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Effects of an exercise programme on musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury—results from a seated double-poling ergometer study by Norrbrink, C, Lindberg, T, Wahman, K, Bjerkefors, A

“…Objectives: To assess pain relieving effects of an intensive exercise programme on a seated double-poling ergometer in individuals with spinal cord injury…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of common clinical tests for assessing abdominal muscle function after motor-complete spinal cord injury above T6 by Bjerkefors, A, Squair, J W, Malik, R, Lam, T, Chen, Z, Carpenter, M G

“…Study design: Diagnostic study. Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare patterns of electromyography (EMG) recordings of abdominal muscle…”
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Response to ‘Diagnostic accuracy of common clinical tests for assessing abdominal muscle function after motor-complete spinal cord injury above T6’ by Bjerkefors, A, Squair, J W, Malik, R, Lam, T, Chen, Z, Carpenter, M G

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Dynamic trunk stability is improved in paraplegics following kayak ergometer training by Bjerkefors, A., Carpenter, M. G., Thorstensson, A.

“…The purpose of the study was to assess whether postural stability in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) could be affected by training. Ten…”
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Seated double-poling ergometer performance of individuals with spinal cord injury - a new ergometer concept for standardized upper body exercise by Bjerkefors, A, Tinmark, F, Nilsson, J, Arndt, A

“…This study aimed to evaluate biomechanics during seated double-poling exercises in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to compare these with those of…”
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Effects of kayak ergometer training on motor performance in paraplegics by Bjerkefors, A, Thorstensson, A

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of kayak ergometer training on functional tests performed in wheelchair by persons with spinal cord injury…”
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Isometric, Dynamic, and Manual Muscle Strength Measures and Their Association With Cycling Performance in Elite Paracyclists by Liljedahl, Johanna B., Arndt, Anton, Nooijen, Carla F., Bjerkefors, Anna

“…Paracycling classification aims to generate fair competition by discriminating between levels of activity limitation. This study investigated the relationship…”
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Abdominal Muscle Activation During Common Modifications of the Trunk Curl-up Exercise by Crommert, Martin Eriksson, Bjerkefors, Anna, Tarassova, Olga, Ekblom, Maria M.

“…ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to investigate effects of common modifications of trunk curl-up exercise on the involvement of the abdominal muscles,…”
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Para-cycling race performance in different sport classes by Liljedahl, Johanna B., Bjerkefors, Anna, Arndt, Anton, Nooijen, Carla F. J.

“…The para-cycling classification system, consisting of five classes (C1-C5) for bicycling (C5 athletes having least impairments), is mostly based on…”
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Three-Dimensional Kinematics and Power Output in Elite Para-Kayakers and Elite Able-Bodied Flat-Water Kayakers by Bjerkefors, Anna, Rosén, Johanna S, Tarassova, Olga, Arndt, Anton

“…Trunk, pelvis, and leg movements are important for performance in sprint kayaking. Para-kayaking is a new Paralympic sport in which athletes with trunk and/or…”
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The relation between sprint power and road time trial performance in elite para-cyclists by Nooijen, Carla F.J., Muchaxo, Rafael, Liljedahl, Johanna, Bjerkefors, Anna, Janssen, Thomas, van der Woude, Luc, Arndt, Anton, de Groot, Sonja

“…Whilst cycling performance has been studied extensively, very little is known about the performance of para-cyclists. This study assessed the relation between…”
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The impact of impairment on kinematic and kinetic variables in Va'a paddling: Towards a sport-specific evidence-based classification system for Para Va'a by Rosén, Johanna S., Arndt, Anton, Goosey-Tolfrey, Victoria L., Mason, Barry S., Hutchinson, Michael J., Tarassova, Olga, Bjerkefors, Anna

“…Para Va'a is a new Paralympic sport in which athletes with trunk and/or leg impairment compete over 200 m. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact…”
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Interrater Reliability of the New Sport-Specific Evidence-Based Classification System for Para Va'a by Rosén, Johanna S, Goosey-Tolfrey, Victoria L, Tolfrey, Keith, Arndt, Anton, Bjerkefors, Anna

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the interrater reliability of a new evidence-based classification system for Para Va'a. Twelve Para Va'a athletes were…”
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Three-dimensional kinematic analysis and power output of elite flat-water kayakers by Bjerkefors, Anna, Tarassova, Olga, Rosén, Johanna S., Zakaria, Pascal, Arndt, Anton

“…The purpose was to examine power output and three-dimensional (3D) kinematic variables in the upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk in elite flat-water kayakers…”
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Cortical and vestibular stimulation reveal preserved descending motor pathways in individuals with motor-complete spinal cord injury by Squair, Jordan W, Bjerkefors, Anna, Inglis, J Timothy, Lam, Tania, Carpenter, Mark G

“…To use a combination of electrophysiological techniques to determine the extent of preserved muscle activity below the clinically-defined level of…”
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Kinematic and kinetic performance variables during paddling among para-kayak athletes with unilateral above or below knee amputation by Rosen, Johanna S., Arndt, Anton, Nilsson, Johnny, Rosdahl, Hans, Goosey-Tolfrey, Victoria L., Bjerkefors, Anna

“…In para-kayak, athletes with unilateral above knee amputation (AK) and athletes with below knee amputation (BK) compete in the same class. This has been…”
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Assessment of abdominal muscle function in individuals with motor-complete spinal cord injury above T6 in response to transcranial magnetic stimulation by Bjerkefors, Anna, Squair, Jordan W, Chua, Romeo, Lam, Tania, Chen, Zhen, Carpenter, Mark G

“…To use transcranial magnetic stimulation and electromyography to assess the potential for preserved function in the abdominal muscles in individuals classified…”
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Effects of seated double-poling ergometer training on aerobic and mechanical power in individuals with spinal cord injury by Lindberg, Thomas, Arndt, Anton, Norrbrink, Cecilia, Wahman, Kerstin, Bjerkefors, Anna

“…To determine whether regular interval training on a seated double-poling ergometer can increase physical capacity and safely improve performance towards…”
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Trunk muscle activation in a person with clinically complete thoracic spinal cord injury by Bjerkefors, Anna, Carpenter, Mark G, Cresswell, Andrew G, Thorstensson, Alf

“…The aim of this study was to assess if, and how, upper body muscles are activated in a person with high thoracic spinal cord injury, clinically classified as…”
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Shoulder muscle strength in paraplegics before and after kayak ergometer training by Bjerkefors, Anna, Jansson, Anna, Thorstensson, Alf

“…The purpose was to investigate if shoulder muscle strength in post-rehabilitated persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) was affected by kayak ergometer training…”
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