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Showing 1 to 20 of 65 for “"Spinal cord injuries"”.
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Colonic transit in subjects with spinal cord injuries
The rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) is long and difficult. Not only do they lose mobility but they also have changes in bowel continence caused by loss of voluntary motor and sensory function and damage to the visceral nerve supply. The maintenance and management of bowel …
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An inventory of rugby-related spinal cord injuries in South Africa
… was to establish an inventory of rugby-related spinal cord injuries that occurred in South Africa between 1980 and July 2007, and to expand the knowledge of the risk factors. Analysis of this information may lead to improved prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal cord injuries among …
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Young Adults With Recent Spinal Cord Injuries; Transition From Rehabilitation Hospital to Community Living
The majority of people today who sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI) survive and resume living in the community. Little, however, is known about the transition. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to explore the relationships among leisure involvement, social networks, community integration, …
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A usability assessment of a specific alternative computer input device for users with spinal cord injuries
… people with severe physical disabilities, i.e. spinal cord injury, when selecting and using an input device. The area of study was also concerned with validating a new computer device to enable those individuals with upper-limb impairments to engage the benefits of computer technology, via both …
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Life after the game: consequences of acute spinal cord injuries in South African rugby union players
… it is also associated with a risk of serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries (SCIs). 4–6 SCIs have profound long-term effects on every aspect of a person’s life, including their overall quality of life (QoL).7–10 As such, a nationwide injury prevention programme called ‘BokSmart’ was …
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Contributions of posture and deformity to the body-seat interface conditions of a person with spinal cord injuries
… on the buttock tissues of individuals with spinal cord injury. It is evident that the prolonged application of pressures above certain threshold levels will initiate a pathological process in the tissues that can lead to necrosis and ulceration. The exact mechanics of the process is not …
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Effects of Pre-Exercise Ice Slurry Ingestion on Physiological and Perceptual Measures in Athletes with Spinal Cord Injuries
Athletes with spinal cord injuries (SCI) have an impaired ability to thermoregulate during exercise, leading to an increased core temperature (T<sub>core</sub>) due to a decrease in sweat response. Elevated core temperature may result in premature onset of fatigue and decreased athletic …
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Tissue engineering with glial cells and a novel biodegradable matrix to promote functional repair following experimental spinal cord injuries
It has been well known for centuries that injuries to the spinal cord usually result in dramatic consequences for the individual concerned, without the prospect for healing or cure. The ancient Egyptians declared that spinal cord injury (SCI) was “a condition not to be treated”. In the late 1800’s …
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Development And Validation Of A Medical Home Model For Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries In An Acute Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialty Center
… <p>Primary care is difficult for patients with spinal cord injuries to find. As such, these patients typically turn to rehabilitation centers and clinics that do not provide primary care services.</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>The purpose of this project was to develop a model of care that integrates …
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An exploration of spinal care injury treatment : opportunities to improve functional recovery and independence for patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe life-changing event, and usually results in significant complications and loss of function. The severity and complexity of these injuries make them difficult to treat. This thesis seeks to identify the most significant opportunities for improving SCI …
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An evaluation of emergency field side care following implementation of the BokSmart program for rugby in South Africa
… of participating in sports, catastrophic injuries associated with rugby such as those of the spinal cord, brain, and cardiovascular system are rare but can be permanently debilitating or even fatal. To improve injury prevention and surveillance of catastrophic injuries the Chris Burger …
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InVivo Therapeutics® Corporation
To date, the primary treatment for spinal cord injuries has been the use of spinal fixation devices to create a stable environment for the spinal cord to heal. The second treatment option is to remove soft tissue near and around the spinal cord intended to reduce pressure on the spinal cord and …
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An evaluation of emergency field side care following implementation of the BokSmart program for rugby in South Africa
… of participating in sports, catastrophic injuries associated with rugby such as those of the spinal cord, brain, and cardiovascular system are rare but can be permanently debilitating or even fatal. To improve injury prevention and surveillance of catastrophic injuries the Chris Burger …
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A Keratin Biomaterial for Treatment Following Spinal Cord Hemisection Injury and Investigation of Secondary Damage Mechanisms
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are a severely debilitating injury that affects about 200,000 people in the United States alone. The only current treatment options include use of steroids, spinal fixation surgery, and rehabilitation, none of which provide any significant recovery of function. SCIs are …
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Exploring the facilitators of adapted mountain biking based on the lived experiences of adults living with a spinal cord injury
… adapted mountain biking for people living with spinal cord injuries has primarily focused on the barriers that exist. Facilitators of adapted mountain biking have not been well-researched, and a better understanding of the facilitators that address these barriers is needed. The intention of this …
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Physical Sokoban An augmented reality game
… in rehabilitation — to aid patients with upper spinal cord injuries training grasping with their neuroprosthesis. To this end the game records various statistics about how the user plays — which in the future can be used to track and analyze patient progress. A user study carried out on healthy …
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Collagen implants to promote regeneration of the adult rat spinal cord
… in the United States currently live with a spinal cord injury and approximately 11,000 new cases occur every year. People with spinal cord injuries experience a significant reduction in quality of life due to the many problems that arise from damage to the spinal cord including paralysis and …
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A detailed study of persons admitted to the spinal unit of conradie hospital, Pinelands, Cape, during 1985.
… pertaining to the patients admitted to the Spinal Cord Unit at the Conradie Hospital, Pinelands, with Spinal Cord Injury (s.c.i.). The main points of interest are as follows: 0 The majority of victims of s.c.i. in this series are young men, mainly Black or Coloured, with a low educational …
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