SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)

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 looked back at existing medical records to see if a specific type of lightweight carbon fiber ankle brace improved walking for children and teenagers with conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injuries. Researchers analyzed walking tests and satisfaction survey…

This study aimed to understand how robot-assisted walking therapy helps people with spinal cord injuries regain movement. Ten participants completed 40 therapy sessions using a robotic device called the Lokomat. Researchers closely tracked their walking ability, strength, and ner…

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…