Externally controlled stimulation

The timing of the stimulation can be controlled externally through the use of analogue switches and sensors. This makes it possible to trigger and control functional movements and to use the stimulation device for temporary compensation of a motor disability or for task-oriented training, mainly after centrally induced paralyses such as stroke and craniocerebral trauma. The sensor/controller is used to control the pulse width, i.e. the increase and decrease of the stimulation intensity.
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EMG-triggered Stimulation

EMG-triggered stimulation programmes are using residual muscle activities, e.g for neurorehabilitation after centrally induced paralysis (e.g. stroke).
A command is generated by the voluntary generation of muscle activity, which triggers a stimulation event. The electrical muscle activity measured via the surface electrodes is visualised with a bar. If this exceeds a threshold, the stimulation is triggered.

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Biofeedback programs

Biofeedback programmes are used for the pure display of muscle activity. The electrical muscle activity measured via the surface electrodes is visualised with a bar.
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Cyclic stimulation programmes

Cyclical stimulation programmes are classic programmes for electrical stimulation that are used in the therapy of paralysed or weakened muscles to trigger repetitive movements or muscle contractions.

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Denervation programmes

Denervation programmes are used for the stimulation of muscles that cannot be stimulated by classic biphasic rectangular impulses, for example due to a peripheral nerve injury. Triangular impulses are used instead. Clearly visible individual twitches of the paralysed muscles are generated.

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