Electrical systems for improving locomotion after incomplete spinal cord injury: an assessment
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Elektrische Systeme zur Verbesserung der Lokomotion nach inkompletter Rueckenmarksverletzung: eine Einschaetzung |
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| Autor: | Stein, Richard B.; Belanger, Marc; Wheeler, Garry; Wieler, Marquerite; Popovic, Dejan B.; Prochazka, Arthur; Davis, Lyle A. |
| Erschienen in: | Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| Veröffentlicht: | 74 (1993), 9, S. 954-959, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0003-9993, 1532-821X |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199406069849 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Simple systems for electrical stimulation (1-4 channels) with either surface, percutaneous, or implanted electrodes during locomotion were assessed in 10 subjects who had chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). On average, the speed of locomotion was increased by 4m/min independently of the subject's speed of locomotion without stimulation (0-50m/min) while oxygen consumption was reduced somewhat. These simple systems can provide practical help, particularly for incomplete SCI subjects who can stand but are lacking or have very limited ability to walk. Further improvement in locomotion requires stabilization and reduction in the duration of the stance phase of locomotion. Verf.-Referat