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- Title
The Influence of Exercise on Oxidative Stress after Spinal Cord Injury: A Narrative Review.
- Authors
Maugeri, Grazia; Amato, Alessandra; Sortino, Martina; D′Agata, Velia; Musumeci, Giuseppe
- Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an irreversible disease resulting in partial or total loss of sensory and motor function. The pathophysiology of SCI is characterized by an initial primary injury phase followed by a secondary phase in which reactive oxygen species (ROSs) and associated oxidative stress play hallmark roles. Physical exercise is an indispensable means of promoting psychophysical well-being and improving quality of life. It positively influences the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems. Moreover, exercise may provide a mechanism to regulate the variation and equilibrium between pro-oxidants and antioxidants. After a brief overview of spinal cord anatomy and the different types of spinal cord injury, the purpose of this review is to investigate the evidence regarding the effect of exercise on oxidative stress among individuals with SCI.
- Subjects
SPINAL cord injuries; OXIDATIVE stress; REACTIVE oxygen species; SPINAL cord; ARM exercises
- Publication
Antioxidants, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 7, p1401
- ISSN
2076-3921
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/antiox12071401