Training with FES-assisted cycling in a subject with spinal cord injury: Psychological, physical and physiological considerations.
Conclusion/Clinical relevance A person with high and complete level of SCI for more than 20 years can undertake this type of challenge if the prerequisites are met; this training is without danger if the safety precautions are respected; the challenge of participating in a competition had a powerful impact on JP's self-esteem and perceived quality of life.
PMID: 30001192 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Spinal Cord Med Source Type: research
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