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Can Eccentric Exercise Of The Lower Limb Be Made More Efficiently, A Pilot Study, Jerrold S. Petrofsky, Robert Donatelli, James M. Mckivigan, Michael S. Laymon
Can Eccentric Exercise Of The Lower Limb Be Made More Efficiently, A Pilot Study, Jerrold S. Petrofsky, Robert Donatelli, James M. Mckivigan, Michael S. Laymon
College of Health & Human Services (TUN) Publications and Research
Abstract Background: Eccentric Exercise has been shown to be more effective in building muscle and healing damaged tissue than concentric or isometric exercise. It has also been shown to be effective in increasing motor control. But the duration of therapeutic exercise in physical therapy is limited by insurance to 30-60 minutes a day. Objectives: Four standard therapy eccentric exercises of the lower limbs were compared (toe raise, ball exercise, side lying eccentric exercise and incline board exercise) to a trainer called the BTE Eccentron to see if the efficiency of exercise could be increased using one exercise session to meet …
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, James M. Mckivigan
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, James M. Mckivigan
College of Health & Human Services (TUN) Publications and Research
Blood flow restriction training is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. However, it is not without controversy. While there are many reported health benefits, there are equally as many risks. Most concerning is the lack of industry standardizations regarding cuff size and pressure. There is no required training to implement blood flow restriction training, which can be problematic when people with little knowledge practice this type of exercise. When blood flow is restricted, there is an impact on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, and muscular system. Damage can be done when blood flow is restricted with too much pressure …
Evaluating The Efficacy Of Vertebral Axial Decompression Therapy In Treatment Of Patients With Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review, James M. Mckivigan, Brittany Krisak, Brittni Vogel, Ashley Harrington, Van Nguyen
Evaluating The Efficacy Of Vertebral Axial Decompression Therapy In Treatment Of Patients With Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review, James M. Mckivigan, Brittany Krisak, Brittni Vogel, Ashley Harrington, Van Nguyen
College of Health & Human Services (TUN) Publications and Research
The primary objective of the study was to explore the effectiveness of Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAX-D) in treating patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) as a safe and competent therapeutic method. Also, to determine the quality of life in alleviating chronic lumbar pain using mechanical Lumbar traction force applied to the lumbar spine. A systematic review and meta-analysis involving detailed literature survey on Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAX-D) therapy for patients with chronic low back pain were conducted in three databases namely MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library from (January 1994 to February 2019). Studies supporting the outcomes with qualitative statistical …