PARAPLEGIA

This study tested if a 16-week home program combining leg stimulation exercise with a diet plan was better than diet alone for improving health in adults with spinal cord injuries. Researchers measured changes in body fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolism. The goal was to see …

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) could safely reduce painful muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people with long-term spinal cord injuries. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to receive …

This study looked back at medical records of 274 patients who had emergency surgery for a torn aorta (type A aortic dissection) at one hospital in Taiwan. Researchers wanted to understand how often patients experienced brain-related complications like strokes, paralysis, or coma …

This study tested a Turkish version of a questionnaire called the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale. Researchers gave the questionnaire to 100 adult volunteers with various conditions to see if it reliably measures how well a person can move and care for themselves in thei…

This study aimed to understand the relationship between arm function and common symptoms like pain in people with paraplegia who use wheelchairs. Researchers measured the endurance, performance, and symptoms of 32 participants to see how these factors connect. The goal was to gat…