Canadian researchers are testing an electric stimulation implant that is offering new freedom to people unable to walk safely on their own due to Parkinson's disease.
CTVNews.ca staff, with a report from CTV’s medical affairs specialist Avis Favaro and producer Elizabeth St. PhilipCanadian researchers are opening the door on what could be a new approach in rehabilitating patients unable to walk safely on their own due to Parkinson’s disease.
Over the last two months, though, Jardine has found her footing – thanks to an electrical stimulator implanted near her spine and a remote control that lets her control the current sent through the stimulator. The theory is that the electrical stimulation overrides the signals being sent to the spine by Parkinson’s disease, giving patients a chance to regain their mobility.
Doctors also use computer tracking devices to tailor the stimulation to the walking problems unique to each patient. The second study is now underway and has treated 10 patients so far – all of whom are unresponsive to Levodopa, the standard medication for Parkinson’s. Researchers hope to recruit another 10 to test the device.
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