Spinal injury this pandemic

[cargette]

"A sample of 20 participants with complete thoracic spinal cord injuries completed the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities before and during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The results showed differences between the pre-lockdown and lockdown measurements in total self-reported PA (z=-3.92; P<0.001; d=1.28), recreational PA (z=-3.92; P<0.001; d=1.18) and occupational PA (z=-2.03; P=0.042; d=0.55). Nevertheless, no differences were found in housework PA between the two time periods. Furthermore, the results showed differences in total minutes (z=-3.92; P<0.001; d=1.75), minutes spent on recreational activities (z=-3.82; P<0.001; d=1.56) and minutes spent on occupational activities (z=-2.032; P=0.042; d=0.55) of moderate/vigorous intensity.

Individuals with thoracic spinal cord injuries who were full-time manual wheelchair users displayed lower levels of PA during the pandemic than in the pre-pandemic period. The results suggest that the prohibition and restrictions on carrying out recreational and/or occupational activities are the main reasons for this inactivity. Physical activity promotion strategies should be implemented within this population to lessen the effects of this physical inactivity stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic."

I know for a fact that this pandemic has done a lot of troubles to us, ruining our therapies and stuff. So how are you able to maintain your physical activities recquired at home? 

[mettledmillie]

You can do some physical therapy exercises at home, you can find some online or even in Youtube

[cargette]

Is it something that you do? I do some walking around our backyard every day, I also have my own garden, that's pretty helpful physically and mentally.

[mettledmillie]

Yes, I also have my own little garden, growing orchids has been my favorite pastime for this pandemic.