Journal article
SCIPA full-on: A randomized controlled trial comparing intensive whole-body exercise and upper body exercise after spinal cord injury
MP Galea, SA Dunlop, T Geraghty, GM Davis, A Nunn, L Olenko, M Hurley, J Alexander, S Fereday, C Goodman, J Batty, T Li, J Buchanan, J Bullick, R Marshall, J Clark, R Acland, J Nunnerley
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background. While upper body training has been effective for improving aerobic fitness and muscle strength after spinal cord injury (SCI), activity-based therapies intended to activate the paralyzed extremities have been reported to promote neurological improvement. Objective. To compare the effectiveness of intensive whole-body exercise compared with upper body exercise for people with chronic SCI. Methods. A parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants with a range of SCI levels and severity were randomized to either full-body exercise (FBE) or upper body exercise (UBE) groups (3 sessions per week over 12 weeks). FBE participants underwent locomotor training, func..
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