Multimodal Sensory Training as a Lever to Improve Motor Function in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

This project aims to determine whether combining multimodal lower-limb sensory training with spinal neuromodulation can improve functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Although SCI often results in loss of sensory and motor function below the level of injury, some neural connections may remain preserved.

Recent studies suggest that spinal sensory stimulation can exploit these preserved connections to promote motor recovery. In this project, sensory training is tailored to each participant’s functional abilities and targets lower-limb movement recognition, reaction speed, and the management of unstable situations.

The study includes 24 training sessions, with assessments conducted before and after the intervention period. The results will contribute to the development of more effective rehabilitation protocols aimed at improving sensation, mobility, and functional independence in individuals living with SCI.