Clinical Implementation of Multichannel Functional Electrical Stimulation Device for Gait Rehabilitation in Subchronic Stroke: A Feasibility Study

Inclusion Criteria

• •First ischemic stroke or first hemorrhagic supratentorial stroke
• •Stroke must be unique
• •Stoke event in the last 12 months but no sooner than 6 months (post subchronic stroke phase)
• •Able to walk with the support of one person and one or multiple walking aids (new functionnal ambulatory classification equal to 1, 2 or 3)
• •Able to tolerate and respond to electrical stimulation(Muscle strength grading level 3 while having the quadriceps stimulated)
• •Willing to delay anti-spastic treatments like botulinic toxins and motor blockers until the end of the rehabilitation period included in the protocol