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Soriano JE, Squair JW, Cragg JJ, Thompson J, Sanguinetti R, Vaseghi B, Emery CA, Grant C, Charbonneau R, Larkin-Kaiser KA, Phillips AA, Dujic Z. A national survey of physical activity after spinal cord injury. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4405. [PMID: 35292668 PMCID: PMC8924215 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07927-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Physical activity is a powerful modifiable risk factor for disease and mortality. Physical activity levels in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) have not been quantified relative to uninjured individuals in a large population-based sample. We aimed to quantify and compare physical activity in people with and without SCI, and to examine the associations between physical activity, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors. The 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey (n > 57,000) was used, which includes three measures that assess physical activity levels (i.e., leisure time activity frequency, leisure time activity intensity, and transportation time activity intensity). Bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed and odds ratios (ORs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. The odds of physical activity in people with SCI were 0.43 (95% CI 0.3–0.61), 0.53 (95% CI 0.36–0.75), and 0.42 (95% CI 0.28–0.61), across the three measures of physical activity, respectively. These differences persisted after adjustment for lifestyle, comorbidities, and socioeconomic factors. Physical activity is reduced in the SCI population compared with the general population. This knowledge is important to direct future research and guide the allocation of health care resources.
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- Jan Elaine Soriano
- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cardiac Sciences & Clinical Neurosciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cardiac Sciences & Clinical Neurosciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.,MD/PhD Training Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cardiac Sciences & Clinical Neurosciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.,University of Calgary, 78 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cardiac Sciences & Clinical Neurosciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.,International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology and Departments of Pediatric and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cardiac Sciences & Clinical Neurosciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cardiac Sciences & Clinical Neurosciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, 93 Heritage Medical Research Building, 3310 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia.
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Hisham H, Justine M, Hasnan N, Manaf H. Effects of Paraplegia Fitness Integrated Training on Physical Function and Exercise Self-Efficacy and Adherence Among Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury. Ann Rehabil Med 2022; 46:33-44. [PMID: 35272438 PMCID: PMC8913273 DOI: 10.5535/arm.21127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the effects of the Paraplegia Fitness Integrated Training (PARAFiT) program, which is an integrated graded physical exercise and health education program for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods This nonrandomized single-blind study included 44 participants, who were assigned to either an intervention (PARAFiT) group or an active control (conventional physiotherapy) group. The intervention group underwent the PARAFiT program (8 weeks), which consisted of circuit-based interval training, progressive upper limb resistance training, and health education sessions. During the unsupervised period, the intervention group continuously underwent health education program once a month for 2 months (8 weeks). Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used for the analysis. Results The intervention group presented with a higher level of physical activity than did the control group; however, the difference was not significant (p=0.36). Additionally, the intervention group presented with better exercise self-efficacy and cardiorespiratory fitness and stronger bilateral shoulder muscle and handgrip than did the control group (all p<0.05). Exercise adherence was higher in the intervention group than in the control group during both the supervised (80% vs. 75%) and unsupervised (40% vs. 20%) periods. Conclusion The PARAFiT program enhanced the level of physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, physical fitness, and exercise adherence among the patients with SCI. Future studies should incorporate guidelines for home-based exercises and regular monitoring to promote long-term adherence to exercise and physical activity among individuals with SCI.
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Silveira SL, Richardson EV, Motl RW. Social cognitive theory as a guide for exercise engagement in persons with multiple sclerosis who use wheelchairs for mobility. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH 2020; 35:270-282. [PMID: 32535626 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyaa013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. Among persons with MS, 30% experience significant mobility impairment that requires use of a wheelchair for mobility. Exercise is an evidence-based second-line therapy that can improve mobility; however, little research has focused on individuals that use wheelchairs for mobility. Framed by social cognitive theory (SCT), we conducted a formative qualitative study examining exercise status and perceptions among 20 persons with MS who use wheelchairs for mobility. Using deductive, semantic thematic analysis, we coded for SCT variables (i.e. self-efficacy, knowledge, outcome expectations, barriers and facilitators) and identified participants as regular or inconsistent exercisers. In total, 12 participants were classified as regular exercisers and 8 inconsistent exercisers. Regular exercisers more frequently reported high self-efficacy, consistent exercise knowledge and numerous facilitators. All participants reported some positive outcome expectations and several barriers and facilitators. These findings can inform future intervention studies supporting exercise behavior change through SCT. Strategies such as increasing self-efficacy, imparting instructional materials, shaping realistic outcome expectations and providing tools directed toward overcoming barriers and identifying facilitators may work to support the exercise endeavor of persons with MS who use wheelchairs for mobility.
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- Stephanie L Silveira
- Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 3810 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
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- Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 3810 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
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- Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 3810 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
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Williams J, Moldavskiy M, Bauer K, Reed G, Theuring A, Zedrow J, Sweatman WM, Backus D. Safety and Feasibility of Various Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Protocols in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis Who Are Nonambulatory. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl 2020; 2:100045. [PMID: 33543074 PMCID: PMC7853402 DOI: 10.1016/j.arrct.2020.100045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objective To examine the safety, feasibility, and response to functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling protocols requiring differing levels of effort in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are nonambulatory. Design Pilot study with pre-post intervention testing. Setting Outpatient clinic setting of a long-term acute care hospital. Participants Individuals (N=10) with MS (6 men; mean age 58.6±9.86y) who use a wheelchair for community mobility. Participants’ Expanded Disability Status Scale score ranged from 6.5 to 8.5 (median 7.5). Intervention Participants performed 3 or 4 FES cycling protocols requiring different levels of volitional effort during 6-8 testing sessions. Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome was safety, measured by adverse events and increase in MS symptoms, all assessed throughout, immediately post- and 1 day postsession. FES cycling performance for each protocol was also recorded. Exploratory outcome measures collected before and after all testing sessions included functional assessment of MS, MS Impact Scale, Exercise Self Efficacy Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item, and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale. Results All participants (4 women, 6 men) completed all testing sessions. There were no serious adverse events or differences in vitals or symptoms between protocols. Two participants had an isolated episode of mild hypotension. Changes in pain, spasticity, and fatigue were minimal. Five participants were able to cycle for 30 minutes and completed interval training protocols requiring increasing difficulty. The remainder cycled for <3 minutes and completed a rest interval protocol. There was modest improvement on the exploratory outcome measures. Conclusions People with MS who use a wheelchair for community mobility can safely perform FES cycling requiring more effort than previously reported research. Therefore, the individuals may experience greater benefits than previously reported. Further study is required to better understand the potential benefits for optimizing function and improving health in people with MS. People with multiple sclerosis who are nonambulatory can safely perform functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling using parameters requiring more effort. FES cycling may offer an opportunity for increased exercise stimulus or neuromuscular training if individuals are adequately challenged using an appropriate cycling protocol.
