Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study investigated the impact of physical exercise on body composition and insulin resistance in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (c-SCI). The results showed that physically active in...
KEY FINDING: Physically active individuals with c-SCI had significantly lower total fat mass (t-FM) and regional fat mass (r-FM) compared to non-active individuals.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This case report describes a 42-year-old female with T-cell ALL who developed dorsal column myelopathy following intrathecal chemotherapy. The patient experienced ascending lower limb numbness and bal...
KEY FINDING: The patient developed ascending, symmetric circumferential numbness in both lower limbs within 24 hours of intrathecal chemotherapy.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study assessed the effects of external cues on the walking ability of independent ambulatory participants with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that external cues, particularly visuot...
KEY FINDING: Participants showed a significant increase in walking speed, stride length, and cadence when using external cues, especially visuotemporal cues, compared to the uncued condition.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study examined the effects of long-term lower extremity FES cycling on physical integrity and functional recovery in individuals with chronic SCI. The study found that FES cycling was associated ...
KEY FINDING: FES was associated with an 80% CMSS responder rate compared to 40% in controls, indicating improved neurological function.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This case report examined the impact of using a mobility assistance dog (ADMob) on upper limb (U/L) effort during manual wheelchair ramp ascent in an individual with a spinal cord injury (SCI). The st...
KEY FINDING: The total and tangential forces applied to the handrim were reduced when using the ADMob, indicating less effort required for propulsion.
Eur J Appl Physiol, 2013 • December 1, 2013
This study investigated the impact of activity-based therapy (ABT) on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicated that chronic ABT ...
KEY FINDING: Spine BMD significantly increased (+4.8%) after 6 months of ABT.
Brain, 2013 • October 7, 2013
The study investigates the impact of quadrupedal step-training on locomotor recovery after spinal cord hemisection in rats, comparing it with bipedal step-training and a non-trained control group. Key...
KEY FINDING: Actively engaging both forelimbs and hindlimbs in quadrupedal step-training results in superior locomotor quality and coordination compared to training only hindlimbs (bipedal step-training) or no training.
BMC Neurology, 2013 • September 4, 2013
This study explored the meaning of self-care among individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) in Japan, revealing a shift from a focus on activities of daily living (ADLs) to self-management ...
KEY FINDING: Rehabilitation programs in Japan primarily focus on improving physical functions for daily living activities (ADLs) but often lack comprehensive health education.
PLoS ONE, 2013 • October 11, 2013
This pilot study investigated the feasibility of combining Lokomat-assisted walking with a motor learning task to enhance motor performance and active participation. The study found that participants,...
KEY FINDING: Repeated practice of the motor-learning task resulted in significant reductions in target-tracking error in all subjects.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This study assessed the relationships between walking devices and behaviors, including alcohol use, prescription medication use, and exercise, with FRI among participants with SCI who are ambulatory. ...
KEY FINDING: Ambulatory participants using a wheelchair as their primary mobility mode had fewer fall-related injuries compared to those who walked more.