Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2023 • April 3, 2023
This study investigated the exercise intensity achieved during exergaming in wheelchair-dependent individuals with spinal cord injury, finding that participants could exercise at moderate to high inte...
KEY FINDING: Participants spent approximately 30 of 45 minutes of exergaming at moderate or high intensity.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • July 1, 2024
This study assessed the impact of the WHO 8-step guidelines on user satisfaction, wheelchair skills, and quality of life of Mexican manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. The study found sig...
KEY FINDING: Significant improvement was observed in terms of satisfaction (QUEST; P = 0.009) after receiving the wheelchair and the foam cushion (QUEST; P = 0.004).
Clinical Rehabilitation, 2023 • August 1, 2023
This systematic review identifies determinants affecting the implementation of overground powered exoskeleton locomotor training programs for individuals with spinal cord injury. The intervention char...
KEY FINDING: A major barrier is the high rate of adverse events like skin issues and falls, along with device malfunctions.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • May 1, 2024
This study evaluated the applicability and outcomes of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in pain relief and independence improvement in daily activities of individuals with spinal cord injury (SC...
KEY FINDING: Significant median decreases were found for NRS (from 7 to 2) and PDI (from 27 to 8) after MDT treatment, indicating reduced pain and disability.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigated the spatial characteristics of reactive stepping in individuals with iSCI compared to AB controls using the Lean-and-Release test. The key finding was that while the average st...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with iSCI showed similar step length, width, and height compared to AB individuals when reacting to a forward lean.
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 2023 • May 1, 2023
The study stratifies individuals with paraplegic SCI into more homogeneous subgroups using URP–CTREE. Proximal myotomes (L2 and L3) are key determinants for ambulation, differentiating walkers from no...
KEY FINDING: Proximal myotomes L2 and L3 were driving factors for the differentiation between walkers and non-walkers.
Sensors, 2023 • March 27, 2023
This case report investigated the effectiveness of combining robotic hand treatment with Gloreha Sinfonia and conventional physiotherapy on a patient with traumatic tetraparesis. The study found short...
KEY FINDING: The patient reported greater ability to use hands with less compensation at T1 and T2 assessments.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • March 29, 2023
This study determined the prevalence and described the profile of persons with SCI (PWSCI) admitted in the public healthcare sector in Gauteng, South Africa. Gauteng has among the highest global propo...
KEY FINDING: Assault is the leading cause of traumatic SCI in Gauteng, with a disproportionately high rate compared to global statistics.
Neurological Research and Practice, 2023 • March 30, 2023
ESCS is an established therapeutic option for chronic pain conditions. ESCS shows promise in restoring sensorimotor and autonomic function in people with SCI. Future trials are needed to prove the eff...
KEY FINDING: ESCS can partially restore lower extremity function such as standing and stepping, even in sensorimotor complete and chronic SCI.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • March 29, 2023
This study investigated the factors affecting caregiver burden among caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), with a focus on caregiver age and the type of care activities provided. Th...
KEY FINDING: Caregiver burden was significantly higher among older caregivers, spouses/parents, those sleeping less than 8 hours, those with underlying diseases, and those experiencing pain.