Comparison of the functional and cardiovascular effects of home-based versus supervised hospital circuit training exercises in male wheelchair users with chronic paraplegia

This study compares home-based upper extremity circuit training exercises with a supervised hospital program for men with paraplegia. The study examines the effects of upper extremity circuit training using elastic bands for 60 minutes a day, five days a week, for eight weeks. The study found improvements in upper extremity strength, cardiovascular endurance, and lipid profile in both groups, suggesting home-based exercise programs may be a good alternative to hospital rehabilitation.

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  Both supervised and home-based circuit training exercises improved upper extremity strength, cardiovascular endurance, and lipid profile in men with paraplegia.
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  Improvements in VO2max, physical independence, and mobility scores were greater in the supervised exercise group.
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  There were no significant differences in muscle strength and serum lipid levels between the home-based and supervised groups.