The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.

In new results from a clinical trial, researchers show that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can restore the muscle control and sensory feedback required for coordinated walking movements.

Abstract: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is commonly used in rehabilitation for its ability to activate muscle groups and functionally apply them. One of the most popular applications of FES ...

Abstract: The long-term goal of this research is to improve the adoption of functional electrical stimulation (FES) therapy in rehabilitation clinics. FES has been demonstrated to be an effective tool ...

Code Blue in the carpark. Code Blue in the carpark.” I heard the words blasting from the PA system of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, and a chilling realisation washed over me: I was the Code ...

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