A review of textile-based electrodes developed for electrostimulation

Electrical stimulation can be used for the treatment of various nerve and muscle injuries as well acute chronic pain conditions. An electrical pulse is applied to a or activate excitable tissue using internal external electrodes with aim building strength, artificially creating supporting limb movement reducing pain. Textile offer several advantages over conventionally disposable surface electrodes: they are flexible re-usable do not require hydrogels, thereby avoiding skin irritation allergic reactions enhancing user comfort. This article presents literature review that assesses state research on textile electrode constructions. Based review, production approaches designs compared, methods evaluating discomfort proposed issues related compliance discussed. The concludes suggestions future work focused investigating impacts textile-based parameters comfort, convenience ease use.