Progressive resistance training in elderly hiv-positive patients: does it work?
BACKGROUND: Elderly people present alterations in body composition and physical fitness, compromising their quality of life. Chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, worsen this situation. Resistance exercises are prescribed to improve fitness and promote healthier and independent aging. Recovery of st...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322008000500009 |