STANDING IMPROVES BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN CHRONIC SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) – A CASE REPORT

STANDING IMPROVES BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN CHRONIC SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) – A CASE REPORT

Bone loss occurs immediately after SCI and affects distal femur / proximal tibia disproportionately. Weight-bearing exercises with standing frames and bikes, using forms of functional electrical stimulation (FES), have been shown to be effective when started within 6 weeks of injury but are ineffect...

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Veröffentlicht in:Endocrine practice 2017-04, Vol.23, p.109
1. Verfasser: Wu, Patricia
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bone density
Case reports
Osteoporosis
Sports injuries
Vitamin D
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Zusammenfassung:Bone loss occurs immediately after SCI and affects distal femur / proximal tibia disproportionately. Weight-bearing exercises with standing frames and bikes, using forms of functional electrical stimulation (FES), have been shown to be effective when started within 6 weeks of injury but are ineffective in preventing osteoporosis or restoring bone...
ISSN:1530-891X
1934-2403