Methods and systems to reduce symptoms of cerebral palsy in children

Abstract

Methods and systems to reduce symptoms of cerebral palsy in children are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for alleviating spasticity of a lower extremity caused by a brain injury includes attaching at least one electrode on a surface of patient's skin, proximate to patient's spinal cord. The method also includes subjecting the patient to a regimen of training that improves walking of the patient; applying a series of pulses to the at least one electrode while the patient is in training; and in response to applying the series of pulses to the at least one electrode, inducing stimulation in the spinal cord that alleviates spasticity of the lower extremity.

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