Noninvasive spinal stimulation improves walking in chronic stroke survivors: a proof-of-concept case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

After stroke, restoring safe, independent, and efficient walking is a top rehabilitation priority. However, in nearly 70% of stroke survivors asymmetrical walking patterns and reduced walking speed persist. This case series study aims to investigate the effectiveness of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) in enhancing walking ability of persons with chronic stroke.

Methods

Eight participants with hemiparesis after a single, chronic stroke were enrolled. Each participant was assigned to either the Stim group (N = 4, gait training + tSCS) or Control group (N = 4, gait training alone). Each participant in the Stim group was matched to a participant in the Control group based on age, time since stroke, and self-selected gait speed. For the Stim group, tSCS w

SUBMITTER: Moon Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10986021 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature