U. Hofmann

The Influence of Lower-Body Training, Upper-Body Training and a Combination of Both on Pain, Functionality and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

K. Baum, U. Hofmann & F. Bock · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Purpose: Regular physical activities are a keystone in the nonmedical and nonsurgical treatment of knee-osteoarthritis. However, the underlying mechanisms are still regarded as a black-box and a matter of debate. As potential candidates, two groups can be distinguished: First, jo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1130197

The Influence of an Eight Week, Structured Strength-endurance Training on Pain Perception and Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Non-specific Low Back Pain: Who Profits?

K. Baum, U. Hofmann & F. Bock · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Purpose: Non-specific low back pain is one of the leading public health problems worldwide. With respect to the duration of pain, it is generally divided into acute, subacute, and chronic. While physical exercises are promoted as a non-pharmacologic treatment in the chronic state...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42069