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Key Words
- ADLs, activities of daily living
- EDSS, Expanded Disability Status Scale
- ESES, Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale
- Exercise
- FAMS, functional assessment of multiple sclerosis
- FES, functional electrical stimulation
- Health
- I-Resist, resistance interval
- I-Rest, rest interval
- I-Stim, stimulation interval
- MA, motor assist
- MS, multiple sclerosis
- MSIS-29, 29-Item Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale
- Multiple sclerosis
- PHQ-9, 9-Item Patient Health Questionnaire
- QOL, quality of life
- Rehabilitation
- S, standard protocol
- VAS-P, visual analog scale of pain
- VAS-S, visual analog scale of spasticity
- rpm, revolutions per minute
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- Joy Williams
- Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Wellness Program, Crawford Research Institute Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA
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- Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Wellness Program, Crawford Research Institute Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA.,Crawford Research Institute, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA
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- Emory University, Division of Physical Therapy, Atlanta, GA
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- Emory University, Division of Physical Therapy, Atlanta, GA
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- Emory University, Division of Physical Therapy, Atlanta, GA
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- Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Wellness Program, Crawford Research Institute Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA.,Crawford Research Institute, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA
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Holm NJ, Møller T, Adamsen L, Dalsgaard LT, Biering-Sorensen F, Schou LH. Health promotion and cardiovascular risk reduction in people with spinal cord injury: physical activity, healthy diet and maintenance after discharge- protocol for a prospective national cohort study and a preintervention- postintervention study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e030310. [PMID: 31892644 PMCID: PMC6955524 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spinal cord injury (SCI) predisposes those who suffer from it to physical inactivity and weight gain; consequently, death due to cardiovascular diseases is more frequent among people with SCI than in the general population. The literature documents a consensus about an interdisciplinary multimodal approach for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors including overweight and obesity in people with SCI, focusing on diet, physical activity (PA) and behavioural interventions. This study will investigate implementation of recommendations from a recent clinical practice guideline for identification and management of cardiometabolic risk after SCI through multimodal patient education in a subacute clinical setting. METHODS AND ANALYSIS All patients who are aged 18 years or older with an SCI within the previous 12 months and admitted to highly specialised rehabilitation are included, regardless of SCI aetiology or neurological level. A primary study designed as a controlled, pragmatic, preintervention- postintervention study with 6-month follow-up evaluates the effect of the clinical intervention; a prospective national cohort study on body mass index (BMI) serves as a historical control. The intervention consists of a standardised approach to patient education about cardiovascular risk factors, PA and a healthy diet that begins at the outset of primary SCI rehabilitation and is integrated into existing settings and workflows. Outcome measures are collected at admission, discharge and 6 months after discharge and include peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) (primary outcome), BMI, body composition, metabolic profile, neurological status, level of functioning, depression, quality of life, objective PA (accelerometry), self-reported PA, self-assessed PA ability, shared decision making, and dietary habits. Test-retest reliability of four VO2peak test protocols are investigated, as is test-retest reliability of a multisensor accelerometer in a rehabilitation setting. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The project is approved by the Committees on Health Research Ethics in the Capital Region of Denmark on 10 July 2018 (Journal-nr.: H-18018325). The principal investigator obtains informed consent from all participants. The interventions in the project are closely related to existing rehabilitation care, and the risk of pain and discomfort is considered modest. Any unintended events related to the elements of the intervention are reported, according to existing regional procedures. Data are stored in a secure web-based database (Redcap). The primary study and prospective cohort study are registered at Clinicaltrials.gov. Positive and negative results will be submitted to relevant scientific journals related to SCI for publication. Important protocol modifications are reported to the Committees on Health Research Ethics in the Capital Region of Denmark. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS NCT03689023 and NCT03369080.
