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Resistance Training to Improve Strength and Functional Trunk Stability in Adults With Paraplegia

NCT03949699 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 11

Last updated 2019-05-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an 8- week resistance training routine to improve functional trunk strength, muscle activation, and physical functioning in exercise in 30 adults with paraplegic SCI. This study will also examine outcomes of confidence in one's ability to avoid falling during balance challenges, and self-efficacy for participating in exercise activity.

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

Resistance training

Participants will engage in strengthening exercises using a cable tower while seated. These movements will include trunk flexion and extension, diagonal trunk rotation, and lateral trunk flexion. The goal for resistance training frequency (Weeks 1-8) will be three times per week, lasting about 30-45 minutes per session including warm-up/cool-down, for a duration of eight weeks. Resistance intensity of each exercise will also be determined based on the initial maximal strength performing that exercise: Weeks 1-4 will be 50-60% of the baseline calculated 1 repetition maximum (RM) values; Weeks 5-8 will use resistive loads equivalent to 50-60% of Week 4 1RM calculations

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-11-24
Primary Completion
2019-03-19
Completion
2019-03-19

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