Pulmonary function and sarcopenia as predictors of dysphagia in cervical spinal cord injury.

Published in: Spinal cord (2023)

Older age, low FVC (% predicted), and low skeletal muscle index can be predictors of dysphagia in patients with CSCI. On follow-up VFSS, individuals with improved PA demonstrated greater improvement in FVC (% predicted).

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
spinal cord injury
community dwelling
insulin resistance
physical activity
neuropathic pain
type diabetes