Browse the latest research summaries in the field of neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BMJ Case Reports, 2021 • September 15, 2021
Intrathecal baclofen is recognised as an effective treatment option for severe symptoms of segmental spasticity after spinal cord injury. We suggest an effective bridging and weaning protocol for oral...
KEY FINDING: Sudden removal of an intrathecal baclofen pump can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, including increased spasticity, pain, and seizures.
Bioelectronic Medicine, 2021 • September 30, 2021
This review examines the advancements in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) combined with activity-based training for motor paralysis after spinal cord injury (SCI). It highlights the use of SCS to activat...
KEY FINDING: SCS acts as a prosthetic, enabling individuals to move previously paralyzed limbs from the first day of implantation.
J NeuroEngineering Rehabil, 2021 • October 18, 2021
The study collates and synthesizes recommendations from multiple sources to create evidence-based guidelines for upper limb assessment in neurorehabilitation (CAULIN). The CAULIN recommendations defin...
KEY FINDING: The core set of recommended outcome measures includes the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) and Action Research Arm Test (ARAT).
Animals, 2021 • October 22, 2021
This retrospective controlled clinical study aimed to verify if intensive neurorehabilitation (INR) could improve ambulation faster than spontaneous recovery or conventional physiotherapy and provide ...
KEY FINDING: DPP+ dogs in the study group had an ambulation rate of 99.4% compared to 75.8% in the control group, demonstrating a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001).
Biomedicines, 2021 • December 3, 2021
This study investigates the effects of repetitive trans-spinal magnetic stimulation (rTSMS) on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rat models, using both penetrating and contusive injury models to mimic human...
KEY FINDING: rTSMS treatment induces locomotor recovery after a complete transection of the spinal cord in rats, specifically observed at 30 and 60 days post-SCI.
Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2022 • January 1, 2022
Electrical stimulation is used in various forms to improve the well-being and functionality of patients with SCI. The neuroplasticity induced by electrical stimulation portends a promising future for ...
KEY FINDING: Electrical stimulation induces neuroplasticity by increasing the baseline level of spinal excitability, allowing low levels of input to result in voluntary motor function.
Phys Ther Res, 2021 • December 6, 2021
This review discusses the neural mechanisms of gait and explores the restoration of gait function in stroke patients with severe hemiplegia through alternate gait training (AGT) using a knee-ankle-foo...
KEY FINDING: Alternate gait training (AGT) using a KAFO may benefit stroke patients with severe hemiparesis.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 • February 7, 2022
This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, behavioral practices, and psychological impact of COVID-19 among people with spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing in-patient rehabilitation in Banglade...
KEY FINDING: Participants generally demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, with an overall mean knowledge score of 8.59 ± 2.3 out of 12.
J. Clin. Med., 2022 • February 17, 2022
This study investigated the effect of cervical transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) on sensorimotor cortical activity during upper-limb movements in healthy individuals, using EEG to measure ...
KEY FINDING: A single 10 min session of tSCS delivered to the cervical region of the spine was not sufficient to induce consistent changes in sensorimotor cortical activity among the entire cohort.
Neural Regen Res, 2022 • October 1, 2022
This review defines respiratory plasticity post-spinal cord injury, discusses research models, and explores translation to clinical research. The review highlights neural interfacing, activity-based t...
KEY FINDING: Spinal interneurons (SpINs) are key therapeutic targets for promoting functional recovery post-SCI due to their role in modulating respiratory output.