Biomedicines, 2022 · DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102563 · Published: October 13, 2022
This perspective article reviews current interventions for spinal cord injury (SCI) treatment, focusing on rehabilitation phases. It emphasizes a neuroplasticity-based approach to promote functional recovery and improve life quality after SCI. The article highlights the integration of biomolecular approaches, neuromodulation, and sensorimotor rehabilitation to optimize interventions and reduce reliance on medications that may not reverse the recovery process. It explores the pathophysiology of SCI, the timing of functional recovery, and the potential of combining biomolecular advancements with various interventions to enhance quality of life after SCI.
Personalized therapeutic approaches considering spinal cord plasticity and physical body activity can contribute to lasting change.
Combination therapies targeting multiple mechanisms underlying SCI, such as polymeric micelles or carbon nanotubes, show promising results.
Systematic integration of interventions promoting neuronal plastic activity and rehabilitation is optimal for SCI treatment.