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Improving physical fitness in neuromuscular diseases

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Physical inactivity is common among people with neuromuscular diseases due to symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, and pain. Inactivity reduces physical fitness and is assumed to negatively impact on general health, daily functioning, and societal participation. This thesis showed that aerobic exercise in combination with coaching is safe and improves physical fitness in
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Nollet, Frans, Supervisor
  • Voorn, Eric, Co-supervisor
  • Brehm, Merel, Co-supervisor
Award date20 Feb 2025
Publication statusPublished - 2025

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