Effects of Resistance Circuit Training on Health-Related Physical Fitness in People With Paraplegia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

This study investigates the effects of resistance circuit training on people with paraplegia. Participants were divided into two groups: one receiving resistance circuit training with short rest intervals, and another with regular resistance exercise allowing comfortable rest times. The study evaluated muscle mass, body fat, blood pressure, heart rate, muscle strength, and endurance before and after the 8-week program. The safety of the exercise program was also assessed. The results indicated that resistance circuit training with short resting intervals is more effective in improving blood pressure and physical strength in individuals with paraplegia, without causing adverse events.

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  The experimental group showed a significant decrease in resting blood pressure after the resistance circuit training program.
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  The experimental group experienced improvement in upper extremity muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
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  No autonomic adverse events or musculoskeletal side effects were observed in any of the participants, indicating the safety of the program.