Noninvasive method to control the human spinal locomotor systems
- Authors: Shcherbakova N.A.1, Moshonkina T.R.1, Savohin A.A.1, Selionov V.A.2, Gorodnichev R.M.3, Gerasimenko Y.P.1
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Affiliations:
- Pavlov Institute of Physiology
- Kharkevich Institute of Information Transmission Problems
- Velikie Luki Academy of Physical Education and Sports
- Issue: Vol 42, No 1 (2016)
- Pages: 61-68
- Section: Article
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0362-1197/article/view/176541
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S0362119716010163
- ID: 176541
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Abstract
The mechanism of interactions between receptor activation in the musculoskeletal system and stimulation of the spinal cord in the regulation of locomotor behavior was studied in healthy subjects. Afferent stimulation was tested for effect on the patterns of stepping movements induced by percutaneous stimulation of the spinal cord. A combination of percutaneous spinal cord stimulation and vibratory stimulation was shown to increase the amplitude of leg movements. It was demonstrated that vibratory stimulation of limb muscles at a frequency of less than 30 Hz can be used to control involuntary movements elicited by noninvasive stimulation of the spinal cord.
About the authors
N. A. Shcherbakova
Pavlov Institute of Physiology
Author for correspondence.
Email: chsh_na@pavlov.infran.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow
T. R. Moshonkina
Pavlov Institute of Physiology
Email: chsh_na@pavlov.infran.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow
A. A. Savohin
Pavlov Institute of Physiology
Email: chsh_na@pavlov.infran.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow
V. A. Selionov
Kharkevich Institute of Information Transmission Problems
Email: chsh_na@pavlov.infran.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow
R. M. Gorodnichev
Velikie Luki Academy of Physical Education and Sports
Email: chsh_na@pavlov.infran.ru
Russian Federation, Velikie Luki
Yu. P. Gerasimenko
Pavlov Institute of Physiology
Email: chsh_na@pavlov.infran.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow