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The Evoked Potential Operant Conditioning System (EPOCS): A Research Tool and an Emerging Therapy for Chronic Neuromuscular Disorders
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1National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies,Stratton VA Medical Center, 2Electrical & Computer Engineering Department,State University of New York at Albany, 3College of Health Professions,Medical University of South Carolina, 4Department of Biomedical Sciences,State University of New York at Albany
Chapters
- 00:05Introduction
- 01:15Setting Up and Optimizing Stimulating Electrode Positions
- 02:15Charting the Recruitment Curve
- 05:31Measuring the Distribution of H-Reflex Sizes
- 06:47Performing Operant Conditioning
- 07:52Results: Down-Conditioning of Soleus H-Reflex Using EPOCS
- 09:04Conclusion
The Evoked Potential Operant Conditioning System aids scientific investigation of sensorimotor function and can administer targeted neurobehavioral training that can impact sensorimotor rehabilitation in neuromuscular disorders. This article describes its capabilities and illustrates its application in modifying a simple spinal reflex to achieve lasting improvement in motor function.
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Evoked Potential Operant Conditioning System (EPOCS)Research ToolTherapyChronic Neuromuscular DisordersH-reflex Operant ConditioningLocomotion RecoverySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeMultiple SclerosisNeurological DisordersH-reflex MeasurementsStimulating ElectrodesEMG ElectrodesRecruitment CurveBackground EMG Activity
