Spinal cord injury is a serious physical injury that not only affects the physical health of the patient, but also causes a great psychological burden. However, through scientific exercise methods, patients with spinal cord injury can recover their physical functions to a certain extent and improve their quality of life. This article will explain how people with spinal cord injuries can exercise to help them recover better.
1. Pre-workout assessment.
People with spinal cord injuries need a full physical evaluation before performing exercises. The assessment includes aspects such as muscle strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, etc. Through the assessment, the patient's physical condition can be determined, which can provide a basis for developing a personalized exercise plan.
2. Formulation of exercise plan.
Based on the results of the assessment, people with spinal cord injury need to develop an individualized exercise plan. The exercise program should include cardio, strength training, flexibility training, balance training, and more. Aerobic exercise can improve cardiopulmonary function and enhance the body's endurance; Strength training can enhance muscle strength and improve the stability of the body; Flexibility training can improve range of motion and reduce muscle tension; Balance training can improve the body's balance and reduce the risk of falls.
3. Exercise methods.
1.Aerobics.
Aerobic exercise can help people with spinal cord injuries improve their heart and lungs and increase their body's endurance. Aerobic exercises suitable for people with spinal cord injuries include wheelchair jogging, handcycling, etc. These exercises can enhance cardiopulmonary function, improve the body's metabolic level, and reduce the occurrence of complications.
2.Strength training.
Strength training can strengthen the muscles and improve the stability of the body in people with spinal cord injuries. Strength training can be carried out with dumbbells, barbells and other equipment, or it can be trained with one's own body weight, such as push-ups, sit-ups, etc. When performing strength training, patients need to take care to maintain proper posture and avoid overexertion or overtraining.
3.Flexibility training.
Flexibility training can improve range of motion and reduce muscle tension in people with spinal cord injuries. Flexibility training can be carried out using stretching exercises, yoga, etc. When performing flexibility training, patients need to take care to maintain proper posture and avoid overstretching or twisting.
4.Balance training.
Balance training can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in people with spinal cord injuries. Balance training can be done by standing, walking, etc. When performing balance exercises, patients need to take care to maintain the stability of their body and avoid excessive shaking or falling.
Fourth, the precautions for exercise.
1.Warm-up activities are required before exercising to avoid sports injuries.
2.Maintain proper posture when exercising and avoid overexerting or overtraining.
3.Proper stretching exercises are required after a workout to relieve muscle tension.
4.If you feel unwell during exercise, you should stop exercising immediately and seek medical attention in time.
5.Exercise requires perseverance and not half-assess.
In short, patients with spinal cord injury can restore their physical functions to a certain extent and improve their quality of life through scientific exercise methods. When developing an exercise plan, it is necessary to personalize the design according to the specific situation of the patient, and pay attention to the precautions of the exercise to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the exercise. At the same time, patients also need to maintain a positive mindset, keep exercising, and believe that they can overcome difficulties and regain a healthy life.