Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury

This review of literature provides the latest evidence involving invasive and non-invasive uses of electrical stimulation therapies that assist in restoring functional abilities and the enhancement of quality of life in those with spinal cord injuries. The review includes neuromuscular electrical st...

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Autores principales: David R. Dolbow, Ashraf S. Gorgey, Tommy W. Sutor, Vanesa Bochkezanian, Kristin Musselman
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:a6c17b18ac6643aba043545484c1b48e2021-11-25T18:02:00ZInvasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury10.3390/jcm102253562077-0383https://doaj.org/article/a6c17b18ac6643aba043545484c1b48e2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/22/5356https://doaj.org/toc/2077-0383This review of literature provides the latest evidence involving invasive and non-invasive uses of electrical stimulation therapies that assist in restoring functional abilities and the enhancement of quality of life in those with spinal cord injuries. The review includes neuromuscular electrical stimulation and functional electrical stimulation activities that promote improved body composition changes and increased muscular strength, which have been shown to improve abilities in activities of daily living. Recommendations for optimizing electrical stimulation parameters are also reported. Electrical stimulation is also used to enhance the skills of reaching, grasping, standing, and walking, among other activities of daily living. Additionally, we report on the use of invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation techniques targeting improved mobility, including standing, postural control, and assisted walking. We attempt to summarize the effects of epidural stimulation on cardiovascular performance and provide a mechanistic explanation to the current research findings. Future trends such as the combination of epidural stimulation and exoskeletal-assisted walking are also discussed.David R. DolbowAshraf S. GorgeyTommy W. SutorVanesa BochkezanianKristin MusselmanMDPI AGarticlerehabilitationexerciseneurologicalspinal cord injuriesparaplegiatetraplegiaMedicineRENJournal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 5356, p 5356 (2021)
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topic rehabilitation
exercise
neurological
spinal cord injuries
paraplegia
tetraplegia
Medicine
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spellingShingle rehabilitation
exercise
neurological
spinal cord injuries
paraplegia
tetraplegia
Medicine
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David R. Dolbow
Ashraf S. Gorgey
Tommy W. Sutor
Vanesa Bochkezanian
Kristin Musselman
Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury
description This review of literature provides the latest evidence involving invasive and non-invasive uses of electrical stimulation therapies that assist in restoring functional abilities and the enhancement of quality of life in those with spinal cord injuries. The review includes neuromuscular electrical stimulation and functional electrical stimulation activities that promote improved body composition changes and increased muscular strength, which have been shown to improve abilities in activities of daily living. Recommendations for optimizing electrical stimulation parameters are also reported. Electrical stimulation is also used to enhance the skills of reaching, grasping, standing, and walking, among other activities of daily living. Additionally, we report on the use of invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation techniques targeting improved mobility, including standing, postural control, and assisted walking. We attempt to summarize the effects of epidural stimulation on cardiovascular performance and provide a mechanistic explanation to the current research findings. Future trends such as the combination of epidural stimulation and exoskeletal-assisted walking are also discussed.
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author David R. Dolbow
Ashraf S. Gorgey
Tommy W. Sutor
Vanesa Bochkezanian
Kristin Musselman
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title Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury
title_short Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury
title_full Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury
title_fullStr Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury
title_full_unstemmed Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury
title_sort invasive and non-invasive approaches of electrical stimulation to improve physical functioning after spinal cord injury
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