A RSS news feed containing the latest SDR Rehab UK articles https://sdrrehabuk.com/ en-gb https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/paper-3-effects-of-vibration-training-on-stride-length-and-gait-speed-in-cerebral-palsy-patients-a-systematic-review- <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www. https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/paper-3-effects-of-vibration-training-on-stride-length-and-gait-speed-in-cerebral-palsy-patients-a-systematic-review- Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 SDR Rehab UK https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/paper-2-the-effects-of-virtual-gaming-on-lower-extremity-function-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy-a-narrative-review <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www. https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/paper-2-the-effects-of-virtual-gaming-on-lower-extremity-function-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy-a-narrative-review Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 SDR Rehab UK https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/paper-1-effects-of-virtual-reality-and-active-gaming-integration-on-performance-and-lower-extremity-and-trunk-function-in-cerebral-palsy-patients-a-systematic-review- <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://crimsonpublishers. https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/paper-1-effects-of-virtual-reality-and-active-gaming-integration-on-performance-and-lower-extremity-and-trunk-function-in-cerebral-palsy-patients-a-systematic-review- Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 SDR Rehab UK https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/what-are-the-proven-benefits-of-strength-training <p>So, how much can strength training improve an individual&rsquo;s ability to produce more efficient muscular contractions with secondary effects such as improved global motor function, balance and Range of Movement (RoM) through joints? <p><br /> Firstly, it is not ground-breaking news that a consistent period of resistance training can play an integral role in developing substantial strength increases. <p><br /> As we are aware of the importance of increased muscle size for increased strength potential, we can begin to look at the most effective way to develop the physical quality of strength and its associated benefits. <p><br /> Now that the &lsquo;fluffy&rsquo; anatomy and physiology is taken care of, lets discuss the impact on strength interventions that have been used in the specific case of an individual who has Cerebral Palsy. <p><br /> The important information to identify from this study, is that both protocols may differ in intensity but the interventions themselves are both underpinned by a programme that aims to develop strength using a programmed, systematic and consistent approach. <p><br /> A paper by Park et al. <p><br /> The results reported 91% of the patients felt that the operation in its entirety benefited them, with only 2% considering it had decreased their quality of life and 88% of the patients reporting they would recommend SDR for future candidates. <p><br /> In Summary &ndash; In any rehabilitation programme strength development will always be an underpinning physical quality that is the catalyst and fundamental reason a person will become physically stronger, increased motor control and recruitment of motor units, with an increased potential to develop both fine and gross motor skills, which in turn will provide further development potential coupled with movement efficiency. It is important is to understand the importance of such development opportunities and the significance of taking part in an appropriate &nbsp;strength training programme that is periodised appropriately, that is focused on short term tangible goals, with empirical evidence of progression, and perhaps most importantly, constantly reviewed based on the individual child and their rate of progression&hellip;. <p><br /> Additional confirmation of the above points is provided in the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning (UKSCA) Position Statement for Youth Resistance Training (Lloyd, R. Resistance training (also called strength training) refers to a specialised method of conditioning whereby an individual is working against a wide range of resistive loads in order to enhance health, fitness and performance. <p><br /> <strong>Training Volume and Intensity</strong></p> <p><br /> Volume and intensity are key resistance training variables that are routinely manipulated within a training session, or overall phase of training, depending on the primary training goal of the individual. <p><br /> <strong>Training Frequency</strong></p> <p><br /> Training frequency refers to the number of sessions performed within a week. <p>Rhiannon Owens MSc<br /> &nbsp;</p> https://sdrrehabuk.com/blog/what-are-the-proven-benefits-of-strength-training Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 SDR Rehab UK