Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research And Employment

In this episode of the Estabrook Distinguished Research Scientist Lectureship series, Dr. Karen Minassian from the Medical University of Vienna shares groundbreaking research on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS). This non-invasive method uses surface electrodes to activate spinal circuits and induce coordinated leg movements in chronic spinal injury patients. Stemming from accidental observations during epidural studies, his work combines computational modeling and clinical research to show how spinal anatomy and pulse duration affect tSCS effectiveness. Now FDA-approved, this approach offers new hope for neurorehabilitation by enhancing spinal function without surgery. Tune in to discover how these findings are advancing spinal cord injury treatment. Intro & Welcome: 00:04 Lecture: 01:06 Q&A: 55:01 Closing remarks: 1:20:37 ===================================================================================== Learn more about: Karen Minassian, PhD, https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/forschung/resea