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Sistema de eletroestimulação informatizado para o tratamento da dor e para a reabilitação neuromuscular [PDF]

, 2003
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Tecnológico. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica.A aplicação de pulsos elétricos com fins terapêuticos, ou Eletroterapia, é uma técnica consolidada no tratamento de ...
Braz, Gustavo Prado
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The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Pharyngeal Transit Time

Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2013
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on pharyngeal transit time. [Subjects] Subjects were divided into normal old persons aged over 70 (N=18), and normal young persons aged under 30 (N=10).
Kim, Seon-Rye, Kwon, Ki-Hyun, Cho, Byung-Jun   +2 more
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A systematic review of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pressure ulcer care in spinal cord injuries.

, 2014
Introduction and Aim Pressure ulcer (PU) is one of the most common secondary complications following a spinal cord injury (SCI). Electrical stimulation (ES) can confer the benefit to pressure ulcer care in SCI.
Gall, Angela, Moody, Julie, Dyson, Sue E., Liu, Liang Q., Traynor, Michael   +4 more
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Can Iterative Learning Control be used in the Re-education of Upper Limb Function, Mediated by Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)?

, 2007
Introduction There is a body of clinical evidence to support the use of FES to improve motor control (De Kroon et al. 2002) and theoretical support from neurophysiology (Burridge & Ladouceur 2001) and motor learning research (Schmidt & Lee 1999).
Hughes, A.M., Chappell, P.H., Lewin, P.L., Freeman, C.T., Rogers, E., Burridge, J.H.   +5 more
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System Identification of Muscle Dynamics for ILC-based Stroke Rehabilitation

, 2009
In this paper results are presented for the identification of electrically stimulated muscle dynamics in stroke patients. This research forms a critical component in the model-based control of electrically stimulated upper-limb movement, which, in turn ...
Markovsky, Ivan, Freeman, Christopher, Le, Fengmin, Rogers, Eric   +3 more
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Strengthening of Muscles with 1 KHz Alternating Current [PDF]

Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2008
Background: Different types of currents with varying stimulus parameters are used in clinical practice to serve different purposes. Out of these different forms of currents, medium frequency alternating currents are preferred due to their advantages over
Agrawal A, Zutshi K, Ram CS, Zafar R, Bhaduri SN, Chengappa RK   +5 more
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The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Strength and Function in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review

Allied Medical Research Journal
A systematic review was conducted to determine effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle strength and function in patients with SCI. The review helps in consolidating existing research, identify knowledge gaps, and provide evidence-based
Fahmida , Alia Niaz, Muhammad Asad Ullah, Zaib-un- Nisa, Saima Tariq, Muhammad Riaz   +5 more
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Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in postoperative shoulder rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Objectives: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been posited to augment rehabilitation after shoulder surgery. NMES is able to facilitate muscle contraction and alleviate pain.
Edmund Jia Xi Zhang, Gerald Joseph Zeng, Denny Tjiauw Tjoen Lie   +2 more
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Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation on Upper Limb Function During the Acute Phase of Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Neurology International
Background/Objectives: Stroke remains a leading cause of global disability, with upper limb impairment affecting over 80% of patients. During the acute phase (first seven days), a critical neuroplastic window exists where interventions may significantly ...
Sagrario Pérez-de la Cruz
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New results in feedback control of unsupported standing in paraplegia [PDF]

, 2004
The aim of this study was to implement a new approach to feedback control of unsupported standing and to evaluate it in tests with an intact and a paraplegic subject.
Hunt, K.J., Gollee, H., Wood, D.E.
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