Konferenciakalauz

Since 1982 the triennial Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation provides a platform for researchers to present and discuss their recent work whilst visitors can expect a representative and actual overview of the state of the art of FES.

This time we have a special reason to celebrate, the Vienna Workshop has its 10th anniversary.

On this occasion we are very glad to host the IFESS 2010 conference.

Topics

• FES of denervated muscles

• Spinal cord stimulation(CPG, LLPG)

• Stimulation of autonomic nervous system

- Insulin delivery

- Blood pressure

• Battery powered FES implants

• FES for Exercise, Health and Quality of Life

• Neuromodulation

• Neuromuscular physiology

- Nerve and muscle: metabolism, fatigue, plasticity

- Histology

- Impulse pattern management

- Biomechanics

- Simulation, modelling

• Technology of external devices and implants

• Electronics, microelectronics Microprocessor control

- Software

- Sensors

- Closed loop control

- Biomaterials, encapsulation

- Connectors, cables, electrodes

• Application

- Diaphragm

- Bladder, pelvic floor, graciloplasty

- Skeletal muscles for cardiac assist, cardiomyoplasty, heart

- Upper and lower extremities (hemi-, para-, tetraplegia)

- Cochlear prosthesis, eye, vocal cord

- Pain, spasticity

- Rehabilitation strategies

- Other methods

• Product transfer to the clinic

- Safety

- Regulatory affairs, quality assurance