Usability study of a device for compensation of foot drop based on FES and surface multi-field electrodes in a clinical environment
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Imatz-Ojanguren, Eukene; Sánchez-Márquez, Gema; Asiain-Aristu, Jose Ramón; Cueto-Mendo, Joxean; Jaunarena-Goicoechea, Edurne; [et al.]Date
2017-07Keywords
Functional Electrical Stimulation
Usability
Foot-drop
Stroke
Multi-field surface electrodes
Abstract
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has shown successful assistive and rehabilitation effects in people affected by foot drop dysfunction caused by neurological disorders [1]. Still, FES-based foot drop devices are not present in regular therapy programs of many countries due to barriers caused by technological, usability or reliability issues [2]. FES devices based on surface multi-field electrodes bring new broader stimulation possibilities and features like compensation of eversion/inversion and thus, potentially increase the configuration options. In this study, the satisfaction and usability aspects of a multi-field based FES device were analyzed in a clinical environment. Method The FES device used in this study was the Fesia Walk device for compensation of foot drop, which is based on a multi-field surface electrode and an inertial sensor for gait phase detection. 10 acquired brain injury subjects in chronic stage and 4 therapists participated in the study. The therapists ...
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