Improving sitting posture in paraplegia via functional electrical stimulation

This study is an experimental investigation on the application of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to the trunk muscles in paraplegic subjects. The aim is to improve trunk balance during reaching/grasping activities, and to explore a potential use of FES for the prevention of pressure sores....

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Main Author: Vanoncini, Michele
Published: University of Reading 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.494804