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Currently, those with spinal cord injury (SCI) demonstrate increased prevalence of obesity (75%) cardiovascular disease (30 - 50%), type II diabetes (21%) and osteoporosis in the legs (100%) when compared to the general population. It is important to identify the modes and intensities of exercise most likely to generate a reduction in these inactivity-related diseases in this population.
Therefore, the main purpose of this pilot research project is to implement and test a form of a spinal cord injury-specific exercise, known as FES rowing (FES: functional electrical stimulation).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional electrical stimulation rowing | Experimental | Using an Odstock 4 channel neuromuscular stimulator with Concept 2 Rower |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional electrical stimulation rowing (Odstock 4 channel neuromuscular stimulator with Concept 2 Rower) | Device | Participants will strengthen their quadriceps and hamstrings using electrical stimulation for up to 12 weeks (using an Odstock 4 channel neuromuscular stimulator). Then participants will use a seated rower (Concept 2 Rower, fitted with a backrest that allows those with spinal cord injury to engage in rowing) in conjunction with the electrical stimulation for 12-24 weeks. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Peak VO2 (volume oxygen) output during exercise | Peak VO2 testing will be performed before beginning rower training and again at the end of the 24 weeks of training. Testing will be performed with an arm ergometer, rowing without electrical stimulation, and rowing with electrical stimulation. This will assess energy use, time to fatigue, and perceived exertion. | 24 weeks compared to baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Body composition | Participants will have their body composition (specifically leg percent fat and muscle, and bone mineral density) measured before beginning training and at the end of the 24 weeks of training. | 24 weeks compared to baseline |
| Leg EMG (electromyogram) while rowing |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kristine Cowley, PhD | University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Manitoba | Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013119 | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| D010264 | Paraplegia |
| D011782 | Quadriplegia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013118 | Spinal Cord Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D020196 | Trauma, Nervous System |
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Participants will perform the rowing exercise while having EMG of multiple leg muscles. |
| Throughout study (up to 36 weeks) |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D010243 | Paralysis |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |