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View article: Muscle strength and stiffness of elbow muscles: correlation with upper limb motor functions in people with chronic stroke
Muscle strength and stiffness of elbow muscles: correlation with upper limb motor functions in people with chronic stroke Open
Objective: To (i) quantify elbow flexor and extensor strength and stiffness in people with stroke; (ii) compare affected and unaffected sides; (iii) compare stroke survivors and healthy older adults; and (iv) examine correlations between m…
View article: Efficacy of Combining Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Efficacy of Combining Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Open
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the combined effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and physical therapy in treating rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT).Material and Methods: A total of 62 patients diagnosed with RCT …
View article: Non-invasive spinal cord neuromodulation enables volitional anti-gravity leg movements after motor-complete spinal cord injury: responders vs. non-responders
Non-invasive spinal cord neuromodulation enables volitional anti-gravity leg movements after motor-complete spinal cord injury: responders vs. non-responders Open
Background and Objectives Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) is an emerging treatment for motor recovery following spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the extent of motor recovery with tSCS and the reasons why some individuals wi…
View article: Multi-system benefits of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation following cervical spinal cord injury: a case study
Multi-system benefits of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation following cervical spinal cord injury: a case study Open
Cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) impairs sensorimotor and autonomic functions. We investigated the effects of lumbosacral transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) on urinary bladder, bowel, and sexual function as well as cardiovascul…
View article: Lower limb pointing to assess intersegmental dynamics after incomplete spinal cord injury and the associated role of proprioceptive impairments
Lower limb pointing to assess intersegmental dynamics after incomplete spinal cord injury and the associated role of proprioceptive impairments Open
View article: On the use of sham transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury clinical trials
On the use of sham transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury clinical trials Open
Kramer et al. examine the reasons put forth by investigators for excluding a sham condition in trials of neuromodulation therapies for individuals with spinal cord injury. They conclude that current dogma does not justify this design, and …
View article: Senolysis potentiates endothelial progenitor cell adhesion to and integration into the brain vasculature
Senolysis potentiates endothelial progenitor cell adhesion to and integration into the brain vasculature Open
Background One of the most severe consequences of ageing is cognitive decline, which is associated with dysfunction of the brain microvasculature. Thus, repairing the brain vasculature could result in healthier brain function. Methods To b…
View article: Ergogenic effects of spinal cord stimulation on exercise performance following spinal cord injury
Ergogenic effects of spinal cord stimulation on exercise performance following spinal cord injury Open
Cervical or upper-thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI, ≥T6) often leads to low resting blood pressure (BP) and impaired cardiovascular responses to acute exercise due to disrupted supraspinal sympathetic drive. Epidural spinal cord stimulatio…
View article: Methodologies to elicit and record pudendal somatosensory evoked potentials in adult humans: A systematic review
Methodologies to elicit and record pudendal somatosensory evoked potentials in adult humans: A systematic review Open
We propose a Pudendal SEP Reporting Checklist for adequate reporting of pudendal SEP protocols. Optimal sex- and patient-specific methodologies to investigate all branches of the pudendal nerve need to be established.
View article: Ergogenic effects of spinal cord stimulation on exercise performance following spinal cord injury
Ergogenic effects of spinal cord stimulation on exercise performance following spinal cord injury Open
Importance: Cervical or upper-thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI, ≥T6) often leads to low resting blood pressure and impaired cardiovascular responses to acute exercise due to disrupted supraspinal sympathetic drive. Epidural (invasive, ESCS…
View article: Motor and autonomic concomitant health improvements with neuromodulation and exercise (MACHINE) training: a randomised controlled trial in individuals with spinal cord injury
Motor and autonomic concomitant health improvements with neuromodulation and exercise (MACHINE) training: a randomised controlled trial in individuals with spinal cord injury Open
Introduction Motor and autonomic dysfunctions are widespread among people with spinal cord injury (SCI), leading to poor health and reduced quality of life. Exercise interventions, such as locomotor training (LT), can promote sensorimotor …
View article: Effects of motor stimulation of the tibial nerve on corticospinal excitability of abductor hallucis and pelvic floor muscles
Effects of motor stimulation of the tibial nerve on corticospinal excitability of abductor hallucis and pelvic floor muscles Open
Introduction Peripheral nerve stimulation can modulate the excitability of corticospinal pathways of muscles in the upper and lower limbs. Further, the pattern of peripheral nerve stimulation (continuous vs. intermittent) may be an importa…
View article: Probing the deployment of peripheral visual attention during obstacle-crossing planning
Probing the deployment of peripheral visual attention during obstacle-crossing planning Open
Gaze is directed to one location at a time, making peripheral visual input important for planning how to negotiate different terrain during walking. Whether and how the brain attends to this input is unclear. We developed a novel paradigm …
View article: Effects of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation on lower urinary tract, bowel, and sexual functions in individuals with chronic motor-complete spinal cord injury: Protocol for a pilot clinical trial
Effects of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation on lower urinary tract, bowel, and sexual functions in individuals with chronic motor-complete spinal cord injury: Protocol for a pilot clinical trial Open
Introduction Electrical spinal cord neuromodulation has emerged as a leading intervention for restoring autonomic functions, such as blood pressure, lower urinary tract (LUT), bowel, and sexual functions, following spinal cord injury (SCI)…
