A Telerehabilitation Program for SCI

Ki vehet részt

• diagnosis of a chronic incomplete cervical lesion as defined by the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment scale classification and at least for 6 months post-injury
• upper-extremity weakness associated with tetraplegia with minimal residual thumb and index; finger movement sufficient to grip small objects such as marble
• no brain injury
• no planned alteration in upper-extremity therapy or medication for muscle tone during the course of the study
• no contradiction to tDCS
• access to internet at home

Ki nem vehet részt

• prior history of seizure
• chronic use of neuroactive medication (e.g., neurostimulants, anticonvulsants, or antidepressants)
• any joint contracture or severe spasticity in the affected upper extremity, as measured by a Modified Ashworth Score ≥ than 3 out of 4