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 .
The association of sports and physical recreation with life satisfaction in a community sample of people with spinal cord injuries.
The purpose of this study is to assess satisfaction with life domains in people with spinal cord injuries ( SCI ) and investigate whether participation in sports and physical recreation is associated with life satisfaction in SCI . 1,748 r and omly selected participants with SCI who fulfilled the criteria : SCI at level C5 or below , wheelchair dependent ; aged 18 - 50 at the time of injury ; at least 1 year post-injury , were approached to take part in this study . Completed replies were received from 985 individuals with SCI ( 198 women , 798 men ) . The measures used included the  Sports Participation Question naire , the Life Satisfaction Question naire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale . The numbers of hours participating in sports decreased significantly after injury . There was a greater decrease in numbers participating in team sports in comparison to the decrease seen in numbers participating in individual sports . The highest level of satisfaction existed within social domains such as : family life and contacts with friends . The lowest level of satisfaction was found in regard to the participant 's sexual life and vocational situation . Higher satisfaction with life in general was demonstrated in respondents with SCI involved in sports or physical recreation compared to those not participating in physical activities
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 .