Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Cureus, 2023 • June 8, 2023
This case report describes a rare complication of anterior cervical spine surgery, Horner's Syndrome (HS), in a 42-year-old female who underwent ACDF for traumatic spinal cord injury. The patient deve...
KEY FINDING: A 42-year-old female developed Horner's Syndrome (ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis) after undergoing anterior cervical spine surgery (C5-C6 corpectomy and fusion) for a traumatic spinal cord injury.
medRxiv preprint, 2023 • June 29, 2023
This pilot study assessed the effectiveness of a 16-week at-home HIIT program for individuals with SCI, focusing on paraplegia. The study found improvements in exercise economy and maximal work capaci...
KEY FINDING: Participants showed a decrease in submaximal cardiac output and an increase in peak power output, indicating improved exercise economy and maximal work capacity.
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2023 • June 16, 2023
This study investigates how social engagement facilitated by mobile technology may reduce lack of motivation as a barrier to PA in individuals with SCI and demonstrates design implications for future ...
KEY FINDING: Participants with SCI considered connecting with other individuals with SCI more motivating than connecting with their family members.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study assessed the occurrence and characteristics of neuropathic pain in 104 patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicated that 74% of patients experienced neuropathic pa...
KEY FINDING: Neuropathic pain was present in 74% of the spinal cord injury patients studied.
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 • June 26, 2023
This study investigated the prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with nutritional status in elderly patients with musculoskeletal concerns. The results showed a high prevalence of sarcopenia i...
KEY FINDING: The study found that 46.1% of the subjects had overt sarcopenia, and 10.1% had severe sarcopenia. Patients with severe sarcopenia had significantly lower BMI and MNA values.
OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2024 • January 1, 2024
Since the 1980s, survivorship for persons with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) has significantly improved; however, life expectancy remains lower than the general population due to secondary health...
KEY FINDING: Participants indicated barriers to SM include transportation/distance, presence of SHCs, and a lack of local resources.
BMC Neurology, 2023 • July 18, 2023
This qualitative study used a participatory co-design approach to explore the perspectives of end-users (individuals with SCI/D or stroke, physical therapists, and hospital administrators) regarding b...
KEY FINDING: Balance is considered essential for daily life and rehabilitation, with participants emphasizing the importance of continued balance work even after hospital discharge.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • June 27, 2023
This study used a realist approach to understand how early intervention vocational rehabilitation (EIVR) functions within inpatient multidisciplinary contexts during spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilit...
KEY FINDING: A united approach among the rehabilitation team, where work is seen as possible regardless of individual circumstances, enhances work self-efficacy and maintains work identity for people with SCI.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2023 • June 27, 2023
The study compared oxidative stress and antioxidant responses to high-intensity arm cranking exercise in individuals with SCI and able-bodied controls. SCI participants exhibited lower baseline levels...
KEY FINDING: SCI participants had lower baseline levels of certain antioxidants (α-carotene, β-carotene) and creatinine compared to controls.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • June 30, 2023
This case study investigates the effectiveness of multi-site spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) combined with activity-based recovery training (ABRT) for upper limb recovery in a patient wi...
KEY FINDING: Multi-site scTS combined with ABRT improved activation of previously paralyzed upper extremity muscles.