Changes in Attention Level Due to Isometric Exercises and Level Three Progression Eccentric Movements
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2016 |
| End Date: | January 2018 |
| Contact: | Stuart Fife, DPT |
| Phone: | 912.644.5300 |
Determine the changes in attention level due to isometric exercises and level three
progression eccentric movements. The attention level will be measured using a mental speed
test (how quickly a subject can process information and make decisions based upon that
information). Another outcome measure will be the ability of the subject to maintain balance
progression eccentric movements. The attention level will be measured using a mental speed
test (how quickly a subject can process information and make decisions based upon that
information). Another outcome measure will be the ability of the subject to maintain balance
On Day 1, subjects will complete the mental speed test and will undergo CDP testing using
the modified Clinical Testing of Sensory Integration in Balance (mCTSIB) protocol: the
subjects will be required to stand on a hard or compliant surface (a 4" tall foam cushion of
known mechanical properties) in a comfortable posture, feet shoulder width, with eyes open
or closed, head straight and arms to the side and free to move, gazing forward, and
breathing normally. These will constitute the baseline information. Subjects will be divided
into two groups: a isometric group (performing the isometric exercises) and an eccentric
group (performing the eccentric exercises). At the end of Day 1, the isometric group will
perform the isometric exercises while the eccentric group will act as control (no exercise).
On Day 2, subjects will complete the mental speed test and will undergo the CDP testing a
second time. These will constitute the first follow-up information. At the end of Day 2, the
eccentric group will perform the eccentric exercises while the isometric group will act as
control (no exercise). Throughout Day 3, subjects will complete the mental speed test and
undergo the CDP testing a third time. This will constitute the second and last follow-up
information.
the modified Clinical Testing of Sensory Integration in Balance (mCTSIB) protocol: the
subjects will be required to stand on a hard or compliant surface (a 4" tall foam cushion of
known mechanical properties) in a comfortable posture, feet shoulder width, with eyes open
or closed, head straight and arms to the side and free to move, gazing forward, and
breathing normally. These will constitute the baseline information. Subjects will be divided
into two groups: a isometric group (performing the isometric exercises) and an eccentric
group (performing the eccentric exercises). At the end of Day 1, the isometric group will
perform the isometric exercises while the eccentric group will act as control (no exercise).
On Day 2, subjects will complete the mental speed test and will undergo the CDP testing a
second time. These will constitute the first follow-up information. At the end of Day 2, the
eccentric group will perform the eccentric exercises while the isometric group will act as
control (no exercise). Throughout Day 3, subjects will complete the mental speed test and
undergo the CDP testing a third time. This will constitute the second and last follow-up
information.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy individuals
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any pathology preventing the subject to safely perform the isometric exercises (the
clinician enrolling the subjects will make the decision)
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