ConScientiae Saúde (Jan 2009)
Treinamento de força e treinamento funcional em adolescente lesado medular - Relato de caso
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of resistance training associated with specific functional training to verify if there was an increase on functional independence in spinal cord injury patient. The sample was composed of a 12 years old male volunteer with spinal cord injury. It was performed a program of resistance training (linear periodization) in mechanotherapy associated with a rehabilitation program by proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and specific transfers training. The variables analyzed were strength (1RM test) and functional independence measure (FMI). Percentage increases in strength of 66% in bench press, 62% in back lat pull down, 75% in seated rows, 100% in peck deck, 275% in machine triceps extension and 70% in arm curl scott were observed. The FMI presented increases of 15%. In conclusion, the association between strength training and specific functional training improved the functional independence of the patient.