The goal of this study was to characterize upper extremity joint kinematics during wheelchair mobility. A 3-D biomechanical model of the upper extremities is presented for kinematic assessment of ...

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are devastating medical conditions, often resulting in permanent loss of sensory and motor functions, and no treatment was found yet. However, promising candidates like ...

for at least one of the strength measures — International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury–Upper Extremity Measurement Scale (ISNCSCI-UEMS) score (MID = 2-point ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI ... ultimately reaching and grasping (middle and upper panels). Each movement requires the use of specific but overall intertwined central and peripheral nervous system ...

Abstract: Recovery of upper extremity (UE) function is the top priority following cervical spinal cord injury (SCI); even partial ... Notably, one individual with motor complete injury showed a 5-fold ...

“The Up-LIFT study results represent a turning point in the field of spinal cord injury and paralysis ... of ARC-EX Therapy to improve upper extremity strength and function.

and health in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), today announced that the Up-LIFT pivotal study evaluating ARC-EX Therapy achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint of improvement in upper ...

Objectives: Upper extremity function after spinal cord injury (SCI) is an important factor for performance of activities of daily living. An objective assessment of upper extremity function preferably ...

Neuromodulation can also be beneficial for spinal cord injury ... with muscle grade below injury more than for at least half of key muscle functions]). FES=functional electrical stimulation.