The Use of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Treatment in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Patients

Eligibility Criteria

• 1. Males and non-pregnant females who are between 18 to 75 years of age
• 2. Diagnosed with traumatic or (incident-related) non-traumatic chronic cervical incomplete SCI (AIS B-D), 12 to 30 months from event.
• 3. Individuals with a score between 5 - 35 on the GRASSP strength subscore on at least one side
• 4. Medically stable
• 5. Cognitive status and ability to communicate must be at a level consistent with that which is required to participate in motor rehabilitation regimen (e.g. can follow directions and cued tasks)
• 6. Stable pharmacological treatment plan without any planned modifications
• 7. Able to engage in physical therapy program as stipulated per protocol
• 8. Passive shoulder flexion of at least 60 degrees and passive shoulder abduction of at least 40 degrees, to ensure ability to perform upper limb motor tasks
• 9. Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential
• 10. Subject can independently provide consent (written or verbal in the presence of a family member) to participate in the study and is willing to comply with study procedures
• 1. Excessive pain in the UE that limits the administration of the evaluation measurements
• 2. Excessive spasticity: subjects with MAS of wrist ≥ 2, or MAS of elbow ≥ 3
• 3. Received botulinum toxin in the previous 4 months, or planning of an upcoming injection during the trial period
• 4. Participating in any other experimental rehabilitation or drug studies
• 5. Medical conditions or circumstances that, in the opinion of the investigators, would preclude safe and/or effective participation
• 6. Severe cognitive or psychiatric problems that might significantly impact the successful study conduct
• 7. History of epileptic seizures or epilepsy
• 8. Implanted electronic medical devices
• 9. Alcoholism or drug addiction as defined by DSM-IV within last 5 years