Resistance exercise pt 1

mechanical resistance

utilizing wt machines, cable systems, isokinetic equipment

mechanical resistance

provides exercise loads beyond what can be applied manually by a PT; can be used in a home exercise program

strength

60-70% 1RM (novice)

strength

>80% 1RM (advanced)

strength

2-4 sets of 8-12 reps (novice)

strength

2-4 sets of 1-8 reps (advanced)

strength

2-3 min of rest btwn sets

power

30-60% 1RM

power

2-4 sets of 3-6 reps

power and hypertrophy

2-3 min rest btwn sets for higher intensity

power and hypertrophy

1-2 min rest btwn sets for lower intensity

endurance

<70% 1RM

endurance

2-4 sets of 10-25 reps

endurance

30 secs to 1 min rest btwn sets

hypertrophy

70-85% 1RM (novice)

hypertrophy

70-100% 1RM (advanced)

hypertrophy

1-3 sets of 8-12 reps (novice)

hypertrophy

3-6 sets of 1-12 reps (advanced)

strength

sedentary/old adult: 40-50% 1RM

strength

sedentary/old adult: 1-4 sets of 10-15 reps

power

sedentary/old adult: 20-50% 1RM

power

sedentary/old adult: 1-3 sets of 3-6 reps

endurance

sedentary/old adult: <50% 1RM

endurance

sedentary/old adult: 2-4 sets of 15-20 reps

improve func, maintain bone mass, reduce cardiometabolic risk factors

benefits of working out for sedentary/old adult

increase funcal activity, reduce cardiac demands

benefits of strength exercises for post-stroke

strength

post stroke: 50-80% 1RM

strength

post stroke: 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps

eccentric

post-stroke pts have a greater preservation of m capacity to generate ___ torque