30
Participants
Start Date
March 31, 2012
Primary Completion Date
October 31, 2013
Study Completion Date
October 31, 2013
Strength Training
The exercises will be performed in standard strength training equipment. Prior to each of the strengthening exercise sessions, a warm up phase is performed by 5-10 minutes of ergometer cycling at a moderate intensity. Muscle strengthening exercises will be performed according to the standard progressive resistance and overload principle. The exercise programme consists of three exercises performed with three sets of 10 repetitions at 60%-85% of patient's 10RM. Training load will be progressed by means of bi-weekly estimates of muscle strength to ensure a constant load of 60%-85% RM. Exercises are: 1. Leg extension, 2. Leg press, and 3. Forward lunges.
The Parker Institute, Frederiksberg University Hospital, Copenhagen
The College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Minges Coliseum, Greenville
East Carolina University
OTHER
Frederiksberg University Hospital
OTHER