No clue what this is trying to say, so ask your doctor and therapists to translate it to your protocols for recovery.
http://7thspace.com/headlines/419098/event_related_desynchronization_modulated_functional_electrical_stimulation_system_for_stroke_rehabilitation_a_feasibility_study.html
We developed an electroencephalogram-based brain computer interface
system to modulate functional electrical stimulation (FES) to the
affected tibialis anterior muscle in a stroke patient. The intensity of
FES current increased in a stepwise manner when the event-related
desynchronization (ERD) reflecting motor intent was continuously
detected from the primary cortical motor area.
Methods:
We tested the feasibility of the ERD-modulated FES system in comparison with FES without ERD modulation.
The stroke patient who presented with severe hemiparesis attempted to
perform dorsiflexion of the paralyzed ankle during which FES was applied
either with or without ERD modulation.
Results:
After 20 minutes of training, the range of movement at the ankle joint
and the electromyography amplitude of the affected tibialis anterior
muscle were significantly increased following the ERD-modulated FES
compared with the FES alone.
Conclusions:
The proposed rehabilitation technique using ERD-modulated FES for stroke
patients was feasible. The system holds potentials to improve the limb
function and to benefit stroke patients.
What I get out of this is electrical stimulation (ES) with biofeedback is better thsn ES alone. It confirms my experience with NeuroMove versus Bioness.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca
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