Study Purpose: This study looks at how electrical stimulation and walking practice affect connections between the brain and muscles. Researchers want to see how these methods can help older adults and stroke survivors walk better.
What Will Happen: Participants will attend 1 to 5 visits, each lasting up to 5 hours. During these visits, they will do stepping exercises with or without electrical stimulation on their leg muscles. This stimulation is noninvasive, meaning it's safe and does not require surgery. It helps show how strong the connections between the brain, spinal cord, and muscles are.
Who Can Join: The study is for people aged 18-65 who are able-bodied, meaning they don't have any physical or neurological issues that affect walking. Participants need to walk at least 10 meters on the ground and for 1 minute on a treadmill. They should be able to understand instructions and agree to join the study.
- Length: 1 to 5 visits, up to 5 hours each.
- Participants: Healthy individuals aged 18-65.
- Focus: Brain-muscle connections using electrical stimulation.