Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 38, Issue 5 , Pages 1185-1190 , May 2005

Performance of orientation sensors for use with a functional electrical stimulation mobility system

  • Scott Simcox

      Affiliations

    • Rehabilitation Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. University of Sydney, Faculty of Health Science, P.O. Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia. Tel.: +61-2-9351-9650; fax: +61-2-9351-9977
    • ,
  • Simon Parker

      Affiliations

    • Neopraxis Pty. Ltd., Lane Cove, Australia
    • ,
  • Glen M Davis

      Affiliations

    • Rehabilitation Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Australia
    • ,
  • Richard W Smith

      Affiliations

    • School of Exercise and Sports Science, The University of Sydney, Australia
    • ,
  • James W Middleton

      Affiliations

    • Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Department of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Australia

,Accepted 25 May 2004.

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PII: S0021-9290(04)00266-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2004.05.026

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 38, Issue 5 , Pages 1185-1190 , May 2005

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