Strength Training

Strength training is as effective as stretching for improving range of motion: A systematic review and meta-analysis

AUTHORS José AfonsoRodrigo Ramirez-CampilloJoão MoscãoTiago RochaRodrigo ZaccaAlexandre MartinsAndré A. MilheiroJoão FerreiraHugo SarmentoFilipe Manuel Clemente Abstract Background: Range of motion (ROM) is an important feature of sports performance and health. Stretching is usually prescribed to improve promote ROM gains, but evidence has suggested that strength training (ST) also improves ROM. However, it is unclear if its […]

Effect of hip abductor strengthening exercises in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial

Yuenyongviwat V, Duangmanee S, Iamthanaporn K BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | May 11, 2020 Among patients suffering from medial compartment knees osteoarthritis knee, researchers assessed the impact of hip abductor exercises. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups: hip abductor strengthening exercises, combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises, were performed by those in the first group, […]

Strengthening the quadriceps femoris muscle versus other knee training programs for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Rheumatology International pp 1–16 | Cite as Systematic Review First Online: 15 November 2018 Abstract People with knee osteoarthritis have atrophy of the muscles surrounding the knee joint. Therefore, exercise programs primarily have been focused on the strengthening of quadriceps femoris muscle (QFM). Primary aim of this systematic review was to determine which exercise increases […]

Back Pain and Back Strength

BY MARK RIPPETOE NOVEMBER 30, 2016 There are times when The Conventional Wisdom and The Reality of the Situation are at odds. Our recent presidential election provides a poignant example, as does the idea that running makes you skinny, that little kids always tell the truth, and that we have to pass another law so […]

Efficacy of Hip Strengthening Exercises Compared With Leg Strengthening Exercises on Knee Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] Efficacy of Hip Strengthening Exercises Compared With Leg Strengthening Exercises on Knee Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Lun V1, Marsh A, Bray R, Lindsay D, Wiley P. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to […]

Cardiovascular effects of aerobic training combined with strength exercise in patients with chronic heart failure

Cardiovascular effects of high-intensity interval aerobic training combined with strength exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. A randomized phase III clinical trial International Journal of Cardiology, 11/17/2014 Clinical Article Chrysohoou C, et al. – Aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of high–intensity interval exercise, on left ventricular function and aortic elastic […]

Posterolateral Hip Muscle Strengthening Versus Quadriceps Strengthening for Patellofemoral Pain: A Comparative Control Trial

Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation May 2014 Volume 95, Issue 5, Pages 900–907 Khalil Khayambashi, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To compare the efficacy of posterolateral hip muscle strengthening versus quadriceps strengthening in reducing pain and improving health status in persons with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Comparative control trial. Setting Rehabilitation facility. Participants Persons with […]