Neuromuscular adaptation to early post-operative, high-intensity, short resistance training of non-operated lower extremity in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate the short-term effects of high-intensity, task-specific vs regular rehabilitation programme on neuromuscular activity and functional changes in elderly inpatients.

Design: Single-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Patients: Sixty-two patients, aged 74.