Training Load Metrics

Understanding Training Load Metrics in Rehabilitation In rehabilitation, training load is a key variable that therapists adjust to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. This load can be categorized into two primary types: external load and internal load. External Load (Demand) External load refers to measurable aspects that exist outside the patient, such as the physical work load prescribed during rehabilitation. In the context of resistance training, … Continue reading Training Load Metrics

Quantification of Training Load

Historically, clinicians have relied on extensive personal experience to prescribe training regimens aimed at optimizing patient outcomes. However, a more modern approach emphasizes the use of scientific methods to quantify training load in order to create effective training programs. Quantification Methods Various methods have been employed to quantify training load, including: – Questionnaires – Training diaries – Physiological monitoring – Direct observation Recently, new indices … Continue reading Quantification of Training Load