Abstract
Acute respiratory failure patients experience significant muscle weakness, which contributes to prolonged hospitalization and functional impairments after hospital discharge. Based on our previous work, we hypothesize that an exercise intervention initiated early in the intensive care unit aimed at improving skeletal muscle strength could decrease hospital stay and attenuate the deconditioning and skeletal muscle weakness experienced by these patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 208-215 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- intensive care unit
- length of stay
- mobility
- physical function
- strength training
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation