Gait modulation system and method

摘要

Methods related to an electrical stimulation orthosis are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes disposing a connector of a stimulation electrode assembly through an opening defined by a detachable layer. The connector of the stimulation electrode assembly is reversibly coupled to a connector disposed on an inner face of a frame. The detachable layer is coupled to the inner face of the frame. The method further includes disposing the frame about a limb segment of a body such that the detachable layer is in contact with a portion of the limb segment, and an electrical stimulation electrode of the stimulation electrode assembly is in contact with at least one stimulation point on a surface of the body associated with at least one of a nerve or a muscle.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
placing a portion of a limb through a frame opening defined by a first member of a frame assembly and a second member of the frame assembly, an end portion of the first member spaced apart from an end portion of the second member to define the frame opening, the frame assembly including a surface electrode coupled to an inner surface of the frame assembly such that the surface electrode is disposed at a predetermined position overlying a peroneal nerve when the frame assembly is disposed about the portion of the limb, the frame assembly including an electronic stimulator configured to produce a current to the surface electrode; coupling a fastening strap across the opening; and actuating the electronic stimulator to produce dorsiflexion of a foot.