Neuromuscular electrical stimulation using different waveforms : properties comparison by applying single pulses

Start Page
840
End Page
845
Article Number
6512988
Citation
5th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI 2012)
Contribution to Conference
5th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, BMEI 2012  
Publisher DOI
10.1109/BMEI.2012.6512988
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84886387548
Publisher
IEEE
ISBN
978-1-4673-1183-0
978-1-4673-1184-7
978-1-4673-1181-6
Electrical Neurostimulation is useful in several medical therapies, for the treatment of neuromuscular deficits and for restoring physiological and sensory functions. Fully implantable devices are preferable in order to reach high selectivity and to give comfort to the patient. However, smaller devices bring more challenges regarding fabrication techniques and technology compliances, and power consumption is an important issue. In this study we analyze the use of different waveforms for performing neuromuscular stimulation, and we show how different waveforms require less energy to produce the same muscle reaction. © 2012 IEEE.
Subjects
electical stimulation
functional neuromuscular stimulation
neurostimulation
stimulation waveform
DDC Class
621.3: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering