Spatiotemporal neuromodulation therapies engaging muscle synergies improve motor control after spinal cord injury (original) (raw)

Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to significant motor control deficits due to disrupted communication within the nervous system. This study explores the efficacy of spatiotemporal neuromodulation therapies that imitate natural motoneuron activation patterns to enhance motor function recovery. Using a rat model, results demonstrate that these therapies markedly improve locomotor capabilities compared to traditional continuous neuromodulation methods, showing promise for future clinical applications in human SCI rehabilitation.