Physical training increases isometric muscular strength and proprioceptive performance in haemophilic subjects

Sufficient muscular strength and proprioception lessen the risk of joint damage, however, both are impaired in haemophilic subjects. The aim of the study was to investigate proprioceptive performance and isometric muscular strength before and after a specialized training in haemophilic subjects (H)...

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Published in:Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia 2003-01, Vol.9 (1), p.86-93
Main Authors: Hilberg, T., Herbsleb, M., Puta, C., Gabriel, H. H. W., Schramm, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Anthropometry
exercise
Exercise Therapy - methods
haemophilia
Hemophilia A - physiopathology
Hemophilia A - rehabilitation
Humans
Isometric Contraction
Knee Joint - physiopathology
Leg - physiopathology
Male
muscular strength
Proprioception
Range of Motion, Articular
sports activity
training
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Summary:Sufficient muscular strength and proprioception lessen the risk of joint damage, however, both are impaired in haemophilic subjects. The aim of the study was to investigate proprioceptive performance and isometric muscular strength before and after a specialized training in haemophilic subjects (H) compared with two groups of control subjects (C). Nine subjects with severe haemophilia A, and eight ‘active’ C (AC) without haemophilia took part in a physical training programme over a 6‐month period. Eleven ‘passive’ C (PC) were requested to avoid any additional training during this period. Proprioceptive performance and isometric strength were determined before and after the training programme. The maximal isometric muscular strength in the legs, bilaterally measured by knee extensor (and leg press) was increased (P 
ISSN:1351-8216
1365-2516
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2516.2003.00679.x