ISSN:
1439-6327
Keywords:
Spinal cord-injured subjects
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Wheelchair exercise testing
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Treadmill
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Peak oxygen uptake
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Power output
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Six male subjects with spinal cord injuries (SCI) participated in this investigation to compare peak values of oxygen uptake ( $$\dot V$$ O2). heart rate (f c), ventilation ( $$\dot V$$ E), respiratory exchange ratio (R) and power output (W) obtained using a discontinuous (DP) and a continuous jump max protocol (JMP) in a maximal wheelchair exercise test on a treadmill. The W increments were achieved by imposing an extra mass upon the wheelchair through a pulley system. The DP involved exercise periods of 3 min separated by 2-min intervals at relative rest. Increments in W consisted of 0.10 or 0.15 W · kg−1 total mass. During the rest intervals no mass was imposed on the wheelchair. The JMP involved an increase in W each minute. Increments and velocity in the JMP were the same as during the exercise periods for DP. Mean peak values for W [99.5 (SD 13.6) W], $$\dot V$$ O2 [2.13 (SD 0.27) l · min−1, standard temperature and pressure, dry], R [1.25 (SD 0.16)] and $$\dot V$$ E [82.8 (SD 11.2) l · min−1, body temperature and pressure, saturated] in DP were not different from values observed for W [103.5 (SD 13.1)], $$\dot V$$ O2 [2.18 (SD 0.31) l · min−1], R [1.17 (SD 0.16)] and $$\dot V$$ E [78.9 (SD 16.0) l · min−1] in the JMP. The only significant difference was observed for f c: 198 (SD 11) beats · min−1 in DP and 187 (SD 11) beats · min−1 in JMP. The higher values for f c elicited using DP have been discussed. It was concluded that both a DP and a JMP seem to be equally appropriate in determining peak $$\dot V$$ O2 and peak W in SCI persons. In terms of time saving, JMP would seem to be a more favourable protocol.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00237777
