Table 1 .
Summary of studies examined in meta-analysis
| Study | Subjects | Position/activity measured | Type SEMG | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalumiere et al. (2013)25 | 15 SCI | Ascending curbs by wheelchair | MUR of PECT | MUR increased with the higher curb |
| Gagnon et al. (2003)3 | 6 HL-SCI 5LL-SCI |
Posterior transfer | MUR of the PECT, LAT, TRAP, and RECT | Muscular demands higher in HL-SCI than LL-SCI |
| Gagnon et al. (2005)24 | 10 SCI | Posterior transfers | MUR of the PECT, LAT, and TRAP | High muscular demand when hands positioned on the elevated surface |
| Terson de Paleville et al. (2013)23 | 8 SCI | Respiration | VRI of respiratory muscles activity | Respiratory muscles activity improved by the LT |
| Wang et al. (2010)20 | 30 SCI 10 healthy subjects |
Static sitting | MUR of EREC, LAT, RECT, and OBLI | Higher level SCI linked with lower MUR |
| Liu et al. (2008)21 | 15 SCI 15 health subjects |
Grasping cup, touching light switch, wheelchair ambulation, upper limb weight- bearing. | MUR of LAT, PECT, and SERR | SCI patients increased motor level of muscles to complete motive tasks. |