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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Stretching exercises"”.
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Effects of static, ballistic and modified proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching exercises on the flexibility and retention of flexibility in selected joints
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Kansas, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1979.
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Corning Corporation back injury prevention project: the effects of an exercise program on self-reported back discomfort
… 30-39 years. The intervention involved frequent stretching exercises done throughout the 12 hour workday. A two-way ANOVA was used to access self-reported back discomfort reported by a questionnaire during pre- and post- intervention periods. Although no significant interactions between groups …
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Muscle responses to stretching and developing effective interventions in children with cerebral palsy
… treated by physiotherapy interventions such as stretching exercises. However, the effectiveness of these interventions in terms of improvements in function is of a low magnitude and the response of spastic muscles to stretch is poorly understood. Therefore, the main aim of the programme of work …
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Effects of G-trainer, cycle ergometry, and stretching on physiological and performance markers of recovery from endurance exercise.
… Treadmill, stationary cycling, and static stretching) on physiological and psychological markers of muscle fatigue and recovery following an acute bout of exhaustive exercise. In a cross-over design, twelve aerobically-trained males (21.25 ± 2.3 yrs, 72.05 ± 8.09 kg, 178.42 ± 6.27 cm) …
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Effect of Monophasic Pulsed Current on the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
… MPC and MPC coupled with plantar fascia specific stretching exercises (SE) in the treatment of PF. Methods: Forty four participants (twenty- two subjects were women; 22 were men with a mean age of 49 ± 10.6 years) diagnosed with PF were randomly allocated to receive MPC (n=22) or MPC coupled with …
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The effects of an 8-week yoga intervention on cognition and functional fitness in older adults
… randomly assigned to a yoga group (n=61) or a stretching control group (n=57). Both interventions lasted 8 weeks with structured hour long exercise classes conducted 3x/week. Participants in the yoga group engaged in Hatha yoga postures, breathing and meditative exercises whereas the control …
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Comparison of shod vs nonshod on balance and postural sway in older adults
… The sessions included strength, balance, and stretching exercises based on the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program. All participants completed a functional reach test (FRT), single-leg stance (SLS), timed up and go (TUG), 30 second chair stand (CS), and postural sway analysis …
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A comparative study of the effects of meclofenamate, diclofenac and placebo, in combination with physiotherapy, on the healing of acute quadriceps and hamstring muscle tears
… An intensive regime of strengthening and stretching exercises was used throughout the study, beginning with stretching and isometric exercises gradually moving onto isotonic exercises and aerobic exercise including swimming, running and cycling. No competitive sport was allowed during the …
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The relative effectiveness of manipulation with and without the contract-relax-antagonist-contract technique of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of the piriformis muscles in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome
Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Health Services in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, at Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2001.
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The value of isometric and stretch exercises in the management of mechanical lower back pain
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technikon: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1998.
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Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
… aspects of meditation and breathing exercises. METHODS: Twenty patients with sickle cell disease have been recruited for this study. There will be a total of 24 group yoga therapy sessions held weekly for 6 months. The 1 hour-long virtual sessions are taught by a certified yoga …
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Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitative stretching combined with administration of Diclofenac compared to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitative stretching and placebo medication for the treatment of cervical facet syndrome
Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Health in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2001.
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Acute effects of dynamic stretching on flexibility and agonist-antagonist muscle activity
… activity as well as a diminishing effect of stretching in AROM. "--Leaf iv.</p>