Episode 34: Introduction to ARC-EX Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation

About this episode

The episode discusses the ARC-EX therapy and its application in non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. TJ Hosa PT, DPT, and Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to discuss the ARC-EX by Onward Medical, the first system approved for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). It is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, ...

People in this episode

Host: Polly Swingle

Guests: Dr. TJ Hosa, Mark Pedziwiatr

Topics covered

• neuroplasticity
• spinal cord injury
• rehabilitation
• electrical stimulation
• therapy

Keywords

• ARC-EX
• spinal cord stimulation
• neuroplasticity
• rehabilitation
• hand sensation
• functional task practice
• chronic injury

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Onward Medical

Products: ARC-EX

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