PARAPLEGIA

This study tested whether a home exercise program using electrical stimulation to move the legs, combined with a personalized diet, could improve body composition and metabolism in adults with spinal cord injury. Twenty-six participants were assigned to either exercise plus diet …

This study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…

This study tested a robotic exoskeleton called Atalante to see if it is easy and safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to use. 15 adults with MS who had trouble walking tried the device. The goal was to see if the suit could help them walk better and if they liked using it…

This pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can safely reduce spasticity—muscle stiffness and spasms—in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Five participants received ESWT or a sham treatment, and researchers measure…

This study tested whether a remote training program helps rehabilitation professionals teach manual wheelchair users how to use their chairs more safely and effectively. 235 clinicians took part and were split into three groups: one received remote feedback, one did structured se…

This study looked at 32 wheelchair users with paraplegia to understand how arm endurance, fine motor skills, and symptoms like pain and weakness are connected. Participants completed tests of arm function and reported their symptoms. The goal was to find relationships that could …

This study reviewed medical records of 274 adults who had emergency surgery for a torn aorta (aortic dissection). Researchers looked at how often patients had brain complications like stroke or coma after surgery and whether those complications led to longer stays in the intensiv…