The United States Government As Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Stephanie Bailey

Ronald J Triolo

Kevin M Foglyano

Maynard Payumo

Vikki Nowak

Shawn Dellinger

Rebecca Lynn Blice

Lisa M Lombardo

Kiley Armstrong

Musa L Audu

A system and method for improving stability of a wheelchair user includes a wheelchair having sensors measuring motion parameters to sense collisions and sharp turns which may unseat the user. Neuromuscular stimulating electrodes attached to extensor and flexor muscles of the user's trunk and under the command of a controller in communication with the sensors activate the muscles during turns and collisions to counteract the forces induced. A system and method for increasing manual propulsion efficiency includes sensors for sensing motion parameters indicating completion of a manual push of the wheelchair wheels and recovery from the push. Neuromuscular stimulating electrodes attached to extensor and flexor muscles of the user's trunk and under the command of a controller in communication with the sensors activate the muscles at the appropriate time in the cycle of push and recovery.

Wheelchair system with motion sensors and neural stimulation

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Shaker Heights, OH, United States of America

Stephanie Bailey