PARAPLEGIA

This study tested whether a home exercise program using electrical stimulation for leg muscles, combined with a healthy diet, could improve body composition and metabolism in adults with spinal cord injury. Twenty-six participants were assigned to either exercise plus diet or die…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures how well a person can 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 amput…

This small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can safely reduce muscle stiffness and spasms in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Five participants received either ESWT or a sham treatment. The goal was to gathe…

This study tested a self-balancing robotic exoskeleton called Atalante in 15 people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble walking. The goal was to see if the device is easy to use and safe. Participants used the exoskeleton for gait therapy, and researchers measured satisfacti…

This study looked at how arm endurance, performance, and symptoms like pain and weakness are connected in 32 adults with paraplegia who use wheelchairs. Researchers measured arm function, grip strength, and daily independence using standard tests and questionnaires. The goal was …

This study reviewed the medical records of 274 adults who had emergency surgery for a torn aorta (aortic dissection) at one hospital in Taiwan. The goal was to see how often brain complications like stroke or coma happened after surgery and how that affected time spent in the int…