I have a T6 complete SCI, ASIA A, cord was 90% severed. Obviously I have no movement/sensation below the chest. First of all, I can balance very well if I don't have any support to lean/hold on to, as far as staying upright. However, as soon as I have to hold both of my arms out or hold things with both hands, I have zero stability. Given that I can't gain any muscle control in my abs and lower back, I'm wondering if there are any muscles above my injury that I could strengthen to compensate.
So is it possible to sit with both arms straight out in front of me (not slouching back in my chair, but sitting straight up) solely from muscles in my upper back/shoulders/chest? Or is use of my "trunk" to some extent absolutely necessary to do this?
And I'm not looking to debate wether or not I can regain anything below my injury level, just whether or not muscles I do have can be strong enough to compensate for having no trunk. Thanks
So is it possible to sit with both arms straight out in front of me (not slouching back in my chair, but sitting straight up) solely from muscles in my upper back/shoulders/chest? Or is use of my "trunk" to some extent absolutely necessary to do this?
And I'm not looking to debate wether or not I can regain anything below my injury level, just whether or not muscles I do have can be strong enough to compensate for having no trunk. Thanks
T6 complete - can trunk control be compensated for?
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