Publications by authors named "Gregory Wai"
Front Rehabil Sci
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Early paralysis after spinal cord injury is due to difficulty activating motor pools past their threshold, while later recovery struggles are linked to poor coordination from abnormal motor activation patterns.
- The study was conducted on four adult male Rhesus monkeys to observe their EMG activity while performing various tasks before and after a spinal injury, with regular testing throughout a 24-week recovery period.
- Initial recovery saw increased activation of motor pools compared to pre-injury levels, while later stages showed improved motor task performance, marked by reduced muscle co-contraction and enhanced selective activation.
