Augmenting Rehabilitation after Stroke: A Flexible Platform for Combining Multi-channel Biofeedback with FES

The use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has been gainfully used for decades in stroke therapy but has been limited by its tendency to cause pain and fatigue during extended use. The use of surface EMG biofeedback for rehabilitation of sports injuries and other muscle disorders is well established but its use in post-stroke therapy is often hindered due to patients having poor attention and endurance.