Trial reportEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2024
Impact of eccentric cycling in coronary rehabilitation program: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial versus conventional rehabilitation.
Trial report in European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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- Effects of indoor cycling (spinning) on physiological, cardiac and perceived exertion responses in adults: a systematic review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Pooled it
- Effects on Exercise Tolerance and Functional Outcomes of Eccentric versus Concentric Aerobic Exercise in People with COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Pooled it
- Eccentric vs. Concentric Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance and Health Benefits Across Diverse Populations.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Targeting dyspnoea through exercise intensity: insights from pulmonary rehabilitation and beyond, a narrative review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Review
- Contributions of Medications, Physical and Hydrotherapy Programs in Reducing Endothelial Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility of adding eccentric exercise to a conventional cardiac rehabilitation program (CCRP) for coronary heart disease patients.
methodsNinety-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.
resultsThe proportion of good responders was similar between groups (26% in MIX, 29% in CON, P=0.744). Both groups improved in 6MWT (CON: 12.6%, MIX: 16.14%) and ankle MVC (CON: 15.5%, MIX: 11.30%), with no significant differences. Exercise tolerance did not differ significantly between the groups, but perceived effort was significantly lower in the MIX group (P<0.0001) compared to the CON group.
conclusionsIntegrating eccentric exercise into cardiac rehabilitation is safe and well-tolerated. Nevertheless, this study did not find significant advantages over conventional programs for coronary heart disease patients. Further research should explore specific patient groups or conditions where eccentric exercise may be more beneficial, emphasizing personalized prescriptions and gradual workload progression for better cardiac rehabilitation outcomes.
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