電流–関節運動特性に基づく機能的電気刺激の電極位置選定法

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Electrode positioning for efficient electrical stimulation is paramount in FES-based rehabilitation because stimulation in inappropriate locations places a physical burden on the subject. This paper involved the development of an optimal channel selection method based on the model parameters of a current and joint-angle characteristics for efficient stimulation. The experimental results gave a motor point for stimulation as estimated on the basis of anatomical expertise, and indicated that more effective positions can be determined using a multi-channel electrode array.