Neurorehabilitation Research

KEY FINDING: Electrical stimulation induces neuroplasticity by increasing the baseline level of spinal excitability, allowing low levels of input to result in voluntary motor function.

KEY FINDING: Alternate gait training (AGT) using a KAFO may benefit stroke patients with severe hemiparesis.

KEY FINDING: Participants generally demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, with an overall mean knowledge score of 8.59 ± 2.3 out of 12.

KEY FINDING: Spinal interneurons (SpINs) are key therapeutic targets for promoting functional recovery post-SCI due to their role in modulating respiratory output.

KEY FINDING: A single 10 min session of tSCS delivered to the cervical region of the spine was not sufficient to induce consistent changes in sensorimotor cortical activity among the entire cohort.

KEY FINDING: Individuals with spinal cord injury and stroke received a greater number of rehabilitation hours while living in the community compared to other populations.

KEY FINDING: The patient's performance score on the Box and Block test immediately improved from 0 to 6 after the first combined tDCS and PES session.

KEY FINDING: Rehabilitation with platform-based robots produced some encouraging results for patients with neurological impairments and musculoskeletal injuries.

KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI are at a heightened risk for mental health distress, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, compared to the general population.

KEY FINDING: Deep brain stimulation of the cuneiform nucleus enhances motor drive and enables high-intensity locomotor training in paraparetic rats.