The purpose of this project is to assess the effects of bariatric surgery on muscle structure and function as well as investigating the feasibility of undertaking an exercise intervention post-surgery.
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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To assess the effects of bariatric surgery on skeletal muscle ultrasound thickness.
Timeframe: Total duration of study per participant is expected to be 13 to 14 weeks
To assess the effects of bariatric surgery on skeletal muscle cross sectional area (cm2)
Timeframe: Total duration of study per participant is expected to be 13 to 14 weeks
Assessment of percentage of patients who were retained throughout the intervention arm of the study
Timeframe: Total duration of study per participant is expected to be 13 to 14 weeks
Assessment of percentage of patients who were compliant with the intervention arm of the study. To be guided by FitBit monitor use.
Timeframe: Total duration of study per participant is expected to be 13 to 14 weeks
Assessment of number of patients who were recruited to the study
Timeframe: Total duration of study per participant is expected to be 13 to 14 weeks