Author/Editor		Štefančič, Martin
Title		Systems for functional electrical stimulation of extremities as orthotic devices
Type		članek
Source		Assist Technol Res Ser
Vol. and No.		Letnik 10
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 502-7
Language		eng
Abstract		Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be applied onto different organs and body parts, also serving as the external control of paralyzed or paretic extremities. It is applicable in patients with central nervous lesions and preserved excitability of motor units. The FES method is used for the locomotor training in selected patients with cerebral and also spinal cord lesions. Those patients reacting well to FES can avail themselves of an FES system to be used as an orthotic electronic aid on a daily basis.
Descriptors		ORTHOTIC DEVICES ELECTRIC STIMULATION THERAPY HEMIPLEGIA SPINAL CORD INJURIES