Comprehensive Exercise Research Articles

Research on “Main Classroom+” Practice Teaching Model of Political Theory Courses

Essentially, the top priority of political theory teaching reform and innovation in military academies is to fully implement the military education strategies of the new era, and to focus on the fundamental task and core direction characterized by fostering virtue through education and training talents for warfare. In this regard, this paper explores the construction of the “main classroom+” practice teaching model of political theory course from four dimensions, encompassing “thematic practice”, “professional customization”, “comprehensive exercise”, and “practice expansion”, intending to provide feasible paths and methods for military academies to realize more effective integration of theory and practice of political theory teaching in the new era.

The preliminary efficacy of virtual agent-assisted intelligent rehabilitation treatment (Echo app v2.0) in patients with alcohol use disorders: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most common substance use disorders. People with AUD are in great need of highly accessible and comprehensive management, involving medicine, exercise, and psychotherapy. However, due to limited resources, providing comprehensive treatment for every patient is challenging. Virtual agent-assisted intelligent rehabilitation treatment can improve the accessibility of comprehensive management. This randomized controlled trial aims to test whether the virtual agent-assisted intelligent rehabilitation treatment (Echo-app-v2.0) plus treatment as usual (TAU) has greater efficacy than only TAU in AUD. One hundred participants with AUD will be recruited and randomly assigned to either TAU or virtual agent-assisted intelligent rehabilitation treatment plus TAU based on the 1:1 ratio. The virtual agent-assisted intelligent rehabilitation treatment is delivered by the Echo app v2.0 developed by our research team. Participants will be assessed at baseline, week 4 of treatment, one month, and three months after the end of treatment. The primary outcome is the participants' craving for alcohol, measured by Visual Analogue Scale. Other outcomes include the use of alcohol, motivation for treatment, coping style, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, stress, and sleep quality. The virtual agent, with vivid human image, high privacy, and the ability to interact with users, has the potential to play an important role in the delivery of digital psychotherapy. The development of Echo app v2.0 has the possibility to raise the availability of comprehensive treatment for people with AUD.

Preferences, barriers and facilitators regarding virtual pelvic healthcare in individuals with gynaecological cancers: protocol for a patient-oriented, mixed-methods study

IntroductionVaginal pain during intercourse and urinary incontinence are common complaints after gynaecological cancer treatments. Pelvic health physiotherapy treatments aim at optimising function through education on the use of vaginal moisturisers,...

Facebook Videos: A Supplementary Device Towards Enhancement of Speaking Skills among SHS Students

Rationale/Background of the Study There is a dramatically growing population of students using Facebook, thus the researcher takes the opportunity to use it in relation to the learners’ perception on its effectiveness in enhancing their speaking skills. One basis in conducting this study is that – it focuses on a macro skill needed to be learned by the students – that is speaking. It is also considered relevant and up to date because the subject chosen is Facebook (videos), which is very familiar and known to students of today’s generation and society. Summary This study intends to shed light on whether or not Facebook videos are helpful for Senior High School students of Baguio Central University in enhancing their speaking skills. Specifically, it seeks answers to the following questions: What Facebook videos are watched by senior high school students? What is the perceived level of effectiveness of Facebook videos along: Pronunciation Vocabulary development Fluency Findings The following were the major findings of the study: There are different videos found Facebook being watched by the senior high school students and the top three includes: music videos, general information videos and motivational videos. Perceived level of effectiveness of Facebook videos along three speaking areas: Pronunciation: speech videos, general information videos and news videos are perceived by the SHS students to be highly effective in enhancing their pronunciation. Vocabulary development: speech videos, news videos and general information videos are perceived by the SHS students to be highly effective in developing their vocabulary. Fluency: speech videos and news videos are perceived by the SHS students to be highly effective; motivational videos are perceived to be effective in enhancing their speaking fluency. Conclusions Based on the findings obtained from the study, the researcher concludes that: There are a wide variety of videos found on Facebook being watched by the Grade 11 senior high school students. The Grade 11 senior high school students do not only watch various and different Facebook videos but more importantly, expect the materials to bring out a desirable outcome or result and help them in the enhancement of the three elements of speaking mainly pronunciation, vocabulary development and fluency. Recommendations Based on conclusions derived from the study, the following are recommended: Students are encouraged to continue watching Facebook videos for an accumulated average time of three hours a day not only as a form of entertainment but more importantly as an avenue for them to gain more information and even personal/spiritual upliftment. To further enhance the pronunciation skills of the students, they have to give more attention into viewing Facebook videos with contents having speech deliveries, informational clips, and news videos. In addition, learners should also take time to pause a video and imitate and practice how the speaker pronounces a particular word found in that video. It is also highly suggested to take down unknown or relatively new words to be searched later on for the definition and integration of such words in any possible verbal communication and lastly, to make the students speak more fluently and with accuracy, it is advised for them to try to mimic the way how the speakers talk/deliver their speech in a confident manner and as naturally as possible. Senior high school students are highly encouraged to utilize the product outcome of this study which is the guidelines in watching Facebook videos to enhance their speaking skills. The said guidelines consist of comprehensive and detailed practices and exercises that would facilitate learners in bolstering their speaking skills along pronunciation, vocabulary development and fluency.

