Article

Conventional methods for strength training in neurologic rehabilitation are not
task specific for walking. Ballistic strength training was developed to improve
the functional transfer of strength training; however, no research has
investigated this in neurologic populations. The aim of this pilot study was to
evaluate the feasibility of applying ballistic principles to conventional leg
strengthening exercises in individuals with mobility limitations as a result of
neurologic injuries. Eleven individuals with neurologic injuries completed seated
and reclined leg press using conventional and ballistic techniques. A 2 x 2
repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare power measures (peak
movement height and peak velocity) between exercises and conditions. Peak jump
velocity and peak jump height were greater when using the ballistic jump
technique rather than the conventional concentric technique (P < 0.01). These
findings suggest that when compared with conventional strengthening exercises,
the incorporation of ballistic principles was associated with increased peak
height and peak velocities.

Langue : ANGLAIS