Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study compared shoulder biomechanics during forward and reverse wheelchair propulsion in people with paraplegia. The study found that reverse propulsion reduced posterior and superior shoulder jo...
KEY FINDING: Free propulsion velocity, cycle distance and cadence were similar during RW, rSW and fSW.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2021 • March 1, 2021
This study evaluated the validity of the Apple Watch® push count estimate. Agreement between Apple Watch® push counts and directly observed pushes was evaluated using Intraclass correlation coefficien...
KEY FINDING: Apple Watch® push counts and directly observed pushes were strongly correlated (ICC = 0.77, P < 0.01) (r = 0.84, P < 0.01).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • July 1, 2020
The study investigated changes in start-up propulsion biomechanics with fatiguing wheelchair propulsion in individuals with spinal cord injury. Results showed a reduction in applied forces and contact...
KEY FINDING: Significant reduction in maximum resultant force at the end of the fatiguing protocol.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2019 • December 12, 2019
This study presents a novel 3D-printed myoelectric hand orthosis designed to improve hand function in patients with cervical SCI. The orthosis utilizes EMG signals to control a tenodesis grip, offerin...
KEY FINDING: The 3D-printed myoelectric orthosis improved hand function in subjects, as determined using the TRI-HFT (p < 0.05).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
The SCI-High Project developed structure, process, and outcome indicators for wheeled mobility in SCI/D rehabilitation, based on WHO guidelines. The selected indicators aim to measure and improve the ...
KEY FINDING: The structure indicator examines the proportion of SCI/D service providers within a rehabilitation program who have specialized wheelchair training.
Asian Spine Journal, 2020 • February 1, 2020
This study evaluated the impact of game-based VR training on trunk postural control and balance in SCI patients, comparing outcomes with a control group and assessing results based on the severity of ...
KEY FINDING: VR training as an enjoyable adjunctive therapy showed potential benefits in balance rehabilitation of patients with SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study investigated the safety and feasibility of exoskeleton-assisted walking (EAW) for individuals with acute/sub-acute spinal cord injury (SCI) in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The resul...
KEY FINDING: Symptomatic hypotension was the most common adverse event, occurring at a rate of 111 events per 1000 exoskeleton-hours.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • March 1, 2020
This study investigated acute changes in the supraspinatus and biceps tendon following fatiguing wheelchair propulsion in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study identified a significant redu...
KEY FINDING: A reduction in supraspinatus tendon thickness after fatiguing wheelchair propulsion was identified.
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2019 • June 18, 2019
Upper-limb robotic technology is as effective as dose-controlled conventional therapy in improving ADLs, motor function, and strength. However, the evidence for robotic-enhanced lower-limb rehabilitat...
KEY FINDING: Upper-limb robotic rehabilitation technologies demonstrably improve movement, strength, and activities of daily living. However, the evidence supporting robotic lower-limb rehabilitation is less conclusive.
Medicina, 2019 • November 18, 2019
This study examined the effect of a 25-week gait training program, alternating between HAL-assisted robot gait training and conventional gait training, on the walking ability of a 50-year-old man with...
KEY FINDING: The gait training intervention increased the maximum walking speed, cadence, and 2-min walking distance.