Knutson, Jayme Ph.D.
Research Statement
My research interests are in the development and clinical evaluation of novel neuroprosthetic and neurotherapeutic devices to restore motor function in individuals with CNS paralysis. Neuroprosthetic devices substitute for lost neuromuscular function; neurotherapeutic devices facilitate recovery of lost neuromuscular function. My current research activities focus on:
- Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES), a novel neurotherapeutic application of surface electrical stimulation aimed at helping stroke survivors recover voluntary hand function and ankle dorsiflexion.
- Implanted myoelectrically controlled upper extremity neuroprosthesis for stroke survivors, a novel neuroprosthetic device intended to provide arm reach and hand function.
Professional Affiliations
- Investigator, Cleveland FES Center
- Research Assistant, Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
- Research Associate, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
- Bioscientific Staff, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Publications (Select)
- Sheffler LR, Hennessey MT, Knutson JS, Chae J. Neuroprosthetic effect of peroneal nerve stimulation in multiple sclerosis: a preliminary study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Feb;90(2):362-5. PubMed PMID: 19236994.
- Knutson JS, Hisel TZ, Harley MY, Chae J. A novel functional electrical stimulation treatment for recovery of hand function in hemiplegia: 12-week pilot study. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2009 Jan;23(1):17-25. Epub 2008 Sep 23. PubMed PMID: 18812432.
- Sheffler LR, Hennessey MT, Knutson JS, Naples GG, Chae J. Functional effect of an ankle foot orthosis on gait in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 Jan;87(1):26-32. PubMed PMID: 17993985.
- Knutson JS, Harley MY, Hisel TZ, Chae J. Improving hand function in stroke survivors: a pilot study of contralaterally controlled functional electric stimulation in chronic hemiplegia. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Apr;88(4):513-20. PubMed PMID: 17398254.
- Peckham PH, Knutson JS. Functional electrical stimulation for neuromuscular applications. Annu Rev Biomed Eng. 2005;7:327-60. Review. PubMed PMID: 16004574.
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