A Comparison of Neuropathic Pain Experiences Among Paralympic Versus Recreational Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury

A Comparison of Neuropathic Pain Experiences Among Paralympic Versus Recreational Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury

Abstract Background Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) report high levels of neuropathic pain. Current treatment options are primarily pharmaceutical, despite their limited effectiveness. Exercise may reduce neuropathic pain among persons with SCI; however, the optimal dose of exercise requir...

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Main Authors: Kendra R. Todd, Kenedy Olsen, Gail Hamamoto, Trevor J. Hirschfield, John L. K. Kramer, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-12-01
Series:Sports Medicine - Open
Subjects:
Chronic pain
Paralympic sport
Exercise
Disability
Spinal cord injury
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-023-00645-w

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