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weight training, a type of resistance-training exercise using barbells, dumbbells, or machines to increase muscle strength. See also strength training. weight training A health-promoting exercise effective in any age group, particularly the elderly; WT ↑ muscle mass, walking speed, climbing ability, and sense of well-being; it may be beneficial for arthritis, cardiovascular disease,
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Durand et al, however, referred to evidence by Moffet et al (11) showing that physical therapy consisting of a home exercise program combined with 9 supervised treatments (including electrotherapy, ice, and compression followed by isometric and isokinetic exercises and bicycle ergometry) promotes faster recovery from the deficits found in their study. Isometric and isokinetic exercises were done using a Kin-Cam dynamometer (Hardware Version 125E Plus, Software Version 3. It has been several years since the last anthology on isokinetic exercise was published, and Perrin provides the reader with not only a comprehensive background on the history and development of isokinetics, but a variety of clinical applications of isokinetic exercises. |
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