paralysis spinal cord injury
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental groups will receive 16-week low-intensity wheelchair exercise
training (35%HRR
2x30min/week) or handcycling training (70%HRR, 2x30 min/week)
while the control group will not receive any training.
Sponsors
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Spinal cord injury Wheelchair-dependent 28 - 65 years Time since injury > 10y
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cardiovascular contra-indications for testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, or a resting diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg or a resting systolic blood pressure above 180 mm Hg Musculoskeletal complaints of the upper extremities, neck or back. Progressive disease Psychiatric problem Not having enough knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the purpose of the study and the testing methods. Plans to start another lifestyle (e.g. more physical active, diet) in the months that the experiment is going on.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the physical capacity, measured by the peak power output. The peak power output is assessed during a peak exercise test in a wheelchair on a treadmill. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary study parameters are: (sub)maximal capacity, propulsion technique, pain and functioning of the upper extremities, respiratory function, muscle strength, sprint capacity, wheelchair skills, independence (SCIM), metabolic syndrome, participation, quality of life and personal- and environmental factors. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed