Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury

These evidence-based guidelines help adults with spinal cord injury use physical activity to improve fitness and health. The guidelines include both a starting level and an advanced level, allowing individuals to choose an approach that aligns with their goals, abilities, and current fitness level. They recommend 20-30 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity 2-3 times weekly, along with strength training for major muscle groups twice weekly.

Categories: Evidence/research, Guidelines
Author: Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Rick Hansen Foundation, SCI Action Canada, The University of British Columbia