Decreased total and central adiposity after 100 exoskeletal-assisted walking sessions in persons with chronic spinal cord injury

In persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), paralysis results in extreme physical inactivity and a higher percent of body fat. The accumulation of excess fat in the visceral cavity is a primary contributor to metabolic abnormalities and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of death in the SCI population. Powered exoskeleton-assisted walking (EAW) are robotic devises that promote exercise through rehabilitation and overground walking that may have positive effects on body composition and cardiometabolic health.

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Christopher M. Cirnigliaro, Steven Knezevic, Adam Specht, Alex T. Lombard, Ann M. Spungen, William A. Bauman, Steven C. Kirshblum, Erica L. Garbarini, Jonathan Augustine, Gail Forrest Source Type: research