Global trends in scientific production on physical exercise and spinal cord injury
Despite sustained scientific activity, the quantitative structure of the literature indicating persistent asymmetries in thematic representation. Notably, psychosocial outcomes, assistive technology applications, and the integration of functional and metabolic perspectives remain underexplored. These findings highlight clear research gaps and underscore the need for more interdisciplinary approaches and broader geographic participation to advance evidence-based exercise interventions for individuals with SCI.
Authors
- David Michel de Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0658-7693)
- Danilo A. Massini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1088-0040)
- Dalton Müller Pessôa Filho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3975-9260)
- Gabriel de Souza Zanini
- Pedro Luiz Santorsula de Paula Oliveira
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Jataí (BR)
- Faculdades Integradas de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1678162
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Universidade Estadual Paulista
- Division of Graduate Education