Key result
Intensive wheelchair training in males with paraplegia was associated with larger subclavian artery dimensions and higher peak oxygen uptake (34.5 vs 23.9 mL/kg/min, P<0.05) compared to sedentary peers.
Why the study?
Does intensive wheelchair training alter cardiovascular dimensions and physical fitness in subjects with paraplegia compared to sedentary paraplegic and able-bodied subjects?
Population
79 males, comprising sedentary subjects with paraplegia, national elite athletes with paraplegia, and…
Comparison
Intensive wheelchair training vs Sedentary lifestyle in subjects with paraplegia…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Associated fitness and subclavian adaptations in trained paraplegic males should not yet change practice; hypothesis-generating and requires longitudinal confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=79)
Does intensive wheelchair training alter cardiovascular dimensions and physical fitness in subjects with paraplegia compared to sedentary paraplegic and able-bodied subjects?
Absolute Event Rate: 34.5% vs 23.9%
p-value: p=<0.05
Intensive wheelchair training in paraplegic subjects is associated with cardiac dimensions and fitness levels comparable to able-bodied individuals, along with hypertrophy of the subclavian arteries.
Huonker et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Paraplegia (n=79). Intensive wheelchair training vs. Sedentary lifestyle (in paraplegia) and untrained able-bodied controls was evaluated on Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) (p=<0.05). Intensive wheelchair training in males with paraplegia was associated with larger subclavian artery dimensions and higher peak oxygen uptake (34.5 vs 23.9 mL/kg/min, P<0.05) compared to sedentary peers.
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