Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Motor Restoration in Hemiplegia - 31/10/15
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This article reviews the most common therapeutic and neuroprosthetic applications of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for upper and lower extremity stroke rehabilitation. Fundamental NMES principles and purposes in stroke rehabilitation are explained. NMES modalities used for upper and lower limb rehabilitation are described, and efficacy studies are summarized. The evidence for peripheral and central mechanisms of action is also summarized.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Stroke rehabilitation, Upper limb hemiplegia, Neuroplasticity, Medical device, Electrical stimulation therapy
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Disclosure: Dr J.S. Knutson and Dr J. Chae are co-inventors on the contralaterally controlled neuromuscular electrical stimulation patent assigned to Case Western Reserve University, Patent 8,165,685: System and Method for Therapeutic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. |
Vol 26 - N° 4
P. 729-745 - Novembre 2015 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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