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Comparison of the Effects of Reformer Pilates and Home Exercise Programs on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength in Paraplegic Patients: Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Reformer Pilates and Home Exercise for Spinal Cord Injuries. Completed, enrolled 18 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Paraplegic patients to be included in the study were divided into 2 groups by randomization and it was planned to apply reformer pilates or home exercise programs for 8 weeks. It was aimed to compare upper extremity muscle strengths, Spinal Cord Independence Measure version III (SCIM-III) and the Short Form(36) Health Survey (SF-36) data before and after treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Reformer pilates was planned, suitable for the disabled, with an instructor for the patients in the study group for 8 weeks.
A home exercise program with telephone monitoring was planned for the patients in the control group for 8 weeks.