Resistance training combined with blood flow restriction in cirrhosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Resistance training combined with blood flow restriction in cirrhosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Patients affected by hepatic cirrhosis show reductions in muscle mass and function, with poor quality of life and functional performance. As such, resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR-RT) could be a useful therapeutic tool for health promotion. Thus, we aim to ver...

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Main Authors: Sanmy Rocha Nóbrega, Silvana Gama Florencio Chachá, Cleiton Augusto Libardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
End stage liver disease
Sarcopenia
Physical activity
Muscle strength
Quality of life
Hypertrophy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04410-2

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