Spinal Cord Injury Rehab

SCI rehab has been transformed by neuromodulation with multiple platforms in trials and clinical use. The session covers Onward ARC-EX epidural stimulation (FDA approval and rollout), ARC-IM implanted spinal stimulation, exoskeleton-assisted gait (Ekso, ReWalk, Indego, Wandercraft), bowel and bladder management (Brindley stimulator, sacral nerve stimulation), autonomic dysreflexia prevention, pressure-injury prevention with sensor-augmented mattresses, and regenerative approaches. Discussion addresses upper-limb tetraplegia rehab, sexual function rehab, pediatric SCI, the comparison of complete vs incomplete SCI pathways, telerehab in SCI, and equity considerations in expensive technology.