Browse the latest research summaries in the field of neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 • October 31, 2023
This case report details the ability of an individual with a chronic motor-complete SCI to generate and modulate motor output through voluntary movement, highlighting the role of sensory information i...
KEY FINDING: An individual with a C3 AIS-A SCI was able to perform voluntary movements with both upper and lower extremities when positioned in a sensory-rich environment.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • November 11, 2023
This is a correction to a previously published article regarding exoskeleton-based training for incomplete spinal cord injury patients. The correction involves updating the WISCI-II variable values in...
KEY FINDING: The intervention group (IG) showed significant improvements in 10MWT, TUG, 6MWT, WISCI-II, and SCIM-III.
BMC Neurology, 2023 • October 19, 2023
The DiSCIoser study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of BCI-assisted motor imagery (MI) training in improving hand sensorimotor function in patients with traumat...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome measure is the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP) somatosensory sub-score.
Heliyon, 2023 • November 8, 2023
This observational study aims to map and quantify physical activity patterns in patients admitted to brain injury rehabilitation using wearable activity trackers. The study will investigate factors as...
KEY FINDING: The primary objective of this study is to characterise mobility and physical activity levels in patients with moderate to severe acquired brain injury using four prespecified physical activity levels (physically active, physically sedentary, physically inactive, and sleep) at the early and late phases of hospital rehabilitation.
Diagnostics, 2023 • November 29, 2023
This review investigates the usefulness of R-AMA systems in patients with neurological disorders, highlighting the Lokomat and Armeo as frequently used tools. R-AMA offers advantages over conventional...
KEY FINDING: The Lokomat and Armeo devices are the most frequently used R-AMA tools for gait/balance and upper limb rehabilitation, respectively.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • October 1, 2023
This cross-sectional study compared exercisers and nonexercisers with SCI enrolled in a tele-exercise program to evaluate demographic, psychosocial, and physical characteristics. The results indicated...
KEY FINDING: Exercisers demonstrated significantly shorter duration of injury compared to nonexercisers.
Cureus, 2024 • January 10, 2024
This study evaluated the effect of anodal tDCS on lower limb muscle strength, quality of life (QoL), and function in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). The study found no significa...
KEY FINDING: Anodal tDCS was not more effective than sham tDCS for improving LEMS, QoL, and function in persons with iSCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • February 16, 2024
This study investigated the feasibility and potential benefits of using BCI-FES priming before physical therapy in individuals with subacute SCI. The results indicate that BCI-FES priming is feasible ...
KEY FINDING: The average BCI accuracy was 85%, indicating the feasibility of using BCI-FES in this population.
Brain Sci., 2024 • January 28, 2024
This retrospective study evaluates the feasibility of a multidisciplinary and integrated rehabilitation pathway for SCI patients, combining conventional and technological interventions. It observes th...
KEY FINDING: Significant improvement in lower limb function (Fugl Meyer Assessment-FMA < 0.001) was observed after the intervention.
Front. Hum. Neurosci., 2024 • February 20, 2024
This editorial introduces a Research Topic focused on coma and disorders of consciousness (DoC), stemming from the Curing Coma Campaign. It highlights the campaign's goal of unifying coma as a treatab...
KEY FINDING: Standardized neurobehavioral rating scales can improve diagnostic accuracy in DoC, leading to more effective treatment planning.