A specific exercise program designed for people with chronic spinal cord injuries, involving 20 minutes of upper body aerobic activity and shoulder strengthening exercises twice a week, can be carried out safely over 12 weeks without causing harmful side effects.

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Effect of implementing scientific exercise guidelines in chronic spinal cord injury on the percentage of muscle and fat mass in the body

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This study gave people with spinal cord injuries a specific exercise routine twice a week for 12 weeks, and they did it safely without problems — plus they got stronger and lost fat. So yes, the routine works and is safe.

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Effect of implementing scientific exercise guidelines in chronic spinal cord injury on the percentage of muscle and fat mass in the body

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DOI: 10.58962/hsr.1273

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For adults with chronic spinal cord injuries at or below the T1 level and with moderate to severe paralysis, a 12-week program of twice-weekly upper body exercise and shoulder strengthening leads to a measurable increase in muscle mass compared to not doing any structured exercise.

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For adults with chronic spinal cord injuries at or below the T1 level and classified as AIS C or D, a 12-week program of twice-weekly upper body aerobic exercise and shoulder strengthening is associated with a measurable decrease in body fat percentage compared to no structured exercise.

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