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Protein/Carbohydrate supplementation increases muscle mass and strength during rehab

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August 2013

Protein/Carbohydrate supplementation increases muscle mass and strength during rehab

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:536| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The Effect of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Strength Training Outcome of Rehabilitation in ACL Patients

J Orthop Res. 2006 Nov;24(11):2114-23

Contributing Authors:
L Holm B Esmarck M Mizuno H Hansen C Suetta P Hölmich M Krogsgaard M Kjaer

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30 patients with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury were included in this study, exploring the effectiveness of nutrient supplementation in improving hypertrophy and strength of the quadriceps muscle during rehabilitation. Patients were randomized to take protein and carbohydrate (PC), Isocaloric-Carbohydrate (IC), or Placebo (PL) after each of the 36 assigned training sessions. Over 12 we...

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