P 169 – Biomechanical effects and quality of life when using a FES-system in subjects with neuromuscular gait disorders

Neuromuscular gait disorders due to cerebral palsy (CP) are regularly treated by orthosis targeting to biomechanical or neuromuscular effects [1]. Liberson et al. [2] showed drop-foot-compensation by using functional electrical stimulation (FES) which induces activation of innervated muscles in intact peripheral nerves and intact second motor neuron to overcome deficits at the CNS. FES-systems are often used in patients following spinal cord- or traumatic brain injury [3,4]. In children with CP, studies show that activation of the M.

Source: Gait and Posture - July 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: J. Block, C. Putz, C. Weichold, D. Heitzmann, T. Kaib, S.I. Wolf, M. Alimusaj Tags: Short communication Source Type: research