Resistance Training to Improve Strength and Functional Trunk Stability in Adults With Paraplegia

Participants will engage in strengthening exercises using a cable tower while seated. These movements will include trunk flexion and extension, diagonal trunk rotation, and lateral trunk flexion. The goal for resistance training frequency (Weeks 1-8) will be three times per week, lasting about 30-45 minutes per session including warm-up/cool-down, for a duration of eight weeks. Resistance intensity of each exercise will also be determined based on the initial maximal strength performing that exercise: Weeks 1-4 will be 50-60% of the baseline calculated 1 repetition maximum (RM) values; Weeks 5-8 will use resistive loads equivalent to 50-60% of Week 4 1RM calculations