Building Public Health Imagination in Controlling NCDs through Integrative Medicine - A Narrative Synthesis Scoping Review on its Challenges & Future in India

Background: India is amidst an epidemiological transition with the country’s health system being tested to manage the dual burden of communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and it is prudent that policy bearers should ensure stratification of data collected through large-scale surveys like NFHS & NSS for better understanding of NCDs in India and AYUSH users for NCDs. The subject scoping review focuses on the uptake of the AYUSH system of medicines in the backdrop of NCDs in India, systems approach to healthcare, the concept of integrative medicine and the challenges it faces in terms of scalability and mass adoption. Design & Method: Through a comprehensive literature review exercise, and nationally representative NFHS data on health, the qualitative research work presents an analysis to comprehend the evident prevalence of NCDs in India and the usage of the AYUSH system of medicine to restrain these chronic conditions with mechanisms like integrative medicine. Results: Out of the 1087 articles validated, 27 were finalised for a detailed review with respect to the identified thematic analysis. The selected articles assimilated through multiple themes and theories include the theory of the classical model of epidemiological and demographic transition and its inference in Indian settings with essential data on diseases (communicable and NCDs) in India, usage of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM/ AYUSH) in global/ Indian context and its mainstreaming with biomedicine, systems approach to healthcare and global innovations in digital health.

Strategies to Do Reading Comprehension Exercises of Master of Business Administration Learners at Tay Do University in Viet Nam

Reading is one of the four important skills in English. Reading includes many aspects and learners approach reading by doing exercises. In reading process, master of business administration (MBA) learners at Tay Do University faced problems in doing exercises, they still could not apply strategies effectively. This study was conducted to find out learners’ attitudes toward strategies in reading, their problems in doing reading exercises and ways to do exercises effectively and quickly as well as some suggestions to improve reading skill. The descriptive research was conducted with 51 MBA learners. The instruments were the test of reading comprehension and the questionnaire. The research showed some common kinds of exercises and strategies, which were chosen much by learners through the questionnaire. The result revealed learners’ mistakes in doing exercises and found out the reason why strategies were ineffectively applied. In addition, the research also helped learners to understand more clearly about functions of strategies. In brief, if MBA learners want to study reading well, they have to start from simple things of reading which are doing exercises.

The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of a comprehensive corrective exercise program on the kyphosis angle and balance in kyphotic adolescents. A total of 62 male adolescents (between the ages of 10 and 18, mean BMI 21.7 kg/m2) with a thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° were divided into three groups using the simple randomization method: CCEP (comprehensive corrective exercise program), TEP (thoracic exercise program) and control group. The CCEP program consisted of corrective exercises plus postural perception training (PPT). Exercise programs were applied for 40-50 min, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. The kyphosis angle was measured using a flexible ruler, and balance was assessed using the Romberg index obtained from pedobarography. After training, a highly significant reduction in the kyphosis angle was observed in the CCEP and TEP groups (p < 0.001). Comparison among the groups showed a greater reduction in the kyphosis angle in the CCEP group (p < 0.020). Postural perception improved in the CCEP group versus other groups (p < 0.001). Improvement of the Romberg index (balance) was found only in the CCEP group upon within-group comparison (p < 0.001), with no difference among the groups (p > 0.05). The use of postural perception in combination with corrective exercise programs for thoracic kyphosis represents a comprehensive approach, and PPT can increase the effectiveness of the intervention.

Changes in physical activity behavior in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on a trans-theoretical model.

This article presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies of physical activity (PA) behavioral changes in children and adolescents based on the trans-theoretical model (TTM). The main purpose is to test the rationality of TTM and the secondary purpose is to analyze whether PA can effectively identify the stages of change. The databases CNKI, Wan-Fang, VIP, WOS, PubMed, and EBSCO were searched by computer. Two researchers independently reviewed the literature, extracted data, and evaluated the quality of the literature. Stata 23.0 software was used for statistical analysis. A total of 17 articles of medium and high quality were included in the meta-analysis. First, the behavior changes of PA of children and adolescents are related to the process of change (POC), self-efficacy (SEI), and decisional balance (DBL). The POC, SEI, and DBL have obvious stage characteristics. Second, with increasing intensity of PA, the degree of discrimination of stage of change (SOC) also improved, but PA could not still fully distinguish each stage. It is suggested that follow-up studies should compare the stages of change of different criteria by comprehensive behavioral data, exercise willingness, and exercise habits. Furthermore, it is recommended that more studies use longitudinal surveys or experimental interventions to test the rationality of TTM. It is suggested that the follow-up study design more standardized measurement tools to explore the change in PA behavior of children and adolescents.

A comparison of methods for forecasting value at risk and expected shortfall of cryptocurrencies

AbstractSeveral procedures to forecast daily risk measures in cryptocurrency markets have been recently implemented in the literature. Among them, long‐memory processes, procedures taking into account the presence of extreme observations, procedures that include more than a single regime, and quantile regression‐based models have performed substantially better than standard methods in terms of forecasting risk measures. Those procedures are revisited in this paper, and their value at risk and expected shortfall forecasting performance are evaluated using recent Bitcoin and Ethereum data that include periods of turbulence due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, the third halving of Bitcoin, and the Lexia class action. Additionally, in order to mitigate the influence of model misspecification and enhance the forecasting performance obtained by individual models, we evaluate the use of several forecast combining strategies. Our results, based on a comprehensive backtesting exercise, reveal that, for Bitcoin, there is no single procedure outperforming all other models, but for Ethereum, there is evidence showing that the GAS model is a suitable alternative for forecasting both risk measures. We found that the combining methods were not able to outperform the better of the individual models.

Development of Antimalarial Pharmacotherapy and its importance in Malaria Treatment/Public Health Program

Aim/Objective: The primary objective of this review is to describe the Evolution of current allopathic Anti-malarial Pharmacotherapy and understanding significance of Antimalarial drugs in Malaria Program/Public Health Program in India. Subject/Method: Review of Research Literature and Context-Content-Outcome Analysis of Antimalarial Drug Policy. Findings: Antimalarial drug list expanded extensively and the drug dose intensity is proportional to disease transmission in region/area; both the factors medicalizing the community significantly. The conceptual understanding of malaria remains within biomedicine domain evidenced by the fact that much of importance (over-reliance) given to least effective individual level technical interventions like drugs that too; without considering immunity and nutritional status of both individual and community. Indian Planners seems confused to differentiate (or ignoring) between Malaria’s behavior at Individual level and community level. Thus, the Malaria planning lacks ethical consideration for resource allocation in Public Health Planning evidenced by the fact that large resources allocated to least effective intervention that serves the profit making purpose of private sector pharma industry. Sufferings of the most impoverished household of community remain unaddressed in Health planning. Policy for Antimalarial Pharmacotherapy is unable to serve its primary purpose of relieving suffering of community, prevention of mortalities, reducing morbidities, slowing down the resistance, and reducing drug load in community. Conclusion: The investment in medications to tackle malaria as Public Health problem looks costly investments as it consumes heavy resources and its benefits/success claim is questionable. There is mismatch in planning and field reality as intervention in the form of drugs does not match the requirement as per epidemiological complexity. Health Planning is comprehensive exercise for any country. Ignoring voices from field/frontline workers prove detrimental for health planning. Every organization or individual involved in health planning would be having different opinions as per their interest but the final decision regarding resource allocation should consider the field reality following good public health ethics.

The effects of an exercise intervention on executive function among overweight adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with poorer executive function. This study examined the effects of a comprehensive exercise intervention on executive function in overweight adults with mild and moderate-to-severe OSA. Participants aged between 30 and 65 years, with a body mass index (BMI) ranging from 27 to 42 kg/m2, participated in a 6-week exercise program. Standardized polysomnographic recording methods provided total Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) and level of hypoxemia. Executive function was assessed using the NIH Toolbox Flanker Inhibitory Control Test. A submaximal treadmill exercise test evaluated cardiorespiratory fitness. Participants with baseline total AHI between 5 and 14.9 events/h were classified as mild OSA and participants with baseline total AHI 15 ≥ events/h were classified as moderate-to-severe OSA. Fifteen participants completed 18 exercise sessions. Significant differences between OSA categories at baseline were observed for sleep characteristics, but not for fitness or executive function. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Tests showed significant increases in median values for the Flanker Test in the moderate-to-severe category only, z = 2.429, p < .015, η2 = .737. Six weeks of exercise improved executive function in overweight individuals with moderate-to-severe OSA, but not in those with mild OSA.

Abstract 15460: Comprehensive Diet and Exercise Intervention During Radiation Therapy Can Improve Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Breast Cancer Patients

While radiation therapy (RT) is effective for reducing cancer burden in breast cancer (BC) patients, its side effects promote sedentary behavior and accumulation of adipose mass. Obesity and inactivity further increase the risk for cardiovascular co-morbidities and mortality. To combat these effects, we piloted a 12-week Stay on Track (SOT) exercise and diet intervention for breast cancer patients during their RT. We hypothesize that SOT will positively influence body composition and metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in BC patients. A prospective, randomized control trial for patients with non-metastatic BC undergoing whole-breast RT was conducted. The intervention ( A; 21 patients) group participated in 3 personal excercise training sessions, 3 dietary counseling sessions, and received 3 text message reminders per week to adhere to lifestyle recommendations. The control (B; 22 patients ) group received an informative binder. All patients received a Fitbit, and at baseline, 3months, and 6months, measurements of blood biomarkers and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans were conducted. A mixed models analysis with a significance value of 0.05 was conducted, and estimated change from baseline with SE’s are reported. There was trend towards lower BMI (-0.95, 0.49; p=0.06) at 6mo and decreased visceral fat (-2.17, 1.22; p=0.081) at 3mo in A only. B had an increase in HbA1C at 3mo compared to baseline (0.26, 0.10; p=0.01) which stayed elevated at 6mo (0.22, 0.13; p=0.08). B also had an increase in glucose levels at 6mo (8.42, 3.94; p=0.04), with a trend towards a decrease in insulin (-14.30, 9.85; p=0.15). A had no changes in these levels. There was a significant decrease in leptin levels at 6mo in B only (-13583.7, 6184.2, p=0.03). Adiponectin levels trended higher in A compared to B at 6mo (3143.42, 2265.1; p=0.17). Analysis of inflammatory cytokines showed a decrease in anti-inflammatory IL-1R-a in B (-3.46, 1.24; p=0.01), and a reduction in pro-inflammatory IL-8 levels in A (-2.77, 1.15; p=0.02). We conclude that SOT may positively influence body composition and metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in BC patients. Targeted lifestyle interventions during RT are feasible and could help decrease cardiovascular co-morbidities in BC.

Positive Outcomes of Comprehensive Exercise Program on Restoration of Functional Level and Quality of Life in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report

A relatively recurrent inflammatory disease that is autoimmune, affecting the tissue that lines the joints and tendons, is rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Genome-wide association research has discovered additional genetic markers. The cornerstones of current RA care strategies include anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, joint protection and energy conservation, exercise, assistive devices, splinting, orthotics, and surgical treatment. Cardiovascular ailment is still the leading cause of mortality, and those with autoimmune diseases are far more likely to have cardiovascular disease. We present a case of RA with a history of hypothyroidism, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. She has also taken Ayurveda treatment panchakarma for the same.Physiotherapy interventions included resistance training and aerobic exercises, which showed appreciable results on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale andMultidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire.

Atmospheric rotating rig testing of a swept blade tip and comparison with multi-fidelity aeroelastic simulations

Abstract. One promising design solution for increasing the energy production of modern horizontal axis wind turbines is the installation of curved tip extensions. However, since the aeroelastic response of such geometrical add-ons has not been characterized yet, there are currently uncertainties in the application of traditional aerodynamic numerical models. The objective of the present work is twofold. On the one hand, it represents the first effort in the experimental characterization of curved tip extensions in atmospheric flow. On the other hand, it includes a comprehensive validation exercise, accounting for different numerical models for aerodynamic load prediction. The experiments consist of controlled field tests at the outdoor rotating rig at the Risø campus of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and consider a swept tip shape. This geometry is the result of an optimized design, focusing on locally maximizing power performance within load constraints compared to an optimal straight tip. The tip model is instrumented with spanwise bands of pressure sensors and is tested in atmospheric inflow conditions. A range of fidelities of aerodynamic models are then used to aeroelastically simulate the test cases and to compare with the measurement data. These aerodynamic codes include a blade element momentum (BEM) method, a vortex-based method coupling a near-wake model with a far-wake model (NW), a lifting-line hybrid wake model (LL), and fully resolved Navier–Stokes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Results show that the measured mean normal loading can be captured well with the vortex-based codes and the CFD solver. The observed trends in mean loading are in good agreement with previous wind tunnel tests of a scaled and stiff model of the tip extension. The CFD solution shows a highly three-dimensional flow at the very outboard part of the curved tip that leads to large changes of the angle of the resultant force with respect to the chord. Turbulent simulations using the BEM code and the vortex codes resulted in a good match with the measured standard deviation of the normal force, with some deviations of the BEM results due to the missing root vortex effect.

In Situ Forming Epidermal Bioelectronics for Daily Monitoring and Comprehensive Exercise.

Conventional epidermal bioelectronics usually do not conform well with natural skin surfaces and are susceptible to motion artifact interference, due to incompatible dimensions, insufficient adhesion, imperfect compliance, and usually require complex manufacturing and high costs. We propose in situ forming hydrogel electrodes or electronics (ISF-HEs) that can establish highly conformal interfaces on curved biological surfaces without auxiliary adhesions. The ISF-HEs also have favorable flexibility and soft compliance comparable to human skin (≈0.02 kPa-1), which can stably maintain synchronous movements with deformed skins. Thus, the as-prepared ISF-HEs can accurately monitor large and tiny human motions with short response time (≈180 ms), good biocompatibility, and excellent performance. The as-obtained nongapped hydrogel electrode-skin interfaces achieve ultralow interfacial impedance (≈50 KΩ), nearly an order of magnitude lower than commercial Ag|AgCl electrodes as well as other reported dry and wet electrodes, regardless of the intrinsic micro-obstacles (wrinkles, hair) and skin deformation interference. Therefore, the ISF-HEs can collect high-quality electrocardiography and surface electromyography (sEMG) signals, with high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR ≈ 32.04 dB), reduced signal crosstalk, and minimized motion artifact interference. Simultaneously monitoring human motions and sEMG signals have also been implemented for the general exercise status assessment, such as the shooting competition in the Olympics. The as-prepared ISF-HEs can be considered as supplements/substitutes of conventional electrodes in percutaneously noninvasive monitoring of multifunctional physiological signals for health and exercise status.

Investigating the Use of Metacognitive Reading Strategies Using Think Aloud Protocol

Reading is one of the most important skills in the process of learning. It takes place at a metacognitive level where planning, evaluating and monitoring are involved. The use of metacognitive strategies has been identified as an important variable in reading comprehension. This qualitative study reports the pilot study done to investigate the behaviors of EFL readers when they use metacognitive strategies to answer reading comprehension exercises. Specifically, this study compares the behaviors of a high achiever and a low achiever reader using metacognitive strategies. The two EFL readers were purposively chosen to fit the description needed based on the scores obtained for EFL learners from a university English Test. The finding shows that the high achiever is more global when it comes to reading comprehension strategies. On the contrary, the low achiever tends to focus on minute details. Pedagogical implications are revealed by the end of the study.

Heterogeneous mechanisms of pulmonary congestion in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy unmasked by comprehensive exercise stress echocardiography

Abstract Background B-lines detected by lung ultrasound (LUS) during exercise stress echocardiography (ESE), indicating pulmonary congestion, are present in 1 out of 3 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aim To assess the functional and anatomical correlates of exercise B-lines in HCM. Methods We enrolled 191 HCM patients (age 53±15 years, 123 males) consecutively referred for ESE (treadmill in 74, bicycle in 117 patients) in 11 quality-controlled centers from 8 countries. ESE assessment at rest and peak stress included: left ventricular (LV) outflow tract gradient, left atrial (LAVi) and LV end-diastolic volume index (EDVi), mitral regurgitation (MR, score from 0 to 3); E/e'; systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (SPAP) and LV force (LV outflow tract gradient+systolic blood pressure/LV end-systolic volume). B-lines at rest and at peak exercise were assessed by LUS with the 4-site simplified scan. B-lines positivity was considered if the sum of detected B-lines was ≥2. Results LUS was feasible in all subjects. B-lines were present in 55 (29%) patients during stress. When compared to patients without stress B-lines (n=136), patients with B-lines (n=55) at peak exercise had lower peak EDVi (43±17 vs 52±18 ml/m2, p=0.003) higher peak E/e' (16±6 vs 12±5, p&amp;lt;0.001), increase in MR (34 vs 12%, p=0.001), greater stress LAVi (43±14 vs 37±14 ml/m2, p=0.003) and stress SPAP (56±18 vs 40±12 mm Hg p&amp;lt;0.0001): see Figure. Among baseline parameters, the number of B-lines (OR: 7.53, 95% CI 1.21–46.72 p=0.03), LAVi (OR: 1.05, 95% CI 1.00–1.09 p=0.04), and LV force (OR: 1.36, 95% CI 1.04–1.79 p=0.03) were the independent predictors of exercise pulmonary congestion. Conclusion HCM patients with pulmonary congestion on exercise show different, and not mutually exclusive mechanisms of diastolic dysfunction and worsening mitral regurgitation. These different hemodynamic mechanisms may require personalized therapeutic actions beyond a pulmonary decongestion therapy with diuretics. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.

