Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Endurance after Stroke

Initial studies support the use of strength training (ST) as a safe and effective intervention after stroke. Our previous work shows that relatively aggressive, higher intensity ST translates into large effect sizes for paretic and non-paretic leg muscle volume, myostatin expression, and maximum strength post-stroke. An unanswered question pertains to how our unique ST model for stroke impacts skeletal muscle endurance (SME). Thus, we now report on ST-induced adaptation in the ability to sustain isotonic muscle contraction.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 15, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Frederick M. Ivey, Steven J. Prior, Charlene E. Hafer-Macko, Leslie I. Katzel, Richard F. Macko, Alice S. Ryan Source Type: research