A dry polymer nanocomposite transcutaneous electrode for functional electrical stimulation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be used in rehabilitation to aid or improve function in people with paralysis. In clinical settings, it is common practice to use transcutaneous electrodes to apply the electrical stimulation, since they are non-invasive, and can be easily applied and repositioned as necessary. However, the current electrode options available for transcutaneous FES are limited and can have practical disadvantages, such as the need for a wet interface with the skin for better comfort and performance. Hence, we were motivated to develop a dry stimulation electrode which could perform equivalently or better than existing commercially available options.

Methods

We manufactured a thin-film dry polymer nanocomposite electrode, characterized it

SUBMITTER: Marquez-Chin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811815 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature