Table 1. Participant characteristics.
| Characteristics | Tetraplegic (n = 10) | Paraplegic (n = 22) | Total participants (n = 32) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) Sex |
35 ± 13 Male (n = 10) Female (n = 0) |
38 ± 10 Male (n = 21) Female (n = 1) |
37 ± 11 Male (n = 31) Female (n = 1) |
| Ethnicity | African American (n = 3) Caucasian (n = 7) |
African American (n = 9) Caucasian (n = 13) |
African American (n = 12) Caucasian (n = 20) |
| Weight (kg) | 76 ± 12 | 78 ± 13 | 77 ± 14 |
| Height (m) | 1.8 ± 0.04 | 1.78 ± 0.08 | 1.8 ± 0.07 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23 ± 5 | 25 ± 4 | 24 ± 4 |
| Level of injury | C5-C7 | T3-L1 | C5-L1 |
| Time since injury (yr) | 8 ± 9 | 11 ± 10 | 10 ± 10 |
| AIS classification | A (n = 5) B (n = 4) C (n = 1) |
A (n = 14) B (n = 8) C (n = 0) |
A (n = 19) B (n = 12) C (n = 1) |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD).
AIS, American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale; BMI, body mass index; n, number.