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IEEE Trans Biomed Eng, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study investigated the use of center of mass (COM) acceleration feedback for improving performance of a functional neuromuscular stimulation (FNS) control system to restore standing function to a...
KEY FINDING: Total body COM acceleration was accurately estimated (> 89% variance explained) using three-dimensional (3-D) outputs of two accelerometers mounted on the pelvis and torso.
Disability & Rehabilitation, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study investigates the journey of care for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Ontario, focusing on the prevention and management of secondary health conditions (SHCs). It employs a ca...
KEY FINDING: The study identified 'fighting' as a major over-arching theme, reflecting the struggles faced by all stakeholders in the prevention and management of SHCs.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • January 1, 2012
The guest editor emphasizes the interdisciplinary advancements in spinal cord injury (SCI) care and treatment, highlighting the collaborative efforts in Canada. The editorial notes the significant pro...
KEY FINDING: Collaboration and a team approach, where everyone’s unique contributions are respected, have led to novel advances in SCI care in Canada.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • January 1, 2012
The iDAPT Centre for Rehabilitation Research at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is a technologically advanced research center focused on creating solutions for people with disabilities. The Neural En...
KEY FINDING: The NET Team is developing neuroprosthetic systems, assistive technologies, and interventions for individuals with SCI and other neurological impairments.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This article describes a systematic procedure for individualized CMS risk assessment after SCI, and emphasizes evidence-based and intuition-centered countermeasures to disease. Customization of dietar...
KEY FINDING: Persons with SCI commonly have component and coalesced health risks of cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
The review identifies that individuals with motor incomplete SCI (AIS C and D) are the best candidates for regaining over ground walking through retraining. Effective methods involve walking as the pr...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with motor incomplete SCI (ASIA Impairment Scale C and D) are most likely to regain walking over ground.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This study examined muscle synergies in hand function of able-bodied individuals and those with SCI during activities of daily living. The research identified common muscle synergies in both groups, b...
KEY FINDING: The most common synergies in able-bodied subjects involved co-activation of extensor digitorum communis and extensor indicis proprius, as well as flexor digitorum superficialis with flexor carpi ulnaris.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
The study investigated which trunk inclination directions best predict multidirectional-seated limits of stability in individuals with SCI. Results showed that a combination of anterior, left postero-...
KEY FINDING: All direction-specific stability indices (DSIs) significantly correlated with the overall stability index (OSI).
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This study compared walking outcomes of individuals with traumatic (TSCI) and non-traumatic (NTSCI) spinal cord injuries during inpatient rehabilitation. The findings indicated similar walking outcome...
KEY FINDING: Walking outcomes were comparable between individuals with NTSCI and TSCI admitted for specialized SCI rehabilitation.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • September 1, 2012
This study describes the methodology used to conduct a scoping review of SCI rehabilitation service delivery in Canada, and explains the reporting process intended to advance future service delivery. ...
KEY FINDING: The scoping review identified national trends, gaps (regional or process disparity), and priorities in SCI rehabilitation service delivery.