Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Technol Health Care · Jan 2015
A pilot study using the XBOX Kinect for exercise conditioning in sedentary female university students.
There is little research exploring training effects of engaging in active video gaming activities. ⋯ Engaging in dancing using dance videogames can lead to improved cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility in sedentary female university students.
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Technol Health Care · Jan 2015
Effects of interphase interval and stimulation form on dorsiflexors contraction force.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used in rehabilitation to restore movement to patients following orthopedic and neurological injuries. When applying NMES the goal is to induce the strongest contractions with minimal discomfort. ⋯ IPI may increase the effectiveness of biphasic pulse with CC, but not with CV stimulation.