Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Paralysis
The APTC Motion Study Lab (MSL) is currently recruiting volunteers for research studies that aim to improve health and mobility for individuals with paralysis. If you are 18 years or older and have paralysis from a neurological condition such as a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis; you may be eligible to participate in one of our ongoing research studies!
Open Studies:
Trunk Control
We are exploring ways to stabilize the trunk for individuals with paralysis to enhance posture and increase seated stability using electrical stimulation.
Watch the video below to learn more about the trunk control and posture project:
Contact MSLRecruitment@aptcenter.org to get involved!
Standing
We are exploring ways to provide individuals with paralysis the ability to stand to improve access in community settings, assist with transfers, and help complete activities of daily living using electrical stimulation.
Contact MSLRecruitment@aptcenter.org to get involved!
Stepping
We are exploring ways to provide individuals with incomplete paralysis the ability to take steps to improve access in community settings using electrical stimulation.
Watch the video below to learn more about the standing and stepping projects:
Contact MSLRecruitment@aptcenter.org to get involved!
Adapted Exercise
We are exploring ways to provide individuals with paralysis the ability to exercise to enhance cardiovascular fitness through activities such as adapted rowing and overground cycling using electrical stimulation.
For more information on the adapted exercise programs, read this WKYC article.
Contact MSLRecruitment@aptcenter.org to get involved!
Exoskeletons
We are exploring ways to combine electrical stimulation with the power of motorized exoskeletons to provide individuals with paralysis the ability to walk in the community with an increased sense of stability.
Watch the video below to learn more about our exoskeleton programs:
Contact MSLRecruitment@aptcenter.org to get involved!
