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These studies suggest that sensory electrical stimulation can modulate spinal cord excitability, improve sensory perception, reduce pain, enhance postural balance, and affect motor control and autonomic nervous system function.
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Sensory electrical stimulation (SES) and its effects on the spinal mechanisms have been a subject of extensive research. SES involves the application of low-intensity electrical currents to stimulate sensory pathways, which can influence motor functions, sensory perception, and pain relief. This synthesis aims to present the current understanding of the effects of SES on spinal mechanisms based on recent research findings.
Improvement in Postural Balance and Sensory Perception:
Modulation of Spinal Motor Neuron Excitability:
Effects on Corticospinal Excitability:
Engagement of Sensory Pathways:
Pain Relief Mechanisms:
Muscle Twitch Responses:
The current understanding of sensory electrical stimulation on spinal mechanisms highlights its potential to improve postural balance, enhance sensory perception, and modulate spinal motor neuron excitability. SES can engage sensory pathways, increase corticospinal excitability, and provide pain relief by recruiting specific sensory nerve fibers. These findings support the therapeutic use of SES in both pathological and healthy populations, although further research is needed to optimize stimulation parameters and fully elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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