Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

The combination of targeted vagus nerve stimulation and physical therapy seems to assist individuals who have experienced partial paralysis from spinal cord injuries in regaining their daily activity capabilities, such as putting on necklaces and using zippers.

This treatment has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address movement disorders post-stroke. Researchers, including Michael Kilgard from The University of Texas at Dallas, are curious whether it could also help those with incomplete paralysis…