Design of a Novel Current Controlling Module for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) System

D. R.P. Chamal, M. I.M. Fernando, W. P.M.W. Kulathunga, K. D. Pathirana, N. W. Prins

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Abstract

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is widely used in rehabilitative therapies such as restoration of motor function for post-stroke and other types of paralysis. Here we present the design of an FES current controlling module which can be directly connected with micro-controllers to provide repetitive rehabilitation therapies. The key features in this module are the ability to generate customized pulse trains, interfacing with the computer, and low cost. The results show that the output current is independent of the load and the current can be controlled 0-25 mA at 40 Hz frequency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of 6th International Conference on Information Technology Research
Subtitle of host publicationDigital Resilience and Reinvention, ICITR 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665420006
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Conference on Information Technology Research, ICITR 2021 - Virtual, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Duration: Dec 1 2021Dec 3 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of 6th International Conference on Information Technology Research: Digital Resilience and Reinvention, ICITR 2021

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Information Technology Research, ICITR 2021
Country/TerritorySri Lanka
CityVirtual, Moratuwa
Period12/1/2112/3/21

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords

  • Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
  • Howland constant current pump
  • Rehabilitation

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