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American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2021 • September 1, 2021
The study aimed to assess the long-term impact of HandbikeBattle training on physical capacity in wheelchair users and identify factors influencing its course. Results indicated that physical capacity...
KEY FINDING: Physical capacity increased during the training period for the HandbikeBattle.
Neural Regen Res, 2021 • September 1, 2021
The study investigated the role of HMGB1 in the inflammatory response of astrocytes following spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats using transcriptome sequencing and in vitro experiments. The results show...
KEY FINDING: HMGB1/TLR4 axis is involved in astrocyte inflammatory response through regulation of COX2/PGE2 signaling.
Glia, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study demonstrates that genetic knockout of PAR1 in mice improves sensorimotor outcomes and neural repair after spinal cord injury. The improved outcomes are associated with reduced inflammation,...
KEY FINDING: Genetic blockade of PAR1 in female mice results in improvements in sensorimotor co-ordination after thoracic spinal cord lateral compression injury.
Spine J, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study examined the incidence and risk of cardiometabolic morbidities in adults with spinal cord injuries (SCI) compared to those without SCI using a large, nationwide insurance claims database. T...
KEY FINDING: Adults with traumatic SCIs had a higher 5-year incidence of any cardiometabolic morbidities (56.2% vs. 36.4%) compared to adults without SCI.
Spinal Cord, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study evaluated the reliability of the Urinary Symptom Questionnaires for people with neurogenic bladder (USQNB) designed for those using indwelling catheters (IDC) or voiding (V). The results in...
KEY FINDING: All items on the questionnaires were endorsed by more than 10% of the participants, suggesting that the items represent recognizable urinary symptoms.
Brain and Behavior, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study investigates the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on spinal cord injury (SCI) in mice, focusing on the roles of apolipoprotein E (ApoE) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf...
KEY FINDING: Electroacupuncture (EA) combined with exogenous ApoE significantly enhanced hindlimb locomotor function, reduced neural tissue loss and inflammatory response, and suppressed myelin degeneration and axonal demyelination in WT and ApoE–/– mice model of SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This study determined optimal handgrip strength (HGS) cutoff points for greater functional independence and wheelchair skills in men with spinal cord injury (SCI). The HGS was a significant predictor ...
KEY FINDING: A handgrip strength of 102.5 kgf was identified as a cutoff point to achieve a score of 70 on the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM-III).
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This paper explores the importance of considering a canine's behavior and cognitive state when planning physical rehabilitation (PR) for non-ambulatory spinal cord patients. The authors draw parallels...
KEY FINDING: The psychological condition of the canine patient, including personality, cognitive state and motivation, influences the PR assessment plan and ultimately the success of physical rehabilitation.
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2021 • September 1, 2021
This systematic review aimed to determine if latissimus dorsi detrusor myoplasty (LDDM) is superior to clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) for treating bladder acontractility. The review analyzed...
KEY FINDING: The review included four case series, all from the same group in Europe, involving a total of 58 patients.
Arch Bone Jt Surg, 2021 • September 1, 2021
The study aimed to compare the effects of conventional rehabilitation with and without innovative aquatic proprioceptive training on athletes after ACL reconstruction. The results showed that adding a...
KEY FINDING: Innovative aquatic proprioceptive training improves proprioception efficiency in individuals with ACL reconstruction.