Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Trials, 2022 • March 7, 2022
This study protocol outlines a clinical trial investigating the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The primary objective is to d...
KEY FINDING: ESWT has shown promise in preclinical studies for nerve regeneration, reducing neuronal degeneration, and improving motor function after spinal cord ischemia.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • March 21, 2022
This case series explored the effect of long-term PAS on cortical sensorimotor oscillations in SCI patients. The main finding was that the rebound amplitude of sensorimotor oscillations following activ...
KEY FINDING: PAS restored the modulation of sensorimotor oscillations in response to active hand movement in four patients.
Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 • March 10, 2022
The review summarizes current literature on health-related benefits of exoskeleton walking for SCI individuals and identifies gaps in the current knowledge base. SCI research is still limited in the a...
KEY FINDING: The review identified a lack of research on the cardiovascular benefits of long-term exoskeleton use, the effects on bone mineral density and body composition, and the applicability of exoskeletons for independence and functional gain.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • March 21, 2022
This study investigated the use of activity-based therapy (ABT) by occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) in acute care settings for individuals with spinal cord injury or disease...
KEY FINDING: Patient acuity significantly impacts ABT participation, with safety, tolerance, and the complexity of the injury influencing a patient's ability to engage in ABT.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 • March 17, 2022
This review shows consistent findings that ACE is effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with chronic SCI. The review also shows that overall ACE is a safe exercise modality for adult...
KEY FINDING: Arm-crank exercise (ACE) is effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with chronic SCI.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022 • March 27, 2022
This study investigates the effect of water treadmill training (TT) on neurite outgrowth after spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. The results showed that TT decreased tissue damage, improved functional...
KEY FINDING: TT decreased tissue structure damage and improved functional recovery after SCI.
Bone Research, 2022 • April 26, 2022
This review summarizes the latest research progress on two aspects of SCI pathology: intraneuronal microenvironment imbalance and regenerative microenvironment imbalance. We also review repair strateg...
KEY FINDING: The development of a combined, precise, and multitemporal strategy for repairing the injured spinal cord is a potential future direction.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • April 1, 2022
This retrospective study analyzed 33 patients with SCI due to diving accidents in South Korea, revealing that these injuries predominantly affect young men and often result in severe functional impair...
KEY FINDING: SCI due to diving accidents most commonly occurred in swimming pools in holiday lodges (36.4%).
Scientific Reports, 2022 • April 1, 2022
The study examines the effects of spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurotrophin-3 (NT3) treatment on brain structure in rhesus monkeys using voxel-based morphometry (VBM). NT3 treatment demonstrates uniqu...
KEY FINDING: NT3 treatment shows unique effects on brain structure, particularly in regions involved in motor control and neuropathic pain, such as the visual cortex, parietal lobule, and frontal gyri.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • March 29, 2022
This case report investigated the long-term effects of physical therapy, including intensive gait training, on neuropathic pain and peak alpha frequency (PAF) in a patient with cervical spinal cord in...
KEY FINDING: NRS scores for the mean and maximum intensities of pain decreased significantly after 6 weeks of physical therapy.