TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation): Effect of Transcutaneous Spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Lower Limb Reflex, Volitional, and Functional Movement Post-stroke
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Summary
The subjects will be asked to attend minimum 15 separate sessions, 6 for testing changes in reflex behaviors, 3 for testing changes in the influence of descending motor tracts on spinal motor neurons, 3 for each testing functional movement in response to a trip event and cross-tilt walking adaptation pattern, as part of their participation in the research study. The estimated amount of time to enroll and collect the data for each of the subjects is four months' time. The data will be analyzed and ready for grant preparation (if successful) in approximately four months after the start of the study.
Description
The subjects will be asked to attend minimum 15 separate sessions, 6 for testing changes in reflex behaviors, 3 for testing changes in the influence of descending motor tracts on spinal motor neurons, 3 for each testing functional movement in response to a trip event and cross-tilt walking adaptation pattern, as part of their participation in the research study. During the first session, the subjects will be screened and informed about the research study, so they can consent to their participation. They will also be oriented to the lab, the equipment, as well as the research team. Following th…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Post Stroke Cohort: Inclusion Criteria: * History of single unilateral stroke with subsequent lower limb hemiparesis on either side (\> 6 months since onset) * Ability to walk as part of activities of daily living * Age between 18 and 80 Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of concurrent severe medical illness including unhealed pressure sore, active or untreated infection, thromboembolic disease, severe contracture, osteoporosis, heterotropic classification, lower limb fracture, severe pulmonary disease or cardiovascular instability, uncontrolled seizure, uncontrolled diabetes * History of any…
Interventions
- DeviceInTENSity 10 TENS Stimulator
InTENSity 10 TENS stimulator is a portable electrotherapy device featuring Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapeutic device. The stimulator sends a gentle electrical current to underlying nerves and muscle group via electrodes applied on the skin. The parameters of device are controlled by the buttons.
Location
- University of Texas Medical CenterDallas, Texas