Effect of Training Combining Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Concept and Postural Control Elements on Individuals With Chronic Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Report of Two Cases

This study explores a new rehabilitation approach for individuals with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury (ICSCI) that combines intensive hand and arm training with exercises to improve posture and balance. The training, called HABIT-SCI, is based on principles used for cerebral palsy and stroke rehabilitation, adapting them for spinal cord injury to improve both upper limb function and overall stability. Two case studies showed that this combined approach can lead to improvements in upper limb function and balance, suggesting it could be a valuable addition to current rehabilitation methods.

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  Both cases demonstrated improvements in upper limb function, as measured by the Capabilities of Upper Extremity Test (CUE-T), after the intensive training period.
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  Participants also showed enhanced balance ability, indicated by improvements in the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores, suggesting better postural control.
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  The study found that incorporating bimanual movement and postural control into upper limb training can lead to significant functional gains for individuals with ICSCI.