ELECTROSTIMULATION AND JOINT STABILIZATION FOR ARTHRITIS
摘要
<p>According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, comprises a backing layer having an outer surface allowing the electrode to be attached to an orthotic device; conductive layer configured to receive and distribute an electrical current according to an electrophysical modality; an interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct the electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy; and a connection member attached to the conductive layer and configured to electrically couple with an electrical contact disposed on the orthotic device.</p>