PHYSICAL EXERCISE AFTER IMMOBILIZATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLE OF ADULT AND AGED RATS
ABSTRACT Introduction: Immobilization is a treatment technique often used to reduce pain and prevent worsening of the injury. However, it promotes harmful effects on musculoskeletal tissue, resulting in a marked loss of muscle function, which may be aggravated in the elderly. Physical exercise is a...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte |
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