Physical activity, lipid profiles and leptin.

Background: Physical activity and the component of body composition can determine lipid profiles and Leptin concentration plasma.

Method: Thirty-two untrained females (20-25 yrs.) (aged 20.

Resistance training and vibration improve muscle strength and functional capacity in female patients with multiple sclerosis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of an eight-week progressive resistance training and vibration program on strength and ambulatory function in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

Methods: Twenty-Four female MS patients with the following demographics: age 27-45 years, and expanded disability status scale (EDSS) 2-4, participated in this study. The subjects were randomly allocated to one of two groups.