Effects of a six-week endurance weight training program on bioelectrical activity of muscles and functional tests in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disease associated with pathophysiological changes in the neuromuscular system. The present study aimed to investigate effects of 6-week endurance training program on muscle strength, electrophysiological parameters, and functional activities T2DM patients. Methods. period was divided into 6 weeks without training. Twelve patients participated this study. During period, same went through an program. assessment process included measurement surface electromyography (SEMG) recording, tests. healthy individuals were evaluated compare their data Results. results showed that strength amplitudes SEMG signals lower than those subjects. bioelectric activity increased after six tests significant improvement patients, while no difference observed between Conclusions. short-term endurance-training for limb muscles knee extensor flexor improved which may be attributed neural adaptation