Kessler Foundation
The purpose of this research study is to assess the effects of receiving transcutaneous spinal stimulation while performing walking exercises compared to completing walking exercises without spinal stimulation for individuals with hemiplegic TBI.
The fundamental hypothesis guiding this proposal is that transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation combined with gait training for individuals with hemiplegic TBI will lead to improved: modulation of corticospinal networks, functional mobility, gait symmetry, standing posture, balance, and motor efficiency compared to gait training with sham stimulation.
Inclusion Criteria: * Have weakness on at least one side of my body. * No injury to my unaffected side in 6 months. * Be cleared by a physician to participate in this study. * Have had a non-penetrating TBI at least 2 years ago. A non-penetrating injury is an injury where my skull remained closed and no object entered it. * Have enough strength to use a hemiwalker or walker. * Be between 18-65 years of age. * Be medically stable for at least 6 months before enrolling. This means that I have not had an emergency room visit, hospitalization, or medical procedure (such as a surgery) during this…
A portable transcutaneous spine stimulator (Digitimer ®, USA) will supply biphasic stimulation superficial to the thoracolumbar spine.
A portable transcutaneous spine stimulator (Digitimer ®, USA) will be applied superficially with no electrical current.
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