5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (499+ words) Resistance training (RT) may alter tissue electrical properties, but whether proximity to momentary muscular failure influences longitudinal bioelectrical responses remains unclear. This study compared eight weeks of unilateral RT performed to failure (FAIL) or with repetitions in reserve (RIR) on…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (411+ words) This exploratory randomized trial evaluated an eight-week combined isometric and elastic-resistance program in community-dwelling women aged 70 years or older. Forty-nine participants were randomized to exercise (EG; n = 24) or control (CG; n = 25). Twenty-two EG participants completed the intervention and follow-up; two…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (477+ words) Repeated sit-to-stand practice is an important rehabilitation strategy for individuals with trunk and lower limb impairments; however, its implementation is often limited by fall risk, patient fatigue, and the physical burden on assisting staff. This prospective single-center feasibility study evaluated…...