Outcomes in upright mobility in individuals with a spinal cord injury

Abstract

Several different options are available to help individuals achieve upright mobility after a spinal cord injury. Two of the commonly published methods for achieving this goal include long leg braces to stabilize the joints of the lower extremities and the combination of limited bracing with electrical stimulation. The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the recent outcomes studies for upright mobility using either long leg braces or functional electrical stimulation with limited bracing. © 2005 Thomas Land Publishers, Inc.