Roxanna N Pebdani1, Jesus Leon2, Deborah S Won3, Ray D deLeon4, Christine J Dy4, Rowena Forsyth5, Stefan Keslacy4. 1. The University of Sydney, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, Australia. 2. Division of Special Education and Counseling, California State University, Los Angeles. 3. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles. 4. School of Kinesiology, California State University, Los Angeles. 5. The University of Sydney, Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Sydney, Australia.
Abstract
Background: The influence of exercise after spinal cord injury (SCI) is a topic important to both clinicians and researchers. The impact of exercise for individuals with SCI is often studied quantitively, with a large focus on the physiological adaptations to exercise intervention. Objectives: This study explores individualized experiences of exercise for people with SCI. Methods: A phenomenological approach was utilized to qualitatively study the experiences of exercise for 16 individuals with SCI. Results: Participants described multiple benefits of exercise, including increased independence, improved mental health, and increased engagement in social activity. Conclusion: This study provides novel information about attitudes toward exercise held by individuals with SCI and a more thorough understanding of concepts that are well researched.
Background: The influence of exercise after spinal cord injury (SCI) is a topic important to both clinicians and researchers. The impact of exercise for individuals with SCI is often studied quantitively, with a large focus on the physiological adaptations to exercise intervention. Objectives: This study explores individualized experiences of exercise for people with SCI. Methods: A phenomenological approach was utilized to qualitatively study the experiences of exercise for 16 individuals with SCI. Results: Participants described multiple benefits of exercise, including increased independence, improved mental health, and increased engagement in social activity. Conclusion: This study provides novel information about attitudes toward exercise held by individuals with SCI and a more thorough understanding of concepts that are well researched.
Authors: Thilo Kroll; Anna Kratz; Matthew Kehn; Mark P Jensen; Suzanne Groah; Inger H Ljungberg; Ivan R Molton; Charles Bombardier Journal: Am J Phys Med Rehabil Date: 2012-08 Impact factor: 2.159
Authors: Lizanne E van den Akker; Jasmijn F M Holla; Tessa Dadema; Bart Visser; Linda J Valent; Sonja de Groot; Joan M Dallinga; Marije Deutekom Journal: Disabil Rehabil Date: 2019-03-29 Impact factor: 3.033