Author/Editor		Marinček, Črt; Bajd, Tadej
Title		Surface FES-assisted walking
Type		članek
Source		Critical reviews in physical and rehabilitation medicine
Vol. and No.		Letnik 19, št. 4
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 275-94
Language		eng
Abstract		This review investigates the objective evidence of benefits derived from surface functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted gait for people after complete and incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke and cerebral palsy. FES can not be considered as a functional mobility aid but it can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness in complete SCI subjects. FES can offer even more benefits in walking ability for people with incomplete SCI injuries or stroke. It can be efficiently combined with treadmill and body weight support. Voluntary muscle strength and endurance gain can be achieved through FES-assisted gait training together with increased gait velocity in the absence of an electrical stimulator.