Author/Editor		Burger, H; Marinček, Č; Valenčič, V
Title		Improvement of functional ability by electrical stimulation in persons after trans femoral amputation
Type		članek
Source		In: Karčnik T, Veltink P, Jaeger R, editors. IFESS 2002. Proceedings of the 7th annaual conference of the International functional electrical stimulation society; 2002 Jun 25-29; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Faculty of electrical engineering,
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 15-7
Language		eng
Abstract		The aim of the present study was to find out if electrical stimulation of the great gluteal muscle can improve the control of unlocked prosthetic knee and functional abilities of persons after trans femoral amputation. 32 males after trans femoral amputation who came to the first rehabilitation were divided into two groups of 16 persons, a group with electrical stimulation (ES group) and a controd group. All subjects participated in the standard rehabilitation program. The gluteus maximus muscle on the amputated side of subjects of the ES group was electrically stimulated. Before discharge the ability to control unlocked prosthetic knees, walking time, need of additional support and ability to climb stairs have been evaluatedž More subjects from stimulated group were able to control unlocked prosthetic knee and climb stairs. They were also able to walk longer with less additional.
Descriptors		AMPUTATION ORTHOTIC DEVICES ELECTRIC STIMULATION THERAPY GAIT