Author:
Shackleton Claire,Samejima Soshi,Miller Tiev,Hosseinzadeh Ali,Lee Amanda H.X.,Sachdeva Rahul,Nightingale Tom E,Krassioukov Andrei V.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This case-series investigated energy expenditure, cardiovascular responses, and psychosocial outcomes during two wheelchair dancing routines with different tempos. METHODS: Three individuals with chronic, non-traumatic spinal cord injuries [males, mean age 42 (13) years,
C3-T12, AIS D, schwannoma=1, poliomyelitis=1, ependymoma=1] performed slow (rumba, 80 bpm) and fast (salsa, 170 bpm) wheelchair dance routines. Physiological [heart rate, blood pressure, relative oxygen consumption (VO2), metabolic task equivalent] and psychosocial parameters [ratings of perceived
exertion, enjoyment and Brunel Mood Score] were measured pre, during, and post-dancing. RESULTS: All participants showed an elevation in heart rate and relative VO2 from rest to dancing with a subsequent decrease in these parameters post-dance for both routines. Relative to the slow dance
routine, two out of three participants demonstrated greater heart rate, relative VO2, ratings of perceived exertion, and enjoyment during the fast dance routine. For all three participants, metabolic task equivalents ranged from 1.7–2.4 (slow) and 2.1–3.8 (fast), suggesting the
intervention was of light to moderate intensity for slow and fast dance routines, respectively. Enjoyment ratings ranged from “quite a bit” to “extremely.” No differences in Brunel mood subscales were observed. CONCLUSION: This case-series offers a preliminary understanding
of the acute cardiometabolic and psychosocial responses to wheelchair dance routines of differing intensities performed by individuals with spinal cord injury. Responsiveness observed among these participants suggests the potential use of wheelchair dance for promoting physical activity and
improving psychological well-being.
Publisher
Science and Medicine, Inc.
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,General Medicine