European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of upper extremity aerobic exercise in patients with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled study.
Immobility and secondary complications, including cardiopulmonary disease, pressure ulcers, and pain, occur in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). These patients also have difficulty coping with the strain of daily activities. Thus, it is important for SCI patients to engage in aerobic exercise in order to be able to cope adequately with the strain of activities and SCI-related complications. ⋯ Adding arm cranking exercise training to the rehabilitation program of patients with spinal cord injury demonstrated improved exercise capacity; however, further studies are needed to assess the effects of exercise training on other health issues.
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Apr 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of low-intensity endurance and resistance training on mobility in chronic stroke survivors: a pilot randomized controlled study.
Chronic stroke survivors are exposed to long-term disability and physical deconditioning, effects that may impact their independence and quality of life. Community-based programs optimizing the dose of exercise therapy that are simultaneously low risk and able to achieve high adherence should be identified. ⋯ The effectiveness, low-intensity and possible implementation in poorly equipped community-based settings make the LI-E program potentially suitable for stroke survivors and frail individuals.