Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Tissue Engineering, 2022 • February 23, 2022
This study investigates the potential of self-assembling peptide gels, specifically RADA16 modified with substance P, to promote angiogenesis and functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) in ...
KEY FINDING: The inflammatory cell population in the lesion cavity was decreased in rats that received RADA16 with substance P.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • March 28, 2022
This tele-SCI study contributes to the literature by examining the feasibility, impact, and acceptability of tele-SCI for the provision of routine outpatient SCI care. Over the course of this study, n...
KEY FINDING: 75% of participants engaged in tele-SCI visits.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • March 1, 2023
This qualitative study investigated the use of activity-based therapy (ABT) and associated technologies by physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) in Canadian rehabilitation hospit...
KEY FINDING: Therapists' roles (mentor, liaison, advocate), site-specific dynamics (knowledge levels, teamwork, staffing), and goal setting (discharge vs. neurorecovery) significantly influence the use of ABT and technology.
Journal of International Medical Research, 2022 • March 1, 2022
This case report presents the immediate improvement of weakened muscles after combined treatment with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) in a pa...
KEY FINDING: The patient's performance score on the Box and Block test immediately improved from 0 to 6 after the first combined tDCS and PES session.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 • March 9, 2022
The study followed patients with spinal cord injuries and subdermal low-echoic lesions in the ischial region using ultrasonography to assess changes after 1 year. Results showed that most low-echoic l...
KEY FINDING: Nine out of ten areas with subdermal low-echoic lesions improved after 1 year of follow-up.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • April 1, 2023
This cross-sectional study examined cannabis use among women with SCI and physician knowledge. Surveys were conducted with women with SCI and physicians at a Canadian rehabilitation center to assess c...
KEY FINDING: Seven women with SCI reported cannabis use at the time of the survey, with spasticity and pain management being major benefits.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • March 8, 2022
This study developed a coding method to track physical activity barriers in adults with SCI undergoing a behavioral intervention. The results showed a significant decrease in reported barriers during ...
KEY FINDING: The number of physical activity barriers reported by adults with SCI decreased significantly during a counselling intervention.
J Neurosurg Spine, 2023 • February 24, 2023
This study analyzed data from the National Trauma Data Bank to investigate sports-related traumatic spinal injuries (TSIs) in adults from 2011 to 2014. The research aimed to determine the common mecha...
KEY FINDING: Cycling injuries were the most common cause of sports-related TSIs, accounting for 80.9% of cases.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • February 15, 2020
This study investigated the impact of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) resistance training on autonomic dysreflexia (AD) during functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling in two partic...
KEY FINDING: Participant A, who received NMES-resistance training before FES cycling, had a smaller difference between their exercise and resting blood pressure compared to participant B, who received passive movement before FES cycling.
Occupational Therapy International, 2022 • March 15, 2022
This research explored how persons with SCI and their primary caregivers execute self-management strategies in daily community life and then mapped these strategies to a leading, preexisting self-mana...
KEY FINDING: Participants developed and followed consistent routines and habits to manage their medical health complications and facilitate participation in daily activities.