Noninvasive Spinal Neuromodulation Enables Locomotor Recovery in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

Noninvasive Spinal Neuromodulation Enables Locomotor Recovery in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

Assessing the effects of noninvasive spinal cord neuromodulation on improving function in individuals with cerebral palsy

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1) individuals above the age of 2 years of age and 2) diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The exclusion criteria included 1) children with selective dorsal root rhizotomy, 2) intramuscular Botox injection in the preceding 12 months, 3) current antispastic medications 4) unhealed fractures or contractures that would prevent them from performing functional tasks and 5) tendon lengthening surgeries.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Intramuscular Botox injection in the past 12 months