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Therapeutic exercise: types and indications.

J A Delisa·B J deLateur
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In the intact subject, strength is determined by the physiologic cross-sectional area of all the muscle fibers as influenced by the activity of the neural elements. Passive range-of-motion exercises prevent or help correct contractures but do not build strength. High-resistance, low-repetition exercises simultaneously develop strength and endurance. Isotonic exercises are generally preferable to isometric exercises.

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Exercise TherapyFemaleHumansIsometric ContractionIsotonic ContractionMaleMovementMuscle ContractionMuscle RelaxationNeuromuscular DiseasesPhysical EnduranceWeight LiftingJournal ArticleResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

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J A Delisa, B J deLateur. 1983. Therapeutic exercise: types and indications.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6637736/

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