Why the study?
Does asymmetric physical training of the dominant arm improve ipsilateral radial artery distensibility and structure compared to sedentary controls?
Population
17 right-handed subjects performing asymmetric training of the upper limbs and 16 age-matched sedentary…
Comparison
Asymmetric physical training of the dominant arm vs Age-matched sedentary controls
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Greater radial distensibility and wall thickness linked to asymmetric arm training should not change practice; leaves open causal vascular adaptations in athletes.
Does asymmetric physical training of the dominant arm improve ipsilateral radial artery distensibility and structure compared to sedentary controls?
Asymmetrical training of the upper limbs is associated with greater distensibility and wall thickness of the middle-sized arteries on the trained side, independent of endothelial changes.
Giannattasio et al. (2001) studied this question.
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