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  • Obesity Research
  • Spinal Cord Injury Management

Background:

  • Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) exhibit a higher prevalence of overweight conditions compared to the general population.
  • Metabolic, physiological, and psychological alterations contribute to weight gain in SCI.
  • Effective weight management strategies tailored for SCI are crucial for improving health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of a 12-week interdisciplinary weight management program for overweight individuals with SCI.
  • To evaluate the impact of nutrition, exercise, and behavioral strategies on body weight and waist circumference in the SCI population.
  • To determine the sustainability of weight loss achieved through the program at six months post-intervention.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary weight management program was implemented over 12 weeks for 18 overweight participants with SCI (at least one year post-injury).
  • Measurements of weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (WaC) were recorded at baseline, program completion, and six months post-program.
  • The program integrated nutrition, exercise, and behavioral management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Seventeen out of 18 participants achieved weight loss.
  • A statistically significant reduction in waist circumference (P < 0.001) and overall weight (P < 0.001) was observed.
  • Weight and waist size reductions were maintained at the six-month follow-up, indicating no weight regain.

Conclusions:

  • The SCI-specific interdisciplinary weight management program demonstrated significant benefits for weight reduction and maintenance.
  • The findings suggest the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing overweight issues in the SCI population.
  • Further clinical research is warranted to validate and optimize methods for healthy weight management in individuals with SCI.