Gass G C, Watson J, Camp E M, Court H J, McPherson L M, Redhead P
Scand J Rehabil Med. 1980;12(2):61-5.
Seven chronically institutionalised high level spinal lesion subjects participated in an exercise program, five days per week for seven weeks. Anthropometry, spirometry and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) was measured initially and at the end of seven weeks. Subjects generally followed a common training program. No significant changes were noted in the anthropometric and spirometric measurements. A significant increase (34%) in minute ventilation was recorded, and this was accompanied by significant increases in VO2 max 0.764 +/- 0.341 to 1.03 +/- 0.419 1 x min-1 (P less than 0.01) and wheelchair treadmill time 502 +/- 340 to 766 +/- 249 sec (P less than 0.05). The exercise program had no significant effect on maximum or recovery heart rates. Many subjects had subjective comments on improved psychological state. The significant changes in VV2 max, VE, and wheelchair treadmill time indicated that high level spinal lesion subjects can exhibit an improved cardiovascular function through regular aerobic exercise.
七名长期住在疗养院的高位脊髓损伤患者参加了一项运动计划，每周五天，共七周。在开始时和七周结束时测量了人体测量学指标、肺功能指标和最大耗氧量（VO2 max）。受试者一般遵循共同的训练计划。人体测量学和肺功能测量指标未发现显著变化。记录到分钟通气量显著增加（34%），同时VO2 max从0.764±0.341显著增加到1.03±0.419 1 x min-1（P<0.01），轮椅跑步机运动时间从502±340秒增加到766±249秒（P<0.05）。运动计划对最大心率或恢复心率没有显著影响。许多受试者对心理状态改善有主观评价。VO2 max、VE和轮椅跑步机运动时间的显著变化表明，高位脊髓损伤患者可以通过定期有氧运动改善心血管功能。
