Magnetic stimulation of mammalian peripheral nerves in vivo: An alternative to functional electrical stimulation
Year: 2014
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Functional electrical stimulation is the current gold standard for stimulating neuronal interfaces for functional neuromuscular and cortical applications, but it is not without its drawbacks. One such fault is the need to have direct electrical contact with the nerve tissue, and any side effects this causes. Functional magnetic stimulation, which works though electromagnetic induction, does not require electrical contact and may be a viable alternative to functional electrical stimulation. We are investigating the capabilities of magnetic stimulation with centimeter scale (< 2.5 cm) coils in feline and rodent sciatic nerves in vivo. We have shown that magnetic stimulation can consistently produce the same levels of neuromuscular activation as electrical stimulation. Additionally, the position of the coil relative to the nerve influences neuromuscular activation, suggesting the possibility of selective muscle activation.
Institution: University of Utah
Language: English
Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2312888796