EPISODE · Jan 12, 2024 · 46 MIN
4. Fatma Inanici: on spinal stimulation to restore hand function, wonders of noninvasive interventions, and research differences across the world
from Gears of Progress · host Sasha Portnova
Dr. Fatma Inanici (LinkedIn, Twitter) is a research faculty at the University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, who has started her academic career back in Turkey, studying fibromyalgia. In this episode, we talked about how she has been applying the spinal stimulation technology to restore hand function in individuals with spinal cord injury and stroke, the opportunities of noninvasive interventions, and cultural differences that affect how research is conducted in different countries. We also discussed unexpected yet positive effects of spinal stimulation on individuals with disabilities, such as improving thermoregulation, heart rate, and so much more. List of Resources: New therapy helps some regain motion lost to spinal injury New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm function This episode is powered by: CREATE (the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences) at the University of Washington RESNA (the Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology Society of North America) NIDILRR ARRT Training grant 90ARCP0005-01-00 The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Dr. Fatma Inanici (LinkedIn, Twitter) is a research faculty at the University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, who has started her academic career back in Turkey, studying fibromyalgia. In this episode, we talked about how she has been applying the spinal stimulation technology to restore hand function in individuals with spinal cord injury and stroke, the opportunities of noninvasive interventions, and cultural differences that affect how research is conducted in different countries. We also discussed unexpected yet positive effects of spinal stimulation on individuals with disabilities, such as improving thermoregulation, heart rate, and so much more. List of Resources: New therapy helps some regain motion lost to spinal injury New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm function This episode is powered by: CREATE (the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences) at the University of Washington RESNA (the Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology Society of North America) NIDILRR ARRT Training grant 90ARCP0005-01-00 The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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