Comparing the efficacy of low-load resistance exercise combined with blood flow restriction versus conventional-load resistance exercise in Chinese community-dwelling older people with sarcopenic obesity: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Introduction Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is characterised by decreased muscle mass, diminished muscle strength and/or reduced physical performance and a high percentage of body fat (PBF). Conventional-load resistance exercise (CRE) may be difficult for older people with SO owing to their declin...

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Main Authors: Min Zhuang, Jinli Shi, Jian Liu, Xiangfeng He, Nan Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04592-9