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The Effect Of Intensive Training And Physical Activity Program On Physical Capacity In People With Spinal Cord Injury
Ausra Adomaviciene, Aurelija Sidlauskiene, Juozas Raistenskis
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 confidentiality 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
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