Systems and methods for performing prosthetic or therapeutic neuromuscular stimulation using a universal external controller providing different selectable neuromuscular stimulation functions
US6625494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37247
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The systems and methods provide effective neuromuscular stimulation to meet a host of different prosthetic or therapeutic objections. The systems and methods also provide convenience of operation, flexibility to meet different user-selected requirements, and transportability and ease of manipulation, that enhance the quality of life of the individual that requires chronic neuromuscular stimulation.
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