Author/Editor		Cikajlo, Imre; Obreza, Pavla; Šavrin, Rajmond; Matjačić, Zlatko
Title		Combination of passive robotic arm and sensory-driven FES in treadmill walking training
Type		članek
Source		In: Proceedings of the 9th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation, Krems/Danube, Austria, September 19th-22nd, 2007 : [basics, technology, application] Vienna : Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 133-136
Language		eng
Abstract		In this paper we present a novel approach and technology for treadmill gait training that combines a passive robotic arm and sensory-driven FES of peroneal nerve. Passive robotic arm was designed to help in controlling and stabilizing the pelvis movement in such a way that holding on the parallel bars is not necessary. In this way the training subject can practice maintenance of balance in true bipedal conditions. Simultaneously, a sensory driven FES of peroneal nerve is applied to facilitate the movement of a swinging leg where the level of stimulation amplitude depends on current performance. In this feasibility study we tested whether a selected incomplete SCI subject in chronic stage can make successful use of both systems at the same time. The results show that a combined use of both systems may be possible. Further clinical studies are needed to explore the viability of the proposed approach.