This randomized interventional trial is enrolling 30 participants with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of functional electrical stimulation (FES), robotic rehabilitation, and occupational therapy on arm and hand function. FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either: 1) FES; 2) robotic rehabilitation; or 3) occupational therapy, 3 times per week for 4 weeks, in addition to conventional rehabilitation. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 4 weeks.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 1) functional electrical stimulation (FES), 2) robotic rehabilitation, or 3) occupational therapy, 3 times per week for 4 weeks, in addition to conventional rehabilitation. - FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 4 weeks.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Sensory function
Spasticity
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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