Abstract
Measures of torque were used to evaluate changes in muscle strength and endurance in 17 patients with post-polio syndrome who did prescribed resistance exercise for up to 2 years. Exercise compliance averaged 75%, with 16 subjects increasing the weight lifted in training. Maximum torque was significantly increased in the exercised muscle compared to the control muscle; no difference was seen in muscle endurance. Individuals with post-polio syndrome can increase muscle strength by doing non-fatiguing resistance exercise, but they should undergo quantitative testing of muscle strength a minimum of every 3 months to guard against overwork weakness.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1253-1256 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Orthopedics |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 11 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine