Epidural spinal cord stimulation improves locomotor performance in low ASIA C, wheelchair-dependent, spinal cord-injured individuals: Insights from metabolic response

Kathleen J. Ganley; Wayne T. Willis; Michael R. Carhart; Jiping He; Richard M. Herman

doi:10.1310/2QD8-XCV4-N2CH-WBVE

Epidural spinal cord stimulation improves locomotor performance in low ASIA C, wheelchair-dependent, spinal cord-injured individuals: Insights from metabolic response

Kathleen J. Ganley, Wayne T. Willis, Michael R. Carhart, Jiping He, Richard M. Herman

Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

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Abstract

Epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) may be a useful tool for the recovery of locomotor function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). In this article, the history of its use is briefly summarized. Results from a novel intervention combining ESCS and partial weight-bearing therapy in 2 persons with ASIA C incomplete SCI are discussed. Specifically, each person was able to walk faster and further with stimulation than without stimulation. Specific changes in muscle metabolism corresponded to the changes in locomotor performance. Most important, each person was independent with home and community ambulation (with a walker) at the end of the training period.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	50-63
Number of pages	14
Journal	Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Volume	11
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1310/2QD8-XCV4-N2CH-WBVE
State	Published - Sep 2005

Keywords

Endurance
Fuel metabolism
Home and community ambulation
Indirect calorimetry
Joint kinematics
O cost of transport
Partial weight bearing
Sense of effort
Treadmill training
Walking speed

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Clinical Neurology

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Epidural spinal cord stimulation improves locomotor performance in low ASIA C, wheelchair-dependent, spinal cord-injured individuals: Insights from metabolic response. / Ganley, Kathleen J.; Willis, Wayne T.; Carhart, Michael R. et al.
In: Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Vol. 11, No. 2, 09.2005, p. 50-63.

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