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Margo C Donlin^1,2, Jill S Higginson³

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, 540 S. College Ave, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713.

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A new adaptive functional electrical stimulation (AFES) system improves gait rehabilitation for stroke survivors by adjusting muscle stimulation in real-time. This technology enhances foot drop and propulsion assistance during walking.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) aids post-stroke gait rehabilitation by addressing foot drop and improving propulsion.
Current FES limitations include inconsistent clinical improvements in gait function for some stroke survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel adaptive FES (AFES) system for stroke gait rehabilitation.
AFES aims to optimize stimulation timing and amplitude based on real-time gait biomechanics.

Main Methods:

An adaptive FES system was developed using bilateral footswitches for stimulation timing.
Stimulation amplitude was dynamically adjusted based on dorsiflexion angle and propulsive force measurements.
Ten individuals with chronic poststroke hemiparesis participated in treadmill walking trials with the AFES system.

Main Results:

Dorsiflexor muscles received correctly timed stimulation during 95% of strides.
Plantarflexor muscles received correctly timed stimulation during 84% of strides.
Stimulation amplitude calculation and delivery were accurate for over 99.8% of nearly 3000 strides.

Conclusions:

The adaptive FES system effectively responds to real-time gait biomechanics.
Further individualization of AFES may enhance rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors.
This technology shows promise for more personalized and effective post-stroke gait recovery.