Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J. Clin. Med., 2023 • September 4, 2023
This study investigated the impact of immersive virtual reality walking (VRWalk) on neuropathic pain (NP) following spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing on changes in thalamic GABA content. The findings...
KEY FINDING: Participants showed a significant decrease in NRS ratings of average pain collected prior to and following the intervention.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study investigates using a robotic gait trainer (Lokomat) with an assist-as-needed (AAN) control to assess walking ability in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Key findings include the fe...
KEY FINDING: The AAN controller is usable across different injury severity levels in patients with spinal cord injury, showing feasibility.
Physiotherapy Canada, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This scoping review aimed to consolidate existing information on using BCI-ES technology to enhance therapeutic interventions for upper limb motor functions. The review identified a need for more stud...
KEY FINDING: The majority of studies focused on stroke populations (20 out of 23), with a smaller number focusing on SCI populations.
BMJ Open, 2023 • August 16, 2023
This work aims to search for strong evidence showing that using RAGT is effective in treating SCI and analyse the deficiencies of current studies. This study was the first meta-analysis to systematica...
KEY FINDING: Summarising studies based on RAGT-related factors is critical for the accurate estimation of the effects of RAGT on SCI.
JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol, 2023 • October 12, 2023
This study investigated the impact of real-time pressure map feedback on the confidence of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury in performing pressure management techniques. The results showed tha...
KEY FINDING: Access to live pressure map feedback significantly improved confidence about moving far enough to relieve pressure at high-risk areas.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • October 10, 2023
This study aimed to determine a comprehensive set of requirements, perceptions, and expectations that people with spinal cord injury and the clinicians in charge of their rehabilitation have regarding...
KEY FINDING: Limited agreement exists between patients and clinicians regarding the requirements for lower limb exoskeletons, highlighting the need for inclusive design processes.
Healthcare, 2023 • October 17, 2023
This review examines the clinical need, evidence, obstacles, and implementation strategies for using exoskeletons, virtual reality, and remote monitoring to improve physical function at home for chron...
KEY FINDING: Exoskeletons show promise in improving walking and balance for stroke patients, but study quality varies. Evidence for musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes, pulmonary conditions and heart disease is limited.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2023 • October 18, 2023
This study investigated changes in performance and perceived fatigability during a wheelchair propulsion fatigue protocol (F8F) in individuals with paraplegia. The results showed significant increases...
KEY FINDING: Heart rate and perceived exertion significantly increased during the wheelchair propulsion fatigue protocol.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • November 3, 2023
The study investigated the impact of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) using a wearable hip device on patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Twelve patients with SCI participated in a singl...
KEY FINDING: Gait speed in patients with SCI increased after rehabilitation, including RAGT, in the short-term.
Translational Neuroscience, 2023 • October 7, 2023
This study evaluated the effectiveness of lower limb rehabilitation robots (LLRRs) in improving the walking ability of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, comparing it to conventional rehabilitation tr...
KEY FINDING: Patients in the LLRR group (Group B) showed significantly higher FAC (functional ambulation category) scores after 10 weeks of training compared to the conventional RT group (Group A).