Experiencing Functional Electrical Stimulation Roots on Education,and Clinical Developments in Paraplegia and Tetraplegia With Technological Innovation |
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| Authors: | Renato Varoto Alberto Cliquet Jr. |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas‐UNICAMP, S?o Paulo, Brazil;2. Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidade de S?o Paulo‐USP, S?o Paulo, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Cybernetics‐based concepts can allow for complete independence for paralyzed individuals, including sensory motor recovery. Spinal cord injuries are responsible for a huge stress on health and a financial burden to society. This article focuses on novel procedures such as functional diagnosis for paraplegics and tetraplegics, cybertherapies toward lessening comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, etc., and the production of new technology for upper and lower limb control. Functional electrical stimulation reflects a unique opportunity for bipedal gait to be achieved by paraplegics and tetraplegics. Education and training of undergraduates and postgraduates in engineering and life sciences have also been a major aim of this work. |
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| Keywords: | Functional electrical stimulation Cybernetics Rehabilitation Paraplegics and tetraplegics Spasticity Neuropathic pain Innovation in medicine Biomedical engineering |
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