Cardiovascular intensity attainment and walking outcomes for persons with spinal cord injury

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between locomotor training intensity and walking outcomes in individuals with spinal cord injury.
• Examined locomotor training at varying intensities
• Focused on individuals requiring physical assistance for walking
• Monitored heart rate to ensure 70% HR max during rehabilitation
• Participants demonstrated significant improvements in walking function
• Higher training intensities correlated with better outcomes
• Achieving 70% HR max was key for meaningful progress