Browse the latest research summaries in the field of neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BMC Health Services Research, 2022 • March 9, 2022
This scoping review aimed to identify and describe studies characterizing outpatient or community physical rehabilitation received by those living with neurological conditions. The review found that t...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with spinal cord injury and stroke received a greater number of rehabilitation hours while living in the community compared to other populations.
Journal of International Medical Research, 2022 • March 1, 2022
This case report presents the immediate improvement of weakened muscles after combined treatment with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) in a pa...
KEY FINDING: The patient's performance score on the Box and Block test immediately improved from 0 to 6 after the first combined tDCS and PES session.
Bioengineering, 2022 • March 22, 2022
This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of platform-based robotic rehabilitation for individuals with musculoskeletal or neurological injuries, finding encouraging results. The VR-based Rut...
KEY FINDING: Rehabilitation with platform-based robots produced some encouraging results for patients with neurological impairments and musculoskeletal injuries.
Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 2022 • April 28, 2022
This review highlights the importance of addressing mental health concerns during SCI rehabilitation. Untreated distress can negatively impact rehabilitation outcomes and overall quality of life. The ...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI are at a heightened risk for mental health distress, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, compared to the general population.
Brain, 2022 • May 18, 2022
The study investigates the therapeutic potential of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the cuneiform nucleus (CNF) to enhance motor recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. The researchers found ...
KEY FINDING: Deep brain stimulation of the cuneiform nucleus enhances motor drive and enables high-intensity locomotor training in paraparetic rats.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 • May 3, 2022
This study investigated the feasibility of using wearable inertial sensors to estimate clinical scores of upper limb movement quality in stroke patients, focusing on the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT...
KEY FINDING: ARAT task scores were classified with approximately 80% accuracy using machine learning algorithms applied to data from two wrist-worn inertial sensors.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022 • May 20, 2022
This study evaluated the comfort levels of a spinal cord injury patient undergoing motor imagery training with immersive virtual reality and multimodal feedback. The intervention included visual, audi...
KEY FINDING: High levels of embodiment were found throughout the sessions in all three domains: perception of body qualities, volitional control of movements, and tactile sensations.
PLOS ONE, 2022 • June 16, 2022
This scoping review aims to explore what constitutes a meaningful life for adults who have experienced acquired neurological impairments due to injury or disease. The review will use a systematic appr...
KEY FINDING: The scoping review aims to identify how a meaningful life is perceived by adults with acquired neurological impairments.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • January 1, 2022
The review analyzed 37 articles (12 SR, 25 FES) focusing on restoring hand function in SCI patients, identifying key areas for technological advancement and clinical application. A major finding was t...
KEY FINDING: Most studies focus on the engineering of the devices rather than on the actual functional improvements experienced by users.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 • July 6, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on the corticomotor excitability of the biceps brachii in individuals with tetraplegia compared to nonimpaired individual...
KEY FINDING: Active iTBS increased normalized motor evoked potentials (nMEPs) over time in individuals with SCI, but not nonimpaired individuals.