| - Purpose: The purpose of this clinical PhD project is to investigate the role of neural (sympathetic nervous system), endothelial (nitrogen oxide) and metabolic (adenosine) factors in the regulation of vascular resistance in patients with complete spinal cord injury. Also, the effects of a 12-week training program using functional electrical stimulation while making cycling movements ( FES-bike ) on the peripheral vascular regulation will be studied. - Results: At present, the paper concerning the role of the sympathetic nervous system in the regulation of vascular resistance is submitted for publication. For two other papers, the results are analysed. The experiments for the fourth paper are still ongoing. |
