Increased rate of force development and neuromuscular activity after high-load resistance training in patients undergoing dialysis

Stig Molsted, Jesper L. Andersen, Inge Eidemak, Adrian P. Harrison

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    Abstract

    AimThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of high-load resistance training on the rate of force development and neuromuscular function in patients undergoing dialysis. MethodsTwenty-nine patients were tested before and after 16 weeks of resistance training. The rate of force development was tested using the Good Strength dynamometer chair. Muscle strength and neuromuscular function in the m. Vastus lateralis was estimated using electromyography in a one repetition maximum test during dynamic knee extension and during a 20s isometric knee extension with 50% of the one repetition maximum load. Muscle biopsies from the m. Vastus lateralis were analysed for morphologic characteristics. ResultsOne repetition maximum in knee extension increased by 46% (P
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalNephrology
    Volume18
    Issue number12
    Pages (from-to)770-776
    Number of pages7
    ISSN1320-5358
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2013

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