Fig. 2: Post-SCI activity and time to the occurrence of paralysis.

Six patients were unable to move immediately after sustaining a SCI. Four patients laid on their side for ≤30 min. Of these, two patients developed paralysis within 30 min, one in 30–60 min, and one in >60 min. Two patients laid on their side for >30 min. Of these, one patient developed paralysis in 30–60 min and one in >60 min. Of 26 patients who continued with light activities for ≤30 min, 17 developed paralysis within 30 min, six in 30–60 min, and three in >60 min. Of three patients who continued with light activities for >30 min, none developed paralysis within 30 min, one in 30–60 min, and two in >60 min. Of 42 patients who continued to dance for ≤30 min, 23 developed paralysis within 30 min, 11 in 30–60 min, and eight in >60 min. Of five patients who continued to dance for >30 min, none developed paralysis within 30 min, three in 30–60 min, and two in >60 min. Most of these patients continued to be active after injury for a duration of 30 min.