Virtual Sport
Peer-facilitated virtual sport for adults aged 50 years or older with spinal cord injury.
KITE Research Institute – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network are recruiting for a new study. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a peer-facilitated virtual sport program on the physical, psychological, and social health of adults living with spinal cord injury who are aged 50 years or older.
Who is eligible to participate: Criteria to participate:
- Adults aged 50 years of age or older with SCI
- Minimum 12 months post injury
- Uses a manual wheelchair
- Medically cleared to participate in exercise.
What is involved:
This virtual sport intervention will include physiotherapist-led warm-up exercises and peer-facilitated handcycling over Zwift (an indoor cycling training application). Participants will complete;
- 5-6 clinical measures at 5 time points
- 24 sport sessions (twice a week for 12 weeks)
- one interview with a researcher
- Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Additional information:
To participate or if you have any questions, please contact:
Katherine Chan
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 416-597-3422 x6199
Please note that email should be used for general communication regarding the study only; sensitive or confidential health information should not be shared over email. Please note, participation in this study is voluntary and will not impact any current therapy you may be receiving.
