Multimodal, Task-Aware Movement Assessment and Control Using Functional Electrical Stimulation
The study aims to investigate the relationship between post-stroke adults' movement patterns and disability levels. Utilizing the functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for individualized dorsiflexor and plantar flexor assistance during gait cycles. The investigators will analyze the cycles with and without the FES system. Initially, the context-aware motion assessment and neuroprosthetic control in a clinic will transition to in-home settings as the study progresses, broadening its application for safe and effective use at home.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Age >= 18 years Capacity to consent Post-stroke community-dwelling adults Ability to follow 3-step commands  Exclusion Criteria:  Undomiciled Active substance use disorder Active psychosis Domestic violence or neglect Inability to communicate with investigators Other comorbidities that prevent full participation in the research - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: Twenty post-stroke community-dwelling adults will participate in a single in-laboratory and in-home visit, performing 5x sit-to-stand (5XSST), 5x Comfortable and 3x Fast walking speed at a 5M distance, and 5x modified Timed Up and Go (TUG). The tests will be performed twice: once with and without the task aware-neuroprosthesis. - SamplingMethod: Non-Probability Sample