Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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BMJ Open, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigates the efficacy of combining locomotor training (LT) with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) to promote recovery of sensorimotor and autonomic function in individuals w...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome of interest is attempted voluntary muscle activation using surface electromyography.
Trials, 2024 • October 8, 2024
The study is designed as an open-label, parallel-group, two-arm randomised controlled superiority trial (RCT) with 1:1 allocation ratio. Participants will be identified through hospital records or ref...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of GAIN Lite added to enhanced usual care (EUC) for adults with mild-to-moderate PPCS compared to EUC only.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, 2025 • January 1, 2025
This retrospective case series investigated the use of low-cost negative pressure dressing (NPD) in managing sacral pressure injuries (PIs) in five patients, alongside an individualized rehabilitation...
KEY FINDING: The study found a 42.86% average improvement in Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores from admission to discharge, indicating improved functional outcomes.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study examined nonresponse bias in inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) by comparing routine IRF survey data with research survey data from patients with neurologic conditions. The findings...
KEY FINDING: IRF Survey respondents had higher cognitive function than nonrespondents; patients with spinal cord injuries were more likely to complete the IRF Survey than other patients.
Turk J Phys Med Rehab, 2024 • July 2, 2024
The study successfully adapted the Spinal Cord Injury Secondary Conditions Scale (SCI-SCS) for use in the Turkish population. The Turkish SCI-SCS demonstrated good reliability and validity, making it ...
KEY FINDING: The Turkish version of the SCI-SCS showed good internal consistency and excellent test-retest reliability, indicating it is a reliable tool.
Healthcare, 2024 • October 20, 2024
This study evaluated CP using the RNLI and MSES among individuals living with complete or incomplete SCI/D who resided in major urban, non-major urban, or rural regions in Ontario, Canada. The study r...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with incomplete injuries in rural areas reported lower MSES and RNLI scores than those with complete motor injuries, whereas no significant differences were found in MSES and RNLI scores among urban residents based on impairment.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
This study prospectively evaluated the clinical utility of the van Middendorp clinical prediction rule (CPR) among physical therapists working with individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders ...
KEY FINDING: Clinical utility was reported for 45% of those with SCI and 88% with non-traumatic SCI/D.
J Neurosci Res, 2020 • May 1, 2020
The study assessed the effects of treadmill training (TM) and testosterone-enanthate (TE) on musculoskeletal recovery in rats after severe spinal cord injury (SCI). Short-term TM alone did not improve...
KEY FINDING: Treadmill training alone did not improve bone, muscle, or locomotor recovery after severe SCI in rats.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • May 1, 2023
The study aimed to determine if MRI indices of spinal cord damage can predict outdoor walking ability one year after SCI and if they provide additional predictive value when initial motor scores are a...
KEY FINDING: Midsagittal ventral tissue bridges, hyperintensity length, and BASIC scores significantly correlated with outdoor walking ability.
Cureus, 2024 • September 24, 2024
The study emphasizes the importance of identifying comorbidities of SCI that may lead to cognitive impairment, such as TBI, autonomic dysfunction, mental disorders, and sleep-disordered breathing. TBI...
KEY FINDING: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant contributor to cognitive disorders in patients with SCI, with the severity of TBI influencing the degree of cognitive impairment.