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Background: Energy consumption and body mass index are two of the most important complications associated with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) that can be improved by exercise rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of using rebound therapy (exercise on a trampoline) on energy consumption and body mass index of SCI individuals'.

Methods: Sixteen SCI people (ASIA classification: A= 6, B= 6, C= 2, D= 2) were selected and randomly divided in two group (an experimental (rebound exercise) group or a control group). The experimental (rebound exercise) group were done exercise program by means of a modified trampoline for 12 weeks (10-30 minutes three sessions a week). Energy consumption (by the physiological cost index (PCI)) and body mass index (by standard formula) were assessed before and after the exercise intervention. Data were analyzed by RM-ANOVA in SPSS software …