Rehabilitation Research

KEY FINDING: No serious adverse events were reported in the reviewed studies.

KEY FINDING: The study identified six key domains of environmental factors: assistive technology; built and natural environment; social environment; services, systems, and policies; access to information and technology; and economic quality of life.

KEY FINDING: The study found that, on average, individuals experienced a slight decrease in BMI during the first year after SCI. However, this varied depending on initial weight status.

KEY FINDING: SCI-FI short forms demonstrate very good internal consistency and group-level reliability.

KEY FINDING: Participation in the exercise program led to a significant increase in days per week of strenuous and moderate exercise.

KEY FINDING: Participants increased distance rowed by 257 ± 266 m and increased arm power output by 6.7 ± 7.9 W.

KEY FINDING: Metabolic rate during hybrid cycling was significantly higher (16%) than during handcycling when participants rated the exercise at the same level of perceived exertion.

KEY FINDING: The review identified five studies that met the inclusion criteria, indicating a limited body of research on PT interventions specifically targeting participation outcomes in individuals with SCI.

KEY FINDING: Aerobic capacity significantly increased following the aerobic exercise training (AET) program.

KEY FINDING: Exercise therapy initiated at early stages of allodynia is ineffective at attenuating neuropathic pain.