The aging process leads to adverse changes in body composition (increases in fat mass
and decreases in skeletal muscle mass), declines in physical function (PF), and ultimately …

Purpose—This scientific statement provides an overview of the evidence on physical activity
and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors. Evidence suggests that stroke survivors …

Background Task-specific locomotor training has been promoted to improve walking-related
outcome after incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). However, there is also evidence that …

Deficits in muscles strength are common after stroke and have a strong relationship to the
functional limitations people experience. This clinical commentary discusses the evidence …

Background Individuals referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRPs) after stroke have
demonstrated postprogram improvements in cardiovascular fitness (VO 2peak). However …

Background Muscular power is an important aspect of many activities of daily living and
declines at a faster rate than other fitness parameters (ie muscular strength and endurance) …

Background Resistance exercise comprising eccentric (ECC) muscle actions enhances
muscle strength and function to aid stroke patients in conducting daily tasks. The purpose of …

Objectives. To investigate the effect of two foot placements (normal or posterior placement)
and three arm positions (hands on the thighs, arms crossed over chest, and augmented arm …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of trunk and lower extremity strength-
training exercises on muscle strength, balance and motor function in 5 to 14 yr old subjects …

There is currently a sufficient amount of evidence to support the use of resistance training
(ie, strength training or weight training) as a method to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse …