Abstract The basic idea of Model-Experiment-Exercises (MEX) is to link modelling and experimental works from the very beginning i.e. in conceptual phase. Due complexity each part systems analysis, this combination sometimes lost. Moreover, both models experiments require highly sophisticated tools equipment as well specialized professionals, which also necessitate adequate measures incentives f...

introduction: spinal malalignment is a common problem in the present societies and forward head posture is one of the most common dysfunction in cervical region. the purpose of the present study is to evaluate effect of stabilization exercises in improving of forward head posture. materials and methods: twenty six female students with forward head posture in age range of 20-27 years old partici...

This study investigated the effects of cervical stabilization and breathing retraining exercises to improve respiratory function in elderly stroke patients.Forty-five subjects were randomly allocated to three groups (each group, n=15). The exercise was performed five times a week for 6 weeks after general characteristics were confirmed. Experimental group1 performed cervical stabilization and r...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of manual physiotherapy and exercises compared with exercises alone in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome one year after inclusion. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS Patients with shoulder impingement of more than 4 weeks. METHODS The intervention group received individualized manual physiotherapy plus individualized exercises; the ...

OBJECTIVES Neurodynamic exercises aim to improve neural mechanosensitivity in order to promote pain-free movement and function. People with diabetes mellitus (DM) may be candidates for neurodynamic exercises to address common DM-related impairments such as reduced lower extremity range of motion (ROM) and altered neural mechanosensitivity. However, no studies have examined the safety and immedi...

ONE OF THE PRIMARY RESPONsibilities of the personal trainer or strength and conditioning specialist is educating clients in proper exercise techniques. More importantly, however, the strength and conditioning professional must be able to design exercise programs that are appropriate and safe for each client. Because there is a wide range of exercises to choose from when targeting specific muscl...

BACKGROUND Prone, supine, and side position exercises are employed to enhance core stability. HYPOTHESIS Overall core muscle activity would be greater in prone position exercises compared with supine and side position exercises. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Eighteen men and women between 23 and 45 years of age served as subjects. Surface electrodes were positioned ove...