Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation: More Than Movement
Presented at the SCI Forum January 15, 2025
Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) is a promising non-invasive therapy for enhancing functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). Although research in this field is still evolving, studies have shown that tSCS, both on its own and in combination with activity-based therapy, leads to greater improvements in motor recovery compared to traditional therapies. Emerging evidence also suggests that the location of stimulation on the spinal cord can influence various functions, including those related to the upper and lower limbs, blood pressure regulation, and pelvic organ function. At the University of Washington (UW), several studies on tSCS are currently ongoing. In this presentation, Soshi Samejima, DPT, PhD, an Assistant Professor at UW, will review the latest evidence on tSCS for functional recovery: both for movement and autonomic function. The audience will also gain insights into ongoing clinical trials involving tSCS at UW and Harborview Medical Center and the future directions for this innovative therapy.
At a previous forum, his colleague Fatma Inanici, MD focused on upper extremity function*.
*Restoring Movement and Function with Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
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