Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Stem Cells Translational Medicine, 2023 • January 17, 2023
This study demonstrates the efficacy of the combination therapy of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem/progenitor cells (hiPSC-NS/PCs) transplantation and rehabilitative training i...
KEY FINDING: Rehabilitative training promoted the survival rate and neuronal differentiation of transplanted hiPSC-NS/PCs in the chronic SCI model.
PLoS ONE, 2020 • May 20, 2020
The study investigated the impact of disproportionate positive feedback (PF) versus negative feedback (NF) on performance and agency in a virtual reality reaching task. The findings revealed that trai...
KEY FINDING: Positive feedback significantly increased agency compared to negative feedback.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study describes the development of structure, process and outcome indicators to improve walking rehabilitation for Canadians with SCI/D by 2020. The indicators aim to direct the timing and enhanc...
KEY FINDING: The structure indicator is the number of physical therapists using evidence-based walking interventions per number of ambulatory individuals with SCI/D.
BMJ Open Sp Ex Med, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the difference between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and adults living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Asia regarding knowledge and interpretation of ‘exercise intensit...
KEY FINDING: HCPs ranked 'intensity' as the most important aspect of exercise, while adults with SCI ranked 'frequency' as most important.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • February 13, 2020
This study examined the associations between activities, body structures and functions, and their relationship with aetiology, age and sex in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) at discharge from fir...
KEY FINDING: Pain significantly affects independence in daily activities through its relationship with depression, optimism, and self-esteem.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2019 • December 1, 2019
This study aimed to identify which neurologic impairment scales correlate with ambulation status in adults with spina bifida. A retrospective chart review of 409 patients was conducted, and findings w...
KEY FINDING: The Broughton classification showed the strongest correlation with ambulation status (rs = −0.771, P < 0.001).
Spinal Cord, 2020 • November 26, 2019
The study investigates the financial consequences of SCI on individuals and their families in Bangladesh, revealing significant impoverishment due to loss of work-related income. The research demonstr...
KEY FINDING: Prior to injury, 74% of participants were the main income earners for their families, and 50% provided the only source of income.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 • November 20, 2022
This editorial highlights the importance of women's contributions to disability, rehabilitation, and inclusion research, especially in the context of pandemic-imposed restrictions and diversity needs....
KEY FINDING: Diminished access to medico-rehabilitative resources during the COVID-19 social distancing period was significant for children with disabilities.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE, 2019 • October 4, 2019
Sacral insufficiency fractures should be considered in differential diagnosis as a cause of autonomic dysreflexia and other vague symptoms in patients with spinal cord injury. Radiological investigati...
KEY FINDING: Radiological investigation with computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated sacral insufficiency fractures in both cases.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This retrospective study reviewed the medical records of 1408 patients with SCI, identifying 253 patients who were referred to dermatology for skin lesions. The study aimed to understand dermatologica...
KEY FINDING: The most common dermatological condition was infectious (n = 123, 36.7%) followed by eczematous lesions (n = 109, 32.5%).