Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • May 4, 2017
This case series investigated the effects of exoskeleton training on physical activity in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Results showed improvements in walking time, stand up time, and num...
KEY FINDING: The maximum walking time increased from 12 to 57 minutes, and the number of steps increased from 59 to 2,284 steps over the course of the training program.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study aimed to analyze the effect of a reciprocating link of an IRGO on walking parameters in SCI patients. The study found significant differences in speed of walking, step length, hip joint ROM...
KEY FINDING: The speed of walking was significantly better with IRGO compared to IRGO without reciprocating link (p = .029).
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2017 • May 4, 2017
This study compared the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) game-based training and real-world task-specific training on balance and functional performance in individuals with paraplegia. The result...
KEY FINDING: Modified Functional Reach Test (mFRT) scores showed a significant change over time and a significant interaction between time and group, indicating that VR training had a greater impact on reach distance.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • July 1, 2019
This case report details the use of HAL® for active knee extension and voluntary ambulation in a patient with complete paraplegia. The HAL® sessions involved knee extension exercises using hip flexor ...
KEY FINDING: The patient's manual muscle hip flexor scores improved after using the HAL®.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • January 1, 2018
This systematic review assessed the effects of robotic assisted gait training (RAGT) on temporal-spatial characteristics in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). It aimed to determine if overgr...
KEY FINDING: The use of treadmill or overground based RAGT did not result in an increase in walking speed beyond that of conventional gait training.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This multicenter study evaluated the safety and feasibility of the Indego powered exoskeleton for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Thirty-two nonambulatory participants completed an 8-week...
KEY FINDING: The Indego exoskeleton was found to be safe for individuals with spinal cord injuries, with limited device-related adverse events.
PLOS ONE, 2018 • February 14, 2018
This pilot study evaluated the psychosocial impact of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) using the Lokomat in a real-world, in-patient rehabilitation setting, using the Psychosocial Impact of Assisti...
KEY FINDING: Overall, the PIADS score was positive, indicating a generally favorable psychosocial impact of the Lokomat in the rehabilitation setting.
PLoS ONE, 2018 • February 22, 2018
This study presents the design and evaluation of a 3D-printed, open-source wrist-driven orthosis (WDO) for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The aim was to improve the accessibility, customiz...
KEY FINDING: The 3D-printed WDO reduced hands-on assembly time to approximately 1.5 hours and the material costs to $15 compared to current fabrication methods.
Front. Hum. Neurosci., 2018 • January 31, 2018
This review synthesizes findings on non-invasive EEG-based BCI systems for communication, control, and rehabilitation of people with motor impairments, highlighting the value of this technology and it...
KEY FINDING: EEG-based BCI systems show potential for clinical use in helping paralyzed individuals control neuroprostheses, wheelchairs, and electrical appliances for communication and rehabilitation.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018 • February 15, 2018
This study examined the feasibility and safety of a locomotor training program using a robotic exoskeleton for individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. The results indicated acceptable recruitment...
KEY FINDING: The recruitment rate was 28.6%, with musculoskeletal impairments and time constraints being the main reasons for exclusion.