Browse the latest research summaries in the field of aging for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2020 • July 17, 2020
This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness and safety of one- or two-step non-union therapy based on the “diamond concept” in older adults. The results indicated that non-union therapy according ...
KEY FINDING: Bone consolidation was achieved in 91.9% of patients after one-step and 76.9% after the Masquelet therapy.
BMJ Open, 2020 • August 4, 2020
This mixed-methods study explored fall circumstances, impacts, and prevention strategies among ambulators with SCI. The study found that most falls occurred at home, often due to balance issues and le...
KEY FINDING: Falls commonly occurred in the home environment while participants were changing positions or walking, and most falls occurred in the morning or afternoon.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2021 • June 1, 2021
This study examined the risk of TSCI on incident ADRD, comparing unmatched and matched cohorts of adults with and without TSCI among two different age groups of 45–64 and 65+. Risk of incident ADRD is...
KEY FINDING: Adults with TSCI had higher incident ADRD compared to those without TSCI.
Nutrients, 2021 • January 29, 2021
Creatine supplementation can increase cellular energy availability and support general health, fitness, and well-being throughout the lifespan. Creatine supplementation, particularly with resistance tr...
KEY FINDING: Creatine supplementation can increase cellular energy availability and support general health, fitness, and well-being throughout the lifespan.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This prospective cohort study examined the association between falls and various laboratory-based and clinical measures in ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). The study ...
KEY FINDING: Poorer performance on measures of lower extremity strength was associated with a higher risk of falls among ambulatory individuals with SCI/D.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 • March 18, 2021
This scoping review evaluated the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of Community Occupational Therapy interventions, analyzing studies published between 2007 and 2020. The main areas of practi...
KEY FINDING: Research on Community Occupational Therapy is a consolidated line of research, but objectives and areas are limited.
GeroScience, 2021 • April 24, 2021
This study provides direct evidence for NMJ dysfunction as a potential mechanism of age-related muscle dysfunction pathogenesis and severity in rats. The findings suggest that modulation of NMJ transm...
KEY FINDING: Aged rats exhibited significant declines in NMJ transmission stability and reliability, as measured by SFEMG and RNS.
BMC Geriatrics, 2021 • April 11, 2021
This study developed the CARFS, a scale to measure fall risk by linking fear of falling (FoF) and physical activity (PA) in people with varying disability levels. The CARFS demonstrated strong content...
KEY FINDING: The Composite Activities-specific Risk of Falls Scale (CARFS) includes 14 activities.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 2021 • March 28, 2021
Extant literature highlights how many individuals display resilient trajectories following spinal cord injury (SCI), exhibiting positive psychological adjustment. Aging with SCI can result in a sequel...
KEY FINDING: Psychosocial factors like self-efficacy, social supports, and spirituality contribute to resilience in individuals with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This study compared falls among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) who ambulate full-time, use a wheelchair full-time, and ambulate part-time. The study tracked falls and fall-related injuries ...
KEY FINDING: Mobility status significantly predicts falls; full-time wheelchair users are less likely to fall than full-time ambulators.