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Brand Names:
Free weights, Weight training and stretching
See also:
Swimming and weightlifting
What is Weight training? Weight training is used for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It uses the force of gravity to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction using a variety of specialized equipment to target specific muscle groups and types of movement.
Reasons Taken
24 patients in the community are taking or have taken Weight training.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 16 | 66% |
| Slow my MS progress | 2 | 8% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 4% |
| muscle athropy | 1 | 4% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 4% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Weight training.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Weight training or how long patients were taking Weight training before stopping.