Health Condition 1: null- Traumatic Compete Paraplegia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Measure isometric Hip and knee joint torques by electrically stimulating the gleutal, hamstring and quadricep muscle groups to supramaximal levels
Sponsors
Christian Medical College Vellore
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Traumatic Complete Paraplegia with less than two years of post injury • Lower limb joint passive range of motion should be within normal limits • Age group : 18 years and above • Lower limb muscle spasticity less than Grade 2 in MAS • Optimistic and motivated attitude and acceptance of technology
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Chronic infective disease • Previous history of transient ischemic attacks. • Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease • History of acute Deep Vein Thrombosis • History of active Heterotopic Ossification in hip or knee joints • Poor skin condition in electrode areas • Allergy to adhesive materials • Pregnancy • Contractures limiting joint movement • Subjects with Pacemakers and metal implants in the lower limbs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| â?¢ To observe the torque generated by the muscle groups when stimulated supramaximal. It is hypothesized that the joint torques generated due to artificial stimulation would be approximately 25% of the required torque for a given task. â?¢ Map the torque generated to joint angles and stimulation intensity Timepoint: Forces would be recorded during the intervention and post analyzed. Trials would be repeated on two alternate days to asscertain repeatibility. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Map the torque generated to joint angles and stimulation intensity Timepoint: data would be analyzed after all the recordings are complete | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNissan Kunju
Christian Medical College Vellore and Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Outcome results
None listed