Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2013 • January 21, 2013
This study introduces a novel multi-electrode array for epidural spinal cord stimulation in rats with complete spinal cord injuries to improve standing and stepping. The high-density array allows for ...
KEY FINDING: Rats with complete spinal cord transections were able to stand and step when specific sets of electrodes on the array were stimulated tonically at 40 Hz.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2012 • December 1, 2012
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and utility of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the comprehensive evaluation of patients with early post-acu...
KEY FINDING: The study found that first-level ICF categories provide a useful structure for comprehensive evaluations in early post-acute SCI.
Ann Rehabil Med, 2012 • December 1, 2012
The study investigated whether resilience could predict psychological distress in chronic SCI patients living in the community. The results indicated that while resilience is a possible predictor, hea...
KEY FINDING: Health-related quality of life (EQ-5D) was found to have a greater impact on psychological distress levels compared to resilience (CD-RISC).
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2012 • December 1, 2012
This case report presents a rare instance of delayed-onset thoracic SCIWORA in a 38-year-old male following a fall. The patient initially presented with back pain but developed progressive lower extre...
KEY FINDING: The patient, a 38-year-old male, experienced delayed onset of lower extremity weakness 7 days after a fall, which progressed and was diagnosed as thoracic SCIWORA.
Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2013 • January 10, 2013
Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation (BreEStim) has demonstrated clinical efficacy in spasticity management and subsequent hand function recovery in chronic stroke patients, as well as manageme...
KEY FINDING: BreEStim effectively reduced finger flexor spasticity in a post-stroke patient, improving hand function, with benefits lasting for at least eight weeks.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 2013 • February 6, 2013
The study investigated the effect of operant conditioning of the soleus H-reflex on locomotion in individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants were divided into down-conditioni...
KEY FINDING: People with incomplete SCI can learn to decrease the size of their soleus H-reflex through operant conditioning.
PLoS ONE, 2013 • February 6, 2013
This study investigated the feasibility of an ECoG-based BCI in an individual with tetraplegia caused by a complete cervical spinal cord injury seven years prior to grid implantation. The participant ...
KEY FINDING: The participant activated neuronal ensembles in the motor and somatosensory cortices with a coordinated spatiotemporal pattern during attempted movement.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
The message explores the distinction between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches within the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP). It highlights the importance of an inter...
KEY FINDING: Interdisciplinary teams show better team effectiveness in rehabilitation compared to multidisciplinary teams.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study analyzes physician-patient communication in Korean rehabilitation settings, revealing a lack of empathic communication from physicians and passive communicative behaviors from patients. The...
KEY FINDING: Physicians demonstrated interruptive behaviors more often than patient-centered behaviors.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
The study examined the effectiveness of intense physical therapy (PT) in promoting motor and sensory recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and compared outcomes for those who had an ol...
KEY FINDING: Intense physical therapy improved motor scores significantly in individuals with spinal cord injury.