Browse the latest research summaries in the field of rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Yeungnam Med Sci, 2023 • September 20, 2023
This retrospective study investigated the incidence and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) in 271 Korean patients with spinal cord disease admitted to a reh...
KEY FINDING: The incidence of DVT and PTE in patients with spinal cord disease was 6.3% and 6.3%, respectively, within 3 months of disease onset.
Physiotherapy Canada, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This scoping review aimed to consolidate existing information on using BCI-ES technology to enhance therapeutic interventions for upper limb motor functions. The review identified a need for more stud...
KEY FINDING: The majority of studies focused on stroke populations (20 out of 23), with a smaller number focusing on SCI populations.
BMJ Open, 2023 • August 16, 2023
This work aims to search for strong evidence showing that using RAGT is effective in treating SCI and analyse the deficiencies of current studies. This study was the first meta-analysis to systematica...
KEY FINDING: Summarising studies based on RAGT-related factors is critical for the accurate estimation of the effects of RAGT on SCI.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This systematic review examined the effectiveness of exercise interventions on cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiometabolic health and muscle strength after acute SCI. Aerobic exercise interventions did ...
KEY FINDING: Interventions meeting exercise guidelines did not increase cardiorespiratory fitness in acute SCI rehabilitation.
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study assessed the frequency of suicidal ideation (SI) among individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and identified associated risk factors. The results showed a higher prevalence of SI...
KEY FINDING: 11% of participants endorsed suicidal ideation (SI), with 22.2% of those endorsing active SI.
Front. Rehabil. Sci., 2023 • September 6, 2023
Activity-Based Rehabilitation (ABR) represents a paradigm shift in neurorehabilitation, emphasizing the activation of the neuromuscular system below the lesion to promote restoration of function. ABR ...
KEY FINDING: ABR, when initiated early and implemented intensively, can lead to significant developmental progression in children with SCI, facilitating the acquisition of developmentally appropriate skills.
CNS Neurosci Ther, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This study investigates the effects of tail nerve electrical stimulation (TNES) on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats, focusing on the activation and plasticity of lumbar locomotor circuits and the prev...
KEY FINDING: TNES activates motor neural circuits in the lumbosacral spinal cord, affecting muscle excitability in the hindlimbs via afferent nerve transmission.
Diseases, 2023 • August 22, 2023
This case report investigates the effects of go-kart driving on muscle spasticity in a patient with spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient, who regularly practiced go-kart racing, reported transient re...
KEY FINDING: A go-kart driving session can reduce muscle spasticity in a paraplegic patient who had an SCI.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2023 • September 20, 2023
This pilot study investigated the feasibility and efficacy of mindset and breathing exercises (Wim Hof Method (WHM)) on physical and mental health in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). This pilot ...
KEY FINDING: Participants experienced positive changes such as better sleep, feeling more relaxed, and having more energy.
Bioengineering, 2023 • September 9, 2023
This study examined the effects of trunk-specific spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES) on sitting posture and trunk control in individuals with chronic severe cervical SCI. The results indicated th...
KEY FINDING: Trunk-specific scES promoted improvements in lower spine posture, as indicated by a medium-effect size change in the sacrum to L1 inclination angle.