Ambulation study of a woman with paraplegia using a reciprocating gait orthosis with functional electrical stimulation in Taiwan: a case report.

Purpose: Many patients who suffer from spinal cord injuries with paraplegia cannot recover to walk independently. They need to use a special walking orthoses to support their body to walk properly. Traditionally, long leg braces (LLB) were fitted to patients for walking.

The M3S-based electric wheelchair for the people with disabilities in Taiwan.

Purpose: This study aims to establish an electronic wheelchair system in Taiwan that conforms to multiple master-multiple slave (M3S) standards. The proposed system could enhance the safety and convenience of people with disabilities.

Material And Method: The M3S-based head-controlled electric wheelchair consists of three parts: (A) the input device, (B) the output device, and (C) the safety device.