Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J. Clin. Med., 2023 • November 21, 2023
This study evaluated the effect of a gait training program on patients with spinal cord injuries. The program aimed to improve physical health and gait independence through various exercises and activ...
KEY FINDING: The gait training program produced significant changes in thoracic spinal cord injured patients regardless of the level of injury, sex, or functional class of the patient.
Trials, 2024 • September 23, 2024
This study protocol outlines a randomized clinical trial to investigate the optimal dosing frequency of robotic gait training (RGT) for individuals with motor incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). The ...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to provide evidence-based interventions tailored for people with SCI to support walking recovery and maximize health, function, and participation.
Bone Reports, 2024 • October 2, 2024
This study demonstrates that a prolonged course of LIV that initiated at 2 weeks post-injury and continued for 8 weeks can protect against bone loss after SCI in rats. LIV stimulates bone formation an...
KEY FINDING: LIV stimulates bone formation and improves osteoblast differentiation potential of bone marrow stromal stem cells.
Neurotrauma Reports, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study evaluated aFGF's potential benefits for SCI patients, focusing on motor recovery and myelomalacia reduction. Results indicated aFGF could expedite motor recovery in complete SCI patients and...
KEY FINDING: aFGF treatment significantly increased the probability of a 10-point improvement in motor score compared to the placebo group.
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2023 • April 1, 2023
This study compared synchronous and asynchronous tele-exercise programs for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicated that synchronous tele-exercise...
KEY FINDING: Weekly mean workload, total workload, adherence and successful exercise recording presented significantly higher values in the synchronous compared to asynchronous tele-exercises.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study prospectively evaluated the clinical utility of the van Middendorp clinical prediction rule (CPR) among physical therapists working with individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders ...
KEY FINDING: Clinical utility was reported for 45% of those with SCI and 88% with non-traumatic SCI/D.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
The study aimed to determine if MRI indices of spinal cord damage can predict outdoor walking ability one year after SCI and if they provide additional predictive value when initial motor scores are a...
KEY FINDING: Midsagittal ventral tissue bridges, hyperintensity length, and BASIC scores significantly correlated with outdoor walking ability.
Global Spine Journal, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This retrospective survey investigated the impact of locomotion therapy with the HAL Robot Suit on bladder and bowel function in 35 patients with acute and chronic spinal cord injuries. The study used...
KEY FINDING: The Wexner Score, indicating bowel incontinence, significantly decreased over all patients and specifically for the group of chronic patients.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • November 1, 2023
This study measured buttock pressure in 41 individuals with SCI during toilet seating with and without various cushions (foam, gel, air). The results showed that different cushions affected buttock pr...
KEY FINDING: Toilet seating without a cushion results in significantly higher maximum buttock pressure compared to wheelchair seating with an air cushion.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • February 1, 2024
This study aimed to identify the most prominent themes among exercise goals stated by PwSCI within the community, finding a high rate of goals related to improving strength and endurance, which aligns...
KEY FINDING: Participants most frequently reported goals related to endurance, muscle strengthening, weight loss, activities of daily living, transferring, and home and community mobility.