Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study compared secondary conditions in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) and non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction (SCDys). The results indicated no significant difference in th...
KEY FINDING: No significant difference was found in total SCI-SCS scores between traumatic SCI and non-traumatic SCDys groups, indicating similar overall secondary condition burden.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study examined the effect of WBV on lower-limb EMG activity in both able-bodied individuals and those with SCI. The goal was to determine if WBV could elicit muscle activity in resting muscles, a...
KEY FINDING: WBV can elicit EMG activity among subjects with chronic SCI, if appropriate vibration parameters are employed.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2014 • July 3, 2014
This study introduces Motolink, an electronic spinal bridge that uses cortical signals to directly stimulate lower motor neurons after spinal cord injury in guinea pigs. The system records brain activ...
KEY FINDING: The researchers identified correlated activities of primary motor cortex neurons during treadmill walking of guinea pigs with spinal cord transection.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 2014 • July 2, 2014
This study investigates the role of exercise in modulating chloride homeostasis after spinal cord injury (SCI) and its impact on reflex recovery. The findings indicate that exercise restores spinal ex...
KEY FINDING: Exercise returns spinal excitability and levels of KCC2 and NKCC1 toward normal levels in the lumbar spinal cord after SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • July 1, 2017
This randomized clinical trial is among the first to examine the short-term impact of a structured, evidenced-based transfer-training program among pediatric wheelchair users. Results indicate that af...
KEY FINDING: Intervention group participants demonstrated significant improvements among TAI scores (9.06 ± 1.01) compared to the control group (7.15 ± 1.67), P = 0.030, d = 1.385.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2016 • October 1, 2016
This study assessed the relationship between activity levels, dyspnea, and life satisfaction in individuals with chronic SCI. The results indicate that planned exercise is linked to reduced dyspnea, w...
KEY FINDING: A planned exercise program is associated with a 43% reduction in the odds ratio of reporting dyspnea.
Current Neuropharmacology, 2017 • March 30, 2017
Physical activity exerts neuroprotective effects conveyed by multiple mechanisms to peripheral and central neurons. Neuroprotective and pro-regenerative effects of exercise have been associated to mod...
KEY FINDING: Sustained exercise, especially at moderate intensity early after injury, has anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative effects and can improve cognitive and motor functions in aging and neurological disorders.
Sensors, 2014 • July 14, 2014
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of evoked EMG in characterizing force and fatigue during FES-elicited muscle contractions, especially in subjects with spinal cord injuries. The revi...
KEY FINDING: eEMG is effective at quantifying muscle force and fatigue during isometric contraction.
Iran J Med Sci, 2011 • December 1, 2011
This review assesses the physiological effects of standing and walking with orthoses for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). It addresses the question of whether sufficient evidence supports th...
KEY FINDING: Evidence supporting the effectiveness of orthoses for improving the health condition of SCI patients is controversial.
World J Orthop, 2014 • July 18, 2014
Exercise is essential for managing non-communicable diseases after spinal cord injury (SCI). It is important to be aware of the significance of prescribing a customized exercise program that aligns wi...
KEY FINDING: Adults with SCI should engage in at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise training twice weekly at moderate-vigorous intensity or 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions of resistance training to major muscle groups.