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Spasticity After Spinal Cord Injury: When Medication Isn't the Answer

Spasticity is common after spinal cord injury, and while medication can help, it isn’t always the best or only option. This article explores alternative ways to manage spasticity when medication isn’t effective or suitable. It looks at why symptoms can vary, what triggers may make spasticity worse, and the importance of an individualised approach. From rehabilitation strategies to practical day-to-day management, it provides a helpful overview for improving comfort, function, and quality of life.

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The Origins of Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS)

Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) is an emerging technique gaining interest in neurorehabilitation, but its origins go back further than many people realise. This article explores how TSCS developed, the early ideas and research that helped shape it, and why it has become an important area of focus today. A helpful overview for anyone looking to understand where TSCS came from and how it has evolved into the approach being explored in modern clinical practice.

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Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS) - An Introduction for Non-Clinicians

This article provides an overview of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), a non-invasive spinal stimulation therapy used in neurorehabilitation to support spasticity reduction, neuropathic pain management, and rehabilitation alongside therapy. It explains how tSCS works, reviews current research evidence, outlines safety considerations, and explores the growing availability of commercial tSCS devices for clinical and home-based use.

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Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation: What Patients Need to Know

This article explains transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), a non-surgical approach that is generating significant interest in the spinal cord injury community. We'll explore what it is, how it differs from implanted stimulation, what the current research shows - including applications for pain and spasticity management - and what questions you might want to discuss with your clinical team.

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Stim2Go and Support for Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation

Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) is an exciting and evolving area of neurorehabilitation, and having the right support is essential to get the most from it. This article introduces Stim2Go and explains how it can be used to support TSCS programmes in practice. It outlines the importance of correct set-up, guidance, and ongoing input to help clinicians and services implement TSCS safely and effectively. A helpful overview for anyone exploring TSCS delivery and the practical considerations around support and use.

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Exploring Electrical Stimulation for Pain Relief

Neuropathic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions worldwide, disrupting daily life with sensations that defy typical pain narratives. For those living with chronic discomfort, the challenges often feel insurmountable. However, with an estimated 7–10% of the global population impacted, the demand for solutions has never been greater.

This article explores an exciting frontier in treatment—electrical stimulation. By directly engaging the nervous system, this innovative approach offers the possibility of relief where traditional methods have fallen short. What makes neuropathic pain so difficult to treat? And could electrical stimulation hold the key to improving quality of life for countless individuals?

Join us as we examine this cutting-edge therapy and its potential to reshape the future of pain management.

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