Handgrip Strength Cutoff Points for Functional Independence and Wheelchair Ability in Men With Spinal Cord Injury.

abstract：:Following a spinal cord injury (SCI), neurogenic obesity results from changes in body composition, physical impairment, and endometabolic physiology and when dietary intake exceeds energy expenditure. Given the postinjury reductions in lean body mass, sympathetic nervous system dysfunction, and anabolic deficiencies, ...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Farkas GJ,Sneij A,Gater DR Jr

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To compare a standardized submaximal intensity (based on the rate of perceived exertion [RPE]) with the percentage of the average and peak torque during a familiarization session in individuals with different spinal cord injury (SCI) levels in gravity-resisted and gravity-assisted movements. Methods:This wa...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Neto FR,Costa RRG,Avelar BP,de Oliveira Junior SA,de Toledo AM,Carregaro RL

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Linking records from the National Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) database to the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) provides a unique opportunity to study early variables in predicting long-term outcomes after traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). The public use data sets of SCIMS and NTDB are stripped...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Chen Y,Wen H,Griffin R,Roach MJ,Kelly ML

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physiological changes that occur after spinal cord injury (SCI) are profound and affect almost every organ system in the human body. Energy balance is significantly altered due to motor paralysis, spasticity or flaccidity, neurogenic sarcopenia, neurogenic osteopenia, sympathetic nervous system disruption, and blunted...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Gater DR,Bauman C,Cowan R

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord injury (SCI) in youth presents with unique manifestations and complications as compared to adult-onset SCI. The primary care clinician must consider the physical, physiological, cognitive, and psychological changes transpiring during childhood and adolescence. Physical changes include increasing size, weig...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Zebracki K,Melicosta M,Unser C,Vogel LC

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important parameter to monitor during rehabilitation; however, accurate assessment is challenging. Among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), assessing QoL is further challenged due to complex sequelae, such as secondary health conditions and factors related to community i...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Beaudoin M,Best KL,Routhier F,Atack L,Hitzig SL,Kairy D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To assess the current evidence with regard to the effects of body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on cardiovascular and pulmonary function in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) with a focus on outcomes of heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and respiratory parameters. Methods: A systematic l...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Alajam R,Alqahtani AS,Liu W

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review urologic dysfunction, including urine retention, incontinence, and recurrent and resistant urinary tract infection, in dogs as a sequela to acute spinal cord injury. Urologic sequelae to acute spinal cord injury (SCI) pose significant complications in human and canine patients impacting quality of l...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Cook L,Byron J,Moore S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Long-term manual wheelchair users are at an increased risk of developing upper extremity (UE) joint pain and injuries due to the repetitive nature of wheelchair propulsion. Youth who sustain spinal cord injuries (SCIs) may be at even greater risk due to the many years they may be wheelchair dependent. Ther...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Schottler J,Graf A,Kelly E,Vogel L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Colostomy formation can solve complications of bowel management following spinal cord injury (SCI). Newly injured patients at this spinal unit have chosen colostomy as a preferred option for bowel management. Objectives: To discover the reasons patients choose colostomy formation early following SCI and ma...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Boucher M,Dukes S,Bryan S,Branagan G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) often experience general weakness in the lower extremities that undermines daily step activity. Objective: To investigate the efficacy of eccentrically biased resistance training on lower extremity strength and physical activity of individuals with spinal injuri...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Stone WJ,Stevens SL,Fuller DK,Caputo JL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The Capabilities of Upper Extremity Test (CUE-T) is a spinal cord injury (SCI)-specific instrument based on the CUE Questionnaire (CUE-Q). Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of CUE-T in children with cervical SCI and determine the lowest age appropriate for test administration. Method: In t...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Dent K,Grampurohit N,Thielen CC,Sadowsky C,Davidson L,Taylor HB,Bultman J,Gaughan J,Marino RJ,Mulcahey MJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Over the last decade, the International Spinal Cord Injury Data Sets project developed a number of International Spinal Cord Injury Data Sets (ISCIDS) that can be used to collect standardized information on patients with SCI. Objective and Methods: The aim of this article is to describe the process of tran...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Nachtegaal J,van Langeveld SA,Slootman H,Post MWM,Dutch-Flemish Spinal Cord Society.

