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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Exercise for Paraplegics
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Date: 4 Oct 90 19:01:41 GMT
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 SZ> I am interested in finding out how many calories are burned by a 
 SZ> paraplegic performing various activities.  This kind of information 
 SZ> is widely available to those with two good arms and legs (i.e.  400 
 SZ> calories burned per hour of swimming), etc... but I would like to 
 SZ> know how many calories are burned for a parapalegic who walks on crutches
 SZ> or ambulates in a wheel chair (i.e. calories burned per mile ... etc.).
 SZ>  If anyone can steer me in a direction where I might find this info 

        It really depends on how much effort is exerted.  The 
Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Center at the Lucerne Hospital in 
Orlando, Florida has done some work in this area and should be 
able to provide you with the information you seek.

        Hope this helps.
                                -=joe=-

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