Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Front. Neurorobot., 2017 • June 13, 2017
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an assist-as-needed (AAN) robotic therapy for upper extremity rehabilitation in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI), comparing it to a subject-t...
KEY FINDING: The assist-as-needed (AAN) robotic controller effectively modulated assistance and challenge during therapy sessions, demonstrating its adaptability to individual patient needs.
Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 2017 • August 1, 2017
This study investigated the impact of adding robotic-applied resistance to body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on locomotor function and synaptic plasticity in rats with spinal cord injur...
KEY FINDING: Training with horizontal resistance increased step length in spinally contused rats compared to standard BWSTT.
BMJ Open, 2017 • January 10, 2017
This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of orthotic devices for managing knee instability in adults with neuromuscular disorders (NMD) or central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The review i...
KEY FINDING: The review identified a paucity of high-quality evidence assessing the effectiveness of orthotic devices for knee instability experienced by people with NMD and CNS conditions.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This study investigated the effect of semi-immersive VR therapy on standing balance and upright mobility function in patients with chronic iSCI. After 6 weeks of semi-immersive VR therapy, standing ba...
KEY FINDING: Limit of stability (LOS) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores were significantly increased after semi-immersive VR therapy, indicating improved standing balance.
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2017 • September 27, 2017
The study evaluated the impact of three error-modulation robotic training strategies on brain activation and motor learning of a complex locomotor task: No perturbation, error amplification, and rando...
KEY FINDING: Training without perturbations enhanced motor learning in initially less skilled subjects, while error amplification benefited better-skilled subjects.
African Journal of Disability, 2017 • October 20, 2017
This cross-sectional survey in Kenya and the Philippines investigated the association between wheelchair service receipt and successful wheelchair use among adult, basic manual wheelchair users in les...
KEY FINDING: Assessment of wheelchair fit during propulsion is associated with higher ADL performance in both Kenya (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.6, 5.1) and the Philippines (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.8, 4.5).
Brain Comput Interfaces (Abingdon), 2017 • January 1, 2017
The Sixth International Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Meeting in 2016 featured 28 workshops covering a wide range of BCI and brain–machine interface research topics. BCI research is expanding in its ...
KEY FINDING: BCIs are being explored for assessment of disorders of consciousness, potentially providing objective markers of cognitive function and communication ability in patients who are locked-in or in a vegetative state.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2017 • November 23, 2017
This systematic review examines the use of robotic devices in the rehabilitation of patients with SCI, aiming to guide future rehabilitation and research efforts. The review highlights the constant ev...
KEY FINDING: Robotic gait devices have distinct features and increasing application in recent years.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2017 • November 28, 2017
The study assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of home-based VR-augmented neurorehabilitation training for lower limbs in individuals with chronic iSCI. The VR training, combining action observa...
KEY FINDING: Significant improvements were observed in lower limb muscle strength (LEMS) following the home-based VR training.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2012 • January 17, 2012
The study designed and evaluated a low-cost instrumented glove, called the NeuroAssess Glove, for assessing hand function in clinical and rehabilitation settings. The glove uses resistive bend sensors...
KEY FINDING: A stable sensor type was identified, achieving a high sensor resolution of 0.5 degrees.