Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • April 25, 2023
This case report describes a 63-year-old male with incomplete paraplegia who developed restless leg syndrome (RLS) four years after his spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient was successfully treated w...
KEY FINDING: A 63-year-old man with incomplete paraplegia developed RLS four years post spinal cord injury.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • May 8, 2023
This study compares the control of a whole-arm exoskeleton and an external manipulator using a hybrid EEG/EOG interface in individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries. The study suggests that the e...
KEY FINDING: The study found no significant differences in the time spent to fully open/close the hand exoskeleton and the gripper of the robotic external manipulator through the EEG interface normalized to ERD duration.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023 • April 19, 2023
This perspective paper highlights the limitations of current spinal stimulation therapies that primarily focus on locomotor rehabilitation after spinal cord injury (SCI), while neglecting other critic...
KEY FINDING: Underlying differences in neural network behavior exist among individuals with similar motor impairments after SCI. These differences are often masked by population-level analyses, highlighting the need for personalized approaches.
J Korean Med Sci, 2023 • May 8, 2023
This study analyzed nationwide data to determine the incidence and characteristics of non-traumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI) in Korea between 2007 and 2020. The results indicated a significant incre...
KEY FINDING: The age-adjusted incidence of NTSCI increased from 24.11 per million in 2007 to 39.83 per million in 2020.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study aimed to determine the incidence of VTE at three different time points, the incidence of DVT converting to PE, the bleeding risk from anticoagulation, and secondary risk factors for DVT deve...
KEY FINDING: A high percentage (70%) of DVTs were identified through screening ultrasound upon admission to rehabilitation, suggesting the value of this practice.
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study evaluated the feasibility of administering PROMIS measures using computerized adaptive testing (CAT) via tablets in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Results showed that PROMIS assessment...
KEY FINDING: PROMIS assessment using CAT is feasible in inpatient rehabilitation with research staff assistance.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • April 27, 2023
As healthcare professionals, we have discussed evidence to help substantiate the importance of the use of electrical stimulation activities for individuals with SCI. These activities can play an impor...
KEY FINDING: NMES and FES activities provided positive results on muscle mass after eight to sixteen weeks of training. Atkins and Bickel [21] reported increases in muscle volume that range from 20–72% with an average increase of 26% among NMES and FES studies.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • April 30, 2023
This study investigated the correlation between surgical approach (anterior vs. posterior) and the severity of dysphagia in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (C-SCI). The key finding was that ...
KEY FINDING: The anterior surgical approach was significantly correlated with the severity of dysphagia in patients with C-SCI, as measured by both mVDS and PAS scales.
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol., 2023 • April 7, 2023
The study examined the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) and passive flexion-extension (PFE) therapy on neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) expression and microglia/macrophage reaction after spinal cord injury (...
KEY FINDING: WBV therapy, initiated 14 days post-SCI, resulted in the best overall functional recovery.
Entropy, 2023 • April 19, 2023
This study demonstrates that blood flow oscillations (BFOs) in all groups were significantly more regular during the second peak period of SBF response induced by local heating compared to the baselin...
KEY FINDING: Blood flow oscillations (BFO) were significantly more irregular in athletes with SCI (ASCI) and able-bodied controls (AB) compared to sedentary SCI (SSCI) during maximal vasodilation.