Research Corner - Q&A Basal Metabolic Rate for Paraplegic by Research Corner | Date Released : 29 Aug 2000 0 comments Print Close Question: I have a client who is paralyzed from the waist down. Is there a way to estimate his BMR since he is confined to a chair? Answer: Utilize the below procedure to estimate your client’s BMR; however, due to your client’s disability, his BMR will be lower due to loss of lean body mass. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the sum of all involuntary chemical activities of the cells necessary to sustain life. BMR can be estimated by: Converting your body weight from pounds to kilograms (2.2 kilograms per pound). Then multiply your weight in kilograms by 1.0 (cal/kg/hour) for a man, or 0.9 (cal/kg/hour) for a female. Then multiply the outcome by 24 (hrs/day). This final number estimates your BMR. Back to top About the author: Research Corner Full Author Details Related content Content from Research Corner BMR and Obesity Dr. Rob Orr | Articles Wheelchair Exercise Research Corner | Articles Thermadren (Ephreda) Research Corner | Articles Shoulder Abduction Research Corner | Articles Ankle Surgery Research Corner | Articles Exercise Suggestions for Frozen Shoulder Research Corner | Articles Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Injury Research Corner | Articles Over Pronation Research Corner | Articles Bone Density Loss Research Corner | Articles Mountain Trekking Research Corner | Articles Basal Metabolic Rate for Paraplegic Research Corner | Articles Please login to leave a comment Comments (0) Back to top