Para table tennis improves psychological/mental and cardiovascular health in individuals with spinal cord injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although rehabilitation exercise is known to be beneficial for cardiovascular and mental health, it remains a daunting challenge for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) who rely on wheelchairs for mobility.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a 4-week para table tennis program in enhancing self-efficacy and health outcomes in adults with SCI.

Methods

A total of 39 SCI patients were included and divided into the experimental group (n = 18, a 4-week para table tennis training program) and the control group (n = 21). Frequency domain indices of heart rate variability (HRV) were used to evaluate the function of the autonomic nervous system.

Results

Following para table tennis training, there was a significant reduction in the ph

SUBMITTER: Tsou HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380307 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature