scholarly journals Functional electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthoses provide equivalent therapeutic effects on foot drop: A meta-analysis providing direction for future research

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Prenton ◽  
K Hollands ◽  
L Kenney ◽  
P Onmanee
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Foot Orthoses ◽  
Ankle Foot Orthoses

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

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205566831986214
Author(s):  
Eukene Imatz-Ojanguren ◽  
Gema Sánchez-Márquez ◽  
Jose Ramón Asiain-Aristu ◽  
Joxean Cueto-Mendo ◽  
Edurne Jaunarena-Goicoechea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Usability Study ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
Clinical Environments

Introduction Functional 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. Methods We developed the Fesia Walk device, based on a surface multi-field electrode and an automatic calibration algorithm, and carried out a usability study to check the feasibility of integrating this device in therapeutic programs in clinical environments. The study included 4 therapists and 10 acquired brain injury subjects (8 stroke and 2 traumatic brain injury). Results Therapists and users were “very satisfied” with the device according to the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology scale, with average scores of 4.1 and 4.2 out of 5, respectively. Therapists considered the Fesia Walk device as “excellent” according to the System Usability Scale with an average score of 85.6 out of 100. Conclusions This study showed us that it is feasible to include surface multi-field technology while keeping a device simple and intuitive for successful integration in common neurorehabilitation programs.

scholarly journals THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF ANKLE JOINT TAPING COMBINED WITH FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION FOR THE CORRECTION OF POST STROKE FOOT DROP

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Amna Aamir Khan ◽  
Hassan Abbas ◽  
Rabbia Naseer Ahmed ◽  
Maria Salman
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Manual Muscle Testing ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Muscle Testing ◽  
Significant Difference

OBJECTIVE Post stroke foot is inability to lift foot at ankle joint due to paralysis of ankle dorsiflexor muscles. It is a common problem faced by stroke survivors. To determine the effect of ankle joint taping combined with functional electrical stimulation on post stroke foot drop. METHODS It was an experimental study. 10 stroke patients with foot drop were enlisted for the study by convenience sampling and randomized into two groups. The group A or treatment group (n-5) received kinesiotaping of ankle joint and functional electrical stimulation while group B or control group (n-5) received functional electrical stimulation only. Clinical assessment was done before and after study. Outcome measures were Manual Muscle Testing, active ankle dorsiflexion and time up and go test. RESULTS Improvement was recorded in both kinesiotaping of ankle joint with functional electrical stimulation and functional electrical stimulation groups for MMT and active range of ankle dorsiflexion and there was no significant improvement in time up and go test. But statistically non-significant difference between both groups is observed (Z=-2.000, p=0.46). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that there is no clear benefit of ankle joint taping combined with functional electrical stimulation for correction of post stroke foot drop. Keywords: Foot Drop, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Ankle Joint Taping, Kinesiotaping, Dorsiflexion, Manual Muscle Testing

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