Table 1: PRIME exercise protocol.
Exercise |
d/wk |
Duration (min) |
Starting Int |
Progression |
Cadence |
Comments |
Calf Raises |
3 |
5 |
Body Weight |
8%-10% of body weight |
¼ sec |
Both legs |
Handgrip |
3 |
5 |
50% MVC |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Alternating hands |
Leg Press |
3 |
6 |
40-50% MVC |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Both legs |
Seated Row |
3 |
5 |
40-50% MVC |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Both arms |
Chest Press |
3 |
5 |
40-50% MVC |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Both arms |
Modified Squat |
3 |
5 |
Body Weight |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Use of chair or exercise ball |
Low Back |
3 |
3 |
As Tolerated |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Crossed arms |
Abdomen |
3 |
3 |
As Tolerated |
8%-10% of previous load |
¼ sec |
Pads on movement arm on chest |
Abbreviations: d/wk = days per week; Int = Intensity; MVC = Maximal Voluntary Contraction