THE EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING (RT) IN PATIENTS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) - LITERATURE REVIEW.

Authors

  • MAIRA M. A. SILVA
  • SILAS DA S. BOTELHO
  • RÔMULO DA S. MELO

Keywords:

Traumatic spinal cord, resistance training

Abstract

The spinal cord injury (SCI) is a disability that causes morbidity and mortality, which brings consequences serious, sometimes irreversible, in the lives of affected individuals. Resistance training is a resource that can contribute to the recovery of patients assisting them in their activities of daily living (ADLs). To review the effects that the RT back for patients affected with SCI. Was held a search for references and databases Lilacs, Medline, SciELO and International Spinal Cord Injury Society. Studies have shown that RT is able to promote benefits psychological, social and physical, until even necessary to maintain functional capacity. However, these studies do not provide guidelines regarding the intensity and volume of resistance training for individuals affected with SCI.

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TRABALHOS PUBLICADOS

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THE EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING (RT) IN PATIENTS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) - LITERATURE REVIEW. (2014). Fiep Bulletin - Online, 84(1). https://ojs.fiepbulletin.net/fiepbulletin/article/view/4400