A survey of foot drop stimulator control for stroke patients

This paper reports several approaches by using sensors to capture gait for a foot drop stimulators control. Foot drop stimulator has been shown to be a safe and effective technique and has been put into correct foot drop for several years. The aim of this paper is to bring together research in the file of foot drop stimulator control and shed light on the control principles of foot drop stimulators. This paper is reviewed starting with gait implications of foot drop and current treatment options, and then several different sensors used to control foot drop stimulator. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of several sensors for a foot drop stimulators control are critically analyzed.