See also: Swimming and weightlifting
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 done | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 21 |
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4 | ||
| Treat Parkinson's | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 2 |
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1 | ||||
| Mobility | 2 |
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2 | ||||
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 |
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Top 10 dosages based on patients currently doing Weight training. See all 19 dosages ►
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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2 | 50% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 25% |
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Side effects too severe
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1 | 25% |
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Report created on November 23, 2009.