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Review
. 2007 May;18(2):317-31, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2007.03.003.

Cardiovascular health and fitness in persons with spinal cord injury

Timothy D Lavis  1 , William M Scelza, William L Bockenek
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Review

Cardiovascular health and fitness in persons with spinal cord injury

Timothy D Lavis et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2007 May.

Abstract

There are many issues after spinal cord injury that have an impact on cardiovascular health and fitness. This article discusses many of the secondary conditions and changes that occur and how they are affected by maintenance of an active lifestyle. It also discusses many of the benefits and difficulties individuals face in maintaining a regular exercise program after spinal cord injury.

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