Automatic application of neural stimulation during wheelchair propulsion after SCI enhances recovery of upright sitting from destabilizing events

Abstract Background The leading cause of injury for manual wheelchair users are tips and falls caused by unexpected destabilizing events encountered during everyday activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of automatically restoring seated stability to manual wheelchair...

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Main Authors: Kiley L. Armstrong, Lisa M. Lombardo, Kevin M. Foglyano, Musa L. Audu, Ronald J. Triolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0362-2