The physical activity of paraplegic individuals and its impact on the physiotherapeutic rehabilitation
Chapuis, Alexandre Clinton (2025)
2025
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The study focused on the habits of paraplegic patients regarding their physical activity and the progress that this may have brought. According to studies undertaken, regular physical activity has a significant positive impact on the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients. Physical exercise helps these patients to improve their mobility, increase their muscular strength, optimize cardiac health and reduce many disease risks.
For the thesis, existing literature was reviewed for studying the impact of physical activity on the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients. This study compared structured exercise and traditional physiotherapy with the aim of linking physical activity levels to the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The main results shed light on improved fitness, muscle tone and cardio-respiratory health. This also helped increase patient motivation, allowing for better adherence to rehabilitation program and increased self-esteem for patients. This study revealed that physical activity optimizes rehabilitation outcomes, such as independence and overall quality of life. The methods used included circuit training, resistance exercises and health education, all under regular supervision by health care professionals.
The reason that led me to the study of this topic was that physical activity plays an important role in paraplegic rehabilitation, whilst in the meantime having its full effect on physiotherapy not completely understood. Exercise can enhance recovery by improving fitness, independence, and quality of life. This research helped me to fill the gap by comparing exercise-based rehabilitation with traditional physiotherapy. By also supporting long-term healing boosts motivation of the patients and helps design more effective rehabilitation programs by integrating exercise into treatment plans.
For the thesis, existing literature was reviewed for studying the impact of physical activity on the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients. This study compared structured exercise and traditional physiotherapy with the aim of linking physical activity levels to the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The main results shed light on improved fitness, muscle tone and cardio-respiratory health. This also helped increase patient motivation, allowing for better adherence to rehabilitation program and increased self-esteem for patients. This study revealed that physical activity optimizes rehabilitation outcomes, such as independence and overall quality of life. The methods used included circuit training, resistance exercises and health education, all under regular supervision by health care professionals.
The reason that led me to the study of this topic was that physical activity plays an important role in paraplegic rehabilitation, whilst in the meantime having its full effect on physiotherapy not completely understood. Exercise can enhance recovery by improving fitness, independence, and quality of life. This research helped me to fill the gap by comparing exercise-based rehabilitation with traditional physiotherapy. By also supporting long-term healing boosts motivation of the patients and helps design more effective rehabilitation programs by integrating exercise into treatment plans.