Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Rehabil Res Dev, 2013 • June 1, 2013
Regenerative rehabilitation integrates regenerative medicine and rehabilitation to restore function through tissue regeneration and repair. The symposium addressed neurological applications, including...
KEY FINDING: The number of articles on regenerative rehabilitation has increased substantially, particularly between 2010 and 2012.
Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2013 • July 27, 2013
This study investigated the effects of different stretching protocols on knee contractures in rats with spinal cord injuries. The protocols varied in torque (high or low) and duration (long or short) ...
KEY FINDING: High-torque and long-duration static stretching led to greater restoration of ROM than the other torque and duration treatment groups.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 2013 • August 7, 2013
This study investigates the role of MMP-9 in remote inflammation and motor relearning after spinal cord injury (SCI) in mice. The findings demonstrate that elevated MMP-9 in the lumbar cord early afte...
KEY FINDING: MMP-9 is upregulated in the lumbar enlargement after thoracic SCI, resulting in remote inflammation during the first week after injury in C57BL/6 mice.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2013 • August 12, 2013
This pilot study investigated the effects of chronic neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on muscle function and electrical properties in patients with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and one p...
KEY FINDING: NMES increased muscle strength in DM1 patients with mild strength deficits.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2013 • August 15, 2013
This study investigated the impact of incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) on gait coordination and locomotor complexity in rats, focusing on joint kinematics and muscle parameters. The key findings r...
KEY FINDING: Muscle parameters were similar between groups with no evidence of muscle atrophy.
NeuroRehabilitation, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-week robot-assisted upper-limb training protocol on motor performance in chronic cervical SCI patients who had reached a plateau in their ...
KEY FINDING: Statistically significant improvements were found in motor performance kinematics, specifically in aim and smoothness of movement, following the robotic training.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • July 1, 2013
The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) has played a pivotal role in improving the care of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) over the past 40 years. Key accomplishments of ASIA include...
KEY FINDING: ASIA has significantly contributed to the development of standardized neurological classification for SCI, facilitating better communication and research in the field.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • June 1, 2013
This retrospective study investigated the etiology, length of stay (LOS), and functional outcome of 124 patients with nontraumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI) who underwent inpatient rehabilitation in ...
KEY FINDING: Spinal degeneration, tumor, and vascular disease were the most common causes of NTSCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study aimed to compare calorie and protein intake in acute rehabilitation inpatients with spinal cord injury (SCI) versus those with traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and Parkinson's disease ...
KEY FINDING: SCI patients had a significantly higher mean calorie intake compared to stroke and Parkinson's disease patients during acute inpatient rehabilitation.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • July 1, 2013
This report presents a case of intersection syndrome in a handcyclist with a spinal cord injury, highlighting the importance of considering this diagnosis in active individuals with SCI. The case emph...
KEY FINDING: A handcyclist with a spinal cord injury developed intersection syndrome after a long training session involving repetitive wrist flexion and extension.