Posture control using electrical stimulation biofeedback: a pilot study
作者:
MetherallP.,
DymondE. A.,
GravillN.,
期刊:
Journal of Medical Engineering&Technology
(Taylor Available online 1996)
卷期:
Volume 20,
issue 2
页码: 53-59
ISSN:0309-1902
年代: 1996
DOI:10.3109/03091909609008380
出版商: Taylor&Francis
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
The investigation studied the effects of biofeedback on the sitting posture of a 14 year old girl with cerebral palsy. The subject's posture was quantified using a video analysis technique which established the threshold of poor posture at 30°from the vertical plane. A stimulator system was designed using an adapted drop foot stimulator and a custom made controller with a mercury tilt switch as the posture angle transducer. If posture became greater than 30°tactile electrical stimulation was administered to the subject's lower back. Repetitive stimuli occurred on non-correction of posture, with a maximum of 4 consecutive stimuli, upon which an alarm was activated. 10 training sessions of 20 min duration were completed over a 4 week period, monitored using a data logger. Following initial improvement the daily results show a gradual deterioration in posture, whilst post-trial video analysis indicates a significant improvement in posture. An improved response to the alarm stimulus is observed. Reasons for these conflicting findings are discussed.
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