Introduction to exercise after paraplegic spinal cord injury

Those with spinal cord injuries often lead more sedentary lives. By introducing light daily exercise, individuals can not only increase their mobility but also prevent future health complications. This video is an introduction on how to properly complete common exercises and discusses some of the many benefits gained from exercising, specifically for people with spinal cord injuries. It is important to note that this video does not aim to replace any exercises or treatments prescribed by therapists or clinicians. This video was created by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Shaera Rahim, Talia Rahif, Simren Rai and Marija Radenovic. Copyright McMaster University 2017 References: http://sciactioncanada.ca/ http://www.sciontario.org/ http://pace.mcmaster.ca/ https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-servic... 1 - Hicks, A. L., Ginis, K. M., Pelletier, C. A., Ditor, D. S., Foulon, B., & Wolfe, D. L. (2011). The effects of exercise training on physical capacity, strength, body composition and functional performance among adults with spinal cord injury: a systematic review. Spinal cord, 49(11), 1103-1127. 2 - SCI Action Canada. (2017) Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury. Retrieved from: http://sciactioncanada.ca/guidelines/ 3 - Frownfelter, D., & Dean, E. (2014). Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy-E-Book: Evidence to Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences. 4 - Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2008). Principles of anatomy and physiology. John Wiley & Sons. 5 - Berlowitz D, Tamplin J. (2013) Respiratory muscle training for cervical spinal cord injury. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (7). 6 - Liaw, M. Y., Lin, M. C., Cheng, P. T., Wong, M. K. A., & Tang, F. T. (2000). Resistive inspiratory muscle training: its effectiveness in patients with acute complete cervical cord injury. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 81(6), 752-756. 7 - Van Houtte, S., Vanlandewijck, Y., & Gosselink, R. (2006). Respiratory muscle training in persons with spinal cord injury: a systematic review. Respiratory medicine, 100(11), 1886-1895. 8 - Raub, J. A. (2002). Psychophysiologic effects of Hatha Yoga on musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary function: a literature review. The Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 8(6), 797-812. 9 - Ross, A., & Thomas, S. (2010). The health benefits of yoga and exercise: a review of comparison studies. The journal of alternative and complementary medicine, 16(1), 3-12. 10 - Oken, B. S., Kishiyama, S., Zajdel, D., Bourdette, D., Carlsen, J., Haas, M., ... & Mass, M. (2004). Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in multiple sclerosis. Neurology, 62(11), 2058-2064. 11 - Cowell, L. L., Squires, W. G., & Raven, P. B. (1986). Benefits of aerobic exercise for the paraplegic: a brief review. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 18(5), 501-508. 12 - Vinet, A., Le Gallais, D., Bernard, P. L., Poulain, M., Varray, A., Mercier, J., & Micallef, J. P. (1997). Aerobic metabolism and cardioventilatory responses in paraplegic athletes during an incremental wheelchair exercise. European journal of applied physiology and occupational physiology, 76(5), 455-461. 13 - Bunten, D. C., Warner, A. L., Brunnemann, S. R., & Segal, J. L. (1998). Heart rate variability is altered following spinal cord injury. Clinical Autonomic Research, 8(6), 329-334. 14 - Cheung, K., Hume, P. A., & Maxwell, L. (2003). Delayed onset muscle soreness. Sports Medicine, 33(2), 145-164.