Impact of COVID-19 on the self-reported physical activity of people with complete thoracic spinal cord injury full-time manual wheelchair users

This study examined how the COVID-19 lockdown affected the physical activity levels of people with complete thoracic spinal cord injuries who use manual wheelchairs full-time. The study compared self-reported physical activity levels before and during the lockdown using a standardized questionnaire. The findings suggest that restrictions on recreational and occupational activities during the lockdown led to a decrease in physical activity among this population.

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  Total self-reported physical activity significantly decreased during the lockdown compared to pre-lockdown levels.
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  Recreational and occupational physical activities were significantly reduced during the lockdown.
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  No significant difference was found in housework activities between the pre-lockdown and lockdown periods.