Exercise intensity during exergaming in wheelchair-dependent persons with SCI.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Objectives

It is challenging for persons with SCI, especially those who are wheelchair dependent, to find suitable and motivating aerobic exercise modes. Exergaming might be a good option, since it is relatively cheap and can be played at home, alone or with others. However, it is unknown if exergaming is performed at a sufficient exercise intensity.

Setting

Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Norway.

Methods

Twenty-two men and two women (n = 24) with chronic SCI (AIS A-C), all wheelchair users, were included during inpatient rehabilitation. All participant performed a maximal graded arm-crank test (pretest), while measuring peak oxygen uptake (VO_2peak) and peak heart rate (HR_peak). The day after they had a

SUBMITTER: Wouda MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328826 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature