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Adults with cerebral palsy benefit from participating in a strength training programme at a community gymnasium
TAYLOR NF; DODD KJ; LARKIN H
DISABIL REHABIL , 2004, vol. 26, n° 19, p. 1128-1134 Doc n°: 115866 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : KA4 - RENFORCEMENT MUSCULAIRE, AJ23 - PARALYSIE CEREBRALE, DF15 -SIT-TO-STAND This study examined whether a community-based progressive resistance strength training programme could improve muscle strength and functional activity in a group of adults with cerebral palsy with high support needs. Method: Using a single group pre-post clinical design, 10 adults ( 7 males, 3 females; mean age 47.8 SD 5.7 years) with cerebral palsy and high support needs completed 4 weeks of introduction and familiarization, followed by a 10-week progressive resistance strength training programme in a community gymnasium. Participants were measured for muscle strength, locomotion speed and timed sit-to-stand. Results: After establishment of a stable baseline from weeks 2 to 5 with no systematic change and a high degree of association (r>0.86), participants increased leg strength by 22.0% (p= 0.02), arm strength by 17.2% ( p= 0.01) and improved performance of sit-to-stand ( p= 0.02) during the 10-week strength training intervention. Conclusions: Langue : ANGLAIS |
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