Health Condition 1: V00-Y99- External causes of morbidity Health Condition 2: null- Subjects with traumatic and non traumatic spinal cord injury above L1 spinal level will be recruited for the study
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Functional Electrical Stimulation: Surface electrodes will be placed over the motor points of the hamstrings muscle(for spasticity in quadriceps) and the pretibials (for spasticity in g
Sponsors
Manipal University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Spasticity (Grade ≥1 as per MAS) in quadriceps or gastro-soleus caused by spinal cord injury 2 Presence of ankle jerk indicating the recovery from spinal shock. 3 Ability to contract hamstrings and tibialis anterior muscle with electric stimulation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Metal implants in the affected leg 2 Unstable medical conditions 3 Skin infections 4 Inability to tolerate functional electrical stimulation or trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation 5 Complications which can increase spasticity like heterotopic ossification, pressure ulcers, deep vein thrombosis, oedema, contractures, urinary tract infections.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1 Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) 2 Spinal Cord Assessment Tool for Spastic reflexes (SCATS) Timepoint: Assessment will be done at baseline, immediately, 1hr, 4hrs and 24 hours following either FES/TENS treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spinal Cord Assessment Tool for Spastic reflexes (SCATS)Timepoint: Assessment will be done at baseline, immediately, 1hr, 4hrs and 24 hours following either FES/TENS treatment. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMr N Manikandan
Outcome results
None listed