Active and Passive Exercise Training in Improving Vascular Function: Local vs Systemic Vascular Effect.

Exclusion Criteria

• •neurological, vascular and musculoskeletal disorders of the lower and upper limbs;
• •being on pharmacological therapy related to either neural and/or vascular response, including hormonal contraceptives and oral supplements;
• •being a current or former smoker;
• •having an irregular menstrual cycle (26 to 35 days) up to 3 months before the beginning of the study;
• •contraindications to joint mobilization; regular involvement in a SLKE or PS training programme.