Although there was a lack of consensus among the selected studies , the majority of them presented a strong correlation between physical activity and variables of quality of life and /or functional independence .
Thus , physical activity appears to have an important influence on social relationships , functional independence , psychological factors , and physical aspects , which can enhance quality of life and independence in the performance of daily activities
This study aim ed to perform a systematic review of studies that address the influence of physical activity on the quality of life and functional independence of adult individuals with spinal cord injury .
Effects of an exercise programme on musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury—results from a seated double-poling ergometer study
Objectives : To assess pain relieving effects of an intensive exercise programme on a seated double-poling ergometer in individuals with spinal cord injury ( SCI ) . Setting : Stockholm , Sweden . Methods : A total of 13 wheelchair-dependent individuals with a thoracic or lumbar SCI were recruited to a 10-week training period ( three times weekly ) assessing the effects of regular training on upper-body strength , aerobic and mechanical power , and crossover effects on functional performance , as well as cardiovascular risk factors . Eight of the participants reported pain and were included in this exploratory pain protocol and assessed using the International SCI Basic Pain Data set , the Wheelchair Users ’ Shoulder Pain Index and International SCI Quality of Life Basic Data set . Results : For those with neuropathic pain , median pain intensity ratings decreased from 5 on a 0–10 numerical rating scale at base-line to 3 at the end of study , and four of seven participants reported an improvement on the Patient Global Impression of Change scale . For those with musculoskeletal pain ( n=5 ) , median pain intensity ratings improved from 4 at baseline to 0 at the end of study . All but one rated no musculoskeletal pain at all at the end of study and number of days with pain per week decreased from 5.5 to 0.7 . None of the participants developed pain , because of overuse during the training period and few reported unwanted side effects . Conclusion : Considering its promising effects and safety , an intensive exercise programme can be tried for treating musculoskeletal pain and also neuropathic pain following SCI
Although there was a lack of consensus among the selected studies , the majority of them presented a strong correlation between physical activity and variables of quality of life and /or functional independence .
Thus , physical activity appears to have an important influence on social relationships , functional independence , psychological factors , and physical aspects , which can enhance quality of life and independence in the performance of daily activities
This study aim ed to perform a systematic review of studies that address the influence of physical activity on the quality of life and functional independence of adult individuals with spinal cord injury .