Effect of Modified Aerobic Training on Movement Energetics in Polio Survivors

20 polio survivors (experimental N = 7, control N = 13)

6-week exercise training program consisting of treadmill walking at 55% to 70% of age-predicted maximum heart rates for 30 to 40 minutes, three times a week, modified to minimize discomfort/pain and fatigue

Control group tested before and after a 6-week period

Cardiorespiratory conditioning, movement economy (energy cost of walking), and walking durationsurrogate