Why the study?
Does non-fatiguing resistance exercise improve muscle strength and endurance in patients with post-polio syndrome?
Population
17 patients with post-polio syndrome
Comparison
Prescribed non-fatiguing resistance exercise for… vs Control muscle (unexercised)
Design
Other
Follow-up
up to 2 years
Authors
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May boost strength but not endurance with non-fatiguing exercise in post-polio; leaves open durability and safety in RCTs.
Does non-fatiguing resistance exercise improve muscle strength and endurance in patients with post-polio syndrome?
Non-fatiguing resistance exercise can effectively increase muscle strength in patients with post-polio syndrome, provided they are monitored regularly to prevent overwork weakness.
Fillyaw et al. (1991) studied this question.
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