Observational studySpinal cord2021
Comparison of cardiac autonomic modulation of athletes and non-athletes individuals with spinal cord injury at rest and during a non-immersive virtual reality task.
Observational study in Spinal cord, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04618003 (Analysis of Autonomic Modulation in Athletes and Non-Athletes With Spinal Cord Injury During Task in Virtual Reality Environment), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.
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Analysis of Autonomic Modulation in Athletes and Non-Athletes With Spinal Cord Injury During Task in Virtual Reality Environment
Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluation and management of autonomic functions in patients with spinal cord injury: A scoping review.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2026Article
- Impact of Serial Casting on Autonomic Nervous System Responses during Virtual Reality Tasks in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study Comparing Orthoses and Barefoot Conditions.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) during a Virtual Reality Task in Women with Fibromyalgia-A Randomized Clinical Study.Brain sciences · 2024Article
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- Autonomic modulation of neuroplasticity in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: insights from a narrative review.Frontiers in neurologyReview
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16 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
STUDY
designCross-sectional study.
objectivesTo compare cardiac autonomic modulation of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) that practice different amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA) and able-bodied controls at rest and during a non-immersive Virtual Reality task.
settingAthletes with SCI of wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair handball, WCMX (wheelchair motocross), and para-swimming were assessed at the Faca na Cadeira Institute, ICEL and Clube Espéria in São Paulo, Brazil; non-athletes with SCI and able-bodied controls were assessed at the Acreditando Centro de Recuperação Neuromotora, São Paulo, Brazil.
methodsOne-hundred forty-five individuals were assessed: 36 athletes with traumatic SCI (41.1 ± 16.8 years old), 52 non-athletes with traumatic SCI (40.2 ± 14.1 years old), and 57 able-bodied individuals (39.4 ± 12.5 years old). Cardiac autonomic modulation was assessed through heart rate variability (HRV) measured in the sitting position at rest and during a VR game activity.
resultsWe found significantly more favourable HRV for athletes with SCI when compared to non-athletes with SCI, but no differences between athletes with SCI and able-bodied controls. In addition, athletes and able-bodied controls showed adequate autonomic nervous system (ANS) adaptation (rest versus physical activity in VR), i.e., they experienced parasympathetic withdrawal during VR physical activity, which was not found in non-athletes with SCI.
conclusionThe practice of moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with healthier cardiac autonomic modulation in adults with SCI, which may lead to more favourable health outcomes.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04618003, retrospectively registered.
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