The therapeutic effect of outpatient use of a peroneal nerve functional electrical stimulation neuroprosthesis in people with stroke: a case series.

Purpose: Foot drop is a common problem following a stroke. Although peroneal nerve functional electrical stimulation (pFES) for foot drop has been shown to improve function and gait, the majority of studies have used daily stimulation. There are few studies to show benefit and guide practice for less frequent dosing.

Speed-dependent body weight supported sit-to-stand training in chronic stroke: a case series.

Background And Purpose: Body weight support (BWS) and speed-dependent training protocols have each been used for poststroke gait training, but neither approach has been tested in the context of sit-to-stand (STS) training. This study evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of speed-dependent BWS STS training for 2 persons with chronic stroke.

Case Descriptions: Two individuals 68 and 75 years old, and 2.

Neuroprosthesis peroneal functional electrical stimulation in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting: a case series.

Background And Purpose: Studies have suggested that peroneal nerve functional electrical stimulation (peroneal FES) during walking improves gait in patients with chronic stroke. The effect of peroneal FES during the acute stages of stroke recovery is not known. The purposes of this case report are: (1) to describe differences between walking with and without a neuroprosthesis during the first few weeks after stroke, (2) to offer a clinical perspective on decision making for the use of peroneal FES during acute rehabilitation, and (3) to determine the feasibility of rehabilitation with peroneal FES neuroprostheses during the acute phases of stroke recovery.

An ankle to computer virtual reality system for improving gait and function in a person 9 months poststroke.

Background And Purpose: Repetitive practice improves function and facilitates cortical plasticity after stroke. Virtual reality (VR) systems have the potential to provide motivating and safe repetitive practice with minimal supervision. The purpose of this case study is to look at the effect of a VR system, activated by surface electromyography of dorsiflexors and plantarflexors, on gait velocity, function, and kinematics.