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 .
Exercise Research Issues in the Spinal Cord Injured Population
Although considered the gold-st and ard research design , r and omized controlled trials ( RCT ) create a series of method ological , ethical , and practical challenges when applied to exercise training studies of people with spinal cord injury ( SCI ) . These challenges are discussed , and some pragmatic alternatives are suggested to advance SCI research while maintaining scientific integrity
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 .