Abstract Title:

Effects of resistance exercise and creatine supplementation on myasthenia gravis: a case study.

Abstract Source:

Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001 Jun;33(6):869-72. PMID: 11404649

Abstract Author(s):

J R Stout, J M Eckerson, E May, C Coulter, G E Bradley-Popovich

Abstract:

PURPOSE: The purpose of this case study was to determine the effects of 15 wk of resistance exercise and creatine (Cr) supplementation on body composition, training volume, peak strength, and complete blood chemistry in a patient with myasthenia gravis (MG). METHODS: The patient was a 26-yr-old man who was taking prednisone and azathioprine for his condition. The patient self-administered 5 g of Cr per day in addition to resistance exercise 3 times per week. Fasting blood samples were obtained and body weight (BW) and fat free mass (FFM; via hydrostatic weighing) were measured before and after training and Cr supplementation. In addition, isokinetic (Cybex II) peak strength for leg extension (LE), leg flexion (LF), and volume load (repetition x mass lifted) for the first and last resistance training session were determined. RESULTS: After Cr supplementation and training, the results demonstrated increases in BW (6.8%), FFM (4.3%), upper body volume load (37.0%), lower body volume load (15.0%), and peak strength for LE (37.0%) and LF (12.5%). Moreover, blood chemistry values remained within normal limits for the duration of the 15-wk study. CONCLUSION: These data suggest that resistance exercise plus Cr supplementation may promote gains in strength and FFM in patients with MG.

Study Type : Human Study

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