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 • July 3, 2013
The MUNDUS project introduces a modular assistive framework designed to restore upper limb function in individuals with severe motor impairments, such as those with spinal cord injuries or neurodegene...
KEY FINDING: The functionality of all MUNDUS modules was successfully demonstrated, showing potential for assisting daily life activities.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2013 • July 4, 2013
This study investigated the effects of incorporating stance controlled knee flexion during loading response and pre-swing phases on restored gait using a hybrid neuroprosthesis (HNP). The results show...
KEY FINDING: Stance phase knee angle was more natural during VIKM-HNP gait while knee hyperextension persisted during stiff-legged FNS-only walking.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 2013 • July 10, 2013
This study investigates the occurrence of deletions (failures of muscle activation) during treadmill locomotion in cats, focusing on the role of supraspinal and sensory inputs after spinal cord injury...
KEY FINDING: Deletions of flexor muscle activity only occur after spinal cord injury, not in intact animals.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2013 • July 17, 2013
This study investigated the feasibility of using a brain-computer interface (BCI) to enable individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to control a walking simulator in a virtual reality environment (V...
KEY FINDING: Participants with SCI could purposefully operate a self-paced BCI walking simulator to complete a goal-oriented ambulation task in a virtual environment.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2013 • June 1, 2013
This study investigated the characteristics of abdominal obesity (AO) in community-dwelling individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to the general population (GP). It assessed factors such ...
KEY FINDING: The prevalence of abdominal obesity was similar in SCI persons (29.2%) and the general population (27.4%).
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2013 • May 1, 2013
The study investigates the application of various computer interface devices for patients with high cervical cord injury, aiming to identify the most suitable options based on their surviving physical...
KEY FINDING: Camera Mouse combined with a modified Micro Light Switch is suitable for patients with some forearm movement, enabling them to control a computer with reasonable typing speed and accuracy.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2013 • June 1, 2013
The case report describes a 44-year-old woman who developed flaccid paralysis of the left leg following thoracic epidural catheterization after abdominal surgery. Neurological assessments, MRI, and el...
KEY FINDING: MRI showed a well-defined intramedullary linear high signal intensity lesion on T2-weighted image and low-signal intensity on T1-weighted image in the spinal cord between T9 and L1 vertebral level.
Systematic Reviews, 2013 • July 20, 2013
This systematic review protocol outlines a plan to examine the impact of rehabilitation length of stay on outcomes for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI). The re...
KEY FINDING: The systematic review aims to identify the effect of rehabilitation length of stay and intensity on functional independence and social participation outcomes in individuals with TBI or SCI.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study compared two home-based exercise interventions for wheelchair users over 12 months: a staff-supported group and a self-guided group. The staff-supported group reported moderately more exerc...
KEY FINDING: The staff-supported group reported significantly greater exercise (~ 16 minutes/week) than the self-guided group over the year.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 • July 1, 2013
This review investigated the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training (RMT) for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). RMT aims to improve respiratory function, dyspnoea, respiratory ...
KEY FINDING: RMT has a statistically significant effect on vital capacity, maximal inspiratory pressure, and maximal expiratory pressure in individuals with cervical SCI.