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Study determined the location of cortical activation during a visual illusion walking paradigm, a recently proposed treatment for spinal cord injury (SCI)-related neuropathic pain, in people with SCI compared with able-bodied controls. Three people with paraplegia and 5 able-bodied participants were included in this study. The walking stimuli consisted of ...

Study evaluated the associations of biomarkers of inflammation (C-reactive protein [CRP], interleukin-6 [IL-6]) and novel markers of global oxidative stress with spirometric and lung volume measures in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Systemic inflammation, and to a lesser extent oxidative stress, have been associated with reduced pulmonary ...

Study investigated how wheelchair transfers influence acute changes in ultrasound markers for biceps and supraspinatus tendon degeneration and determined how such changes correlate with transfer technique and demographic characteristics. Sixty-two wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (39 with paraplegia and 23 with tetraplegia) underwent quantitative ultrasound examinations for markers ...

Study determined the number and type of depression trajectories during the first year after spinal cord injury (SCI) and identified baseline predictors of these trajectories. Of 168 patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation for acute SCI and enrolled in a randomized controlled trial telephone follow-up intervention, which showed no outcome ...

Study investigated the independent contributions of pain intensity and pain interference to depression in individuals undergoing acute inpatient rehabilitation for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants completed a survey that included measures of depression, pain intensity, and pain interference (in the domains of general activity, mood, mobility, relations with ...

Study developed mathematical models for predicting level of independence with specific functional outcomes 1 year after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation for spinal cord injury (SCI). Specifically, the study compared the accuracy and performance of statistical analyses using artificial neural networks (ANNs) and logistic regression methods to estimate longer-term ambulation ...

This pilot study examined the feasibility of administering an individual, in-person version of Health Mechanics, an innovative self-management program designed to teach individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to maintain physical health and prevent secondary conditions. After baseline assessments, 27 participants were randomized to either the experimental intervention or ...

Article discusses the development, utilization, and sustainability of the Rehabilitation Measures Database (RMD), a free, web-based searchable database of standardized instruments that was designed to support knowledge translation. It helps clinicians select valid and sensitive instruments for screening patients, monitoring progress, and assessing rehabilitation outcomes. The RMD was developed ...

Study compared the frequency of power wheelchair (PWC) repairs and consequences experienced over a 6-month period by individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) who use a PWC at least 40 hours per week. Data were collected from 945 participants who were treated at a SCI Model System center and ...

Study assessed the association between characteristics of the built environment and differences in perceived health among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). A secondary analysis was conducted of data collected from 503 people with chronic SCI enrolled in the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems database. All cases were residents ...

Study compared outcomes and patterns of engaging with a telehealth intervention (CareCall) by adult wheelchair users with severe mobility limitations. A secondary analysis was conducted of data from a pilot randomized controlled trial with 106 participants with spinal cord injury (SCI) and 36 participants with multiple sclerosis (MS). General ...

Study examined the relationship between community and neighborhood land uses and community participation among adults with acquired physical disability. Data were obtained from the national Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) database for 508 community-living chronically disabled adults in New Jersey. The following four domains of participation were assessed ...

Study examined the effect of physical disability on disparities in access to health care, identified factors associated with unmet health care needs, and analyzed trends in access to care among working-age adults with and without physical disabilities. The three measures of access to care investigated were medical needs, dental ...

Article reviews the achievements and contributions of Dr. Samuel Stover to spinal cord injury (SCI) research and clinical care. An early leader in the field of SCI care in the United States, Dr. Stover contributed to the recognition and growth of the field in numerous ways. He was one ...

Study identified existing driving evaluation modalities for able-bodied and lower extremity-impaired subjects (spinal cord injury patients and amputees) and evaluated the potential relationships between driving performance and the motor component of driving. An extensive scoping review of the literature was conducted to identify driving assessment tools that are currently ...

Study evaluated the effects of short-term manipulations in locomotor intensity on gait performance in people with motor incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) and investigated potential detrimental effects of high-intensity locomotor training on walking performance. Nineteen individuals with chronic iSCI performed a graded-intensity locomotor exercise task with simultaneous collection of ...

Study evaluated the effects of locomotor training (LT) intensity on walking outcomes in individuals with motor incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). Using randomized a crossover design, 15 ambulatory participants with iSCI for longer than 1 year duration performed either high- or low-intensity LT for up to 20 sessions over ...

Study developed and assessed the feasibility of My Care My Call, an innovative peer-led, community-based telephone intervention for 7 individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) using peer health coaches. My Care My Call applies a health empowerment approach for goal-setting support, education, and referral to empower consumers in ...

Study determined the energy expenditure associated with several basic physical tasks among individuals with paraplegia due to motor-complete spinal cord injury (SCI). Sixteen adults with motor-complete SCI below T2 level and duration of paraplegia greater than 3 months were included. Oxygen consumption (Vo2), caloric expenditure, and heart rate were ...