G Shankar Ganesh

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Are there any indicators to predict the SCI population who may develop neuropathic pain ?

I read that syrinx formation may be associated with pain that develops after a year or so? What all the factors that may lead to syrinx formation in SCI? Is over-exercise a reason for that?

24 April 2016 1,588 3 View

Does electrical stimulation produce saltatory conduction or continuous conduction in neurons?

Is there any difference how electrical current (therapeutically applied with an electrical stimulator) is transmitted in a myelinated or unmyelinated neuron?

23 September 2014 9,954 5 View

What is the management procedure for central pain following spinal cord injury?

When a patient with complete SCI (T6- ASIA A) complains of pain (burning) in lower limbs, how can it be managed? Should exercises be modified if a person with SCI complains of central pain?

02 July 2014 9,966 4 View

Can anyone suggest some exercises (task oriented) for the recovery of hand functions in persons with hemiplegia following CVA?

For example, how can we teach a person with right hemiplegia, 3 months post-stroke and having no to minimal voluntary control in upper limb and hand to eat independently using task oriented...

05 June 2014 1,217 6 View

Do you advocate for pragmatic RCTs?

In physiotherapy research, how good are pragmatic RCTs in evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention?

22 October 2013 4,786 3 View

How can we assess the voluntary motor control (VMC) of limbs and trunk muscles? Are there any reference manuals?

How can we assess VMC when there is spasticity (say MAS more than 1+)? Or would you prefer manual muscle testing when there is spasticity?

19 October 2013 10,002 7 View

How can we manage central pain?

Have any physiotherapy interventions been found to be effective in the management of pain (central), after SCI or stroke? Any working hypothesis?

20 September 2013 8,800 6 View