| Aerobic exercise during early rehabilitation for cervical spinal cord injury. | |
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PMID: 20093326 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: People with spinal cord injuries (SCIs), particularly those with injuries causing tetraplegia, are at risk for cardiovascular illnesses. There is a compelling need to address poor cardiovascular health as early as possible after cervical SCI. The purpose of this case report is to illustrate the process of aerobic exercise prescription during inpatient rehabilitation for cervical SCI. CASE DESCRIPTION: The patient was a 22-year-old man who had sustained a complete C5 SCI during a swimming accident 12 weeks before he participated in an aerobic exercise program. The program was developed to facilitate aerobic capacity while minimizing muscular fatigue. The patient attended 18 sessions over a 2-month period. OUTCOMES: The patient's exercise tolerance increased in terms of both exercise duration and exercise intensity. Measurements of cardiovascular health, taken before and after training, revealed substantial increases in peak oxygen uptake (20%) and orthostatic tolerance over the course of the program. DISCUSSION: The patient experienced typical complications associated with acute SCI (eg, orthostatic hypotension, urinary tract infections). He exhibited several signs of improved exercise tolerance and wheelchair mobility during the 2-month program, indicating potential cardiovascular and functional improvements from the exercise training. |
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Authors:
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Amira E Tawashy; Janice J Eng; Andrei V Krassioukov; William C Miller; Shannon Sproule |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-01-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Physical therapy Volume: 90 ISSN: 1538-6724 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Ther Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-01 Completed Date: 2010-03-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0022623 Medline TA: Phys Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 427-37 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Cervical Vertebrae
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injuries* Cholesterol / blood Exercise* Exercise Tolerance Heart Rate Humans Hypotension, Orthostatic / therapy Male Oxygen Consumption Patient Satisfaction Physical Fitness Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation* Wheelchairs Young Adult |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57-88-5/Cholesterol |
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