Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2016 • July 21, 2016
The paper reviews robot-aided assessment methods for lower extremity functions, contrasting clinical practices with instrumented technologies. It emphasizes the need for high-quality, clinically relev...
KEY FINDING: Robotic devices offer more objective, sensitive, reliable and time-efficient assessments compared to traditional clinical methods.
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2017 • October 4, 2017
The study evaluated the effectiveness of tendon transfers for restoring hand function in tetraplegic patients, specifically focusing on key pinch and hook grip. Results showed improvements in grip str...
KEY FINDING: Tendon transfer surgeries resulted in average key pinch strength of 1.67 kg and hook grip strength of 2.58 kg at the final follow-up.
Heliyon, 2018 • January 24, 2018
This systematic review examined the effect of dance interventions on balance, gait, and functional mobility in adults with neurological conditions other than Parkinson's disease. Nine studies were inc...
KEY FINDING: Dance interventions can lead to significant changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters, Berg Balance Scale scores, Timed Up and Go test, and six-minute walk test scores.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This study compared alcohol consumption rates in SCI patients versus the general population and tracked changes post-injury. Results indicated that alcohol use and binge drinking were higher in SCI pa...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking was significantly higher among individuals with SCI at the time of injury compared to the general population.
PLOS ONE, 2015 • May 21, 2015
This study investigated the use of the ARMin robot for assessing arm motor function in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, focusing on applicability, safety, reliability, and comparability with clinica...
KEY FINDING: The therapy robot ARMin provides a comprehensive set of assessments that are applicable and safe.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This study compared neurological and functional outcomes between patients with ischemic spinal cord injury (ISCI) and traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). It retrospectively analyzed data from 240 pat...
KEY FINDING: Etiology (ischemic vs. traumatic) is a significant predictor of functional improvement (SCIM gain), with traumatic patients showing better outcomes.
Exp Neurol, 2010 • August 1, 2010
The study investigated the effects of peripheral nerve grafts (PNG) and acidic fibroblast growth factor (αFGF) combined with step training on locomotor performance in rats with complete spinal cord tr...
KEY FINDING: PNG plus αFGF treatment resulted in a clear improvement in locomotor performance with or without step training.
Phys Ther, 2003 • March 1, 2003
This case report chronicles the 25-year history of a man with a spinal cord injury who underwent hemicorporectomy (HCP) due to severe musculoskeletal deterioration and decubitus ulcers. The report det...
KEY FINDING: The patient experienced a significant reduction in hospital days after undergoing hemicorporectomy, suggesting an improvement in overall health despite continued complications.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an email-based information package (Work and SCI) for job-seekers with spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D). The results suggested that Work and SC...
KEY FINDING: Preliminary data suggest that Work and SCI may help to establish vocational interests among job-seekers with a SCI/D.
Pediatr Pulmonol., 2019 • March 1, 2019
This retrospective review aimed to determine the utility of polysomnography (PSG) in influencing the decision to decannulate pediatric patients with brain and spinal cord injuries. The study found tha...
KEY FINDING: Lower obstructive apnea hypopnea index (AHI), respiratory disturbance index (RDI), and peak end tidal carbon dioxide (CO2) levels on PSG were associated with successful decannulation.