RESETTING THE BAR: INCREASING CARDIOVASCULAR REHABILITATION ENROLLMENT IN A TERTIARY CARDIAC CARE SETTING

Despite advances in cardiac treatment, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of mortality with patients at high risk of recurrent events and poor health outcomes. Out-patient cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) is a secondary prevention program delivered by a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive education, exercise training and behavior change support with participation shown to reduce death and hospitalization by more than 20% and improve quality of life. Despite the evidence, CR enrollment rates remain low in Canada with an average of 36% of eligible patients referred and an average of 20% who enroll.

Comparison of the Effect of Therapeutic Exercise Protocol With and Without Kinesiotype and Manual Therapy on Pain and Disability and Muscle Function of Men With Cervicogenic Headache

Background and Aims Headache is one of the most common problems in adults and almost 47% of the world's population suffer from some kind of headache. High percentage of these headaches come from neck muscles these are called cervicogenic headaches. The purpose of this study is Comparison of the effect of comprehensive therapeutic protocol with and without manual treatment and kinesiotaping on pain and disability, postural and electrical activity of some neck muscles in men with non-traumatic cervicogenic headache. Methods 43 men aged 35 to 55 years with non-traumatic cervicogenic headache were selected for this study and randomly divided into four groups.Forward head angle, pain and disability and power of neck superficial muscle activation measured by using the photogrammetry, neck pain and disability scale (NPDS) and surface electromyography respectively in pre-test and after six weeks in post-test. Statistical methods, Shapiro-wilk and then repeated measures ANOVA and one-way ANOVA and paired t-test, repeated measure variance and finally and Bonferroni were used (α≤0.05). Results The results showed a significant decrease in pain and disability, forward head angle and also a decrease in the activity of the superficial neck muscles in the experimental groups after six weeks of intervention. (P=0.00). Comparing the above three experimental groups, the comprehensive exercise therapy group with manual therapy had the highest statistical significance in reducing pain and disability, reducing the angle of head forward and reducing the activity of superficial neck muscles. (P=0.00). Conclusion comprehensive exercise therapy intervention with manual therapy had the greatest effect on improving the symptoms of men with non-thromatic cervicogenic headache.

Assessing The Feasibility And Characterizing The Energy Expenditure And Relative Intensity Of A High-intensity Functional Training Regimen For Obese Female Adults: A Feasibility Study

PURPOSE: To assess the feasibility and characterize the energy expenditure and relative intensity of participation of an obese cohort in a signature 35-minute group-based HIFT regimen. The demand for efficient and effective exercises has grown in concert with increased attention to fitness as a determinant of overall health, especially in the obese populations. While past studies have examined the benefits of traditional conditioning exercises, there have been limited investigations of high intensity functional training (HIFT). METHODS: During the regimen, 12 obese female adults (body mass index (BMI): 33.7 + -1.9 kg/min2, 29.3 + -4.8 years) donned a portable breath-by-breath gas analyzer and a heart rate monitor. The session was led by a group instructor and consisted of 30, 1-minute rounds of work (i.e., 15 functional upper and lower body resistive exercises alternating with the last 15 seconds on an air bike) for a culmination of 35 minutes. RESULTS: Mean caloric expenditure (509 ± 79 kcal), maximum heart rate (173 ± 5 bpm), and metabolic equivalents (12.1 ± 1.4 kcal/kg/h) were characterized as a vigorous-intensity activity according to the Compendium of Physical Activities guidelines. The majority (92%) of participants reportedly enjoyed HIFT and would include it as part of a comprehensive weight-loss exercise program. CONCLUSIONS: These HIFT time-efficient workouts fulfill national exercise guidelines for weekly vigorous-intensity activities, as outlined by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Moreover, implementing this high energy expenditure session twice weekly may comport with Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans weekly physical activity recommendations. HIFT training may provide a feasible, safe, and time-efficient mode of exercise for those seeking weight loss.