1/9 Resistance training with varying numbers of variables (load, sets, weekly frequency) potently increases muscle strength and mass.

However, the optimal approach for strength and hypertrophy is still up for debate.

This is the most up-to-date research on it.

Thread. 2/9 Designing a resistance training plan involves multiple variables. Which combination is best?

That's where the research is still inconclusive. #ExerciseScience #StrengthAndConditioning

There is hope for people with rheumatoid arthritis to improve health with exercise.

This is the exercise program that was tested in this trial.

Thread. 1/10 🚴‍♂️ Tailored for Each Individual

The exercise protocol follows the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations, designed to fit each person’s physical capacity & ability.

It includes supervision, motivational support, and regular feedback.

#1 Walk away from low back pain 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

This is what you should know when recommending walking as a treatment for recurrent episodes of low #backpain

Spoiler: It requires dedication and a structured approach for it to work.

🧵 @exerciseworks @TheLancet #2 Nearly 70% of individuals recovering from a bout of low back pain will face another episode within the next year.

Physical inactivity is linked to the development of at least 35 chronic conditions.

The impact of movement on your well-being in this 🧵 2/10 Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.

The molecular mechanisms of exercise on tissue regeneration on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous system.

Discover the science behind 🏃‍♂️

🧵 ❤️ Heart

Exercise induces physiological hypertrophy of left ventricle and reduction of myocardial infarction area by promoting the proliferation of cardiomyocytes.

Physical inactivity is a concern.

Understanding the motivators & barriers for #physicalactivity is crucial for effective lifestyle campaigns.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution but key recommendations include addressing fears, understanding individual preferences and...

🧵 🔍 This thread is based on a systematic review that included 44 articles involving 28,583 subjects.

They identified a total of 61 motivators and 59 barriers for physical activity!

These included...

sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is degenerative joint disease that leads to pain, stiffness and loss of function.

These are the latest insights into the pathogenesis and management of osteoarthritis.

🧵 @ArthritisFdn @arthritis_care @ArthritisSoc @ArthritisDigest In OA trials, understanding and managing 'placebo responses' is crucial.

To improve OA clinical trials, we need to grasp placebo responses, identify responders, and leverage insights for better outcomes.

Utilising placebo effects could enhance OA symptom management.

🏋️‍♀️ Exercise is mitochondrial medicine for muscle 💪

Let's dive into the fascinating world of mitochondria – the energy hubs that keep our #muscles going strong!🔋

Spoiler alert: #Exercise is a game-changer in tackling mitochondrial glitches, even without key regulators! 🏃‍♀️

🧵 2/10 With about 1200 proteins in their matrix, membranes, and intermembrane spaces, these unique organelles play a crucial role in generating ATP for cell survival. ⚡️

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🦵 Knee Troubles? Here's what you need to know!

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#knee #pain #exercise #surgery #education #injections #orthosis #diet #osteoarthritis #arthroplasty 2/10: #Knee #osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition affecting around 654 million people globally

It's the likely diagnosis for knee #pain in those aged 45 or older with activity-related knee pain and little morning #stiffness

Educate your patients about the importance of muscle strength 🦵

Prevent #sarcopenia by building muscle in youth and maintaining it in middle age to reduce muscle loss as we age.

BUT it is never too late to benefit from improving muscle strength.

Here's why👇

🧵Thread 2/10: 🏋️ Muscle strength declines during adulthood and in later life.

After reaching the age of 50 years, people may experience a decline in leg muscle mass (1–2% per year) and strength (1.5–5% per year).

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24596700/

Capability, Opportunity & Motivation

The three essential elements that must be in place for any person to engage in #PhysicalActivity #Exercise #ExerciseTherapy 🚶🚶‍♀️

Let's see why...

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https://t.co/gYXNhRZKOSqeios.com/read/WW04E6.2
2/10: #PhysicalActivity #Exercise #ExerciseTherapy are terms that mean slightly different concepts

Let's not confuse them 👇

https://t.co/aDpwdUK3dlpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3920711/

🧬Your genes are not your fate🧬

Clinicians, educators, and public health professionals, spread the word:

#PhysicalActivity is vital for T2D prevention, even if your genes suggest otherwise! 🩺🗣️

Let's see why...

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#prevention pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37277158/
2/10: "🌍 #Diabetes affects over 10% of the world's population and we all know the complications!

T2D is common due to #genetics #obesity #diet & #PhysicalActivity BUT how does genetic risk and physical activity interact in the onset of T2D?

medicinejournal.co.uk/article/S1357-…

The history of “Exercise Is Medicine” in ancient civilizations.

👉Embark on a two-millennium journey to draw wisdom from the past to enhance the future 👈

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#exercisetherapy https://t.co/IUNzgtGXgKncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
2/10: 🌍Susruta of India was the first “recorded” physician to prescribe exercise for his patients but not too little & not too much.

“it should be taken every day” but taken “only to half extent of his capacity” as otherwise “it may prove fatal”

Adding 10 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity resulted in an estimated 111 174 preventable deaths per year.

But there is more you need to know...

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#physicalactivity #Health #healthcare https://t.co/VlLmVQzsDIjamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…
2/10: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) refers to a level of physical activity that goes beyond light-intensity activities and requires a moderate or high level of effort.

Frailty is not a contraindication to prescribe exercise therapy, but rather one of the most important reasons to prescribe it.

🛑A message worth spreading 🛑

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#exercise #PhysicalActivity #geriatricians #olderadults

Ref: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 2/10: Building resilience for optimal ageing and the crucial role of physical activity and healthy behaviours.

Will a pill 💊ever be able to mimic the effects of #exercise ?🏃

Short answer: Probably NO

Here's why👇

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Ref: nature.com/articles/s4157… 2/8
Exercise is effective in the primary prevention of at least 35 chronic conditions.

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The anti-inflammatory effects of #exercise: mechanisms and implications for the prevention and treatment of disease 🧵

nature.com/articles/nri30… 2. Physical inactivity is linked to various health problems like #type2diabetes, #heartdisease, #cancer, and more. This is partly because of the accumulation of visceral fat, which triggers #inflammation in the body and promotes the development of these diseases.