Efficacy of a physical activity programme combining individualized aerobic exercise and coaching to improve physical fitness in neuromuscular diseases (I’M FINE): study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Efficacy of a physical activity programme combining individualized aerobic exercise and coaching to improve physical fitness in neuromuscular diseases (I’M FINE): study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background In individuals with neuromuscular diseases (NMD), symptoms of muscle weakness, fatigue and pain may limit physical activity. Inactivity leads to reduced physical fitness, which further complicates daily life functioning. Due to inconclusive evidence regarding exercise in NMD, the...

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Main Authors: Sander Oorschot, Merel A. Brehm, Annerieke C. van Groenestijn, Fieke S. Koopman, Camiel Verhamme, Filip Eftimov, Judith G. M. Jelsma, Harald T. Jorstad, Frans Nollet, Eric L. Voorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Neuromuscular diseases
Physical fitness
Active lifestyle
Aerobic exercise
Coaching
Motivational interviewing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-020-01725-0

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