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An invited review following the Soujinkai Fujiu Memorial Award : development of a neurorehabilitation system for effective functional recovery after spinal cord injury : approach to clinical application from basic research

The bulletin of the Yamaguchi Medical School Volume 64 Issue 3-4 Page 21-26
published_at 2017
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An invited review following the Soujinkai Fujiu Memorial Award : development of a neurorehabilitation system for effective functional recovery after spinal cord injury : approach to clinical application from basic research
Creators Kanchiku Tsukasa
Creators Suzuki Hidenori
Creators Imajo Yasuaki
Creators Moriya Atsushi
Creators Suetomi Yutaka
Creators Nishida Norihiro
Creators Funaba Masahiro
Creators Takahashi Youhei
Creators Taguchi Toshihiko
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spinal cord injury neurorehabilitation 3D kinematic analysis functional electrical stimulation body wight supported treadmill training
Combination therapy is essential for functional repairs of the spinal cord. Rehabilitation facilitates the reorganization of residual/regenerated neural pathways and improves motor function after spinal cord injury (SCI). Functional electrical stimulation has previously been used as neuroprosthesis for quadriplegics and can be used in providing rehabilitative therapy to aid in the reorganization of central nervous system after spinal cord regeneration therapy. We have developed a rodent model of a less invasive neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) capable of working in combination with other therapies. A series of studies using this model have indicated that NMES therapy is effective in recovering motor function after SCI. We have now developed a gait analysis system in collaboration with the rehabilitation division in our hospital. In future studies, we will test the efficacy of various methods of walk training in conjunction with this system to develop an effective rehabilitation support system that will maximize functional recovery for patients with lower limb paralysis.
Languages eng
Resource Type departmental bulletin paper
Publishers Yamaguchi University School of Medicine
Date Issued 2017
File Version Version of Record
Access Rights open access
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[ISSN]0513-1812
[NCID]AA00594272
Schools 大学院医学系研究科(医学) 医学部附属病院