To assess the impact of a 12-week virtual seated physical intervention on cardiovascular health and wellness in people with chronic neurological impairments (CNI).
This study aims to examine how effective seated Zoom exercise classes are for a person with CNI for addressing cardiovascular health, physical wellness and quality of life. If these classes prove to be effective, online platforms could be a viable avenue for those with CNI to exercise and increase/maintain wellness without having to leave their homes. The investigators are also attempting to determine if a class with a live instructor vs a pre-recorded class has an effect on motivation, compliance, exertion and modifications/safety. The entire process, including screening and consenting, will be done via Zoom and Redcap, potentially providing a blueprint for the future studies. This process can enable participants to participate in studies with minimal inconvenience, expense and effort of traveling for the consent process.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Exercise will include repetitive bouts of high intensity exercises with intermittent periods of rest or active recovery. circuit of moves like 'jabs', 'hooks' etc, and a strength and endurance class that promotes postural awareness.
Burke Neurological Institute
White Plains, New York, United States
Change in heart rate
Heart rate on last day of training compared to heart rate on first day of training
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Perceived Wellness Survey
a 36-item instrument used to measure an individual's perceived health status in physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social wellness constructs
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale
a self-assessment measure of enjoyment with their current physical activity
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Short Form-36 Health Survey
measures physical health and mental health
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Numerical pain rating
standardized instrument for pain assessment in clinical and research practice. It is an 11-point scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the most intense pain) at rest and during movement
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Borg's Rating Scale of Perceived Exertion
standardized measure to evaluate perceived intensity of exertion, effort, and fatigue during physical exercise
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
Reason for exercise inventory
is a 24-item scale to assess the reason that motivates a person to exercise
Time frame: Within one week before the first intervention session to within one week after the end of intervention
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