Introduction

Participation in exercise activities post spinal cord injury (SCI) can positively impact physical functioning and quality of life. Physically active individuals have improved functional performance compared with sedentary individuals with SCI. Consistent exercise interventions following SCI not only prompt neural recovery and offer myriad health benefits but they may also have persisting effects on functional abilities.

Case presentation

A 29-year-old male subject had a 15-year history of a C5-C6 AIS B SCI. The subject demonstrated improvements in the outcome measures and he reported enhanced ability to cough and to clear secretions, as well as an enhanced overall quality of life, after undergoing a 14-week course of Spinal Mobility training in combination with inspiratory muscle training (IMT). In addition to the Spinal Mobility training and IMT, he continued to partake in his normal exercise routine, which consisted of aerobic and strength training 3 days per week.

Discussion

This case reaffirms the benefits of consistent exercise training, in combination with IMT, for individuals with SCI. Community programs specifically targeted to individuals with SCI are needed. The subject’s functional improvements demonstrate that incorporating Spinal Mobility training into a regular exercise routine may assist with functional gains in the chronic stage of SCI.

中文翻译：

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支持社区锻炼计划的需求：案例研究。

 介绍

脊髓损伤 (SCI) 后参加锻炼活动可以对身体功能和生活质量产生积极影响。与久坐的 SCI 患者相比，体力活跃的患者功能表现有所改善。脊髓损伤后持续的运动干预不仅能促进神经恢复并提供多种健康益处，而且还可能对功能能力产生持续影响。

 案例展示

一名 29 岁男性受试者有 15 年 C5-C6 AIS B SCI 病史。受试者在接受为期 14 周的脊柱活动训练结合吸气肌训练 (IMT) 课程后，结果指标有所改善，咳嗽和清除分泌物的能力得到增强，整体生活质量也得到提高。除了脊柱活动训练和 IMT 之外，他还继续参加正常的锻炼计划，其中包括每周 3 天的有氧运动和力量训练。

 讨论

该病例再次证实了持续运动训练与 IMT 相结合对 SCI 患者的益处。需要专门针对 SCI 患者的社区计划。受试者的功能改善表明，将脊柱活动训练纳入常规锻炼可能有助于 SCI 慢性阶段的功能增强。