TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation): Effect of Transcutaneous Spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Lower Limb Reflex, Volitional, and Functional Movement Post-stroke
The subjects will be asked to attend minimum 15 separate sessions, 6 for testing changes in reflex behaviors, 3 for testing changes in the influence of descending motor tracts on spinal motor neurons, 3 for each testing functional movement in response to a trip event and cross-tilt walking adaptation pattern, as part of their participation in the research study. The estimated amount of time to enroll and collect the data for each of the subjects is four months' time. The data will be analyzed and ready for grant preparation (if successful) in approximately four months after the start of the study.
• History of single unilateral stroke with subsequent lower limb hemiparesis on either side (\> 6 months since onset)
• Ability to walk as part of activities of daily living
• Age between 18 and 80
• No history of stroke, cerebral palsy, injury or surgery to the lower limb.
• Currently not taking any central nervous system (CNS) affecting medication.
• Ability to walk as part of activities of daily living
• Age between 18 and 80