The Effect of NMES on Bowel Management in People with Chronic SCI

The stimulation will be conducted at home or at the SPC for half an hour about 30 minutes before the usual bowel emptying time. Four adhesive electrodes are attached to the abdominal wall for the neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The abdominal muscles are stimulated in such a way that activation occurs, i.e. the muscle alternately contracts and relaxes again. The stimulation sessions will be documented with a defined protocol. In addition, the stool consistency is rated according to the Bristol Stool Form Scale.