American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 355-364 , August 2002

Resistance training improves strength and functional measures in patients with end-stage renal disease

Received 27 November 2001 ,Revised 10 April 2002 ,Accepted 10 April 2002.

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☆ Supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Governor's Council on Fitness and Sport; and the Graduate Research Fund of Springfield College.

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doi: 10.1053/ajkd.2002.34520

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 355-364 , August 2002

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