Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • May 1, 2024
This cross-sectional study evaluated the reliability and construct validity of the Participation Scale (P-scale) in 100 adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). The P-scale demonstrated excellent test-re...
KEY FINDING: The P-scale demonstrated adequate internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.873) and excellent test-retest reliability (ICC2,1= 0.992; 95% CI = 0.987–0.994).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • July 1, 2024
This study investigated the ability of individual FIM items assessed at rehabilitation discharge to predict long-term functional independence in individuals with SCI. The results showed that discharge...
KEY FINDING: The top three predictors of total FIM score at chronic phase were Toilet (Transfers domain), Toileting (Self-care domain), and Bowel (Sphincter control domain).
PLOS ONE, 2023 • March 20, 2023
This study protocol outlines a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a Physical-Psychological Integrative (PPI) online group intervention on community-dwelling spinal cord injur...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the PPI intervention on physical inactivity, depression, and chronic pain in community-dwelling SCI survivors.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • March 24, 2023
This study assessed the safety and efficacy of the HANK exoskeleton for gait training in individuals with incomplete SCI. Patients who trained with the HANK exoskeleton showed improved walking indepen...
KEY FINDING: The use of HANK exoskeleton in clinical settings is safe and well-tolerated by the patients.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of RAGT in improving CPF and LES among individuals with SCI. The pooled analysis demonstrated that RAGT may have a positive effect for individuals with SC...
KEY FINDING: RAGT may have a positive effect on enhancing lower extremity strength in individuals with SCI.
Children, 2023 • March 20, 2023
This case report highlights the positive impact of Activity-Based Restorative Therapy (ABRT) on improving postural and gait symmetry in a child with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury (ISCI). The c...
KEY FINDING: The child gained symmetry during sitting, standing, and walking after 79 ABRT sessions.
Sensors, 2023 • March 20, 2023
The NeuroSuitUp platform, consisting of a wearable robotics jacket and gloves combined with a serious game, is presented for motor rehabilitation. Validation experiments with healthy subjects showed a...
KEY FINDING: Acceptable correlation was observed in 23/30 arm exercises performed with the jacket, validating the MARG approach.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • March 16, 2023
This pilot study provides evidence that FEST can improve muscle strength and activation in individuals with SCI, accompanied by electrophysiological changes. FEST might enhance sensory-motor integrati...
KEY FINDING: FEST can lead to gains in muscle strength and activation in individuals with SCI, indicating the activation of more motor units and faster motor units.
Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2023 • February 14, 2023
This review provides an overview of locked-in syndrome (LiS), covering its anatomy, pathophysiology, treatments, quality of life, and ethical considerations. It discusses the different structures affe...
KEY FINDING: The review highlights the anatomical foundations of LiS and LiPS, discussing the structures in the pons, mesencephalon, and thalamus that can be affected. Damage to these areas can result in classical, complete, and incomplete LiS, as well as LiPS, which includes impairments of consciousness.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This case report investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of a 3-month FES-rowing program for a patient with Brown-Sequard Syndrome (BSS). The study found that FES-rowing was well-tolerated and ...
KEY FINDING: The patient demonstrated excellent tolerance and adherence to the FES-rowing training protocol over the 3-month period.