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Joint hypermobility is a clinical condition characterized by joints having a range of motion beyond their normal limits. Joint hypermobility (JH) makes the joints more vulnerable to trauma in individuals with increased joint range of motion, changes in neuromuscular reflexes and decreased joint position sense. Individuals with JH have difficulty in stabilization and end of extension range of motion compared to healthy individuals. Accordingly, findings such as balance problems and an increased risk of falling occur in these patients. Recent evidence suggests that children and adults with JH may be identified with seemingly unrelated, common clinical problems such as chronic fatigue, anxiety, and a range of gastrointestinal functional disorders. The use of internal and external focus in learning motor skills is important in terms of performance and activity. In the external focus of attention (EF), attention is directed to movement and an environmental stimulus. In the internal focus (IF), attention is directed directly to body movements. In revealing positive effects in external focus; Methods such as metaphor, analogy, imaginary objects, mental analogies can be used. Adopting an external focus of attention (focusing on the effects of movements on the object or environment), as opposed to an internal focus of attention (focusing on body movements), has been found to significantly improve performance on a variety of tasks. For example, to improve balance performance, while a patient performs a single-leg balance task on a Bosu ball, the therapist may instruct the patient using an internal focus of attention such as "minimize movement of the feet." However, instructions can also be given externally by changing just one word, such as "minimize Bosu's movement." Additionally, a metaphor (e.g., "stand still as if stuck to Velcro"), analogy ("imagine being on top of a mountain, stay on the mountain!"), an object attached to the body ("keep the tape stuck to the chest still"), or the target of the movement An imaginary object (e.g., straight line) of which a mental image is obtained has been used within external focus instructions.
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Core Strengthening exercises. Group B will receive Pilates exercises.
Strength training is effective for promoting longevity. The iso-inertial training method is an innovative way to improve strength, but it is unclear whether it improves muscle power and functional variables that are key to develop activities of daily living. The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomised controlled trial at the gymnasium Espai Esport Wellness Center (Granollers) involving physically active older adults (age ≥60). Our goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-week iso-inertial strength program on the muscle power, physical fitness and risk of falls compared to executing that program with a traditional gravitational strength method. Providing older adults with new, effective methods to preserve their functional capacities is essential for longevity. Also, bringing them into an active environment could encourage a healthier lifestyle and reduce the risk of physical and mental diseases.
Introduction: Studies have shown that static stretching performed immediately before strength exercises impairs performance. However, unlike static stretching, dynamic stretching performed immediately before muscular strength exercises does not seem to result in worse performance, and in some cases may even provide greater strength performance. Still, the literature is controversial and inconclusive to date. Objective: To verify the acute effect of static stretching versus dynamic stretching on the muscle strength of young university students. Methods: The sample will consist of 102 physically active young university students, of both sexes, aged between 18 and 25 years old, subdivided into three groups: Group 1 - static stretching; Group 2 - dynamic stretching; and Group 3 - control. Everyone will undergo assessment of the isokinetic peak torque of the knee extensor and flexor muscles at 60º/s and 180º/s in the dominant lower limb. Next, the experimental groups (Groups 1 and 2) will perform static or dynamic stretching exercises for the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, while the control group will not perform any activity. Finally, everyone will undergo muscle strength assessment again according to the same procedures used initially. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) will be used to compare groups, with data from the initial assessment as adjustment covariates.
The goal of this study is to determine the effects of EMS induced muscle strengthening on muscle strength and muscle bulk in young healthy adults. The main question it aims to answer is: Will Electrical muscle stimulation significantly improve muscle strength in young adults. The participants falling in our inclusion criteria will be given a brief description about the exercise protocol. After informed consent, the participants will be randomized into two groups: Group A (Experimental group) and group B (Control group). Both groups will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises (Arm swings, jogging on the spot, Walks on treadmill). After warm up exercises, the participants in Group A (Experimental group) will perform resistance exercises with induced EMS while Group B (Control group) will perform same resistance exercises without EMS.
Blood flow restriction (RFS) is a widely studied technique that combines low-intensity exercise with vascular occlusion, resulting in muscular benefits. However, its application is challenging due to methodological variations and equipment costs. Tissue Flossing (TF) appears as an affordable alternative, but lacks solid scientific evidence.
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is actually the most effective treatment option for patients with end-stage osteoarthritis (OA). However, nearly 20% of patients who underwent TKA remain unsatisfied with their clinical outcome. Investigating modifiable factors that limit knee functioning following TKA we may notice the significance of lower limb muscles strength. Gait pattern is also affected by OA, as arthritic knee joint cannot provide proper range of motion (ROM) and stability.Therefore any deviation in biomechanics should be noticed and analyzed. After TKA patients' physical function may change, but the study should be conducted to prove whether it improves or not. Patient-reported outcome defined by OKS (Oxford Knee Score) and FJS (Forgotten Joint Score) questionnaires will be evaluated.
The effect of resistance training with post-exercise Collagen peptides (CP) supplementation on lean body mass, maximal and explosive, isometric muscle strength as well as fat mass, resting metabolism, health parameters and plasma lipid profile compared to resistance training alone will be evaluated in a group of untrained overweight male (30-60 yrs) population in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
to measure strength of the deep anterior neck muscles with a new measurement protocol and by using the NOD device, a dynamometer, in subjects with and without bruxism, and compared to EMG on the superficial muscles of the anterior neck and the masseter muscle.