Trial of Resistance and Endurance Exercise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Resistance will be administered using a series of adjustable cuff weights for the upper limbs and hip flexion. Knee flexion and extension will be administered with a weight bench using a leg exercise attachment and free weights.

Endurance will be administered using a minicycle. It can be used from a sitting position (chair or wheelchair) for lower limb exercise and then placed on a tabletop for upper limb use.

"Stretching and range of motion exercise is widely accepted as a standard of care for ALS management."