Multi-muscle ES training paradigm of the lower limb, using traditional parameters, may contribute to the functional recovery of the trunk.Īcute spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead to a complete or partial loss of ability to sense and move below the level of injury, resulting in skeletal unloading and rapid muscle atrophy. Trunk muscle activity decreased post ST + ES training, compared to ES-alone.Ĭonclusion: Neuromuscular and postural trunk control dramatically improved following the multi-muscle ES of the lower limbs with stand training. TSL values decreased post ST + ES (TSL A/P=54.0 kg.cm, TSL M/L=14.5 kg.cm), compared to ES-alone (TSL A/P=8.5 kg.cm, TSL M/L=3.9 kg.cm).

Post ES-alone, trunk stability was maintained at 81% body-weight (BW) loading before failure post ST + ES, BW loading increased to 95%. Results: Functional clinical values increased after both interventions, with further increases post ST + ES. Trunk Stability Limit (TSL) determined improvements in trunk independence. Outcome Measures: Clinical measures, trunk stability, and muscle activity were assessed and compared across time points. Interventions: Two consecutive interventions: 61 hours of supine, lower-limb ES (ES-alone) and 51 hours of ES combined with stand training using an overhead body-weight support system (ST + ES). Participant: A 34-year-old male, with sensory- and motor-complete SCI (C5/C6). Objective: To examine the biomechanical and neuromuscular effects of a longitudinal multi-muscle electrical stimulation (submaximal intensities) training of the lower limbs combined with/without activity-based stand training, on the recovery of stability and function for one individual with spinal cord injury (SCI).ĭesign: Single-subject, longitudinal study.

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