Neurorehabilitation

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Epidural Stimulation May Benefit Cardiovascular Function in Spinal Cord Injury

Use of the stimulation resolved the patient’s orthostatic hypotension, which is prevalent and quite debilitating among individuals with spinal cord injury.

Many Stroke Patients Not Receiving Timely Rehabilitation

Many stroke patients referred to rehabilitation services, do not actually receive these services.

Spastic Arm Paralysis Improved With C7 Nerve Transfer

Patients who underwent C7 nerve transfer and rehabilitation experienced better functional improvement than those who underwent rehabilitation alone.

Early Discharge Services Reduce Hospital Stay, Disability After Stroke

Early supported discharge services may also help care facilities better manage their need for hospital beds and conventional hospital stay costs.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Improve Stroke Recovery

More patients receiving VNS experienced enhanced arm movement over a 90-day period.

Complications That Disrupt Rehabilitation Usually Avoidable

Preventable causes include dehydration, heart failure, pneumonia, and UTIs.

Contralaterally Controlled Functional Stimulation Improves Dexterity After Stroke

Ninety-seven percent of people who received CCFES reported improved use of their hands.

Brain-Machine Interface Training Helps Restore Mobility in Paraplegics

A specially designed shirt produced tiny vibrations on their arms every time the avatar moved, providing tactile feedback of each step taken.

AAN Issues Practice Advisory for Etanercept in Post-Stroke Disability

AAN GDDI subcommittee seemed less than supportive of the use of etanercept in post-stroke disability.

New Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

Communication and coordination among the healthcare team are essential for a stroke patient’s survival.