The effects of novel hybrid exercise rehabilitation on cardiovascular function and orthostatic tolerance in individuals with spinal cord injury

Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) often suffer from orthostatic hypotension (marked reduction in blood pressure upon assuming an upright posture) and exercise may assist with its treatment by improving cardiovascular health and autonomic regulation. Hybrid exercise (concurrent movement of the...

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Main Author: Wong, Shirley Candice
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/5531