Inertial-Sensor-Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation for Swimming in Paraplegics: Enabling a Novel Hybrid Exercise Modality

IEEE Control Systems, vol. 40, pp. 117–135

Abstract

Here, we present initial results on an inertial sensor controlled neuroprosthetic system that supports people with spinal cord injuries during swimming exercises. This novel electrical stimulation system allows paraplegics to perform swimming exercises using their own legs.

Authors 5

1. Constantin Wiesener

   Technische Universität Berlin

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   Electrical Engineering, Communication Science, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

2. Thomas Seel

   University of California, Santa Barbara · Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

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   Ovgu Magdeburg, University California, Santa Barbara

3. Eira Lotta Spieker

   University of Lübeck

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   Medical Engineering Science, University Lübeck

4. Andreas Niedeggen Aachen Antwerpen Faculty Medicine

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Antwerpen Faculty Medicine, Rwth Aachen University

5. Thomas Schauer

   Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

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   Electrical Engineering, University Magdeburg, Germany