Impact of eccentric cycling in coronary rehabilitation program: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial versus conventional rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility of adding eccentric exercise to a conventional cardiac rehabilitation program (CCRP) for coronary heart disease patients.

Methods

Ninety-three patients were randomly assigned to either the MIX group (eccentric ergometer + CCRP) or the CON group (concentric ergometer + CCRP) for 7 weeks. Training effectiveness was assessed based on "good responders" showing improved functional capacities, such as 6-minute walk test (6MWT) distance and maximal voluntary contraction of the plantar flexors (ankle MVC). Safety was monitored with a visual analog scale for muscle soreness, perceived exertion, and heart rate during training.

Results

The proportion of good responders was similar between groups (26% in MIX, 29

SUBMITTER: Besson D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559251 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature