Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This cross-sectional study investigated bladder-emptying methods and their impact on the quality of life (QoL) of 282 Dutch individuals with long-term spinal cord injuries (SCI). The study found that ...
KEY FINDING: Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) was the most commonly used bladder-emptying method among participants.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study aimed to determine if a 6-week FES-assisted rowing intervention could improve aerobic fitness and decrease shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users with SCI. The results indicated significa...
KEY FINDING: Participants increased distance rowed by 257 ± 266 m and increased arm power output by 6.7 ± 7.9 W.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study compared metabolic rate and cardiorespiratory response during hybrid cycling versus handcycling at equal subjective exercise intensity levels in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). T...
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.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study assessed bone mineral density (BMD) in Iranian patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), examining the impact of demographic, injury-related, and dietary factors. The research involve...
KEY FINDING: Older male patients exhibited lower BMD specifically in spinal vertebrae.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This study investigated the development of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) during urodynamic investigations in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) below the T6 neurological level. The study found that A...
KEY FINDING: Autonomic dysreflexia developed in only one of the 51 patients during the urodynamic investigation. In this patient, blood pressure increased significantly, and heart rate decreased.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This systematic review assessed the extent, content, and outcomes of physical therapy (PT) interventions focused on improving the participation of individuals with SCI. The review found that the body ...
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.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
The study aimed to determine if individuals with SCI use prescribed wheelchair cushions when traveling in motor vehicles or on commercial airlines. The survey revealed that most participants do not us...
KEY FINDING: Almost all participants used prescribed wheelchair cushions in their wheelchairs.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This prospective proof-of-concept study examined the impact of breathing-synchronised abdominal functional electrical stimulation (AFES) on pulmonary complications in patients with acute tetraplegia. ...
KEY FINDING: AFES led to a statistically significant increase in peak inspiratory and expiratory flows.
Spinal Cord, 2016 • September 1, 2016
This study examined the effects of a six-week aerobic exercise training (AET) program on fitness and walking-related outcomes in ambulatory adults with chronic motor-incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI...
KEY FINDING: Aerobic capacity significantly increased following the aerobic exercise training (AET) program.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This pilot study investigated the use of surface electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve (PTN) and dorsal penile nerve (DPN) to reduce detrusor overactivity in patients with spinal cord i...
KEY FINDING: Voiding chart data showed statistically significant improvement following PTN stimulation.