Feedback control of unsupported standing in paraplegia. Part II: experimental results

Munih, M., Donaldson, N., Hunt, K.J. and Barr, F.M.D. (1997) Feedback control of unsupported standing in paraplegia. Part II: experimental results. IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering, 5(4), pp. 341-352. (doi: 10.1109/86.650287)

Abstract

For pt. I see ibid., vol. 5, no. 4, p. 331-40 (1997). This is the second of a pair of papers which describe an investigation into the feasibility of providing artificial balance to paraplegics using electrical stimulation of the paralyzed muscles. By bracing the body above the shanks, only stimulation of the plantar flexors is necessary. This arrangement prevents any influence from the intact neuromuscular system above the spinal cord lesion. Here, the authors present experimental results from intact and paraplegic subjects.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: UNSPECIFIED
• Authors: Munih, M., Donaldson, N., Hunt, K.J., and Barr, F.M.D.
• Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 1534-4320
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 1997 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering 5(4):341-352
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