Patent ID: 8972017
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61H,A61N,G01L,H01H,H03K

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: placing a portion of a limb through a frame opening defined by a first member of a frame assembly and a second member of the frame assembly, an end portion of the first member spaced apart from an end portion of the second member to define the frame opening, the frame assembly including a surface electrode coupled to an inner surface of the frame assembly such that the surface electrode is disposed at a predetermined position overlying a peroneal nerve when the frame assembly is disposed about the portion of the limb, the frame assembly including an electronic stimulator configured to produce a current to the surface electrode; coupling a fastening strap across the opening; and actuating the electronic stimulator to produce dorsiflexion of a foot.