Progressive resistance training did not improve walking but can improve muscle performance, quality of life and fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial
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- 15 June 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Multiple Sclerosis Journal
- Vol. 17 (11) , 1362-1374
Abstract
Background: Few high-quality trials have examined the effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) on people with multiple sclerosis (MS).Keywords
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