Susan R Wilbanks1,2,3, Rebecca Rogers2, Sean Pool4, C Scott Bickel1,2. 1. a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Alabama at Birmingham , Birmingham , AL , USA. 2. b UAB-Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative , Birmingham , AL , USA. 3. d Department of Physical Therapy , Carroll University , Waukesha , WI , USA. 4. c Department of Biomedical Engineering , University of Alabama at Birmingham , Birmingham , AL , USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Test the effectiveness of a 6-week functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted rowing intervention to increase aerobic fitness and decrease shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) Methods: Ten adults with SCI (47 ± 12 years, 86 ± 19.7 kg, 175.5 ± 13.2 cm) 18 ± 14 years since injury, AIS classification A-C who had pain in one or both shoulders for >6 months took part in a pre-test, post-test experiment in our human performance laboratory. Participants took part in 30 minutes of FES-assisted rowing, 3 days/week × 6 weeks. Participants were evaluated for VO2 peak (FES-row and arm bike), distance rowed, arm power output, Wheelchair User Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI), upper extremity isokinetic strength, scapular stabilization, participation (LIFE-H), quality of life (QOL-SCI), qualitative exit interview. RESULTS: Participants increased distance rowed by 257 ± 266 m and increased arm power output by 6.7 ± 7.9 W. An 8% increase in VO2 peak and 10.5 ± 4.4 point decrease in shoulder pain were observed (all P < 0.05). There were no changes in upper extremity strength, scapular stabilization, or survey-based measures of participation or quality of life. Qualitative interviewing indicated overall enjoyment of the intervention and improvement in perceived quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: FES-assisted rowing is effective to increase aerobic fitness and decrease shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users with SCI. Further research is necessary to determine if rowing without FES can provide similar benefits, and to determine mechanisms driving improvements in shoulder pain, as no changes in measures of upper extremity strength or scapular stabilization were observed.
OBJECTIVE: Test the effectiveness of a 6-week functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted rowing intervention to increase aerobic fitness and decrease shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) Methods: Ten adults with SCI (47 ± 12 years, 86 ± 19.7 kg, 175.5 ± 13.2 cm) 18 ± 14 years since injury, AIS classification A-C who had pain in one or both shoulders for >6 months took part in a pre-test, post-test experiment in our human performance laboratory. Participants took part in 30 minutes of FES-assisted rowing, 3 days/week × 6 weeks. Participants were evaluated for VO2 peak (FES-row and arm bike), distance rowed, arm power output, Wheelchair User Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI), upper extremity isokinetic strength, scapular stabilization, participation (LIFE-H), quality of life (QOL-SCI), qualitative exit interview. RESULTS:Participants increased distance rowed by 257 ± 266 m and increased arm power output by 6.7 ± 7.9 W. An 8% increase in VO2 peak and 10.5 ± 4.4 point decrease in shoulder pain were observed (all P < 0.05). There were no changes in upper extremity strength, scapular stabilization, or survey-based measures of participation or quality of life. Qualitative interviewing indicated overall enjoyment of the intervention and improvement in perceived quality of life. CONCLUSIONS:FES-assisted rowing is effective to increase aerobic fitness and decrease shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users with SCI. Further research is necessary to determine if rowing without FES can provide similar benefits, and to determine mechanisms driving improvements in shoulder pain, as no changes in measures of upper extremity strength or scapular stabilization were observed.
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