Improving mobility after traumatic brain injury with ballistic strength training

创伤性脑损伤(TBI)是导致年轻人残疾的主要原因，其中许多人行走困难。肌肉无力是这些行走问题的主要原因，但之前的试验未能改善行走能力。我们开发了新的强化练习，重点是肌肉收缩的速度，而不仅仅是肌肉的力量有多大。这些运动可以增加60%-74%的肌肉力量，并可能改善人们的行走能力。

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability amongst young adults, many of whom have difficulty walking. Muscle weakness is the main cause of these walking problems, but previous trials have failed to improve walking performance. We have developed new strengthening exercises which focus on how quickly the muscles can contract, rather than just how strong they are. These exercises can increase muscle power by 60-74% and are likely to improve people’s ability to walk.