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Ballistic Resistance Training: Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness for Improving Mobility in Adults With Neurologic Conditions: A Systematic Review.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
April 1, 2021
Thomas Cordner et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

To determine whether ballistic resistance training is feasible, safe, and effective in improving muscle strength, power generation, and mobility in adults with neurologic conditions.

Results Summary

Ballistic resistance training was found to be feasible and safe, with only one intervention-related adverse event reported. It improved strength and power generation in specific muscle groups and had a positive treatment effect on self-selected walking speed, though results for fastest comfortable walking speed were inconclusive.

Population

Adults with neurologic conditions.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (17)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Ballistic resistance training
no change
feasibility and safety
adults with neurologic conditions
only 1 intervention-related adverse event reported
was feasible and safe
#1
Ballistic resistance training
increase
hip abduction strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improvements in strength
#2
Ballistic resistance training
increase
leg press strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improvements in strength
#3
Ballistic resistance training
increase
knee flexion strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improvements in strength
#4
Ballistic resistance training
increase
ankle dorsiflexion strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improvements in strength
#5
Ballistic resistance training
no change
hip flexion strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
no improvement in strength
#6
Ballistic resistance training
no change
hip extension strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
no improvement in strength
#7
Ballistic resistance training
no change
knee extension strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
no improvement in strength
#8
Ballistic resistance training
no change
ankle plantarflexion strength
adults with neurologic conditions
-
no improvement in strength
#9
Ballistic resistance training
increase
muscle power generation for hip flexion
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improved
#10
Ballistic resistance training
increase
muscle power generation for hip abduction
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improved
#11
Ballistic resistance training
increase
muscle power generation for leg press
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improved
#12
Ballistic resistance training
increase
muscle power generation for knee extension
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improved
#13
Ballistic resistance training
increase
muscle power generation for knee flexion
adults with neurologic conditions
-
improved
#14
Ballistic resistance training
no change
muscle power generation for ankle plantarflexion
adults with neurologic conditions
-
no improvement
#15
Ballistic resistance training
increase
self-selected walking speed
adults with neurologic conditions
standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.69 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.01-1.38)
positive treatment effect
#16
Ballistic resistance training
no change
fastest comfortable walking speed
adults with neurologic conditions
SMD of 0.45 (95% CI, -0.01 to 0.91)
inconclusive results
#17
Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether ballistic resistance training is feasible, safe, and effective in improving muscle strength, power generation, and mobility in adults with neurologic conditions. DATA SOURCES: Nine electronic databases were searched from inception to March 2019 in addition to the reference lists of included articles. STUDY SELECTION: Articles were independently screened by 2 authors and were included if they were full-text; English-language articles published in a peer-reviewed journal; investigated ballistic resistance training for adults with a neurologic condition; and reported on feasibility, safety, strength, power, or mobility. DATA EXTRACTION: Two authors independently extracted data. Study quality was assessed using the McMaster critical review form and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. DATA SYNTHESIS: The search identified 1540 articles, with 13 articles describing 9 studies meeting the criteria for inclusion. Five studies were randomized controlled trials and 4 were cohort studies. Ballistic resistance training was feasible and safe with only 1 intervention-related adverse event reported. Findings indicated improvements in strength for hip abduction, leg press, knee flexion, and ankle dorsiflexion, but not for hip flexion, hip extension, knee extension, or ankle plantarflexion. Muscle power generation improved for hip flexion, hip abduction, leg press, knee extension, and knee flexion, but not for ankle plantarflexion. Treatment effect was positive for self-selected walking speed, with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.69 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.01-1.38) from 3 studies. However, fastest comfortable walking speed results were inconclusive with a SMD from 4 studies of 0.45 (95% CI, -0.01 to 0.91). CONCLUSIONS: Ballistic training is safe and feasible for people with a neurologic condition. The effects on muscle strength, power generation, and mobility were found to be positive but not conclusive.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultFeasibility StudiesGait Disorders, NeurologicHumansMuscle StrengthNervous System DiseasesPatient SafetyPlyometric ExerciseResistance Training
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety90
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations8
Citations/Year2.0
Relative Citation Ratio1.28
NIH Percentile59.4%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.52
Normalized Score0.83
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