Motor and autonomic concomitant health improvements with neuromodulation and exercise (MACHINE) training: a randomised controlled trial in individuals with spinal cord injury.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Motor and autonomic dysfunctions are widespread among people with spinal cord injury (SCI), leading to poor health and reduced quality of life. Exercise interventions, such as locomotor training (LT), can promote sensorimotor and autonomic recovery post SCI. Recently, breakthroughs in SCI research have reported beneficial effects of electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on motor and autonomic functions. Despite literature supporting the independent benefits of transcutaneous SCS (TSCS) and LT, the effect of pairing TSCS with LT is unknown. These therapies are non-invasive, customisable and have the potential to simultaneously benefit both sensorimotor and autonomic functions. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of LT paired with TSCS in people with chroni

SUBMITTER: Shackleton C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351300 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature