Per Aagaard
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Muscle Strength and Power Changes With Gender‐Affirming Hormone Therapy
Muscle Strength and Power Changes With Gender‐Affirming Hormone Therapy Open
Background Androgen receptors are highly expressed in upper body muscles, but changes in maximal muscle strength and power in major upper body muscles have not been investigated during gender‐affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Objective To …
View article: Effects of Blood‐Flow Restricted Resistance Exercise Versus Neuromuscular Exercise on Self‐Perceived Knee Pain, Function, Quality of Life, and Objective Measures of Functional Performance and Pain Sensitization in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis—A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Blood‐Flow Restricted Resistance Exercise Versus Neuromuscular Exercise on Self‐Perceived Knee Pain, Function, Quality of Life, and Objective Measures of Functional Performance and Pain Sensitization in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis—A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Standard rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis (knee‐OA) combines patient education and neuromuscular exercises (NEMEX). Heavy‐load resistance training (HLRT) has shown positive effects on pain, functionality, and muscle mass, but can be …
View article: Interlimb differences in gait kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activation during walking and running one year after acute unilateral Achilles tendon rupture
Interlimb differences in gait kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activation during walking and running one year after acute unilateral Achilles tendon rupture Open
Background Approximately 30% of individuals with Achilles tendon rupture do not fully restore normal gait function, regardless of the treatment chosen. Limited knowledge exists about the long-term kinematic, kinetic, and neuromuscular adap…
View article: Kinematic and kinetic analysis of sit-to-stand and stair-walking with dynamic robot-assisted body weight unloading
Kinematic and kinetic analysis of sit-to-stand and stair-walking with dynamic robot-assisted body weight unloading Open
Body weight unloading (BWU) can be achieved by applying a vertical upwards force to the body centre of mass, which reduces the kinetic requirements of walking, hence it may be useful for supporting bipedal locomotion in persons with severe…
View article: Kinematics and kinetics during sit-to-stand and stair-walking in healthy individuals using robot-assisted body weight unloading
Kinematics and kinetics during sit-to-stand and stair-walking in healthy individuals using robot-assisted body weight unloading Open
View article: Body weight supported gait training on walking, quality of life and harm in adults with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Body weight supported gait training on walking, quality of life and harm in adults with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BWS gait training appears safe and produces positive effects on measures of walking and HRQoL, with a low to very low certainty of evidence.
View article: Interlimb differences in gait kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activation during walking and running one year after acute unilateral Achilles tendon rupture
Interlimb differences in gait kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activation during walking and running one year after acute unilateral Achilles tendon rupture Open
Background Approximately 30% of individuals with Achilles tendon rupture do not fully restore normal gait function, regardless of the chosen treatment. Limited knowledge exists about the long-term kinematic, kinetic, and neuromuscular adap…
View article: On the importance of mineralogy and geochemistry on the development of Norwegian quick clays – a review and compiled datasets
On the importance of mineralogy and geochemistry on the development of Norwegian quick clays – a review and compiled datasets Open
View article: Jumping performance and muscle–tendon characteristics of Maasai men of East Africa
Jumping performance and muscle–tendon characteristics of Maasai men of East Africa Open
The male Maasai of East Africa perform a ritual of repetitive jumping ceremonies and are known anecdotally for outstanding jumping performance. The aim of the present study was to assess vertical jumping ability and anatomical/biomechanica…
View article: Frailty is associated with a history of falls among mobility-limited older adults—cross-sectional multivariate analysis from the BIOFRAIL study
Frailty is associated with a history of falls among mobility-limited older adults—cross-sectional multivariate analysis from the BIOFRAIL study Open
View article: Minimally invasive surgical treatments versus non-surgical treatments or placebo for plantar fasciopathy: A systematic review
Minimally invasive surgical treatments versus non-surgical treatments or placebo for plantar fasciopathy: A systematic review Open
II.
View article: Effects of Blood‐Flow Restricted Resistance Exercise Versus Neuromuscular Exercise on Mechanical Muscle Function in Adults With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis—A Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Blood‐Flow Restricted Resistance Exercise Versus Neuromuscular Exercise on Mechanical Muscle Function in Adults With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis—A Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) is a prevalent condition worldwide. Globally recognized rehabilitation guidelines for knee OA include patient education and neuromuscular exercises (NEMEX). While heavy‐load resistance exercise (70%–90% 1RM) o…
View article: High-intensity resistance training in patients with myositis – 1-year follow-up on a randomised controlled trial
High-intensity resistance training in patients with myositis – 1-year follow-up on a randomised controlled trial Open
Reduced quality of life in patients with myositis is partly due to impairments in muscle strength, muscle endurance and functional capacity. In a recent randomised controlled trial (RCT) (NCT04486261) we showed that high-intensity resistan…
View article: Stair climb muscle power is associated with gait speed, sit-to-stand performance, patient-reported outcomes and objective measures of mechanical muscle function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis – secondary analysis from an RCT
Stair climb muscle power is associated with gait speed, sit-to-stand performance, patient-reported outcomes and objective measures of mechanical muscle function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis – secondary analysis from an RCT Open
SCT power correlates positively with functional performance, PROMs and mechanical lower limb muscle function in male and female individuals with knee-OA.
View article: Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on voluntary muscle activation and peripheral muscle contractility following short‐term bed rest
Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on voluntary muscle activation and peripheral muscle contractility following short‐term bed rest Open
Disuse induces a disproportionate loss of muscle force compared with muscle mass, with unclear effects on voluntary muscle activation (VA) and peripheral contractility. Furthermore, the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)…
View article: Data‐Driven Recommendations for Assessing the Early‐Phase Rate of Torque Development: An Intersession Reliability Study in Physically Active Men and Women
Data‐Driven Recommendations for Assessing the Early‐Phase Rate of Torque Development: An Intersession Reliability Study in Physically Active Men and Women Open
The purpose of this study was to provide data‐driven recommendations for assessing early‐phase rate of torque development (RTD) in isometric knee extension and flexion, focusing on the optimal number of repetitions performed and trial sele…
View article: Correction to: Optimizing Resistance Training for Sprint and Endurance Athletes: Balancing Positive and Negative Adaptations
Correction to: Optimizing Resistance Training for Sprint and Endurance Athletes: Balancing Positive and Negative Adaptations Open
View article: Inter‐Session Reliability of Functional Performance and Muscle Power in Adults With Severe Obesity
Inter‐Session Reliability of Functional Performance and Muscle Power in Adults With Severe Obesity Open
Reliable and sensitive testing of physical function is crucial for assessing the effects of treatment or exercise intervention in various patient populations. The present study investigated the test–retest reliability and sensitivity (smal…
View article: Short-term effects of remote ischemic conditioning on vascular function in patients with cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Short-term effects of remote ischemic conditioning on vascular function in patients with cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Open
ID CRD42021234702.
View article: The Chlorite-Coat Facies - Chemical and Physical Considerations
The Chlorite-Coat Facies - Chemical and Physical Considerations Open
View article: 9 Surgical or non-surgical treatment of plantar fasciopathy (SOFT): a randomized controlled trial
9 Surgical or non-surgical treatment of plantar fasciopathy (SOFT): a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: 36 Low-load blood-flow restriction training yields comparable outcomes to heavy-slow resistance training in males with patellar tendinopathy: a randomized clinical trial
36 Low-load blood-flow restriction training yields comparable outcomes to heavy-slow resistance training in males with patellar tendinopathy: a randomized clinical trial Open
View article: 10 Minimally invasive surgical treatments versus non-surgical treatments for plantar fasciopathy: a systematic review
10 Minimally invasive surgical treatments versus non-surgical treatments for plantar fasciopathy: a systematic review Open
View article: Effects of Off-Season Heavy-Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Elite Female Team Handball Players
Effects of Off-Season Heavy-Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Elite Female Team Handball Players Open
Background/Objectives: Team handball involves a high number of rapid and forceful muscle actions. Progressive heavy-load resistance training is known to enhance mechanical muscle function; however, its transfer into functional performance …
View article: Quality, kinematics, and self-reported comfort of gait during body weight support in young adults with gait impairments – A cross-sectional study
Quality, kinematics, and self-reported comfort of gait during body weight support in young adults with gait impairments – A cross-sectional study Open
Participants maintained habitual (0 % BWS) biomechanical gait patterns with 10-30 % BWS, experiencing increased gait comfort at 20-30 % BWS. Dynamically modulated BWS can be applied in task-specific gait training to offer vertical body sup…
View article: Workplace-based prevention and management of knee pain: a systematic review
Workplace-based prevention and management of knee pain: a systematic review Open
OBJECTIVE: Knee pain is highly prevalent and disabling among the general and working population. This systematic review explored the effectiveness of workplace-based interventions on knee pain among workers. METHODS: A PICO-guided systemat…
View article: Intra‐Rater Reliability of Panoramic Ultrasound Imaging for Determining Quadriceps Muscle Cross‐Sectional Area in Middle‐Aged and Elderly Adults
Intra‐Rater Reliability of Panoramic Ultrasound Imaging for Determining Quadriceps Muscle Cross‐Sectional Area in Middle‐Aged and Elderly Adults Open
Panoramic ultrasound (US) is an extended field‐of‐view (EFOV) imaging technique that enables visualization of large‐scale skeletal muscles. This technique has previously been found to produce valid and reliable quantifications of muscle mo…
View article: The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty on Postoperative Physical Function, Lower Limb Strength and Patient‐Reported Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty on Postoperative Physical Function, Lower Limb Strength and Patient‐Reported Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The trial aimed to examine the effect of eight weeks preoperative low‐load blood flow restricted resistance training (BFR‐RT) on physical function, lower limb strength, and patient‐reported outcomes in knee OA patients 3 and 12 months afte…
View article: Optimizing Resistance Training for Sprint and Endurance Athletes: Balancing Positive and Negative Adaptations
Optimizing Resistance Training for Sprint and Endurance Athletes: Balancing Positive and Negative Adaptations Open
View article: High-intensity resistance training improves quality of life, muscle endurance and strength in patients with myositis: a randomised controlled trial
High-intensity resistance training improves quality of life, muscle endurance and strength in patients with myositis: a randomised controlled trial Open
Myositis is associated with reduced quality of life, which is accompanied by significant impairments in muscle endurance and strength, altogether representing cardinal traits in patients with myositis. This randomised controlled trial aime…