SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)

This study looked back at existing medical data to see if a specific type of lightweight carbon ankle brace helps children and teenagers with neurological conditions walk better. Researchers analyzed walking tests from 65 young patients who tried the brace to measure changes in t…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether adding electrical stimulation to standard wound care helps heal stubborn pressure wounds. It involved 20 adults with spinal cord or brain injuries whose wounds hadn't improved after a month of regular care. The study measured chang…

This small, completed study tested whether a special arm bike that uses mild electrical pulses (Functional Electrical Stimulation) is a practical way to help people with recent spinal cord injuries. Six inpatients used the bike three times a week for six weeks to see if it could …

This small study tested whether an 8-week online group support program is practical and helpful for people living with a spinal cord injury. Twelve participants in Hong Kong attended weekly video meetings led by a trained nurse to learn coping skills. The main goal was to see if …

This study aimed to understand how people with spinal cord injuries recover walking ability during robot-assisted therapy. Ten participants completed 40 sessions of gait training with a robotic device called the Lokomat. Researchers closely measured their progress through clinica…

This completed survey study asked 56 adults with spinal cord injuries in Türkiye what daily activities are most important to them and what level of independence they hope to achieve through rehabilitation. Participants rated the importance of 10 key activities like eating, bathin…

This study aimed to understand how patients recovering from an incomplete spinal cord injury and their therapists view safe walking ability. Researchers compared these personal perceptions with objective measurements of walking, balance, and strength in 43 adults during their hos…