Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Neurosci Res, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This study investigated the increased sensorimotor network connectivity in complete SCI using resting-state fMRI. SCI subjects showed an increase in FC between the sensorimotor cortex and cognitive, v...
KEY FINDING: SCI patients showed increased functional connectivity (FC) between the sensorimotor cortex and cognitive, visual, and auditory cortices compared to healthy controls.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • January 1, 2022
This editorial discusses the importance of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) within the spinal cord injury (SCI/D) community. The IDEA Committee within the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury ...
KEY FINDING: Explicit bias can be minimized by developing awareness of the problem and establishing policies.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • May 12, 2022
This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of autologous fascial slings in treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) due to ...
KEY FINDING: Autologous fascial slings were effective in treating SUI in women with NLUTD.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022 • May 16, 2022
The FIT-SCI trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy of a home-based multimodality intervention combining FES-LC, AE, and androgen therapy for individuals with SCI. The study employs a randomized, p...
KEY FINDING: The study hypothesizes that combining FES-LC plus AE with testosterone treatment will be more effective than FES-LC, AE, and a placebo in improving various health parameters.
Exp Brain Res, 2022 • August 1, 2022
This study examined the effects of anodal tsDCS on hip joint muscle activation and motor learning of lateral balance control during walking in individuals with iSCI. The findings suggest that neuromod...
KEY FINDING: Participants demonstrated a smaller margin of stability (MoS) during the late adaptation period for the anodal tsDCS condition compared to sham.
Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2022 • May 17, 2022
SCI leads to destruction of spinal parenchyma causing deficits in motor function. However, cortical motor neurons survive and can be a resource for functional recovery. Cortical disinhibition can be e...
KEY FINDING: Cortical disinhibition after SCI can either promote motor recovery by strengthening the output of spared fibers or aggravate symptoms like neuropathic pain and poor motor control.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • May 23, 2022
This study evaluated the impact of robotic therapy on the self-perception of upper limb function in patients with cervical spinal cord injury, focusing on their perceived limitations and independence ...
KEY FINDING: The improvement in the feeding item of SCIM was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group after the treatment.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • May 17, 2022
Spasticity, a common symptom after spinal cord injury (SCI), can be both beneficial and detrimental. It arises from the loss of supraspinal modulation of muscle stretch reflexes and intrinsic changes ...
KEY FINDING: Problematic spasticity is most prevalent in cervical spinal cord injuries, particularly in incomplete injuries (ASIA grades B–D).
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2022 • May 12, 2022
This study investigated the effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) on spasticity following spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats, focusing on the activation of spinal neurocircuits and the expr...
KEY FINDING: LIFU stimulation significantly reduced the mechanical threshold (g), FDD, and EMG recordings (s) after 4 weeks of treatment, indicating reduced spasticity.
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2022 • May 12, 2022
This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of a new exoskeleton, Ai-robot, for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The Ai-robot comes in two forms: Aiwalker, which provides trunk support, and...
KEY FINDING: Subjects with paraplegia below T6 level were able to ambulate safely and efficiently with Ai-robot.