TUR Isoforce - 1.3 Contraindications for Resistance Training

5.2.1 User Manual Isoforce
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tissues with oxygen and remove metabolic wastes. Dynamic muscular work thus promotes circulation
and metabolism and eases the pumping work of the heart. Thus, isotonic exercise is accomplished
aerobically.
It is emphasized that strengthening exercises increase muscular performance. Without them, an
improvement in performance in any functional activity is impossible. A proper system of exercise is
necessary for the preservation and restoration of muscles after injury. However, strength-building
exercises alone would leave much to be desired in developing endurance.
1.3 Contraindications for Resistance Training
Training and Testing should be by any means avoided in case of the following factors being present:
 Bone Fractures or Non Unions
 Severely impaired ROM (not for isometric)
 Cardiac Insufficiency
 Epilepsy
 Severe Vascular diseases
 Use of Anticoagulants
 Malignancy
 Pregnancy
A physician should be advised prior to exercising / testing when any of the following conditions:
 Anemia
 Osteoporosis
 Recent Surgery
 Effusions
 Pain
 Limited ROM
 Rheumatoid Arthritis