Thèse de doctorat : Sciences de la vie et de la santé : Paris 12 : 2006. / Version électronique uniquement consultable au sein de l'Université Paris 12 (Intranet). Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr. : 410 réf.

A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, 1996. / Exercise-induced fatigue reduces exercise performance ability, causes discomfort and increases the risk of injury. Homoeopathic Arnica montana 30CH, according to the Law of Similars, is well indicated in an attempt to hasten reparation, reduce the risks of injury and improve the quality of muscle contraction (Blackie 1986:252). Thirty healthy and active male volunteers were required to perform an exercise test on three consecutive days. In the study, two groups of 15 participants, Control and Treatment, received, in double-blind style, either homoeopathic Arnica montana 30CH or placebo as their trial medication. This was administered 5minutes after the first exercise test, and then again immediately prior to and 5 minutes after performing the second and third exercise tests. The exercise, executed on an AKRON Isokinetic Dynamometer under the supervision of a biokinetist, consisted of maximal reciprocal contractions of the knee extensors and flexors, with the readings being recorded on computer using AKRON Test Software. From this the Maximum Torque and Fatigue Index for each participant was calculated. Each participant was required to complete a PARTICIPANT PERCEPTION FORM after the first exercise test, before and after the second and third exercise tests, and again twentyfour hours after the third exercise test. Mann-Whitney U tests, descriptive statistics and graphs were used to analyse and comment on the data. There was no significant difference (p<O.05) found between the two groups with regard to either the Maximun Torque or Fatigue Index, The exercise test protocol, isolated and fatigued the quadriceps muscle, producing in it symptoms of muscle fatigue in both the Control and Treatment groups. From participant perception, the sensation of stiffness experienced and its severity increased in the Control group over the three days, / M

This thesis investigates immobilization and its complications in dogs.

Introduction: The effect that an increased torso-pelvic separation (x-factor) has on driving performance and accuracy is well appreciated by golfers and golf instructors. Increased torso and pelvic separation produces a greater upper trunk energy store to be utilised for a more powerful downswing. Specific muscles’ contribution towards pelvic stability during the golf swing has not been well documented. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect that gluteus medius Kinesio® Taping has on torso-pelvic separation, subsequent ball flight distance and accuracy. Method: The study was a one group pre-test-post test quasi-experimental design. A group of amateur golfers underwent a biomechanical golf swing analysis with iClub™ Body Motion System to determine torso-pelvic separation at the top of the backswing. Ball flight distance and accuracy (smash factor ratio) were measured with the FlightScope®. These outcomes were recorded with and without Kinesio® Tape application on the gluteus medius muscle. Each participant’s dominant gluteus medius muscle strength was tested with a Microfet Hand-held Dynamometer before and after Kinesio® Tape application. The data gathered in the taped and non-taped groups was analysed using a paired t-test, when testing at the 0.05 level of significance. Correlation between gluteus medius and x-factor, ball flight distance and smash factor ratio with and without KT application, was done using Pearson Correlation analysis. Results: The results showed that Kinesio® Tape is effective in improving gluteus medius muscle activation and thereby the relative muscle strength (p=0.00<0.05). With regard to the other aforementioned outcome measures, x-factor, ball distance and accuracy, results showed no statistical significance (p=0.28, p=0.53 and p=0.1 respectively). Correlation analysis revealed a negative relationship between gluteus medius muscle strength and x-factor (r = -0.46, p = 0.01) and smash factor ratio (r = -0.33, p = 0.08) Discussion Kinesio® Tape has been shown to improve strength in target muscles. As the golf swing is so complex, involving the entire kinetic chain, each golfer differs significantly in his/her swing. This study showed that the gluteus medius strength improved with Kinesio® Tape application in the majority of the golfers tested, but affected each golfer’s shot differently. This highlights the fact that each golfer’s swing is unique and they utilise the kinetic chain differently. Conclusion: Kinesio® Tape is significantly effective in improving gluteus medius muscle activation and strength in amateur golfers. X-factor, ball distance and accuracy are dependent on a wide variety of body movements that act in harmony to produce the golf swing and a statistically significant result was not found regarding these outcome measures. It is thus difficult to isolate only one muscle in creating pelvic stability and only the pelvis in the motion of the golf swing.

