Shocking solution to stop falls after spinal injury
NCT ID NCT04881565
Summary
This study tested a new training method to prevent dangerous falls in people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers combined balance exercises with mild electrical leg stimulation to help participants react faster when losing balance. Twenty-one people with chronic spinal cord injuries completed either the new training or standard balance exercises, with their falls tracked for six months afterward.
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KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, UHN
Toronto, Canada
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