Physical Activity and Daily Nutrient Intake for Prevention of Lifestyle-Related Diseases in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Hiroshi Ohko

doi:10.26717/bjstr.2019.14.002495

Abstract

In recent years, tailored training and nutrition management programs have been implemented for top-level athletes with physical disabilities, such as those competing in the Paralympic Games.

Highlights

In recent years, tailored training and nutrition management programs have been implemented for top-level athletes with physical disabilities, such as those competing in the ParalympicGames
Physical activity was assessed through measurement of heart rate and acceleration during competition, using a portable accelerometer (ACTIVETRACER AC301; GMS Co., Tokyo, Japan) [7] and data were collected during the wheelchair half marathon
Participants’ heart rates were highest during the wheelchair half marathon and were significantly higher on days with exercise (p < 0.01, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.85-2.50, effect size (ES) 0.86) (Figure 1)

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Introduction

In recent years, tailored training and nutrition management programs have been implemented for top-level athletes with physical disabilities, such as those competing in the ParalympicGames. The application of training support programs has been disseminated among non-athletes with physical disabilities. Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes a decrease in muscle mass due to paralysis arising from nerve damage, and leads to a relative increase in body fat mass. As individuals with SCI age, they are at an increased risk of lifestyle-related diseases [3,4]. It has been assumed that individuals with SCI have a higher risk of increased body fat and lifestyle-related diseases if their eating habits are similar to those of healthy individuals, due to the differences in energy intake and expenditure between the two groups [6]. In individuals with cervical SCI (CSCI) and decreased muscle mass due to paralysis exercise content is limited and risks may be even higher. Few studies have been conducted concerning daily nutritional intake in nonathlete CSCI patients

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