The effects of biofeedback vs. non-biofeedback in performing short arc quadriceps exercises in the home environment. An experimental study.
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- Title
- The effects of biofeedback vs. non-biofeedback in performing short arc quadriceps exercises in the home environment. An experimental study.
- Author(s)
- Thompson, L
- Abstract
- Background Quadriceps weakness has been linked to both knee pain (o'Reilly et al. 1998) and knee degeneration. lsometric exercises are often used as a first step basis in rebuilding strength in muscles. They can be particularly prevalent in rehabilitation for patients who have undergone surgery or suffered from a serious injury (Marks, 1993). "Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to leam how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance" (Schwartz and Andrasik 2016, p.17). Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of performing isometric quadriceps exercises with and without biofeedback, in a mixed sample of asym ptomatic students. Design Randomised experimental study with repeated measures. Methods The participants were randomly divided into two groups. Baseline measurements were taken for characteristics and pre-exercise strength measurements were taken using a dynamometer and Scales' The participants took part in a gradually increasing series of short arc quadriceps exercises over a period of six weeks. post-exercise strength measurements were then taken in the same m ethod as pre-exercise. Results Twenty-three participants were recruited and assigned a group. Participant characteristic data analysis showed that the randomisation process was successful. When using dynamometry to test pre- and post-exercise strength differences, no significant difference was found' Using the scales as a means of data gathering for analysis, showed a significant difference (p=0.019) between the pre- and post-exercise results for the group participating in non-biofeedback exercise. Positive conelation (p=0.0009) was also shown between the measurements taken on the dynamometer and the scales. Discussion The results of the study suggest that non-biofeedback during short arc quadriceps exercise may be more effective than using frequent biofeedback. It could also be suggested that further research is performed in order to better understand the optimum frequency of biofeedback use. Conclusion lnitial analysis would suggest that non-biofeedback ts more effective in building strength during isometric exercises, however the study can be deemed inconclusive due to the small sample size provided.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2017
- Date Submitted
- 4.12.2017 17:06:21
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 16069
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Vastus Medialis Obllque, Short Arc Quadriceps Exercise, lsometric Contraction, Biofeedback
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Thompson, L, “The effects of biofeedback vs. non-biofeedback in performing short arc quadriceps exercises in the home environment. An experimental study.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2025, https://www.osteopathicresearch.org/s/orw/item/468