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| Author(s): |
Karelis, Antony D.
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Carvalho, Livia Pinheiro
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Escalona Castillo, Manuel Jose
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Gagnon, Dany H.
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Aubertin-Leheudre, Mylene
Total Authors: 5
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE; v. 49, n. 1, p. 84-87, JAN 2017. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 7 |
| Abstract | |
Objective: To examine the effect on body composition and bone mineral density of locomotor training using a robotic exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury. Study design: Interventional study. Subjects/methods: Five adults with a non-progressive traumatic complete sensorimotor spinal cord injury who were using a wheelchair as a primary mode of mobility. Participants performed a personalized 6-week progressive locomotor training programme using a robotic exoskeleton 3 times/week for up to 60 min. Body composition measures were determined using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Results: A significant increase in leg and appendicular lean body mass and a decrease in total, leg and appendicular fat mass was observed after the intervention. Furthermore, the calf muscle cross-sectional area increased significantly after the intervention. Finally, although not statistically significant, there was an increase of 14.5% in bone mineral density of the tibia, which may be clinically significant. A decrease of > 5 % was also noted for subcutaneous adipose tissue and intramuscular adipose tissue. Conclusion: Locomotor training using a robotic exoskeleton appears to be associated with improvements in body composition and, potentially, bone health. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 15/12751-6 - Effects of a combined intervention of a nutritional supplementation associated with a walking exercise training to improve health in sarcopenic-obese elderly men: its influence on fatness and fitness |
| Grantee: | Lívia Pinheiro Carvalho |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate (Direct) |