Article
Rehabilitation
Benjamin J. H. Beirens, Fransiska M. Bossuyt, Ursina Arnet, Lucas H. van der Woude, Wiebe H. K. de Vries
Summary: This study investigated the association between wheelchair propulsion biomechanics and shoulder pain in individuals with spinal cord injury. Results showed that individuals with severe shoulder pain had less smooth strokes during propulsion, indicating a possible link between shoulder pain and smoothness of applied forces.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, Allen W. Heinemann, Kim D. Anderson, Denise Fyffe, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Theresa Berner, Michael L. Boninger
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and consequences of wheelchair repairs and found that over 50% of wheelchair users were significantly affected by financial and personal costs. The highest repair rates were found for seating systems, electronics, and tires. Active users experienced more repairs and consequences compared to less active users. Repairs were more common among Black individuals and power wheelchair (PWC) users, whereas consequences were more common among Black individuals, PWC or power assist users, and those with public insurance. The consequences lasted longer than 2 weeks for many and could be minimized by having a working backup chair. Costs may present a barrier to repair completion for some individuals.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, Gina McKernan, Maria Toro, Jonathan Pearlman, Rachel E. Cowan, Allen W. Heinemann, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Matthew Mesoros, Michael L. Boninger
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of group wheelchair maintenance training and identified participant characteristics associated with training responsiveness. The results showed that the training improved maintenance capacity and performance for both manual and power wheelchair users. Furthermore, delivering the training in a structured group format reduced costs and enhanced the likelihood of adoption into clinical practice.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Anthony F. DiMarco, Robert T. Geertman, Kutaiba Tabbaa, Gregory A. Nemunaitis, Krzysztof E. Kowalski
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to improve bowel management in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Results showed that SCS significantly reduced time required for bowel management, increased airway pressure generation, and improved overall quality of life. Importantly, the improvement in bowel management was associated with restoration of intra-abdominal pressure development.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
James J. Laskin, Zeina Waheed, Nancy P. Thorogood, Tom E. Nightingale, Vanessa K. Noonan
Summary: This scoping review provides an overview of the current status of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) research for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The review identifies the need for more rigorous study designs, larger sample sizes, comparative studies, improved reporting of stimulation parameters and adverse event data, and alignment of outcomes with the priorities of the SCI community.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Nicholas Dietz, Sarah Wagers, Susan J. Harkema, Jessica M. D'Amico
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy, dosing, and safety profiles of intrathecal and oral baclofen in treating spasticity after spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that baclofen is the most commonly-prescribed antispasmodic after SCI, but there is a lack of large, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trials, and further research is needed to compare baclofen with alternative treatments.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sonja de Groot, Rachel E. Cowan, Megan K. MacGillivray, Marika T. Leving, Bonita J. Sawatzky
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of treadmill slope variance on external power output and propulsion technique, and to examine the association between power output and propulsion technique. The results showed that when speed and wheelchair set-up remained constant, the variability in power output accounted for 50-90% of the variability in propulsion technique. Therefore, small differences in power output between interventions could mask the effect of the interventions on propulsion technique.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tim C. Crul, Marcel W. M. Post, Johanna M. A. Visser-Meily, Janneke M. Stolwijk-Swuste
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of SCI-related pain during initial inpatient rehabilitation and explore their relationships with demographic and lesion characteristics. The results showed that SCI-related pain was highly prevalent during inpatient rehabilitation and different factors such as sex, age, and type of injury were associated with the presence of pain.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sara J. T. Guilcher, Mary-Ellen Hogan, Qi Guan, Daniel McCormack, Andrew Calzavara, Tejal Patel, Sander L. Hitzig, Tanya Packer, Aisha K. Lofters
Summary: The study found a significant proportion of individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury were prescribed opioids in a recent one-year period, with some receiving doses exceeding the maximum recommended by the Canadian opioid guideline. The research also identified risk factors associated with chronic, high-dose opioid use.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Yue Cao, David Murday, Elizabeth H. Corley, Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The study found that 70% of patients with spinal cord injury in the southeastern United States were rehospitalized within five years of initial discharge, with high costs involved. Participants who could walk independently had fewer rehospitalizations, shorter length of stay, and lower charges, and college education was associated with lower charges.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Shelley S. Selph, Andrea C. Skelly, Ngoc Wasson, Joseph R. Dettori, Erika D. Brodt, Erik Ensrud, Diane Elliot, Kristin M. Dissinger, Marian McDonagh
Summary: This study summarized the benefits and harms of physical activity in populations requiring a wheelchair, focusing on MS, CP, and SCI. It found that physical activity can improve walking, function, balance, depression, sleep, ADL, spasticity, female sexual function, and aerobic capacity in these populations, indicating the overall positive impact of physical activity on individuals with these conditions.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nicole D. DiPiro, James S. Krause
Summary: The objective of this study was to identify patterns and relationships of nonprescription psychoactive substance (PAS) use among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results demonstrated a prevalent use of nonprescription PAS among adults with chronic SCI, with clear differences in patterns and characteristics of use.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Gabriel Ribeiro de Freitas, Libak Abou, Aline de Lima, Laura A. Rice, Jocemar Ilha
Summary: This article aims to evaluate the measurement properties of clinical instruments used to assess manual wheelchair mobility in individuals with spinal cord injury. The study identified 29 studies with 21 instruments, showing low methodological quality and evidence quality, as well as inconsistent results for different measurement properties. The Wheelchair Outcome Measure and Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire are currently the most promising instruments to be recommended for clinical and research use.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hannah Tough, Mirja Gross-Hemmi, Silvia Stringhini, Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Christine Fekete
Summary: This study aimed to develop a more thorough understanding of the risk factors for loneliness in persons with a physical impairment, using a population-based sample of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), based on regression modeling and a recursive partitioning approach. The results showed that individuals with disadvantaged socioeconomic characteristics and greater functional limitations were more likely to experience loneliness.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
S. James Krause, Chao Li, Deborah Backus, Melinda Jarnecke, Karla Reed, Jameka Rembert, Phillip Rumrill, E. Clara Dismuke-Greer
Summary: The primary barriers for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) revolve around the condition itself, whereas the barriers for spinal cord injury (SCI) appear to be more related to modifiable factors. For participants with different employment statuses, the related barriers and facilitators also vary for individuals with MS and SCI.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, Rachel Hibbs, Stephanie K. Rigot, Michael L. Boninger, Randall Huzinec, Jong H. Sung, Laura A. Rice
Summary: The study evaluated the reliability and consistency of the Transfer Assessment Instrument (TAI) version 4.0 for remote assessment of transfer technique, showing moderate to excellent reliability. Remote raters tend to give higher scores compared to in-person raters, indicating better transfer quality.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Matthew Sherrier, Allison Schroeder, W. Austin Davis, Michael Boninger, Wendy M. Helkowski
Summary: Residency research track programs and the Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program aim to train future physician scientists in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article presents a structure for a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency research track that can be used in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, Allen W. Heinemann, Kim D. Anderson, Denise Fyffe, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Theresa Berner, Michael L. Boninger
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and consequences of wheelchair repairs and found that over 50% of wheelchair users were significantly affected by financial and personal costs. The highest repair rates were found for seating systems, electronics, and tires. Active users experienced more repairs and consequences compared to less active users. Repairs were more common among Black individuals and power wheelchair (PWC) users, whereas consequences were more common among Black individuals, PWC or power assist users, and those with public insurance. The consequences lasted longer than 2 weeks for many and could be minimized by having a working backup chair. Costs may present a barrier to repair completion for some individuals.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Amanda L. Botticello, Lauren Murphy, Jennifer Bogner, Michael Boninger, Thomas N. Bryce, Yuying Chen, Allen W. Heinemann, Mary Joan Roach
