Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Gongkai Ye, Pirashanth Theventhiran, Kei Masani
Summary: This study investigated the fatigue reducing ability of spatially distributed sequential stimulation (SDSS) in functional electrical stimulation (FES)-rowing. The results showed that SDSS significantly reduced fatigue and lengthened the rowing time by approximately 30%. The study demonstrated that the application of SDSS could enhance the effectiveness of FES-rowing as a rehabilitative exercise.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shuji Matsumoto, Megumi Shimodozono, Tomokazu Noma, Kodai Miyara, Tetsuya Onoda, Rina Ijichi, Takashi Shigematsu, Akira Satone, Hidenobu Okuma, Makiko Seto, Masanori Taketsuna, Hideaki Kaneda, Miyuki Matsuo, Shinsuke Kojima
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Walkaide(R) device for improving walking ability and lower extremity function in Japanese post-stroke patients with foot drop. The patients were randomly assigned to either the functional electrical stimulation (FES) group or the control group. After 8 weeks of training, using the Walkaide device did not significantly improve the 6-minute walk distance in the FES group compared to the control group. The trial was registered at UMIN000020604.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yiqun Dong, Kangling Wang, Ruxin He, Kai Zheng, Xiaohong Wang, Guozhi Huang, Rong Song
Summary: A timing- and intensity-adaptive Functional electrical stimulation control strategy was developed for the tibialis anterior (TA) and gastrocnemius (GAS). The strategy showed significant improvements in gait kinematics and kinetics, suggesting great potential for future clinical applications.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Matija Milosevic, Tomoya Nakanishi, Atsushi Sasaki, Akiko Yamaguchi, Taishin Nomura, Milos R. Popovic, Kimitaka Nakazawa
Summary: The study demonstrated that FEST can effectively improve motor function and increase cortical activations in individuals with chronic TBI. Short-term and long-term assessments indicated increased M1 activation after FEST intervention, which remained stable during follow-ups, suggesting a promising rehabilitation approach for TBI patients.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Nicole Zahradka, Ahad Behboodi, Ashwini Sansare, Samuel C. K. Lee
Summary: The study demonstrated the feasibility of using a FES system with increased stimulation options during walking in children with cerebral palsy. By designing individualized stimulation programs, significant improvements in gait parameters were observed.
Article
Neurosciences
Hongtao Dong, Jie Hou, Zhaoxi Song, Rui Xu, Lin Meng, Dong Ming
Summary: This study developed a multiple-channel FES walking assistance system based on an adaptive reflexive control strategy, which can improve gait assistance and rehabilitation for patients. By integrating a reflexive FES controller with an iterative learning algorithm, the system can generate fitted stimulation sequences based on real-time gait phase detection and feedback. The results showed improved motion range in hip, knee, and ankle joints, especially in hip and knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion, compared to purely reflexive FES control.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong-Hoon Kim, Sang-Hun Jang
Summary: The study demonstrated that EMG-triggered functional electrical stimulation therapy can significantly improve balance and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Gu Eon Kang, Rebecca Frederick, Brandon Nunley, Lawrence Lavery, Yasin Dhaher, Bijan Najafi, Stuart Cogan
Summary: The emerging literature suggests that implantable functional electrical stimulation may improve gait performance in stroke survivors. However, more studies are critically needed to confirm its effectiveness, as existing studies have issues with heterogeneity and small sample sizes.
Article
Rehabilitation
Yuqian Zhang, Xingnan Zhang, Cancan Cheng, Songhua Huang, Yan Hua, Jian Hu, Yuyuan Wang, Weizhou Zhang, Yi Yang, Yafeng Liu, Jian Jia, Pingping Gou, Pei Zhang, Feng Zhou, Xiaoli Wei, Yulong Bai
Summary: This study investigated the effects of mirror therapy (MT) combined with contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES) on post-stroke patients' upper limb motor function, activities of daily life, and corticospinal excitability. Sixty post-stroke patients were randomly divided into four groups to receive different interventions. The results showed that MT combined with CCFES had a greater therapeutic effect on the paretic wrist's motor function compared to other treatments. However, there was no significant difference in the overall motor function of the affected upper limb, activities of daily life, or corticospinal excitability between the MT combined with CCFES group and the other three groups.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Seung Han Chae, Mi Young Lee, Yijung Chung
Summary: Functional electrical stimulation to the rectus femoris and tibialis anterior during backward walking could improve gait parameters and enhance gait abilities of stroke survivors.
NEUROREHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongru Yang, Yue Su, Zhaoyang Sun, Baojin Ma, Feng Liu, Ying Kong, Chunhui Sun, Boyan Li, Yuanhua Sang, Shuhua Wang, Gang Li, Jichuan Qiu, Chao Liu, Zhaoxin Geng, Hong Liu
Summary: This article reports a novel method using an Au nanostrip array to generate wireless electrical signals, which promotes the neuronal differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs). This method has advantages of wireless, timely, localized, and precise controllability.
Article
Oncology
Xiaoli Wei, Weizhou Zhang, Xingnan Zhang, Ying Sui, Wenjing Yu, Yuan Yuan
Summary: The combination of CCFES and mirror therapy effectively improves limb function and reduces anxiety and depression in stroke patients, leading to better quality of life and functional independence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Uri Gottlieb, Jay R. Hoffman, Shmuel Springer
Summary: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common condition that may develop after an ankle sprain. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the peroneal muscles can induce adaptations in ankle kinematics during gait and potentially be used as a treatment for individuals with CAI.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chunfu Lu, Ruite Ge, Zhichuan Tang, Xiaoyun Fu, Lekai Zhang, Keshuai Yang, Xuan Xu
Summary: This study proposes a multi-channel FES gait rehabilitation assistance system based on adaptive myoelectric modulation. The system collects sEMG data and predicts muscle activation values to provide effective walking assistance, offering new ideas and methods for sEMG-controlled FES rehabilitation applications.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Francesca d'Andrea, Paul Taylor, Kai Yang, Ben Heller
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy of inertial measurement units (IMUs) in measuring foot motion in the frontal and sagittal planes, and explored their potential in clinical settings for gait assessment and evaluating the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on drop foot patients. The results showed that IMUs currently cannot replace motion capture systems for accurately assessing foot kinematics in drop foot patients using FES.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hyun Gyu Cha, Myoung Kwon Kim
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hyun-Gyu Cha, Myoung-Kwon Kim
JOURNAL OF MAGNETICS
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sang-Goo Ji, Myoung-Kwon Kim
JOURNAL OF MAGNETICS
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sang-Goo Ji, Hyun-Gyu Cha, Myoung-Kwon Kim
JOURNAL OF MAGNETICS
(2015)
Article
Rehabilitation
Myoung-Kwon Kim, Hyun-Gyu Cha, Sang Gu Ji
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hyun-Gyu Cha, Duck-Won Oh
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhe Cui, Ying-Ying Tang, Myoung-Kwon Kim
Summary: This study examined the effects of gaze fixation and different kinds of smooth-pursuit eye movements on muscle activities and center of pressure. The results showed that smooth-pursuit eye movements significantly increased the center of pressure and muscle activities. The highest requirements for balance were observed when the eyes and head moved in opposite directions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Si-a Lee, Myoung-Kwon Kim
Summary: The study investigated the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on motor function, balance, and gait ability in Parkinson's disease patients. The results showed significant improvements in motor function, balance, and cadence in the group receiving tDCS, suggesting it as a useful adjuvant therapy for rehabilitation training in PD patients.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yu-Won Choe, Myoung-Kwon Kim
Summary: This study suggests that self-control level is positively related to functional recovery in stroke patients over time, while emotions are more closely related to physical abilities.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hyun-Gyu Cha, Young-Jun Shin, Myoung-Kwon Kim
HONG KONG PHYSIOTHERAPY JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Rehabilitation
Myoung-Kwon Kim, Sang-Gu Ji, Hyun-Gyu Cha
HONG KONG PHYSIOTHERAPY JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hyun Gyu Cha, Myoung Kwon Kim
HONG KONG PHYSIOTHERAPY JOURNAL
(2015)