The effect of traditional and body weight supported training (BWSTT) exercises on serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and motor function of paraplegic spinal cord injured persons

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a destructive condition [1] which occurs with more than 130,000 new injuries reported each year [2]. SCI is associated with loss of sensory and motor functions below the level of damage of the spinal cord and it can effect on quality and quantity of movements [3]. Studies have shown that the central nerve system (CNS) is able to restore functional ability [4]. Neurotrophic factors are involved in development,...