by John Ping San Wong. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-90). / ABSTRACT / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- General introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Operational definitions --- p.5 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Isokinetic parameters being investigated --- p.5 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Elite athletes --- p.6 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Non-athletes --- p.6 / Chapter 1.2.4 --- Fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibres --- p.7 / Chapter 1.3 --- Assumptions --- p.7 / Chapter 1.4 --- Limitation and delimitation --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Genetic factor --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- Sex factor --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4.3 --- Age factor --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4.5 --- Body mass factor --- p.9 / Chapter II. --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.11 / Chapter 2.1 --- Dynamic control of trunk extension and flexion --- p.11 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Trunk flexion --- p.11 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Trunk extension --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2 --- Dynamic stabilizers in the movement of trunk extension and flexion --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Trunk flexion --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Trunk extension --- p.13 / Chapter 2.3 --- Importance of trunk muscle strength to sports performance --- p.13 / Chapter 2.4 --- Importance of trunk muscle strength in injury prevention --- p.16 / Chapter 2.5 --- Measurement of trunk muscle characteristics --- p.18 / Chapter 2.5.1 --- Isometric contraction --- p.19 / Chapter 2.5.2 --- Concentric isotonic contraction --- p.19 / Chapter 2.5.3 --- Isokinetic contraction --- p.20 / Chapter 2.5.3.1 --- Reliability and validity --- p.20 / Chapter 2.5.3.2 --- Advantage --- p.21 / Chapter 2.5.4 --- Methods that had been used for quantification of trunk strength --- p.22 / Chapter 2.6 --- Isokinetic trunk muscular characteristics for sports --- p.25 / Chapter 2.7 --- Sport specific muscle characteristics profile --- p.26 / Chapter 2.8 --- Summary --- p.27 / Chapter III. --- MATERIAL AND METHOD --- p.29 / Chapter 3.1 --- Project design --- p.29 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Subject --- p.29 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Equipment --- p.31 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Procedures --- p.32 / Chapter 3.2 --- Data analysis --- p.34 / Chapter 3.3 --- Summary --- p.34 / Chapter IV. --- RESULT --- p.35 / Chapter 4.1 --- Physical characteristics of the subjects --- p.35 / Chapter 4.2 --- Trunk extension and flexion isokinetic test result --- p.35 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Non-athletic group --- p.35 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Badminton group --- p.36 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Squash group --- p.37 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- Cycling group --- p.38 / Chapter 4.2.5 --- Rowing group --- p.38 / Chapter 4.2.6 --- Canoeing group --- p.39 / Chapter 4.3 --- Summary --- p.39 / Chapter V --- DISCUSSION --- p.58 / Chapter 5.1 --- Isokinetic performance in Non-athletic group --- p.59 / Chapter 5.2 --- Difference between athlete categories --- p.61 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Badminton --- p.62 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Squash --- p.53 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Cycling --- p.63 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Rowing --- p.64 / Chapter 5.2.5 --- Canoeing --- p.65 / Chapter 5 .3 --- Strength imbalances and back problem --- p.65 / Chapter 5 .4 --- The discrepancy of the Cybex test --- p.70 / Chapter 5.5 --- The methodology - Control of Subjects --- p.71 / Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION --- p.73 / APPENDIX --- p.74 / REFERENCES --- p.84

