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Filter by:Muscle weakness is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms following a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Strength training is recommended as an effective means to increase muscular strength and improve function for individuals with long term SCI. In contrast, the strength training guidance for those with a recent (<1 year) SCI is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the feasibility of a method of upper limb strengthening - Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) and its impact upon muscle strength and function.
Brain injuries are a significant cause of loss of movement. It has been shown that physical therapy can help patients to regain movements. The purpose of this study is to see if it is possible to perform a new exercise program that will help patients regain movement. This new exercise program will involve practicing walking, stairs, jumping and running. Participation in this study will involve physical therapy 1 to 2 times a week for 12 visits over 6 to 8 weeks.
Hyponatremia occurs frequently in patients with acute brain injury in the days to weeks following injury, and may contribute to adverse outcome. In addition, hyponatremia can aggravate neurologic dysfunction, complicate neurological assessments, and contribute to neurologic symptoms such as gait dysfunction that can impair efforts at mobilization and rehabilitation. Strict normonatremia (serum Na levels between 135 and 145 meq/dl) is the goal in most patients with acute brain injury. SIADH is the most frequent cause of hyponatremia in patients with neurological injury; however, treatment with fluid restriction is often difficult or contra-indicated, for example in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) where intravascular hypovolemia can trigger vasospasms. The aim of this project is to test Tolvaptan, an ADH antagonist, as a treatment in selected patients with acute brain injury who have developed SIADH.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether testosterone plus finasteride treatment will improve musculoskeletal health, neuromuscular function, body composition, and metabolic health in hypogonadal men who have experienced ambulatory dysfunction subsequent to incomplete spinal cord injury. The investigators hypothesize that this treatment will improve bone mineral density, enhance muscle size and muscle function, and improve body composition, without causing prostate enlargement.
The safety and efficacy of MK0724 will be assessed in patients with acute middle cerebral artery stroke using the Action Reach Arm Test (ARAT). This test allows measurement of a specific functional deficit and subsequent recovery correlating with the specific area of stroke in the brain.