Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Rev Neurol, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This systematic review analyzed the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) interventions on improving driving skills in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The review included seven studies with a ...
KEY FINDING: VR-based driving simulation improves driving skills in SCI patients, according to three articles.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • July 19, 2022
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining virtual reality (VR) and robotics in treating patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The review included six studies, involving...
KEY FINDING: Improvements were noted in upper limb mobility, specifically in shoulder and upper arm movement.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2022 • July 22, 2022
This study aimed to develop a multimodal control system to assist individuals with restricted mobility in performing ADL while having control over their mobility and environment. The proposed control ...
KEY FINDING: The absolute position accuracy of the robotic system was experimentally found to be approximately 5 mm.
J Biomech, 2022 • September 1, 2022
The study examined the biomechanics of geared manual wheelchair propulsion in individuals with SCI across various terrains. Results indicated that low gear reduces propulsion speed, peak hand-rim forc...
KEY FINDING: Using low gear decreased propulsion speed compared to standard gear.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022 • August 16, 2022
This meta-analysis demonstrated that RAGT therapy in combination with NIBS was effective in patients with stroke and SCI. However, a greater improvement in lower limb function and activities were not o...
KEY FINDING: RAGT combined with NIBS significantly improved lower limb function compared to RAGT with sham stimulation.
Sensors, 2022 • September 13, 2022
The paper presents the EXOTIC exoskeleton system, a novel assistive upper limb exoskeleton designed for individuals with complete functional tetraplegia. It aims to provide versatility and control for...
KEY FINDING: The EXOTIC exoskeleton system successfully assisted individuals with complete functional tetraplegia in performing ADLs.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • September 1, 2022
Team IHMC developed the Quix exoskeleton for the 2020 Cybathlon, focusing on improvements in user comfort, ease of use, and device performance compared to their previous designs. Quix features a power...
KEY FINDING: The addition of a powered hip ab/adduction joint in Quix reduced the upper-body effort required for balance by laterally shifting the user's weight over the stance leg.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study evaluated the availability and unmet need for assistive devices among individuals with tetraplegia in Switzerland. It used cross-sectional data from the Swiss Spinal Cord Injury (SwiSCI) St...
KEY FINDING: Only 32.7% of participants had any assistive device for impaired hand function.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This case report demonstrated the feasibility of combining WRE and dynamic BWS system to assist a non-ambulatory tetraplegia individual following SCI in walking overground. The increases in up time, w...
KEY FINDING: The participant could tolerate the intensity and ambulate with exoskeleton assistance for a short distance with acceptable and appropriate gait kinematics after training.
Assist Technol., 2020 • September 2, 2020
This study investigated the effects of wheelchair tilt and recline combinations on seating pressure gradients (PPGs) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The research focused on both the magn...
KEY FINDING: Wheelchair recline is more effective at reducing the magnitude of peak pressure gradients (PPGs) under the ischial tuberosity.