Participant characteristics
| Variable | Mean±SD | Range (lowest–highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36±11 | 19–50 |
| Body mass (kg) | 72.7±10.2 | 54.2–87.5 |
| Height (m) | 1.70±0.13 | 1.40–1.88 |
| Time since injury (years) | 16±15 | 2–50 |
| Sleep HR (bpm) | 56±11 | 42–74 |
| Rest HR (bpm) | 65±12 | 50–88 |
| RMR (kcal/day) | 1621±248 | 1201–2152 |
| V̇O2 peak (mL/kg/min) | 28.3±6.9 | 16.7–41.1 |
| Reason for WC use | SCI* (T1–L4) (n=8), spina bifida (n=3), scoliosis (n=1), cerebral palsy (n=1), amputation† (n=1), AB‡ (n=1) | |
*All SCI volunteers indicated that they had complete lesions.
†Regular wheelchair user (>70% of locomotion).
‡AB wheelchair basketball player (>2 years).
AB, able-bodied; HR, heart rate; RMR, resting metabolic rate; SCI, spinal cord injury; WC, wheelchair.