by Raymond Chi Hung So. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1991. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-166). / ABSTRACT / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- GENERAL INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- BACKGROUND INFORMATION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- MUSCLE CHARACTERISTICS --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2.1.1 --- Muscle strength --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2.1.2 --- Muscle speed of contraction --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.1.3 --- Muscle endurance --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- MUSCLE CHARACTERISTICS EVALUATION --- p.4 / Chapter 1.2.2.1 --- Method of evaluation --- p.4 / Chapter 1.2.2.2 --- Sports specific muscle characteristics --- p.6 / Chapter 1.3 --- RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4 --- OPERATIONAL DEFINITION --- p.9 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- FAST TWITCH AND SLOW TWITCH MUSCLE FIBERS --- p.9 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- ISOKINETIC PARAMETERS BEING INVESTIGATED --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.3 --- ELITE ATHLETE --- p.12 / Chapter 1.4.4 --- NORMAL YOUNG ADULT --- p.12 / Chapter 1.5 --- ASSUMPTION --- p.12 / Chapter 1.6 --- LIMITATION AND DELIMITATION --- p.13 / Chapter 1.6.1 --- GENETICS FACTOR --- p.13 / Chapter 1.6.2 --- SEX FACTOR --- p.13 / Chapter 1.6.3 --- AGE FACTOR --- p.14 / Chapter 1.6.4 --- BODY MASS FACTOR --- p.15 / Chapter 1.7 --- SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS STUDY --- p.15 / Chapter II. --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.17 / Chapter 2.1 --- IMPORTANCE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH TO SPORTS PERFORMANCE --- p.17 / Chapter 2.2 --- IMPORTANCE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH IN SPORTS INJURY PREVENTION --- p.18 / Chapter 2.3 --- MEASUREMENT OF MUSCLE CHARACTERISTICS --- p.20 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION --- p.21 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- CONCENTRIC ISOTONIC CONTRACTION --- p.21 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- ISOKINETIC CONTRACTION --- p.23 / Chapter 2.3.3.1 --- Basic concept --- p.23 / Chapter 2.3.3.2 --- Reliability and validity --- p.24 / Chapter 2.3.3.3 --- Advantage --- p.26 / Chapter 2.4 --- ISOKINETIC MUSCULAR CHARACTERISTICS FOR DIFFERENT SPORTS --- p.27 / Chapter 2.5 --- RELATION OF ISOKINETIC MUSCULAR CHARACTERISTICS TO THE SPORT SUCCESS --- p.30 / Chapter 2.6 --- ISOKINETIC PARAMETERS BEING INVESTIGATED --- p.33 / Chapter 2.6.1 --- "TORQUE ACCELERATION ENERGY, AVERAGE POWER AND TOTAL WORK" --- p.34 / Chapter 2.6.2 --- ANTAGONIST TO AGONIST MUSCLE RATIO --- p.35 / Chapter 2.7 --- SPORTS SPECIFIC MUSCLE CHARACTERISTICS PROFILE --- p.37 / Chapter 2.8 --- SUMMARY --- p.38 / Chapter III. --- MATERIAL AND METHOD --- p.39 / Chapter 3.1 --- PROJECT DESIGN --- p.39 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- SUBJECT --- p.39 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- EQUIPMENT --- p.40 / Chapter 3.1.2.1 --- Cybex II+ machine --- p.40 / Chapter 3.1.2.2 --- Cybex II+ measurement characteristics --- p.42 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- THE PROCEDURE OF STUDY --- p.44 / Chapter 3.1.3.1 --- Test protocol --- p.44 / Chapter 3.1.3.2 --- Testing procedure --- p.47 / Chapter 3.2 --- DATA ANALYSIS --- p.49 / Chapter 3.3 --- SUMMARY --- p.50 / Chapter IV. --- RESULT --- p.51 / Chapter 4.1 --- PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBJECT --- p.51 / Chapter 4.2 --- ISOKINETIC TEST RESULT --- p.52 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- KNEE EXTENSION AND FLEXION --- p.52 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- ANKLE PLANTAR AND DORSI-FLEXION --- p.54 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- SHOULDER EXTENSION AND FLEXION --- p.56 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- SHOULDER HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION AND ADDUCTION --- p.59 / Chapter 4.2.5 --- ELBOW EXTENSION AND FLEXION --- p.60 / Chapter 4.3 --- SUMMARY --- p.62 / Chapter 4.4 --- DATA RESULTS --- p.64 / Chapter V. --- DISCUSSION --- p.90 / Chapter 5.1 --- THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF RESULTS --- p.90 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- KNEE EXTENSION AND FLEXION --- p.90 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- ANKLE PLANTAR AND DORSI-FLEXION --- p.107 / Chapter 5.1.3 --- SHOULDER EXTENSION AND FLEXION --- p.111 / Chapter 5.1.4 --- SHOULDER HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION AND ADDUCTION --- p.121 / Chapter 5.1.5 --- ELBOW EXTENSION AND FLEXION --- p.126 / Chapter 5.2 --- THE DISCREPANCY OF THE CYBEX TEST --- p.129 / Chapter 5.3 --- THE METHODOLOGY --- p.130 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- CONTROL OF SUBJECTS --- p.130 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- CONTROL OF THE DOMINANT LOWER EXTREMITY --- p.132 / Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION --- p.133 / Chapter VII. --- APPENDICES --- p.137 / Chapter VIII. --- REFERENCES --- p.152

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"October 2002" / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 239-277) / xxii, 278, [18] leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Physiology, 2002

Thesis (doctoral)--Albert-Ludwigs-Universität zu Freiburg im Breisgau, 1890. / "Erster Teil einer Untersuchung, die unter dem Title 'Versuch einer Anatomie des Genus Hylobates' erscheinen wird in: Zoologische Ergebnisse einer Reise in Niederländisch Ost-Indien, hrsg. von Dr. Max Weber, Professor der Zologie in Amsterdam."