Long-term effects of low-intensity training with slow movement on motor function of elderly patients: a prospective observational study

• Main Authors: Kanae Kanda (Author), Yutaka Mori (Author), Kunihisa Yamasaki (Author), Hiroko Kitano (Author), Aya Kanda (Author), Tomohiro Hirao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Slow-motion training, which comprises exercising using extremely slow-movements, yields a training effect like that of high-intensity training, even when the applied load is small. We developed a slow-training exercise program that allows elderly people to safely use their own bo...