Development of a Proof-of-Concept Portable Electrostimulation Device for Lower Limbs Blood Flow Enhancement

Ricardo Pinto, Ana Almeida, Inês Rocha, Diogo Carvalho, Alexander Oks, Miguel Carvalho, João L. Vilaça, Vítor Carvalho

2025

Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a proof of concept of a wearable electrostimulation device aimed at improving blood flow in the lower limbs. The portable system, integrated into wearable compression socks, delivers electrical pulses for muscular stimulation in specific areas of the leg, using conductive yarns in their structure, promoting better blood flow. This device addresses the growing sedentary lifestyle and the resulting health issues like poor circulation, which can lead to severe complications. It features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication for real-time session control via a mobile application. The preliminary results demonstrate effective electrical stimulation, validated through testing, ensuring the feasibility of the system.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Pinto R., Almeida A., Rocha I., Carvalho D., Oks A., Carvalho M., Vilaça J. and Carvalho V. (2025). Development of a Proof-of-Concept Portable Electrostimulation Device for Lower Limbs Blood Flow Enhancement. In Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2: WHC; ISBN 978-989-758-731-3, SciTePress, pages 1007-1017. DOI: 10.5220/0013396700003911

in Bibtex Style

@conference{whc25,
author={Ricardo Pinto and Ana Almeida and Inês Rocha and Diogo Carvalho and Alexander Oks and Miguel Carvalho and João Vilaça and Vítor Carvalho},
title={Development of a Proof-of-Concept Portable Electrostimulation Device for Lower Limbs Blood Flow Enhancement},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2: WHC},
year={2025},
pages={1007-1017},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013396700003911},
isbn={978-989-758-731-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2: WHC
TI - Development of a Proof-of-Concept Portable Electrostimulation Device for Lower Limbs Blood Flow Enhancement
SN - 978-989-758-731-3
AU - Pinto R.
AU - Almeida A.
AU - Rocha I.
AU - Carvalho D.
AU - Oks A.
AU - Carvalho M.
AU - Vilaça J.
AU - Carvalho V.
PY - 2025
SP - 1007
EP - 1017
DO - 10.5220/0013396700003911
PB - SciTePress