rehabiliation after stroke

X. L. Hu, K. Y. Tong, R. Li, M. Chen, J. J. Xue, S. K. Ho, P. N. Chen

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Abstract

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) and rehabilitation robots are techniques used to assist in post-stroke rehabilitation. However, FES and rehabilitation robots are still separate systems currently; and their combined training effects on persons after experiencing a stroke have not been well studied yet. In this work, a new combined FES-robot system driven by user's voluntary intention was developed for wrist joint training after stroke. The performance of the FES-robot assisted wrist tracking was evaluated on five subjects with chronic stroke. With simultaneous assistance from both the FES and robot parts of the system, the motion accuracy was improved and excessive activation in elbow flexor was reduced during wrist tracking.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAnnual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2010 - Advanced Technologies in Behavioral, Social and Neurosciences
PublisherIOS Press
Pages223-228
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781607505600
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume154
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Keywords

  • Functional electrical stimulation
  • rehabilitation robot
  • stroke rehabilitation

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