BACKGROUND Although exercise training is known to promote post-exercise hypotension, there is currently no consistent argument about the effects of manipulating its various components (intensity, duration, rest periods, types of exercise, training methods) on the magnitude and duration of hypotensive response. OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of continuous and interval exercises on hypotensive...

BALDWIN, K. M., J. S. REITMAN, R. L. TERJUNG, W. W, WINDER, AND J. 0. HOLLOSZY. Substrate depktion in dz’fmnt types of muscle and in liver during prolonged running. Am. J. Physiol. 2 2 5(5) : 1045-l 050. 1973,KDepletion of glycogen and triglyceride stores in red, white, and intermediate types of skeletal muscle and of glycogen in liver was studied in rats subjected to prolonged exercise. Groups...

PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of endurance exercise on the activity changes of selected lysosomal enzymes in particular types of rat muscle fibers, occurring by 0-4 days following the trial. MATERIAL AND METHODS The experiment was performed on 3 month old male Wistar rats with body mass 250 +/- 25 g, exposed to single physical exercise on moving track (speed 17 m x min(-1), decline 0 degree,...

STUDY DESIGN A randomized controlled trial with a 6-month follow-up period was conducted. OBJECTIVE To compare lumbar extension exercise and whole-body vibration exercise for chronic lower back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Chronic lower back pain involves muscular as well as connective and neural systems. Different types of physiotherapy are applied for its treatment. Industrial vibrati...

While exercising, people seem to enjoy listening to music believing that it relaxes them or helps give the necessary rhythm for exercise. But is music really beneficial? In view of different people listening to different types of music, this study was intended to assess effect of different types of music on exercise performance. 30 healthy female college students in the age group of 18 to 25 ye...

OBJECTIVE Epilepsy is the most common neurological chronic condition worldwide, affecting about 2% of world population. Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) reaches 40% of all cases of this condition, and it is highly refractory to pharmacological treatment. Physical activity has been suggested as complementary therapy for epilepsy. However, there is no consistent information whether all these effects ...

BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is common and disabling. Exercise is effective in reducing pain and disability, but long-term adherence to exercise regimens is disappointing, and motivation to exercise in those with OA knee is poorly understood. OBJECTIVES To examine the views of primary care patients with OA knee towards exercise, explore factors that determine the acceptability a...

STUDY QUESTION Are fall prevention exercise interventions for older people living in the community effective in preventing different types of fall related injuries? SUMMARY ANSWER Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults seem also to prevent injuries caused by falls, including the most severe injuries. Such programmes also reduce the rate of falls leading to medical care.