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose: Understanding the role and significance of trunk and upper extremity muscles in paraplegic gait can help in designing more effective assistive devices for these patients and also provides valuable information for improving muscle strengthening programs. Methods: In a patient with a spinal cord ...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Baniasad M,Farahmand F,Arazpour M,Zohoor H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Spinal cord dysfunction (SCDys) is caused by heterogeneous health conditions, and the incidence is increasing. Despite the growing interest in rehabilitation research for SCDys, research into SCDys faces many challenges. Objective: The objective of this project was to perform a clinical review of changes i...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： New PW,Guilcher SJT,Jaglal SB,Biering-Sørensen F,Noonan VK,Ho C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of electronic health data drawn from multiple sources but managed by the patient. The PHR is a strategy that enables patients to be proactive in the coordination of their care. Objective: The purpose of this clinical improvement study was to discover what work...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Schladen MM,Ljungberg IH,Underwood JA,Groah SL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Electric-powered wheelchairs (EPWs) are essential devices for people with disabilities for mobility and quality of life. However, the design of common EPWs makes it challenging for users to overcome architectural barriers, such as curbs and steep ramps. Current EPWs lack stability, which may lead to tippin...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Candiotti J,Sundaram SA,Daveler B,Gebrosky B,Grindle G,Wang H,Cooper RA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies have identified improvement in sexual function as a priority for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Due to the various secondary sensory, motor, and autonomic consequences following SCI and due to the complexity of sexuality per se, this area can be overwhelming to many health care professionals. The ...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Elliott S,Hocaloski S,Carlson M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Pneumonia and septicemia have the greatest impact on reduced life expectancy in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Fever is often the first presenting symptom of infection or inflammation. Thermoregulatory dysfunction in persons with SCI may preclude a typical febrile response to infection or inflammat...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Trbovich M,Li C,Lee S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To compare phase- and task-dependent H-reflex modulation in standing and walking in 2 spinal cord injury (SCI) groups with and without a walker. Methods: Fourteen subjects with American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale D SCI (40±10 years) participated. Tibial nerve was stimulated to evoke 15 H-ref...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Phadke CP,Flynn S,Kukulka C,Thompson FJ,Behrman AL

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) that occurs in children and adolescents who are still developing represents a different challenge than SCI in adults. However, information on the epidemiology and incidence of SCI in a population-based cohort is lacking. OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of pediatric ...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Saunders LL,Selassie A,Cao Y,Zebracki K,Vogel LC

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was an honor for me to present the 2014 G. Heiner Sell Memorial Lecture at the annual American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) meeting in San Antonio. For this purpose, I provided a comprehensive review of the scope of research targeting discovery and translational and clinical investigations into spinal cord inju...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Dietrich WD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well-known that marital status has a significant impact on subjective well-being (SWB). However, research examining the long-term influence of marital status on SWB after spinal cord injury (SCI) is limited. OBJECTIVE:To identify the relationship between marital status and SWB trajectories over time, ...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Cao Y,Krause JS,Saunders LL,Clark JM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Return to work is associated with positive rehabilitation outcomes for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI); however, more research is needed on vocational support for persons with disabilities seeking employment. OBJECTIVE:The association between facilitators and barriers of employment and employment outc...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Cotner BA,Njoh EN,Trainor JK,O'Connor DR,Barnett SD,Ottomanelli L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and classify tools for assessing the influence of spasticity on quality of life (QOL) after spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS:Electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed CINAHL and PsycInfo) were searched for studies published between 1975 and 2012. Dijkers's theoretical framework on QOL was used to cla...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Balioussis C,Hitzig SL,Flett H,Noreau L,Craven BC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effectiveness of a mixed-reality (MR) exercise environment on engagement and enjoyment levels of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). METHODS:Six people participated in this cross-sectional, obs...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Heyn PC,Baumgardner CA,McLachlan L,Bodine C

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Activity-based therapy (ABT) focuses on regaining motor and sensory function below the level of the lesion in persons with a spinal cord injury (SCI). This is accomplished through repetitive training of specific motor tasks. Research has shown that ABT may increase neuroplasticity in the rat and human spinal...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Harness ET,Astorino TA,Knoblach SM,Feather J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate mental health problems in adults with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury (SCI) and explore how these problems relate to the risk of negative outcomes over time. METHOD:The study included 466 adults who sustained an SCI prior to age 19 years and had been injured for at least 1 year. Participant...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： January AM,Zebracki K,Chlan KM,Vogel LC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With advances in medicine and increased survival rates, the focus of health care after spinal cord injury (SCI) has evolved from extending life to increasing independence and quality of life (QOL). Because enhancing QOL is an ultimate goal of the rehabilitation process, research involving the improvement of ...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Dolbow DR,Gorgey AS,Ketchum JM,Gater DR

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and its consequences affect patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). There is a paucity of data with regard to the dietary intake patterns of patients with SCI in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. Our hypothesis is that acute rehabilitation inpatients with SCI consume significantly more calo...

journal_title：Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

authors： Pellicane AJ,Millis SR,Zimmerman SE,Roth EJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00