{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Cardiometabolic Disease and Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injury: Origins and Guideline-Based Countermeasures.
{Author}: Nash MS;Gater DR;
{Journal}: Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am
{Volume}: 31
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 08 2020
{Factor}: 2.391
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.pmr.2020.04.005
{Abstract}: The risks and health hazards of the cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) are commonly reported in persons with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and disorders. Overweight/obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are highly prevalent after SCI. Both the CMS diagnosis and physical deconditioning worsen the prognosis for all-cause cardiovascular disease. Evidence suggests a role for physical activity to address these risks, although intense exercise may be required. A lifestyle plan incorporating both exercise and nutrition represents a preferred approach for health management. Improved surveillance for CMS risks and exercise and nutritional management are essential for the preservation of optimal health and independence.