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- Nicolaj Jersild Holm
- Neuroscience Center, Clinic for Spinal Cord Injuries, Rigshospitalet, Hornbæk, Denmark
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- Department 9701, The University Hospitals Centre for Health Research, UCSF Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department 9701, The University Hospitals Centre for Health Research, UCSF Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Neuroscience Center, Clinic for Spinal Cord Injuries, Rigshospitalet, Hornbæk, Denmark
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- Neuroscience Center, Clinic for Spinal Cord Injuries, Rigshospitalet, Hornbæk, Denmark
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- Department of Nursing and Nutrition, University College Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Mcleod JC, Diana H, Hicks AL. Sprint interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training during inpatient rehabilitation after spinal cord injury: a randomized trial. Spinal Cord 2019; 58:106-115. [DOI: 10.1038/s41393-019-0345-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sol ME, Bloemen MAT, Verschuren O, Rushton PW, Visser-Meily JMA, de Groot JF. Wheelchair Mobility Confidence Scale for Dutch youth using a manual wheelchair. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 15:684-691. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1604832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- M. E. Sol
- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Special Needs School, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- École de réadaptation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Institute for Healthcare Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Nightingale TE, Rouse PC, Walhin JP, Thompson D, Bilzon JL. Home-Based Exercise Enhances Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:1998-2006.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Curi ACC, Maior Alves AS, Silva JG. Cardiac autonomic response after cranial technique of the fourth ventricle (cv4) compression in systemic hypertensive subjects. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2018; 22:666-672. [PMID: 30100295 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare blood pressure (BP) behavior and heart rate variability (HRV) among hypertensive stage I and normotensive individuals who were submitted to the cranial technique of the 4th ventricle compression (CV4), an osteopathic technique. METHODS In this experimental controlled study, thirty men between 40 and 60 years old were evaluated and divided into two groups: normotensive (NT) and hypertensive (HT). The CV4 maneuver was applied in both groups and BP was measured at 5 (five) different stages: pre and post-intervention, 5, 10 and 15min after technique. Time-frequency parameters were obtained from measurements of RR intervals. Data were analyzed using an ANOVA two-way for analysis of the condition factor (NT and HT) and times with p-value ≤ .05. RESULTS There was a reduction in the BP of the HT group. A significant intergroup difference (p = .01) was noticed, with respect to the standard deviation of successive normal R-R intervals (SDNN) values, mainly between pre-intervention and 15min stages. Concerning root mean square of the mean squared differences (RNSSD) values, the highlights were differences between pre-intervention and 10min (p = .01) only in the NT group. There was an increase in high frequencies (HF) values and a low frequencies (LF) attenuation in both groups at all different stages. CONCLUSION The data showed a BP reduction in the HT group in pre-intervention/15min and an increase in parasympathetic activity and decreased sympathetic activity in both groups. This suggests a change in the sympathetic-vagal balance. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the data on BP reduction mechanisms with CV4.
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- Rehabilitation Science at UNISUAM (Centro Universitário Augusto Motta), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Science at UNISUAM (Centro Universitário Augusto Motta), Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy - UFRJ [Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro], Brazil.
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Callahan MK, Cowan RE. Relationship of Fitness and Wheelchair Mobility With Encounters, Avoidances, and Perception of Environmental Barriers Among Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:2007-2014.e3. [PMID: 29981312 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess (1) if fitness and mobility are related to behavior and perception of physical barriers and (2) if behavior and physical barrier perception are related. DESIGN Cross-sectional case series. SETTING Academic Medical Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Manual wheelchair users (N=50) with chronic spinal cord injury (62% paraplegia). INTERVENTION None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Participants completed the following assessments: (1) fitness: graded exercise test (aerobic) and Wingate (anaerobic); (2) mobility: 6-minute push test and 30-second sprint test; (3) physical barrier behavior: Encounters of Environmental Features in the Environmental Aspects of Mobility Questionnaire (EAMQ); (4) physical barrier perception: Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factor (CHIEF) Environmental Barriers domain. RESULTS Individuals with paraplegia had higher fitness, mobility, and environmental barrier encounter rates and lower avoidance per encounter rates vs tetraplegia (all P≤.05). For individuals with tetraplegia only, as mobility and fitness increased, frequencies of (1) encounters increased; (2) avoidances per encounter decreased, in multiple EAMQ domains (all P≤.05). Perception of barriers did not differ between lesion levels (P=.79). Mobility and fitness were not related to environmental barriers perception in both groups (all P>.17). CONCLUSIONS Fitness and mobility are associated with barrier behaviors (ie, encounters and avoidances) among individuals with tetraplegia, but not paraplegia. Despite a greater barrier avoidance rate, persons with tetraplegia do not perceive more physical barriers than persons with paraplegia. Surprisingly, fitness and mobility were not related to perception of barriers in either group. More research is required on if barrier perception, behavior, or both influence participation, to enable rehabilitation programs to tailor interventions to enhance participation.
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- Morgan K Callahan
- Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
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- Departments of Neurosurgery and Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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