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Recommended Strengthening Parameters
| Clinical Recommendations for Strengthening1,4,15,22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Upper Extremity | Lower Extremity | |
| Occlusive pressure | 50% LOP | 80% LOP |
| Resistance/intensity | 30%-50% 1RM, MVC | 20%-30% 1RM, MVC (7-8 RPE) |
| Repetitions/sets | 30/15/15/15, 30 second rest-periods | 30/15/15/15, 30 second rest-periods |
| Frequency | 2-3×/wk | 2-3×/wk |
| Duration | 8+ wk | 8-12 wk |
1RM, 1-repetition maximum; LOP, limb occlusion pressure; MVC, maximal voluntary contraction; RPE, rating of perceived exertion.
