Lower extremity functional electrical stimulation in a cerebral palsy subject

A study of the effects of a program of functional electrical stimulation on the ambulation of a subject with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy is reviewed. Knee joint motion, ankle joint motion, and knee joint torque were measured. Improvements in range of motion, distance, velocity, and torque were documented in this subject. Spasticity reduction and posture improvement were also observed.<>