Static balance improvement in elderly after dorsiflexors electrostimulation training.

The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of dorsiflexors' ElectroStimulation (ES) training, on postural tasks of increasing difficulty in the elderly. Twenty-one elderly adults were randomly assigned into one of two groups: a Training (TG) and a Control Group (CG). The TG (n = 10) performed (4 weeks, 4 s/week, 40 min/session) superimposed (electrically evoked and voluntary activation) isometric dorsiflexions (ankle 100 degrees ) while seated.

CASSPERT--an expert system to guide choice and strategy in coronary angioplasty.

Coronary angioplasty is a technique widely used in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The success of coronary angioplasty depends on patient selection, the use of an appropriate technique, and to a large extent a carefully considered choice of angioplasty equipment. The authors have developed an expert system which can assist in this decision making process.