Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity Among Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 954-959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levy Silva Rezende ◽  
Markus Brendon Lima ◽  
Emanuel Péricles Salvador
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Bibliographic Search

Background: Engaging in physical activity (PA) can bring many benefits to individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and understanding the best interventions to promote PA is essential. The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature to check the effectiveness of interventions aimed at increasing the PA level in SCI individuals. Methods: The bibliographic search was performed in the PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus databases, including randomized controlled trials involving humans, in which PA level was the primary or secondary outcome, and with samples composed entirely or partially of individuals with SCI. The articles were analyzed by 2 researchers using descriptive statistics and the quality of the studies was assessed using the CONSORT criteria. Results: Seven articles were selected. The studies used different strategies of intervention. Six out of the 7 studies included in the analysis proposed interventions that were effective in increasing PA level (action plans/coping strategies, home exercises, behavioral intervention, elaboration of intentions, workshops, and education for the promotion of PA). In only 1 study, the proposed strategy was not effective (reading a guideline). Conclusion: It is concluded that these 6 interventions are effective in increasing the PA level in SCI individuals.

scholarly journals Improving the quality of life of caregivers of persons with spinal cord injury: A randomized controlled trial.

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Schulz ◽  
Sara J. Czaja ◽  
Amy Lustig ◽  
Bozena Zdaniuk ◽  
Lynn M. Martire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cord Injury

Assessing physical activity and health-related quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury: a national survey in Thailand

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Aitthanatt Chachris Eitivipart ◽  
Mohit Arora ◽  
Camila Quel de Oliveira ◽  
Robert Heard ◽  
James W. Middleton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Effects of exercise interventions on cardiovascular health in individuals with chronic, motor complete spinal cord injury: protocol for a randomised controlled trial [Cardiovascular Health/Outcomes: Improvements Created by Exercise and education in SCI (CHOICES) Study]

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e023540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrei V Krassioukov ◽  
Katharine D Currie ◽  
Michèle Hubli ◽  
Tom E Nightingale ◽  
Abdullah A Alrashidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionRecent studies demonstrate that cardiovascular diseases and associated complications are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Abnormal arterial stiffness, defined by a carotid–to-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) ≥10 m/s, is a recognised risk factor for heart disease in individuals with SCI. There is a paucity of studies assessing the efficacy of conventional training modalities on arterial stiffness and other cardiovascular outcomes in this population. Therefore, this study aims to compare the efficacy of arm cycle ergometry training (ACET) and body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on reducing arterial stiffness in individuals with chronic motor complete, high-level (above the sixth thoracic segment) SCI.Methods and analysisThis is a multicentre, randomised, controlled, clinical trial. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) into either ACET or BWSTT groups. Sixty participants with chronic (>1 year) SCI will be recruited from three sites in Canada (Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton). Participants in each group will exercise three times per week up to 30 min and 60 min for ACET and BWSTT, respectively, over the period of 6 months. The primary outcome measure will be change in arterial stiffness (cfPWV) from baseline. Secondary outcome measures will include comprehensive assessments of: (1) cardiovascular parameters, (2) autonomic function, (3) body composition, (4) blood haematological and metabolic profiles, (5) cardiorespiratory fitness and (6) quality of life (QOL) and physical activity outcomes. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months (only QOL and physical activity outcomes). Statistical analyses will apply linear-mixed modelling to determine the training (time), group (ACET vs BWSTT) and interaction (time × group) effects on all outcomes.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was obtained from all three participating sites. Primary and secondary outcome data will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals and widely disseminated.Trial registration numberNCT01718977; Pre-results.Trial statusRecruitment for this study began on January 2013 and the first participant was randomized on April 2013. Recruitment stopped on October 2018.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy L. Stevens ◽  
Jennifer L. Caputo ◽  
Dana K. Fuller ◽  
Don W. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cord Injury

Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and Functional Autonomy of Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Yuri Kawanishi ◽  
Márcia Greguol
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Functional Autonomy ◽  
Using Data

This study aimed to perform a systematic review of studies that address the influence of physical activity on the quality of life and functional independence of adult individuals with spinal cord injury. The review was performed using data obtained from the MEDLINE, CINAHL, SciELO, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Academic Search Premier, and PEDro databases using the following keywords: quality of life; functional independence; autonomy; independence; physical activity; activities of daily living; physical exercise; tetraplegia; paraplegia; spinal cord injury; physical disabilities; and wheelchair. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. Although there was a lack of consensus among the selected studies, the majority of them presented a strong correlation between physical activity and variables of quality of life and/or functional independence. Thus, physical activity appears to have an important influence on social relationships, functional independence, psychological factors, and physical aspects, which can enhance quality of life and independence in the performance of daily activities.

Physical activity and individuals with spinal cord injury: accuracy and quality of information on the Internet

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Jetha ◽  
Guy Faulkner ◽  
Paul Gorczynski ◽  
Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos ◽  
Kathleen A. Martin Ginis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Cord Injury
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