Multicenter evaluation of electrical stimulation systems for walking

摘要: Abstract Objective: To test the long-term benefits of several noninvasive systems for functional electrical stimulation (FES) during walking. Design: Forty subjects (average years since injury, 5.4) were studied in four centers an average time 1 year. Gait parameters tested all with and without FES. Thus, served as their own controls, specific effect using FES could be separated from improvements resulting other factors (eg, training). Setting: Subjects used devices community, but a university or hospital setting. Patients: spinal cord injury ( n = 31) compared to cerebral damage 9). Main Outcome Measures: (speed, cycle time, stride length). Acceptance was by means questionnaire. Results: Some initial improvement walking speed increase >20%) occurred, continuing gains seen total improvement, 45%). The largest relative slowest walkers (speeds Conclusions: Based on acceptance these systems, greatly increased role treating gait disorders is suggested.