Muscular Strength Changes in Hospitalized Anorexic Patients After an Eight Week Resistance Training Program

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 660-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Chantler ◽  
C. Szabo ◽  
K. Green
Author(s):  
Ana Victoria Costa Freitas ◽  
Inês Amanda Streit ◽  
Josefina Bertoli ◽  
Kayth Andrade Nascimento ◽  
Maria Carolina Oliveira de Sá ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Ayán Pérez ◽  
V. Martín Sánchez ◽  
F. De Souza Teixeira ◽  
J.A. De Paz Fernández

Context:Physical exercise is regarded as a useful tool in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Generally, physical rehabilitation have been based on the prescription of aerobic exercises, while fewer programs have been aimed at developing muscular strength.Objective:To establish whether the physical fitness of MS sufferers can be improved by a training program for developing muscular strength.Design:Before and after studySetting:University multipurpose roomParticipants:36 patients, all able to walk, belonging to the Leon Multiple Sclerosis Association.Interventions:The physical exercise programme consisted in resistance training sessions, based mainly on callisthenic, or bodyweight, exercises, during six weeks.


2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S283
Author(s):  
Jeff Goyette ◽  
Tom Spring ◽  
Amanda Conklin ◽  
Robbie Roesch ◽  
Gabe Rahhal ◽  
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