"To counteract neurodegeneration, we need two things—stop neuron death and restore function of surviving ... lower back ...

“To counteract neurodegeneration, we need two things – stop neuron death and restore function ... side of the spinal cord, directing the stimulation exclusively to sensory nerve roots.

Nerve cells in the spinal cord do not regenerate easily and scar tissue forms quickly ... After this phase of treatment, physical and occupational therapy aim to improve mobility and daily function.

Three patients with spinal muscular atrophy had improved muscle strength and could walk farther after a month of daily spinal ...

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal ...

A new electrical stimulation therapy for spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) has shown promise in reactivating motor neurons and ...

How a tiny spinal implant could help those with muscle-wasting disease - Three people with a muscle-destroying disease got ...

More than 15 million people worldwide are living with spinal cord injury (SCI), which can affect their sensory and motor ...

In a small human trial in SMA patients neurostimulation sessions improved motoneuron function, reduced fatigue, and improved leg muscle strength and walking.

Spinal muscle atrophy or SMA is a genetic disease that gradually destroys motor neurons, nerve cells in the spinal cord that control ... in muscle strength and function, researchers reported ...