THE EFFECT OF INTENSIVE TRAINING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM ON PHYSICAL CAPACITY IN PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PURE MEDICAL RESEARCH - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Background Physical activity levels are generally low after SCI. The promotion of regular physical activity into daily life is one of the main aspirations of society. Objective To determine the effectiveness of two-week intensive training and physical activity program on improvement of physical capacity components (PCC) and physical activity (PA) in daily life after SCI. Material and Methods The research was performed in the Landscape Therapy and Recreation Centre (Palanga). PA was assessed using a brief Life Situation Questionnaire-revised form (LSQ-r). PCC were evaluated using the 8 block tests (Tapping, Box&Block, Ball push, “Figure eight” tests, a straight 20 m sprint, 30 s moving, Cupper test (12 min). The study was based on ethical, privacy and condentiality principles. Results Totally participated 64 people with SCI: 31.8 year old, male (89.1%), unmarried (46.8%), employed (39.6%); traumatic SCI (78.1%), AIS A SCI type (54.6%) and paraplegia (57.8%). Social life, sports and active leisure prevailed in paraplegia; exercising were more expressed in tetraplegia (P<0.05). During intensive program in paraplegia more increased general capacity and moving in wheelchair skills, than in tetraplegia – hand motor functions (P<0.05). Conclusion Even a short intensive training program was successful to improve physical capacity and promote the physical activity among SCI.
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Aušra Adomavičienė, Aurelija Šidlauskienė, Juozas Raistenskis
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