Combining robotics and functional electrical stimulation for assist-as-needed support of leg movements in stroke patients: A feasibility study.
Cindy J H RikhofKasper S LeerskovGerdienke B Prange-LasonderErik C PrinsenErika G SpaichStrahinja DosenLotte N S Andreasen StruijkJaap H BuurkeJohan S RietmanPublished in: Medical engineering & physics (2024)
This study demonstrated the feasibility of assist-as-needed assistance through combined robotic and FES support of leg movements in stroke patients. It proved particularly useful for ankle dorsiflexion. Future research should focus on implementing this approach in a clinical setting, to assess clinical applicability and potential effects on leg function.