Assessment of low-force exercise in human paralyzed muscle

The loss of physical activity after a spinal cord injury results in musculoskeletal deterioration and metabolic dysfunction. Rehabilitation often overlooks the importance of physical activity in the paralyzed limbs for systemic metabolic health. There is a need for safe, feasible exercise interventi...

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Main Author: Petrie, Michael Arlyn
Other Authors: Shields, Richard K.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2016
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/3163
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6507&context=etd