Publications by authors named "Natasha Kirk"
Article Synopsis
- A study explored the effects of resistance training with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES-RT) on increasing lean mass in the lower limbs of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), to see if adding protein supplementation would enhance these results.
- Fifteen participants completed a 12-week trial, with one group receiving protein supplements alongside NMES-RT, while the other underwent NMES-RT alone, resulting in notable increases in thigh lean mass for the protein group.
- Both groups showed similar improvements in fasting insulin levels and insulin resistance, suggesting that NMES-RT is effective for increasing muscle mass, and protein supplementation can amplify these benefits, warranting further full-scale research.
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at greater risk of developing obesity and related co-morbidities than those without SCI. The objectives of this systematic review were to examine the effectiveness of weight management interventions for people with SCI and to synthesize the experiences of people involved with SCI weight management (e.g.
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