View article: Characterizing Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity During Walking and Jogging in Continent Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Characterizing Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity During Walking and Jogging in Continent Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are active during motor tasks that increase intra-abdominal pressure, but little is known about how the PFM respond to dynamic activities, such as gait. The purpose of this study was to character…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in People With Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in People With Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background There is emerging evidence that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) may be useful for treating some urogenital conditions in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Future clinical investigations would benefit from understanding t…
View article: Trunk muscle activity and kinematics during boxing and battle rope exercise in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury
Trunk muscle activity and kinematics during boxing and battle rope exercise in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury Open
These findings suggest that boxing and battle rope can elicit trunk activity in people with mcSCI, though they may adopt increased trunk curvatures. Future research should explore if such exercise programs may improve seated balance in peo…
View article: Noninvasive Neuroprosthesis Promotes Cardiovascular Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
Noninvasive Neuroprosthesis Promotes Cardiovascular Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury Open
View article: Accidental boosting in an individual with tetraplegia – considerations for the interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Accidental boosting in an individual with tetraplegia – considerations for the interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing Open
This case raises important considerations around the nuances of CPET in this population. In individuals susceptible to BP instability, the physiologically boosted state may explain a significant proportion of the variance in peak aerobic c…
View article: Exoskeleton gait training to improve lower urinary tract function in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury: A randomized pilot trial
Exoskeleton gait training to improve lower urinary tract function in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury: A randomized pilot trial Open
This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility of delivering an exoskeleton training programme targeting lower urinary tract function. Ekso-walking elicits pelvic floor muscle activity, but it remains unclear how locomotor training impacts …
View article: The sensorimotor effects of a lower limb proprioception training intervention in individuals with a spinal cord injury
The sensorimotor effects of a lower limb proprioception training intervention in individuals with a spinal cord injury Open
Proprioception is critical for movement control. After a spinal cord injury (SCI), individuals not only experience paralysis but may also experience proprioceptive deficits, further confounding motor recovery. The objective of this study w…
View article: 2019 Champion of Change Award
2019 Champion of Change Award Open
Dr. Jaynie Yang is a neuroscientist, physical therapist, educator, mentor and leader who has made significant advances in our understanding of motor control following spinal cord injury (SCI). Dr. ...
View article: Improvements in skilled walking associated with kinematic adaptations in people with spinal cord injury
Improvements in skilled walking associated with kinematic adaptations in people with spinal cord injury Open
View article: Acquisition of a precision walking skill and the impact of proprioceptive deficits in people with motor-incomplete spinal cord injury
Acquisition of a precision walking skill and the impact of proprioceptive deficits in people with motor-incomplete spinal cord injury Open
Many people with motor-incomplete spinal cord injury (m-iSCI) experience difficulty navigating obstacles, such as curbs and stairs. The ability to relearn walking skills may be limited by proprioceptive deficits. The purpose of this study …
View article: Ergogenic effects of an epidural neuroprosthesis in one individual with spinal cord injury
Ergogenic effects of an epidural neuroprosthesis in one individual with spinal cord injury Open
Individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) ≥T6 level exhibit impaired cardiovascular responses to exercise that can limit exercise capacity.1 The burgeoning field of neuromodulation has recently demonstrated that epidural spinal cord stim…
View article: Overground walking with a robotic exoskeleton elicits trunk muscle activity in people with high-thoracic motor-complete spinal cord injury
Overground walking with a robotic exoskeleton elicits trunk muscle activity in people with high-thoracic motor-complete spinal cord injury Open
View article: Association of Epidural Stimulation With Cardiovascular Function in an Individual With Spinal Cord Injury
Association of Epidural Stimulation With Cardiovascular Function in an Individual With Spinal Cord Injury Open
This study assesses the association between lumbosacral epidural stimulation to the lumbosacral spinal cord with cardiovascular function in an individual with a spinal cord injury.
View article: A systematic review of the effectiveness of task-specific rehabilitation interventions for improving independent sitting and standing function in spinal cord injury
A systematic review of the effectiveness of task-specific rehabilitation interventions for improving independent sitting and standing function in spinal cord injury Open
Few RCT studies provided balance outcomes, and those that were evaluated indicate negligible effect sizes. Given the importance of balance control underpinning all aspects of daily activities, there is a need for further research to evalua…
View article: Attentional requirements of postural control in people with spinal cord injury: the effect of dual task
Attentional requirements of postural control in people with spinal cord injury: the effect of dual task Open
View article: Overground vs. treadmill-based robotic gait training to improve seated balance in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury: a case report
Overground vs. treadmill-based robotic gait training to improve seated balance in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury: a case report Open
Our findings suggest that the Ekso actively recruits trunk muscles through postural control mechanisms, which may lead to improved balance during sitting. Developing effective training strategies to reactivate the trunk muscles is importan…