Robot-assisted training with functional electrical stimulation enhances lower extremity function after spinal cord injury.

Journal: Artificial organs
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) synchronized with robot-assisted lower extremity training is used in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation to promote residual function.

Authors

  • Ines Bersch
    International FES Centre®, Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland.
  • Marie Alberty
    International FES Centre®, Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland.
  • Jan Fridén
    International FES Centre®, Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland.