diff --git a/neuronunit/models/backends/neuron.py b/neuronunit/models/backends/neuron.py
index 329a5382b..1b384e0dc 100644
--- a/neuronunit/models/backends/neuron.py
+++ b/neuronunit/models/backends/neuron.py
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ def inject_square_current(self, current, section=None, debug=False):
         debug = True
         if debug == True:
             self.neuron.h.psection()
-        self._local_run()
+        self._backend_run()
     #@jit
     def _backend_run(self):
         self.h('run()')