Effects of Elastic Band Resistance Exercise on Changes in Health-Relat ed Physical Fitness and Their Interrelationships in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

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This research aims to analyze changes in health-related physical fitness through elastic band resistance exercise in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Participants included 16 individuals with spinal cord injury from S city, free of medical conditions affecting participation.
A 12-week program of resistance training using elastic bands was conducted three times per week.
Measured variables included aerobic fitness, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
After 12 weeks, significant improvements were observed in aerobic fitness (6-minute walk test), muscle strength (grip strength), muscle endurance (arm curl), and flexibility (shoulder joint flexibility) with p<0.001.
No significant changes were found in body composition metrics.
Significant positive correlations were identified between affected grip strength and both 6-minute walk test and non-affected arm curl results, p<0.01.

Shows positive effects on physical fitness in individuals with spinal cord injury, suggesting effective exercise methods.

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