Motor Systems takes a comprehensive look at in-vivo skeletal muscle contractile properties, architecture, volume, and oxidative capacity; bone density; dietary intake, total body fat mass, and fat-free mass. These assessments can give researchers a good look at what is going on inside the body and how efficiently it is functioning. The researchers conduct a comprehensive analysis of functional movements involving the upper and lower limbs and trunk in individuals with spinal cord injuries. We use this approach to understand the way you move and optimize the design of your individualized training interventions. Our team is composed of researchers, research technicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and activity-based technicians who work together to provide scientific expertise in an environment that supports individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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Research-drivenWe employ a “Discovery-to-Recovery” approach and work closely across disciplines to expand knowledge and bring innovative treatments to practice so that individuals with spinal cord injuries can experience their own personal Victory Over Paralysis. Our work is published in leading scientific journals. Evidence-basedThe majority of individuals with SCI experience neurogenic dysfunction that affects their ability to perform functional tasks. The assessments we perform are leading to greater understanding of how we can optimize the design of Activity-Based Interventions and the use of stimulation techniques such as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, spinal cord Epidural Stimulation or spinal cord Transcutaneous Stimulation to regain locomotor and upper extremity function and improve quality-of-life for individuals with spinal cord injuries. |
Whole Body Systems Neuromodulation Cardiovascular and Respiratory Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Function Publications: Epidural Stimulation KSCIRC Research Medical Service KSCIRC Biostatistics KSCIRC Finance and Administration |