Gait modulation system and method
US8209022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrical stimulation orthosis and method therefor, the orthosis including: (a) an at least semi-rigid frame configured to substantially envelop a limb segment, the frame having at least one first complementary mechanical fastener associated therewith; (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode assembly associated with, and supported by, the frame, the assembly having a surface stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on the limb segment, the surface electrode assembly having an electrode base for electrically associating, via the frame, with a stimulator unit for providing a stimulation signal to the surface electrode, the electrode base having a top face for receiving the stimulation electrode, and a bottom face having at least one second complementary mechanical fastener, the first and second fasteners adapted for reversible attachment and detachment, at a plurality of locations on the frame, thereby enabling the electrical stimulation electrode assembly to be adjustably and reversibly positioned on the frame.
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