Case Series: Spinal Cord Injury (Paralysis)

What are the chances of moving the feet again after a true complete SCI? slim chance.

Ongoing research provides hope.

Notable developments include:

Case Series: We have several cases, not just a single isolated report, of individuals regaining sensation and limited movement following intensive acupuncture interventions after
We tested two different acupuncture protocols in conjunction with other integrative services, in the acute stage, one of the protocols yielded positive results: regaining physical function (BUE, BLE), regaining sensation (ie: being able to sense someone touching your foot).
Drawbacks of Acupuncture of this protocol for paralysis:
- Requires prolonged evaluations, consultations, reporting, as well as patient and family education.
- The protocol which yielded results required lengthy acupuncture treatments, which have higher costs associated with them.
- The intervention may only be effective if applied at the appropriate stage of the disease process.
- Outcomes are potentially dose-dependent
- We lack funding to write a proper case series of these cases which lead to patients regaining function and sensation, when prior to our interventions, they lay without any sensation of limbs (upper limbs: shoulders, arms, fingers. lower limbs: toes, feet, legs, hips). Bladder function may be easier to jump-start with acupuncture than limbs.
- Self-Pay, Not Covered By Insurance.