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Review
. 2012:2012:314-7.
doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6345932.

Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation for stroke rehabilitation

Jayme S Knutson  1 , Mary Y Harley, Terri Z Hisel, Nathaniel S Makowski, Michael J Fu, John Chae
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Review

Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation for stroke rehabilitation

Jayme S Knutson et al. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2012.

Abstract

Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES) is an innovative method of delivering neuromuscular electrical stimulation for rehabilitation of paretic limbs after stroke. It is being studied to evaluate its efficacy in improving recovery of arm and hand function and ankle dorsiflexion in chronic and subacute stroke patients. The initial studies provide preliminary evidence supporting the efficacy of CCFES.

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Contralaterally controlled FES for improving recovery of hand opening. ©2011 Cleveland FES Center.
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CCFES makes it possible to practice functional tasks. ©2011 Cleveland FES Center
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CCFES stimulator, command glove, and electrodes ©2012 Cleveland FES Center
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Arm + Hand CCFES for improving recovery of simultaneous reach and open ©2011 Cleveland FES Center
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Contralaterally controlled FES for improving recovery of ankle dorsiflexion ©2011 Cleveland FES Center
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CCFES+VR system for improving recovery of hand movement and function ©2011 Cleveland FES Center
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