August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...

Stroke is the most common cause of chronic adult disability in theUnited Kingdom. Of the people who survive stroke, 85 percent are leftwith some degree of arm paresis. After five years, 25 percent of ...

Women who exercise shortly after having non-reconstructive breast cancer surgery appear to regain better shoulder and arm mobility and experience less pain than those who receive standard care, ...

Purpose: To examine the effect of a progressive upper-body exercise program on lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment. Methods: Fourteen breast cancer survivors with unilateral upper ...

Methods We examined data from randomised controlled trials and prospective cohort (level I–IV evidence) studies that addressed exercise intervention in the rehabilitation of the overhead athlete with ...

If the only equipment you have is a set of dumbbells and your own body, here's a list of the ultimate dumbbell and bodyweight moves you can do anywhere. These exercises all target the upper body so ...

When it comes to toning the upper body, the biceps and triceps may get all the love, but chest exercises shouldn’t be overlooked. Chest workouts offer a variety of benefits from building strength to ...

Building muscle in your arms requires focusing on the biceps in the front and the triceps in the back. They’re opposite functioning muscle groups, so they require different strength training exercises ...

If you're eager to build a stronger upper body without the cost of a gym membership, consider the impact a simple dumbbell workout can have on your strength-building goals. Whether you’re a beginner ...