Pain Program Overview Shoulder pain accounts for 16% of all musculoskeletal complaints in the healthy adult population and results in 12 million visits to physician offices per year. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS), shown below, is the most common cause of shoulder pain. Conservative treatments include rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injections. Approximately…
Virtual Environments Integrated with FES for Hemiplegia This program is an important initial step in the development of a new therapy combining that is applicable to a wide range of children with cerebral palsy, including those with severe degrees of hand disability. The program’s significance to public health is to contribute to an unmet need…
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the result of a brain injury or a brain malformation. Individuals with CP were most likely born with the condition, although some acquire it later. While CP originates in the brain, it is the muscles of the body that are affected leading to impaired muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex,…
The main objective of this study is to test a novel approach to improve sensory function after stroke using non-invasive brain stimulation. About This Study There is a non-invasive method of brain stimulation, called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), that has the potential to enhance rehabilitation by driving the functional and structural changes in the…
Transcranial Direct Current stimulation for post-stroke gait rehab, a pilot study It is important to develop treatment methods that improve gait for those with persistent deficits following stroke. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), is a promising treatment method that warrants further investigation in gait therapies. About This Study The…
Multimodal Treatment for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain The primary objective of this 2-site randomized controlled trial is to confirm the use of intramuscular peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for the treatment of HSP, which involves the temporary placement of a percutaneous intramuscular electrode to stimulate the axillary nerve motor points to the deltoid muscle. About This Study Combining…
Shoulder Pain Reduction Overview Shoulder pain following stroke is very common, often debilitating, and difficult to treat. It is a major rehabilitation problem affecting a large number of stroke survivors, and it is associated with poor rehabilitation outcomes, including impaired activities of daily living and poor quality of life. There is no standard treatment for…
Contralaterally Controlled FES of Arm & Hand for Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation The purpose of this study is to maximize the treatment effect of CCFES by adding stimulated elbow extension. About This Study The primary objective of this project is to estimate the effect of Arm+Hand Contralaterally Controlled Function Electrical Stimulation. (CCFES) reducing upper limb motor…
Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Plus Video Games for Hand Therapy After Stroke The purpose of this project is to see if the effects of CCFES can be increased. This study will demonstrate the supplemental motor relearning value of virtual reality/video games to CCFES therapy, identify patients most likely to respond to both therapies, and…
Hand – Function Control Overview Loss of hand function is common after stroke. Usually some hand movement returns but often not enough movement returns to make the hand functional again. Electrical stimulation can be used to open the hands of stroke survivors. This can be done with electrodes that adhere to the skin on the…