Effect of strength training on sleep apnea severity in the elderly: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs due to sleep-induced upper airway muscle relaxation resulting in increased pharyngeal collapsibility.Clinical trials have shown a favorable effect of exercise training on OSA severity in middle-aged adults.Aging is characterized by motor-unit loss.Force training may affect the whole body musc

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