Method and apparatus for exercising a paralyzed limb

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048631574

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for inducing contraction of a paralyzed muscle in a limb. The invention includes a method for providing electrical stimualtion to a paralyzed limb in response to continuous motion of an uninvolved, or unparalyzed limb, as well as an apparatus to implement the method. A method and apparatus are also provided for transporting a person having a paralyzed limb. The transporting apparatus is propelled at least in part by the paralyzed limb which is induced to move by electrical stimulation of a paralyzed muscle in response to continuous motion of an uninvolved limb.

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