Biomechanical analysis evaluates gluteus maximus stimulation for seated pressure redistribution, highlighting muscle activation strategies for pressure ulcer prevention in immobilized patients.
Background: Pressure ulcers (PUs) are common and debilitating wounds that arise when immobilized patients cannot shift their weight. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) has been investigated for Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) for over 20 years. Historically gluteus maximus (GM) has been considered an important actuator in attempting to redistribute seated pressures through NMES.
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