Effects of brain-computer interface-based functional electrical stimulation on balance and gait function in patients with stroke: preliminary results.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of brain-computer interface (BCI)-based functional electrical stimulation (FES) on balance and gait function in patients with stroke. [Subjects] Subjects were randomly allocated to a BCI-FES group (n=5) and a FES group (n=5). [Methods] The BCI-FES group received ankle dorsiflexion training with FES according to a BCI-based program for 30 minutes per day for 5 days. The FES group received ankle dorsiflexion training with FES for the same duration. [Results] Following the intervention, the BCI-FES group showed significant differences in Timed Up and Go test value, cadence, and step length on the affected side. The FES group showed no significant differences after the intervention. However, there were no significant differences between the 2 groups after the intervention. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest that BCI-based FES training is a more effective exercise for balance and gait function than FES training alone in patients with stroke.
Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College, Republic of Korea.
EunJung
E
Chung
Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Health and Sports, Daejeon University, Republic of Korea.
Sang-In
SI
Park
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University: 815 Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 139-742, Republic of Korea.
Yun-Yung
YY
Jang
Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University: 815 Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 139-742, Republic of Korea.
Byoung-Hee
BH
Lee
Brain-computer interface; Functional electrical stimulation; Gait