A foot drop compensation device based on surface multi-field functional electrical stimulation—Usability study in a clinical environment

摘要

IntroductionFunctional electrical stimulation applies electrical pulses to the peripheral nerves to artificially achieve a sensory/motor function. When applied for the compensation of foot drop it provides both assistive and therapeutic effects. Multi-field electrodes have shown great potential but may increase the complexity of these systems. Usability aspects should be checked to ensure their success in clinical environments.