Publications by authors named "Adriana Gerini"
Article Synopsis
- - The study is a multicenter cross-sectional analysis conducted in ten Italian rehabilitation centers to assess pain prevalence, location, and characteristics among hospital inpatients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- - Out of 385 participants, 72% reported experiencing pain, with nociceptive pain primarily located in the neck-shoulder region (52%) and neuropathic pain in the sublesional area (67%); spasticity was present in 48% of the participants.
- - The findings indicate a significant prevalence of pain in SCI patients, with older age and being female correlating strongly with higher pain levels.
Background: In the last years, there has been an intense technological development of robotic devices for gait rehabilitation in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate energy cost and psychological impact during a rehabilitation program with two different types of robotic rehabilitation systems (stationary system on a treadmill, Lokomat, and overground walking system, Ekso GT).
Methods: Fifteen SCI patients with different injury levels underwent robot-assisted gait training sessions, divided into 2 phases: in the first phase, all subjects completed 3 sessions both Lokomat and Ekso GT.
Study Design: Prospective, quasi-experimental study, pre- and post-design, single arm study.
Objectives: Investigate whether persons affected by SCI can safely experience walking function using Robotic Exoskeletons and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).
Setting: Inpatient METHODS: 52 persons with SCI were recruited (36 completed the protocol) and assigned to one of two groups based on their Lower Limb Motor Scores (LEMS): Group A: LEMS ≥ 10 and Group B: LEMS < 10.
Background: Powered robotic exoskeletons represent an emerging technology for the gait training of Spinal Cord Injured (SCI) persons. The analysis of the psychological and physical impact of such technology on the patient is crucial in terms of clinical appropriateness of such rehabilitation intervention for SCI persons.
Objective: To investigate the acceptability of overground robot-assisted walking and its effect on pain and spasticity.
Background: Intrathecal Baclofen is available to treat severe generalized spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) unresponsive to oral drug delivery.
Objective: The aims of this study were to investigate the effects and the drug dosage of intrathecal Baclofen in a selected population of MS patients, affected by severe spasticity at long term follow-up.
Methods: A prospective cohort study of 14 MS patients is presented.