Browse the latest research summaries in the field of neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2024 • June 6, 2024
This study examined the impact of cervical tSCS on cortical activity and motor performance during unimanual and bimanual arm movements in neurologically intact individuals. The results showed that tSC...
KEY FINDING: tSCS improved movement time and error during a bimanual common-goal movement.
Cyborg Bionic Syst, 2024 • July 4, 2024
The study introduces a sciatic nerve stimulation method to aid in lower extremity standing and stepping, using multichannel extrafascicular electrodes to establish the relationship between the stimula...
KEY FINDING: Single-cathode extraneural electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve can activate combined movements to promote lower limb movements in rats.
Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 2024 • August 1, 2024
BCI-FES is an effective treatment for sequelae of neurological diseases such as stroke and spinal cord injury. The combination of BCI and FES provides new therapeutic ideas for the treatment of motor ...
KEY FINDING: BCI-FES systems promote nerve function reconstruction by connecting motor intention and muscle contraction.
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2024 • August 29, 2024
This study investigated the effects of cardiovascular-optimised epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) on modulating cardiovascular responses and imp...
KEY FINDING: CV-SCS increased blood pressure and predicted left ventricular cardiac contractility and total peripheral resistance at rest.
Front. Hum. Neurosci., 2024 • September 10, 2024
The editorial highlights the global burden of TBI and SCI, emphasizing the need for innovative and effective neurorehabilitation interventions to improve functional recovery and social reintegration f...
KEY FINDING: Mild TBI survivors often experience psychiatric comorbidities like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, along with chronic pain and cardiovascular issues.
J. Clin. Med., 2024 • September 13, 2024
This systematic review holistically analyzes the outcomes of VR rehabilitation, encompassing upper and lower limb mobility, quality of life, psychological well-being, and the feasibility of VR systems...
KEY FINDING: VR training shows promising outcomes in improving upper limb mobility and strength, especially in muscle strength, compared to traditional training.
Healthcare, 2024 • September 13, 2024
This study quantifies the distribution of conventional (TAU) and technology-aided (TWT) treatments in SCI neurorehabilitation, assessing technology adoption and resource usage based on therapeutic goa...
KEY FINDING: Technology adoption averaged around 30% across all participants.
Brain Communications, 2024 • August 19, 2024
This study demonstrates that intraspinal microstimulation (ISMS) of the ventral horn can simultaneously reduce neuropathic pain and improve movement in a rat model of spinal cord injury. The study fou...
KEY FINDING: Intraspinal microstimulation (ISMS) in the ventral horn reduces transmission through nociceptive specific and wide dynamic range neurons in response to pain-related sensory feedback.
Biomedicines, 2024 • October 21, 2024
This systematic review aimed to investigate how AI tools are revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, highlighting their transformative impact on neurorehabilitation stra...
KEY FINDING: AI-based devices, including those with EMG-based robotic hands, have demonstrated significant improvements in upper limb motor function with a reduction of spasticity in stroke patients, reporting long-lasting results.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study investigated the use of immersive virtual reality (IVR) to enhance motor learning of complex gait tasks, specifically related to controlling wearable exoskeletons. Forty healthy participants...
KEY FINDING: Participants could learn to trigger steps using the HMD-IVR system, suggesting its potential for training complex motor tasks.