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MSKTC Radio · Understanding SCI
These factsheets are intended to be a starting point for understanding the normal functions of the spinal cord and how those functions might change after spinal cord injury (SCI). The ...
What is the study about?
This study describes the demographic and health profile of people living with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI) in order to help evlauate health care needs of this population.
What did the study find?
Even though the percentage of people with a bachelor’s degree was similar in the TSCI ...
The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Research Advocacy Course is developed by the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium. This free online course aims to help individuals with SCI and caregivers to serve as research advocates, and SCI researchers and healthcare providers to effectively partner with the SCI community. Register at:
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The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center presents an audio factsheet on Understanding SCI: Part 2. The factsheet was developed by Phil Klebine, M.A., in collaboration with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. The information in this factsheet is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. You should ...
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center presents an audio factsheet on Understanding SCI: Part 1. The factsheet was developed by Phil Klebine, M.A., in collaboration with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. The information in this factsheet is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. You should ...
This is a podcast brief from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Too often people hear these words, “I’m sorry but you have a spinal cord injury. Your paralyzed and you are probably never going to walk again.” It’s a life changing reality for the one who experiences the ...
What is the study about?
Most individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) have shoulder pain. The study investigated the effects of a 12-week home exercise program (HEP) on shoulder pain and function in people with chronic SCI that focused on the supraspinatus tendon (a tendon located on the back of ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to examine links between SCIRehab patients and injury characteristics, inpatient rehabilitation treatment, and outcomes at 5-years post-injury. The SCIRehab project was designed to examine what treatments lead to the best outcomes for people with SCI. Outcomes included measures of physical independence, societal participation, ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to determine if the motor response on the stimulated manual muscle test (SMMT) in muscles with a grade 0 motor score on the muscle test (MMT) can distinguish lower motor neuron (LMN) from upper motor neuron (UMN) injury, based on the presence of ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to evaluate whether the ability to feel pressure at the S3 dermatome (S3P) (on the buttock over the bone where you sit), and voluntary hip adductor(the muscle that brings the leg toward the midline) or toe flexor(curling the toes downward) contraction (VHTC) can ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to assess the link between body mass index (BMI) and one-year mortality among people who survived the first 90 days after spinal cord injury (SCI). The first year after SCI has a significantly higher mortality rate than the following years. To improve life ...
What is the study about?
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can be divided into two categories: 1) blunt spinal cord injury (BSCI) and 2) penetrating spinal cord injury (PSCI). The aim of this study was to compare BSCI and PSCI trauma to describe differences in the long-term functional and neurological outcomes for ...
What is the study about?
Infections are prevalent complications in SCI patients and are facilitated by a systemic spinal cord injury immune deficiency syndrome (SCI-IDS). This study looked at the effect of pneumonia or wound infection on hospitalized patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Pneumonia is an infection in one or ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Barriers to Following a Bowel Program.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Gianna Rodriguez, MD, researcher, discusses Fiber and Fluids.
Gianna Rodriguez, M.D.
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Michigan
We encourage people with spinal cord injury ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Marva L. Ways, SCI Survivor discusses The Challenges of Maintaining a Good Diet for a Bowel Program.
Marva Ways
Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury in 1976
Diet is ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Technological Advances Needed.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Model ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Tom Hoatlin, SCI Survivor, discusses Different Types of Independence.
Tom Hoatlin
Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury in 1991
I think that it’s the single most thing, your bowel ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Family Dynamics and Resilience.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal Cord Injury ...