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Immobilization significantly reduces muscle fiber and thigh cross-sectional area, isometric knee extensor, and plantarflexor strength in the control group.
Understanding the effects of immobilization can help in designing rehabilitation protocols.
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Immobilization induced a significant reduction (P < 0.05) in muscle fiber and thigh cross-sectional area (CSA), isometric knee extensor, and plantarflexor strength in the CON (P < 0.01).
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Low‐volume resistance exercise attenuates the decline in strength and muscle mass associated with immobilization
Bryan R. Oates et al. · Muscle & Nerve · 2010
DOI 10.1002/mus.21721
rct · n=17Cited 63×
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