Why the study?
Resistance training is effective in cardiac rehabilitation but conventionally uses free weights or machines that pose logistic challenges, whereas elastic tubing is appealing but underutilized.
Does a resistance training program using elastic tubing improve muscle strength, functional capacity, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in patients with heart disease in phase II of cardiovascular rehabilitation?
Does a resistance training program using elastic tubing improve muscle strength, functional capacity, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in patients with heart disease in phase II of cardiovascular rehabilitation?
A 6-week resistance training program using elastic tubing significantly improved peripheral muscle strength and functional capacity in patients undergoing phase II cardiac rehabilitation, offering a practical and low-cost alternative to conventional weight machines.
May improve strength and capacity in heart disease patients; leaves open comparison to conventional training in randomized trials.
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