I don't have a scientifically proven answer to that but I believe what helped the muscles was making myself use them, getting out of the wheelchair and off of the recliner. I was absolutely miserable and the pain was excruciating.

I would ask Dr. Fugedy what electrode placement is the best for muscles. I have not come across the answer to your question in my research.

As far as my research goes it seems to be the old "use it or loose it" at work here not CRPS just killing the muscles. Wish I had an easier answer to your question.

The best explanation of this process is detailed by Catra's journey, one step at a time, every day no matter what. Misery, yes, effective, yes.

Additionally, I believe depression was a factor. I was so beaten down by being put in the wheelchair by the SCS, a treatment that doctors assured me would be successful since I had a "successful" trial.

Hope this helps!