SPINA BIFIDA

This study tested a 12-week exercise program set to music for 108 adults with physical disabilities like spinal cord injury, stroke, or Parkinson's disease. Participants were split into two groups: one did the music-based exercise, the other waited. The goal was to see if this fu…

This study tested whether prefabricated carbon fiber ankle-foot braces improve walking in 65 children and teens with conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or spina bifida. Researchers measured stride length, walking speed, and user satisfaction. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether a high-intensity exercise program, run by Doctor of Physical Therapy students, helps people with neurologic disabilities (like cerebral palsy, stroke, or spinal cord injury) move better in daily life. Fifteen participants aged 8 to 99 completed the progr…

This study tested a special adjustable brace to help children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders walk more easily. 24 children aged 5-17 took part. The brace was customized for each child and adjusted over several visits to find the best way to reduce crouch gait.

This study looked at why people with spina bifida often have bowel problems. Researchers checked nerve cells and gut barrier function using colon biopsies from 36 adults. The goal was to understand the cause, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at whether community-based wellness programs can improve health, quality of life, and care experience while lowering costs for adults with disabilities like spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers enrolled 130 peo…

This study looked at how surgery on unborn babies with birth defects like spina bifida affects the immune system of both the mother and the baby. Researchers wanted to understand if immune system changes might cause some babies to be born too early. The study involved 21 pregnant…