Author/Editor		Cikajlo, I; Obreza, P; Šavrin, R; Matjačić, Z; Bajd, T
Title		Postural balance improvement using dermotome electrical stimulation therapy in incomplete SCI patients
Type		članek
Source		In: Conference proceedings of the 10th annual conference of the international functional electrical stimulation society; 2005 Jul 5-8; Montreal. ,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 253-5
Language		eng
Abstract		The objective of the study was to quantify and evaluate the effectiveness of dermatome electrical stimulation on postural balancing. Artifrcially induced perturbations in eight different directions were provided to the person standing in the modified BalanceTrainer. Simultaneously electromyograms (EMG) of selected muscle groups (tibialis anterior, soleus, tensor fasciae latae and quadriceps) were recorded while an incomplete SCI subject (Th 3-5) was standing on two force platforms before and after 20 min. of L3-4 dermatome stimulation therapy. Decrease of quadriceps spasticiy and improved postural responses were noticed.
Descriptors		POSTURE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY SPINAL CORD INJURIES ELECTRIC STIMULATION THERAPY ORTHOTIC DEVICES