Exercise Intensity during Power Wheelchair Soccer

Publication date: Available online 8 June 2016
Source:Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Author(s): J.P. Barfield, Laura Newsome, Laurie A. Malone
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine exercise intensity during power wheelchair soccer (PWS) among a sample of persons with mobility impairments.DesignCross-sectional descriptive.SettingOn-site training facilities of multiple PWS teams.ParticipantsThirty participants with severe mobility impairments (MAge = 29.40 ± 15.51 yrs, MBMI = 24.11 ± 6.47, MPower Soccer Experience = 7.91 ± 3.93 yrs, MDisability Sport Experience = 12.44 ± 9.73 yrs) were recruited from multiple PWS teams.InterventionsPortable metabolic carts were used to collect oxygen consumption data during resting (REST) and gameplay (GAME) conditions.Main Outcome Measure(s)Average VO2 (expressed in METs) for REST and GAME and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) for GAME.ResultsVO2 increased from 1.35 ± 0.47 METs at REST to 1.81 ± 0.65 METs during GAME. This 34% increase in exercise intensity was significant (p < .01) and supported by a mean perceived exertion score of approximately 13 (Somewhat Hard).ConclusionsAlthough not able to sustain an intensity associated with reduced secondary disease risk (i.e., 3 METs), the documented light-intensity exercise in the current study surpassed an intensity threshold associated with improved functional capacity and performance of daily living activities (i.e., 1.5 METs).



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