Mitochondrien: Funktion, Anpassungen und Trainingsstrategien

Mitochondrien sind weit mehr als „Kraftwerke der Zelle“. Neben der Energieproduktion steuern sie zentrale Prozesse wie Zellregeneration und Entzündungsregulation und spielen eine Schlüsselrolle in der Prävention chronischer Erkrankungen. Für Physiotherapeut*innen eröffnet sich damit ein spannendes Handlungsfeld, in dem sich durch gezielte Trainingsreize die mitochondrialen Funktionen gezielt verbessern lassen.

Publication History

Article published online:
12 September 2025

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