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Quantitative Gait Evaluation of Hemiplegic Patients Using Electrical Stimulation Orthoses
M. Kljajić,Tadej Bajd,U. Stanič +2 more
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The variables necessary for gait evaluation are defined and two quantitative methods for their interpretation are given and the results show the applicability of the described techniques of evaluation.Abstract:
Although the functional electrical stimulation orthosis is one of the most recent approaches to the rehabilitation of hemiplegic patients, the quantitative estimate of its influence on the patients walking is not satisfactorily solved. In this communication the variables necessary for gait evaluation are defined and two quantitative methods for their interpretation are given. The second method was tested on eight hemiplegic patients. The results show the applicability of the described techniques of evaluation.read more
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Gait patterns in above-knee amputees.
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Functional Electrical Stimulation of Extremities
TL;DR: In spite of the work described in this chapter, which shows definite sound trends of progress, there are still major problem areas where much more research has to be done before more sophisticated orthotic systems would be available for patients.
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Electrogoniometric measurement of step length.
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A Simple Electrogoniometric System and Its Testing
A. Trnkoczy,Tadej Bajd +1 more
TL;DR: A simple goniometric system intended for quantitative evaluation of a patients' gait is described, using a special knob to adjust and fix the knee potentiometer axis position, a small number of selectively chosen attachments and very light construction.