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The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

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  • Ewa Szeliga

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences College, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana 16c Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Brzozowska-Magoń

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences College, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana 16c Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

  • Renata Borys

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences College, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana 16c Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

  • Andżelina Wolan-Nieroda

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences College, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana 16c Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Walicka-Cupryś

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences College, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana 16c Street, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

Abstract

Background. Spinal cord injuries are one of disability in Poland and in the world. Methods: 80 subjects with a transverse injury of the cervical spinal cord were enrolled in the study. The study group included men aged 20–50, 33.1 ± 7.5. A total of 40 (50%) of the subjects comprised the physically active group (AG)—subjects doing wheelchair sport twice a week for 90 min a day. The physically inactive group (IG) comprised 40 (50%) subjects who had not participated in any sports activities. Statistical analyses were carried out using Shapiro-Wilk W-test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results. Significant differences were found between the physically active and inactive men with regard to their functionality status. The biggest differences were found for turning over ( p < 0.001) and in adopting a sitting position ( p < 0.001). Persons in the AG group had better results in all assessed activities. The biggest differences were observed in the field of toilet and dressing up: tooth-brushing p < 0.007 and washing the top part of the body p < 0.002. Conclusions. People participating in regular physical activity–wheelchair rugby–after spinal cord injury have a better relationship with better fitness, greater independence and a better functional status.

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  • Ewa Szeliga & Agnieszka Brzozowska-Magoń & Renata Borys & Andżelina Wolan-Nieroda & Katarzyna Walicka-Cupryś, 2022. "The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-8, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1787-:d:742380
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    1. Anna Lipert & Kacper Wróbel & Michał Spychała & Paweł Rasmus & Dariusz Timler & Michał Marczak & Remigiusz Kozłowski, 2021. "The Effectiveness of Active Rehabilitation Camp on Physical Performance of Disabled People Moving in Wheelchairs," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-14, July.
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    1. Grzegorz Zurek & Agata Goraczko & Alina Żurek & Maciej Lachowicz & Katarzyna Kujawa, 2022. "Restored Life of Elite Athletes after Spinal Cord Injury," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-13, July.

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