Following a spinal cord injury, if there is some feeling or activity lower than the injury site, this is called a(n) ____________ injury

Partial

Incomplete

Curtailed

How many people in the United States are likely living with a spinal cord injury at this moment?

Nearly 18,000

Nearly 150,000

Nearly 300,000

Which of the following is the most accurate representation of the amount of spinal cord injuries that result in paralysis of the lower body?

Less than 1/3

Less than 1/2

More than 1/2

Which of the following recommendations for training is true for both paraplegics and tetraplegics?

150 minutes per week or greater of vigorous aerobic conditioning

High-intensity resistance training once per week

75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity

Thermoregulation is a major environmental concern in those with a spinal cord injury due to _______________.

An increased resting body temperature

A lack of vasoconstriction ability in the blood vessels below the level of injury

The inability to sweat below the level of the injury

Which of the following would be considered an advanced resistance training method for those with a spinal cord injury?

Elastic bands and tubing

Dumbbells and resistance machines

Lifting soup cans and other household items

Acute changes in systolic blood pressure during exercise can be an issue in those with spinal cord injuries and it is primarily due to _____________.

The lack of communication between the nerves and brain below the injury site

The lack of ability to properly thermoregulate below the injury site

Blood flow restriction of assistive devices

A common site of overuse injury related to locomotion in those with spinal cord injuries is __________.

The hip

The elbow

The shoulder

A frequent side effect of medication on exercise in clients with spinal cord injuries is ____________.

An increase in heart rate

A reduction in exercise capacity

A decrease in stroke volume

A frequent potential adverse effect of pain and antispasmodic medication is __________.

Dizziness

Dehydration

Insomnia