Medicine and science in sports and exercise
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Med Sci Sports Exerc · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEarly rehabilitative exercise training in the recovery from pediatric burn.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of early outpatient exercise on muscle mass, function, and fractional synthetic rate in severely burned children. ⋯ Early outpatient exercise training implemented at hospital discharge represents an effective intervention to improve muscle mass and function after severe burn injury.
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Med Sci Sports Exerc · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyResistance exercise, disability, and pain catastrophizing in obese adults with back pain.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two different resistance exercise protocols on self-reported disability, fear avoidance beliefs, pain catastrophizing, and back pain symptoms in obese, older adults with low back pain (LBP). ⋯ Greater reductions in perceived disability due to LBP can be achieved with TOTRX compared with those achieved with LEXT. Pain catastrophizing and pain severity decreased most with TOTRX. The positive change in psychological outlook may assist obese, older adults with chronic back pain in reconsidering the harmfulness of the pain and facilitate regular participation in other exercise programs.