NIDRR Rehabilitation Research & Training Center
in Neuromuscular Diseases (RRTC/ NMD)
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of California Davis
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Sveen ML, Jepperson TD, Hauerslev S, et al: Endurance training. An effective and safe treatment for patients with LGMD2I. Neurology 2007; 68:59-61.
Dawes H, Korpershoek N, Freebody J, et al: A pilot randomized controlled trial of a home-based exercise program aimed at improving endurance and function in adults with muscular dystrophy. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2006; (need rest from Sandy)
Siciliano G, Manca ML, Renna M, et al: Effects of aerobic training on lactate and catecholaminergic exercise responses in mitochondrial myopathies. Neuromuscular Disorders 2000; 40-5.
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2001 - March 2007 - Response to Resistive Strengthening Exercise Training
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