Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • April 1, 2014
This 17-year cohort study examined the progression of cardiometabolic syndrome and diabetes in individuals aging with SCI, focusing on disparities related to race/ethnicity and sex. The study found a ...
KEY FINDING: The frequency of cardiometabolic syndrome increased significantly from 6.7% to 20.8% or 38.2% depending on the diagnostic definitions used.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • January 1, 2014
Research indicates the necessity for regular monitoring of cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with SCI, particularly dyslipidemia and overweight/obesity. Current methods like BMI may not accu...
KEY FINDING: Traditional BMI underestimates obesity in individuals after SCI.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • April 1, 2014
This study investigated the effects of circuit resistance training (CRT) and protein supplementation (PS) timing on fuel utilization in individuals with tetraplegia. Eleven participants underwent 6 mo...
KEY FINDING: Maximal absolute fat oxidation did not change significantly from 0 to 6 months of circuit resistance training.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • January 1, 2014
The study assessed the usage of home-based functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycle ergometers by individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The key finding was that the frequency and caloric exp...
KEY FINDING: Most users (71%) were classified as low-frequency users, averaging less than 2 days a week, with only 2% being high-frequency users.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • April 1, 2014
This study investigated the acute effects of activity-based therapy (ABT) on neuroplasticity-related proteins in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that a single 2-hour...
KEY FINDING: Baseline BDNF levels in participants were lower than those reported in previous research on individuals with SCI and healthy adults.
Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med, 2013 • January 1, 2013
This review summarizes key predictors of post-stroke rehabilitation outcomes, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of many studies to provide recommendations for providers of post-stroke rehabili...
KEY FINDING: Younger age is consistently associated with better outcomes after stroke rehabilitation.
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study presents a low-cost, portable BoMI designed to address both motor skill recovery and functional independence in individuals with severe motor disabilities, particularly those with high-leve...
KEY FINDING: The BoMI effectively facilitated the control of a computer cursor using upper body movements in an SCI participant.
J Rehabil Res Dev, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study compared the effects of independent pressure relief (IPR) and alternating-pressure air cushion (APAC) use on tissue health in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that...
KEY FINDING: IPR decreased mean ischial IP and increased mean TcPO2, but these variables rapidly returned to preintervention levels.
J Rehabil Res Dev, 2014 • January 1, 2014
The study compares the biomechanics of the stand-to-sit (STS) maneuver between nondisabled individuals and those with spinal cord injury (SCI) using neuroprostheses, revealing significant differences ...
KEY FINDING: Neuroprosthesis users relied heavily on their upper limbs during STS, with peak supporting forces approximately 25% body weight.
J Rehabil Res Dev, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study evaluated the use of an ergonomic hand drive mechanism (EHDM) in terms of wrist orientations that may predispose individuals to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The results indicate that EHDM ...
KEY FINDING: Use of the EHDM resulted in reduced wrist extension compared to conventional manual wheelchair (CMW) use, particularly during percentiles 20 to 40 of the push.