Role of exercise on visceral adiposity after spinal cord injury: a cardiometabolic risk factor.

Jacob A GoldsmithAreej N EnnasrGary J FarkasDavid R GaterAshraf S Gorgey

Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2021)

The current evidence supports regular engagement in exercise to reduce VAT mass and the adverse effects on cardiometabolic health in persons with SCI. Future research is needed to further elucidate the precise mechanisms by which VAT negatively impacts health following SCI. This will likely facilitate the development of rehabilitation protocols that target VAT reduction in persons with SCI.

Keyphrases

spinal cord injury
public health
healthcare
high intensity
mental health
insulin resistance
physical activity
risk factors
health information
resistance training
type diabetes
current status
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
adipose tissue
weight gain
body composition