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Physical Activity: The Forgotten Tool For Type 2 Diabetes Management, Sheri R. Colberg
Physical Activity: The Forgotten Tool For Type 2 Diabetes Management, Sheri R. Colberg
Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications
Individuals who are currently sedentary, unfit, or overweight can benefit metabolically from simply taking breaks from sitting. Since avoidance of sedentary behavior appears to have a large impact on glycemic management, all individuals with type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to minimally engage in greater daily movement to better manage their diabetes and body weight. In addition, engaging in physical activity of any intensity (including low-intensity ones) likely positively impacts insulin action and blood glucose control acutely. Moreover, as long as total caloric expenditure during exercise is matched (i.e., total exercise dose), daily exercise may be done every other day …
Plantar Vibrotactile Detection Deficits In Adults With Chronic Ankle Instability, Matthew C. Hoch, Patrick O. Mckeon, Richard D. Andreatta
Plantar Vibrotactile Detection Deficits In Adults With Chronic Ankle Instability, Matthew C. Hoch, Patrick O. Mckeon, Richard D. Andreatta
Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the vibrotactile detection thresholds of the plantar cutaneous afferents in subjects with chronic ankle instability compared with healthy control subjects. Methods: Eight adults with chronic ankle instability and eight adults with no ankle sprain history participated. Vibrotactile detection thresholds were assessed using a mechanical stimulus generator system, mounted onto an articulated microscope arm, which delivered sinusoidal vibrotactile inputs to the foot sole at three different sites: head of the first metatarsal, base of the fifth metatarsal, and the heel. Vibrotactile stimulation was delivered at a range of test frequencies that corresponded …