Spinal Cord Stimulation with Activity-Based Training: Effect on Spasticity

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2023 Jul:2023:1-4. doi: 10.1109/EMBC40787.2023.10340909.

Abstract

Spasticity is common after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Pharmacological treatments for spasticity often have adverse effects on neurorehabilitation. Spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) and activity-based training (ABT) have been shown to be useful tools for neurorehabilitation which can lead to improved function for people with SCI. Our preliminary data suggests that neuromodulation of the spinal circuitry may result in attenuating spasticity.Clinical Relevance- Spasticity effects 65-70% of individuals following SCI, this technique of using ABT with scTS may allow for improvements in limiting spasticity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Muscle Spasticity / etiology
  • Muscle Spasticity / therapy
  • Neurological Rehabilitation*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries* / rehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation*