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HUR Research Case Study Library
Select the topic of research that interests you. 90 HUR related research studies are available for your review.
Balance
The effect of shoe type on static and dynamic balance during treadmill walking in young healthy women
Mi -Kyoung Kim, Byung -Sun Kong, Kyung -Tae Yoo
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The Effects of Balance Exercise on an Unstable Platform and a Stable Platform on Static Balance
Nyeon Jun Kima, Kyung Tae Yoob, Ho Jung Anc, Hee Joon Shind, Ja Pung Kooa, Bo Kyoung Kime, Hong Rae Kimf, Jung Hyun Choib
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Neuromuscular Function and Balance Control in Young and Elderly Subjects
Jarmo Piirainen
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The Effect of Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Dynamic Balance Ability of Normal Healthy Adults
Yoo Jung Kwon, Soo Jin Park, John Jefferson, Kyoung Kim
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Age-Related Effects on Postural Control under Multi-Task Conditions
Urs Granacher, Thomas Muehlbauer, Stephanie Bridenbaugh, Reto W. Kressig
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Balance training monitoring and individual response during unstable vs. stable balance exergaming in elderly adults: Findings from a randomized controlled trial
Julia Bakker, Lars Donath, Robert Rein
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Cardiovascular
The Effects of Combined Same Session Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical Performance in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Protocol Comparison
Clavario P, Barbara C, Porcile A, Russo C, Zappulla T, Capurroa E, Cornero T, Ferrari Aggradi C, Mäkikallio T and Hautala AJ
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Economic evaluation of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome
A. J. Hautala, A. M. Kiviniemi, T. Mäkikallio, P. Koistinen, O.-P. Ryynänen, J. A. Martikainen, T. Seppänen1, H. V. Huikuri, M. P. Tulppo
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Peak exercise capacity prediction from a submaximal exercise test in coronary artery disease patients
Arto J.Hautala, Antti M.Kiviniemi, Jaana J.Karjalainen, Olli-Pekka Piira, Samuli Lepojärvi, Timo Mäkikallio, Heikki V.Huikuri and Mikko P.Tulppo
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Effects of exercise prescription on daily physical activity and maximal exercise capacity in coronary artery disease patients with and without type 2 diabetes
Jaana J. Karjalainen, Antti M. Kiviniemi, Arto J. Hautala, Jarkko Niva, Samuli Lepojärvi, Timo H. Mäkikallio, Olli-Pekka Piira, Heikki V. Huikuri, and Mikko P. Tulppo
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Heart rate dynamics after exercise in cardiac patients with and without type 2 diabetes
Victor R.Neves, Antti M.Kiviniemi, Arto J.Hautala, Jaana Karjalainen, Olli-Pekka Piira, Aparecida M. Catai,Timo H.Mäkikallio, Heikki Veli Huikuri and Mikko P. Tulppo
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Improving cardiovascular fitness by strength or endurance training in women aged 76-78 years. A population-based
Mauri Kallinen, Markku Alen, Sarianna Sipilä
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Cognition
Strength-Cognitive Training: A Systemic Review in Adults and Older Adults, and Guidelines to Promote “Strength Exergaming” Innovations
Samad Esmaeilzadeh, Susanne Kumpulainen and Arto J. Pesola
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Effects of physical and cognitive training on gait speed and cognition in older adults: A randomized controlled trial
Sarianna Sipilä, Anna Tirkkonen, Tiina Savikangas, Tuomo Hänninen, Pia Laukkanen, Markku Alen, Roger A. Fielding, Miia Kivipelto, Jenni Kulmala, Taina Rantanen, Sanna E. Sihvonen, Elina Sillanpää, Anna Stigsdotter Neely, Timo Törmäkangas
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Baseline Telomere Length and Effects of a Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention on Cognition: The FINGER Randomized Controlled Trial
Shireen Sindia, Tiia Ngandub, Iiris Hovattae, Ingemar Kåreholta, Riitta Antikaineng, Tuomo Hänninen, Esko Levälahti, Tiina Laatikainen, Jaana Lindström, Teemu Paajanen, Markku Peltonen, Dharma Singh Khalsan, Benjamin Wolozino, Timo Strandbergg, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Hilkka Soininen, Miia Kivipelto and Alina Solomon
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Multidomain lifestyle intervention benefits a large elderly population at risk for cognitive decline and dementia regardless of baseline characteristics: The FINGER trial
Anna Rosenberg, Tiia Ngandu, Minna Rusanen, Riitta Antikainen, Lars Bäckman, Satu Havulinna, Tuomo Hänninen, Tiina Laatikainen, Jenni Lehtisalo, Esko Levälahti, Jaana Lindström, Teemu Paajanenn, Markku Peltonen, Hilkka Soininen, Anna Stigsdotter-Neely, Timo Strandberg, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Alina Solomon, Miia Kivipeltoa
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Muscle strength and cognition in ageing men and women: The DR’s EXTRA study
H. Pentikänen, K. Savonen, P. Komulainen, V. Kiviniemi, T. Paajanen, M. Kivipelto, H. Soininen, R. Rauramaa
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A 2 year multidomain intervention of diet, exercise, cognitive training, and vascular risk monitoring versus control to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk elderly people (FINGER): a randomised controlled trial
Tiia Ngandu, Jenni Lehtisalo, Alina Solomon, Esko Levälahti, Satu Ahtiluoto, Riitta Antikainen, Lars Bäckman, Tuomo Hänninen, Antti Jula, Tiina Laatikainen, Jaana Lindström, Francesca Mangialasche, Teemu Paajanen, Satu Pajala, Markku Peltonen, Rainer Rauramaa, Anna Stigsdotter-Neely, Timo Strandberg, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Hilkka Soininen, Miia Kivipelto
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The Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER): Study design and progress
Miia Kivipeltoa, Alina Solomona, Satu Ahtiluoto, Tiia Ngandub, Jenni Lehtisalo, Riitta Antikainen, Lars Bäckman, Tuomo Hänninen, Antti Jula, Tiina Laatikainen, Jaana Lindström, Francesca Mangialasche, Aulikki Nissinen, Teemu Paajanena, Satu Pajala, Markku Peltonen, Rainer Rauramaa, Anna Stigsdotter-Neely, Timo Strandberg, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Hilkka Soininen
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Exercise, fitness and cognition – A randomised controlled trial in older individuals: The DR’s EXTRA study
P. Komulainen, M. Kivipelto, T.A. Lakka, K. Savonen, M. Hassinen, V. Kiviniemi, T. Hänninen, R. Rauramaa
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Physical performance reflects cognitive function, fall risk, and quality of life in community-dwelling older people
Shota Ikegami, Jun Takahashi, Masashi Uehara, Ryosuke Tokida, Hikaru Nishimura, Ayaka Sakai, Hiroyuki Kato
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Diabetes
Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise Training Q:1 on Cardiovascular Risk in Coronary Artery Disease Patients With and Without Type 2 Diabetes
Jaana J. Karjalainen, Antti M. Kiviniemi, Arto J. Hautala, Olli-Pekka Piira, E. Samuli Lepojärvi, Juha S. Perkiömäki, M. Juhani Junttila, Heikki V. Huikuri and Mikko P. Tulppo
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Determinants of heart rate recovery in coronary artery disease patients with and without type 2 diabetes
Jaana J. Karjalainen, Antti M. Kiviniemi, Arto J. Hautala, Olli-Pekka Piira, E. Samuli Lepojärvi, Timo H. Mäkikallio, Heikki V. Huikuri,1, Mikko P. Tulppo
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Effects of progressive resistance training and aerobic exercise on type 2 diabetics in Indian population
Shweta Shenoy, Ekta Arora, Sandhu Jaspal
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Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol
A Justine Wilson, Harry Prapavessis, Mary E Jung, Anita G Cramp, Joy Vascotto, Larissa Lenhardt, J Kevin Shoemaker, Margaret Watson, Tracy Robinson and Cheril L Clarson
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Fall Prevention
An economic evaluation of the SUNBEAM programme: a falls-prevention randomized controlled trial in residential aged care
Hewitt J, Saing S, Goodall S, Henwood T, Clemson L, Refshauge K
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Progressive Resistance and Balance Training for Falls Prevention in Long-Term Residential Aged Care: A Cluster Randomized Trial of the Sunbeam Program
Jennifer Hewitt, Stephen Goodall, Lindy Clemson, Timothy Henwood, Kathryn Refshauge
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Does progressive resistance and balance exercise reduce falls in residential aged care? Randomized controlled trial protocol for the SUNBEAM program
Jennifer Hewitt, Kathryn M Refshauge, Stephen Goodall, Timothy Henwood, Lindy Clemson
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Strength-balance supplemented with computerized cognitive training to improve dual task gait and divided attention in older adults: a multicenter randomized-controlled trial
Eva van het Reve and Eling D de Bruin
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Geriatrics Strength Training
Best Function of Range of Motion: A Feasibility Study of a Multimodal Exercise Training Program for Older Adults in Retirement Homes
Nina Schaller, Helge Krusemark, Esther Mende, Michael Weiß, Bianca Spanier, Otto Zelger1, Jan Bischof, Bernhard Haller, Martin Halle, Monika Siegrist
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The effects of a physical and cognitive training intervention vs. physical training alone on older adults’ physical activity: A randomized controlled trial with extended follow-up during COVID-19
Tiina Savikanga, Timo Törmäkangas, Anna Tirkkonen, Markku Alen, Roger A. Fielding, Miia Kivipelto, Timo Rantalainen, Anna Stigsdotter Neely, Sarianna Sipilä
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A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial Evaluating a Resistance Training Intervention With Frail Older Adults in Residential Care: The Keeping Active in Residential Elderly Trial
Bridgitte Swales, Gemma C. Ryde, and Anna C. Whittaker
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Effectiveness of a community-delivered pneumatic machine resistance training programme (Gym Tonic) for older adults at neighbourhood senior centres – a randomized controlled trial
Shuen Yee Lee, Alycia Goh, Ken Tan, Pei Ling Choo, Peck Hoon Ong, Wai Pong Wong and Shiou-Liang Wee
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A randomised controlled study of the long-term effects of exercise training on mortality in elderly people: study protocol for the Generation 100 study
Dorthe Stensvold, Hallgeir Viken, Øivind Rognmo, Eirik Skogvoll, Sigurd Steinshamn, Lars J Vatten, Jeff S Coombes, Sigmund A Anderssen, Jon Magnussen, Jan Erik Ingebrigtsen, Maria A Fiatarone Singh, Arnulf Langhammer, Asbjørn Støylen, Jorunn L Helbostad, Ulrik Wisløff
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Promoting safe walking among older people: the effects of a physical and cognitive training intervention vs. physical training alone on mobility and falls among older community-dwelling men and women (the PASSWORD study): design and methods of a randomized controlled trial
Sarianna Sipilä , Anna Tirkkonen, Tuomo Hänninen, Pia Laukkanen, Markku Alen, Roger A. Fielding, Miia Kivipelto, Katja Kokko, Jenni Kulmala,Taina Rantanen, Sanna E. Sihvonen, Elina Sillanpää, Anna Stigsdotter-Neely, and Timo Törmäkangas
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Examining evidence based resistance plus balance training in community-dwelling older adults with complex health care needs: Trial protocol for the Muscling Up Against Disability project
Justin W.L. Keogha, Tim Henwood, Paul Gardiner, Anthony Tuckett, Brent Hodgkinson, Kevin Rouse
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Physical Activity and Nutrition INfluences In ageing (PANINI): consortium mission statement
Anna C. Whittaker, Massimo Delledonne, Taija Finni, Paolo Garagnani, Carolyn Greig, Victor Kallen, Katja Kokko, Janet Lord, Andrea B. Maier, Carel G. M. Meskers, Nadine Correia Santos, Sarianna Sipila, Janice L. Thompson, Natal van Riel
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Impact of resistance training on sarcopenia in nursing care facilities: A pilot study
Bothaina H. Hassan, Jennifer Hewitt, Justin W.L. Keogh, Sandra Bermeo, Gustavo Duque, Tim R. Henwood
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Effects of plyometric and pneumatic explosive strength training on neuromuscular function and dynamic balance control in 60–70 year old males
Jarmo M. Piirainen, Neil J. Cronin, Janne Avela, Vesa Linnamo
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Effects of strength and endurance training on muscle fibre characteristics in elderly women
S. Sipilä, M. Elorinne, M. Alen, H. Suominen and V. Kovanen
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Quantitative Ultrasonography of Muscle: Detection of Adaptations to Training in Elderly Women
Sarianna Sipilä, Harri Suominen
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Sarc-F and muscle function in community dwelling adults with aged care service needs: baseline and post-training relationship
Justin W.L. Keogh, Tim Henwood, Paul A. Gardiner, Anthony G. Tuckett, Sharon Hetherington, Kevin Rouse and Paul Swinton
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Progressive resistance plus balance training for older Australians receiving in-home care services: Cost-effectiveness analyses alongside the muscling up against disability stepped-wedge randomized control trial
Sharon Hetherington, Paul Swinton, Tim Henwood, Justin Keogh, Paul Gardiner, Anthony Tuckett, Kevin Rouse, and Tracy Comans
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Neurological
Influence of Resistance Exercise Training to Strengthen Muscles across Multiple Joints of the Lower Limbs on Dynamic Balance Functions of Stroke Patients
Sung Min Son, Myung Kyu Park, Na Kyung Lee
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Longterm benefits of progressive resistance training in chronic stroke: A 4-year follow-up
Ulla-Britt Flansbjer, Jan Lexell, Christina Brogårdh
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Reliability of Knee extens or and flexor Muscle strength measurements in persons with late effects of polio
Ulla-Britt Flansbjer, Jan Lexell
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Progressive resistance training after stroke: Effects on muscle strength, muscle tone, gait performance and perceived participation
Ulla-Britt Flansbjer, Michael Miller, David Downham, Jan Lexell
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Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis
A. Romberg, A. Virtanen, J. Ruutiainen, S. Aunola, S.-L. Karppi, M. Vaara, J. Surakka, T. Pohjolainen, A. Seppänen
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Assessment of muscle strength and motor fatigue with a knee dynamometer in subjects with multiple sclerosis: a new fatigue index
Jukka Surakka, Anders Romberg, Juhani Ruutiainen, Arja Virtanen, Sirkka Aunola and Kari Mäentaka
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Obesity
Long-term effects on weight loss and maintenance by intensive start with diet and exercise
Kaisu M. Kaikkonen,Raija Korpelainen,Marja L. Vanhala,Sirkka M. Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi,Juha T. Korpelainen
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Effective Weight Loss and Maintenance by Intensive Start with Diet and Exercise
Kaisu M. Kaikkonen, Saana S. Saltevo, Juha T. Korpelainen, Marja L. Vanhala, Jari J. Jokelainen, Raija I. Korpelainen And Sirkka M. Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi
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Orthopedic
Effects of Early Combined Eccentric-Concentric Versus Concentric Resistance Training Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Min Ji Suh, Bo Ryun Kim, Sang Rim Kim, Eun Young Han, So Young Lee
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Sense of Coherence: Effect on Adherence and Response to Resistance Training in Oider People With Hip Fracture History
Erja Portegijs, Sanna Read, Inka Pakkala, Mauri Kallinen, Ari Heinonen,Taina Rantanen, Markku Alen, Ilkka Kiviranta, Sanna Sihvonen, Sarianna Sipilä
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Effects of progressive resistance training on physical disability among older community-dwelling people with history of hip fracture
Johanna Edgren, Taina Rantanen, Ari Heinonen, Erja Portegijs, Markku Alén, Ilkka Kiviranta, Mauri Kallinen, Sarianna Sipilä
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The Effect of a Prehabilitation Exercise Program on Quadriceps Strength for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Carly McKay, Harry Prapavessis, Timothy Doherty
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The effects of muscle strength and power training on mobility among older hip fracture patients
Minna Mård, Johanna Vaha, Ari Heinonen, Erja Portegijs, Rirva Sakari-Rantala, Mauri Kallinen, Markku Alén, Ilkka Kiviranta, Sarianna Sipilä
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Effects of Resistance Training on Lower-Extremity Impairments in Older People With Hip Fracture
Erja Portegijs, Mauri Kallinen, Taina Rantanen, Ari Heinonen, Sanna Sihvonen, Markku Alen, Ilkka Kiviranta, Sarianna Sipilä
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The rehabilitation of a professional Rugby Union player following a C7/T1 posterior microdiscectomy
Kerry Peeka, Don Gathererb
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Pain
Effects of exercise on pain of musculoskeletal disoeders: A systematics review
Elisângela Valevein Rodrigues, Anna Raquel Silveira Gomes, Aldre Izabel Pchevozniki Tanhoffer, Neiva Leite
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Cervicocephalic kinesthetic sensibility and postural balance in patients with nontraumatic chronic neck pain – a pilot study
Per J Palmgren, Daniel Andreasson, Magnus Eriksson, Andreas Hägglund
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Pediatric
Muscular strength, aerobic capacity, and adipocytokines in obese youth after resistance training: a pilot study
Sarah P Shultz, Rachana Dahiya, Gary M Leong, David S Rowlands, Andrew P Hills, Nuala M Byrne
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Twenty weeks of home-based interactive training of children with cerebral palsy improves functional abilities
Jakob Lorentzen, Line Z. Greve, Mette Kliim-Due, Betina Rasmussen, P. E. Bilde, Jens B. Nielsen
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The effects of a daily, 6-week exergaming curriculum on balance in fourth grade children
Dwayne P. Sheehan, Larry Katz
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The Impact of a Six Week Exergaming Curriculum on Balance with Grade Three School Children using the Wii FIT+
Dwayne Patrick Sheehan, Larry Katz
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Individualized, home-based interactive training of cerebral palsy children delivered through the Internet
Peder E Bilde, Mette Kliim-Due, Betina Rasmussen, Line Z Petersen, Tue H Petersen, Jens B Nielsen
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Physiology
Isometric Force-Time Parameters in Monitoring of Strength Training
Heikki Peltonen
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Independent effects of diet and exercise training on fat oxidation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Ilaria Croci, Nuala M Byrne, Veronique S Chachay, Andrew P Hills, Andrew D Clouston, Trisha M O’Moore- Sullivan, Johannes B Prins, Graeme A Macdonald, Ingrid J Hickman
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The Acute Satellite Cell Response and Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy following Resistance Training
Leeann M. Bellamy, Sophie Joanisse, Amanda Grubb, Cameron J. Mitchell, Bryon R. McKay, Stuart M. Phillips, Steven Baker, Gianni Parise
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Perceptual effects and efficacy of intermittent or continuous blood flow restriction resistance training
P. J. Fitschen, B. M. Kistler, J. H. Jeong, H. R. Chung, P. T. Wu, M. J. Walsh, K. R. Wilund
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Efficacy of supervised 6-month aerobic and resistance exercise program in patients with chronic kidney disease
Kenji Higuchi, Akira Kubo, Daisuke Shimoji, Hiroshi Tsuda, Yasunori utsunomiya, Masahiro abo
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Muscular and Systemic Correlates of Resistance Training-Induced Muscle Hypertrophy
Cameron J. Mitchell, Tyler A. Churchward-Venne, Leeann Bellamy, Gianni Parise, Steven K. Baker, Stuart M. Phillips
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Comparison of the IEMG Activity Elicited During an Isometric Contraction Using Manual Resistance and Mechanical Resistance
Shweta Shenoy, Priyaranjan Mishra, Jaspal Singh Sandhu
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Effects of resistance training on biomarkers of bone formation and association with red blood cell variables
Min Hu, Taija Finni,Leiting Xu, Liangchou Zou, Sulin Cheng
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Neuromuscular and Hormonal Adaptations to Resistance Training
Milan Sedliak
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The effect of different dosages of caffeine on isometric strength and isometric endurance
Sharma Archna, Sandhu S Jaspal
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Recovery Pattern of Baroreflex Sensitivity after Exercise
Teemu H. Niemelä, Antti M. Kiviniemi, Arto J. Hautala, Jukka A. Salmi, Vesa Linnamo, Mikko P. Tulppo
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Diurnal Variation in Maximal and Submaximal Strength, Power and Neural Activation of Leg Extensors in Men: Multiple…
Milan Sedliak, Taija Finni, Shumei Cheng, Timo Haikarainen
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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Manocha Neha, Paul Maman, Sandhu S Jaspal
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Myoelectrical manifestations of quadriceps fatigue during dynamic exercise differ in mono- and bi-articular muscles
M. Hu, T. Finni, M. Alén, J. Wang, L. Zou, W. Zhou, S. Cheng
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Physical Performance Capacity during 12 Days Military Manoeuvre in Winter Conditions
Juha Oksa, Sirkka Rissanen, Tero Mäkinen, Heikki Kyröläinen, Ari Peitso, Hannu Rintamäki
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Strength Training
The effect of heart rate controlled low resistance circuit weight training and endurance training on maximal aerobic power in sedentary adults
H. Kaikkonen, M. Yrjänä E. Siljander, P. Byman, R. Laukkanen
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Strength training in physical therapy
A.J. Hautala, M. Richards, T. Takahashi, M.P. Tulppo, A.P. Hills
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Comparing exercise prescribed with exercise completed: effects of gender and exercise mode
King, Neil A., Byrne, Nuala M., Hunt, Andrew P., & Hills, Andrew P.
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Individual differences in the responses to endurance and resistance training
Arto J. Hautala, Antti M. Kiviniemi, Timo H. Mäkikallio, Hannu Kinnunen, Seppo Nissilä, Heikki V. Huikuri, Mikko P. Tulppo
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Technology
Reliability and validity of the Performance Recorder 1 for measuring isometric knee flexor and extensor strength
Sarah E. Neil, Alec Myring, Mon Jef Peeters, Ian Pirie, Rachel Jacobs, Michael A. Hunt, S. Jayne Garland, Kristin L. Campbell
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Bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate one-repetition maximum measurement of muscle strength for leg press in healthy young adults
Keita Sue, Yukino Kobayashi, Mitsuru Ito, Maiko Midorikawa-Kijima, Shunichi Karasawa, Satoshi Katai, Kimito Momose
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Intra and itersessions reliability of balance measures during one-leg standing in young adults
Thomas Muehlbauer, Ralf Roth, Sylvana Mueller, Urs Granacher
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Reliability of knee muscle strength and fatigue measurements
J. Surakka, A. Virtanen, S. Aunola, K. Mäentaka, H. Pekkarinen
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The force-velocity relation studied with a pneumatic leg-extension/curl device
Frank Borg, Mika Herrala
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