Summary: This study aimed to investigate residential mobility among community-living adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) and the individual, health, and neighborhood factors associated with the propensity to relocate. The findings showed that although people with SCI had a lower relocation rate compared to the general population, moving was a frequent occurrence post-injury. Individuals from vulnerable groups were more likely to remain in or relocate to socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, increasing the risk for health disparities and poorer long-term outcomes among minorities and people from low-income households.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Stephanie K. Rigot, Kaitlin M. DiGiovine, Michael L. Boninger, Rachel Hibbs, Ian Smith, Lynn A. Worobey
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based transfer training program in improving transfer quality and maintaining improvements for up to one month after training. The results showed that both the immediate intervention group and the waitlist control group experienced improvements, reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, individuals with lower pretraining scores and more severe shoulder pain were more likely to benefit from the training.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Ashley Feinsinger, Nader Pouratian, Hamasa Ebadi, Ralph Adolphs, Richard Andersen, Michael S. Beauchamp, Edward F. Chang, Nathan E. Crone, Jennifer L. Collinger, Itzhak Fried, Adam Mamelak, Mark Richardson, Ueli Rutishauser, Sameer A. Sheth, Nanthia Suthana, Nitin Tandon, Daniel Yoshor
Summary: This passage discusses the ethical commitments proposed by BRAIN-funded investigators in intracranial human neuroscience research, which include maintaining the integrity of clinical care and ensuring voluntariness. It also highlights the need for further investigation into the principles, practices, and uncertainties related to these commitments.
Article
Rehabilitation
Julie Rekant, Lee E. Fisher, Michael L. Boninger, Robert A. Gaunt, Jennifer L. Collinger
Summary: This study investigates the perspectives of amputees, clinicians, and regulators on prosthetic technologies and device design. The results show that amputees are more accepting of sensorimotor prosthetics, while clinicians and regulators have similar levels of satisfaction with existing devices. Stakeholders prioritize user-centered outcomes, such as individualized task goals, improved quality of life, device reliability, and user safety.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Michael D. Guthrie, Angelica J. Herrera, John E. Downey, Lucas J. Brane, Michael L. Boninger, Jennifer L. Collinger
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of distractions on intracortical brain-computer interface (BCI) performance. Results showed that experienced BCI users were able to maintain consistent performance on a simple reaching task under various distraction conditions, indicating that distractions did not have a significant effect on BCI performance.
BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Biomedical
Jennifer L. Collinger, Dean J. Krusienski
BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Stephanie K. Rigot, Michael L. Boninger, Dan Ding, Jennifer L. Collinger, Brad E. Dicianno, Lynn A. Worobey
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between limb accelerations (LA) collected during sleep and measures of neuromuscular impairment in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that LA features are related to lower limb strength, sensation, and spasticity, indicating their potential as a clinically-meaningful measure.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ameya C. Nanivadekar, Santosh Chandrasekaran, Eric R. Helm, Michael L. Boninger, Jennifer L. Collinger, Robert A. Gaunt, Lee E. Fisher
Summary: Modern myoelectric prosthetic hands can be controlled with multiple degrees of freedom, but visual attention is crucial. By stimulating the nervous system, artificial somatosensory feedback can be provided to reduce reliance on visual cues. In this case study, individuals with upper-limb amputation used somatotopically-matched tactile feedback to discriminate object size and compliance when controlling a prosthetic hand.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lynn A. Worobey, R. Lee Kirby, Rachel E. Cowan, Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, Mary Shea, Allen W. Heinemann, Jessica Presperin Pedersen, Rachel Hibbs, Michael L. Boninger
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of remote learning in teaching clinicians manual wheelchair skills. The results showed that remote learning can increase capacity and confidence in wheelchair skills, as well as knowledge about training and assessment. Therefore, this model has the potential to be an effective method for training rehabilitation professionals.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Geoffrey V. Henderson, Michael L. Boninger, Brad E. Dicianno, Lynn A. Worobey
Summary: This study investigated the type and frequency of wheelchair repairs and resulting adverse consequences in a Veteran population. The results showed a high number of repairs and adverse consequences, particularly among power wheelchair users. Participants who traveled greater distances had higher rates of repairs and consequences. Power wheelchairs were more likely to require repairs than manual wheelchairs. Most repairs were completed by vendors.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)