Regenerative Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 110
Special Issue Editors
Interests: spinal cord injury; brain and spinal cord stimulation; spasticity; epidural stimulation; rehabilitation; sensorimotor recovery
Interests: spinal cord injury; neurotrophins; gene therapy; axonal regeneration; rehabilitation; sensorimotor recovery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Bioengineering focuses on the emerging field of regenerative rehabilitation for spinal cord injury (SCI), an area at the intersection of tissue engineering, cellular therapies, and rehabilitation science. The goal is to highlight innovative strategies that combine biological repair with functional recovery, bridging gaps between regenerative medicine and physical therapy.
Spinal cord injury presents complex challenges that go beyond structural damage, often involving chronic inflammation, scarring, and functional loss. While regenerative approaches such as stem cell transplantation, biomaterials, and neurotrophic factors show promise in repairing or replacing damaged tissue, their full potential depends on integrated rehabilitation strategies that guide, reinforce, and sustain recovery.
This issue invites contributions that explore mechanistic studies, preclinical models, clinical trials, and technological advances that integrate regeneration with rehabilitation. Topics may include neuroplasticity, activity-based therapies, biomaterials designed for functional integration, and data-driven tools for personalized recovery. We are especially interested in research that demonstrates synergy between biological repair and functional outcomes.
By bringing together interdisciplinary work, this issue aims to advance the understanding and clinical translation of regenerative rehabilitation for SCI, with the long-term goal of improving quality of life and functional independence for individuals living with spinal cord injury.
Dr. Ajay Pal
Prof. Dr. George Smith
Dr. Andrew J. Spence
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- spinal cord injury
- rehabilitation
- neuromodulation
- neural regeneration
- neuroprotection
- neuroplasticity
- functional recovery
- activity-based therapy
- tissue engineering
- neurotrophic factors
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