scholarly journals Effect of a Standardized Four-Week Desensitization and Counter-Conditioning Training Program on Pre-Existing Veterinary Fear in Companion Dogs

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 767
Author(s):  
Stellato ◽  
Jajou ◽  
Dewey ◽  
Widowski ◽  
Niel
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Veterinary Clinic ◽  
Companion Dogs ◽  
Blinded Observer ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Individualized Training ◽  
To Receive

Many dogs show signs of fear during veterinary appointments. It is widely recommended to use desensitization and counter-conditioning training to reduce this fear. However, the efficacy of this method for reducing veterinary fear has not been examined. We assessed the effect of a standardized four-week training program on behavioural and physiological signs of fear in dogs with pre-existing veterinary fear. Owned dogs were randomly allocated to receive training (n = 15) or no training (n = 22; Control). Owners of dogs in the training group were instructed to perform exam-style handling on their dog and to visit the veterinary clinic weekly. Owners of control dogs were given no instructions. Fear responses were assessed before and after the training period by a blinded observer during clinic arrival and examination. Despite motivated owners volunteering to participate in the current study, 44% of owners were non-compliant to this training program. During examination, control dogs had higher odds (95% confidence Interval (CI)) of reduced posture compared to trained dogs (Odds ratio (OR): 3.79, CI: 1.03–16.3). Fear scores for trained dogs lowered during the second examination (p = 0.046), and 86.7% of dog owners reported a reduction in their dog’s fear levels across the training period (p = 0.007). When entering the clinic (p = 0.002) and during examination (p = 0.002), trained female dogs had a higher rate of lip licking than control females. The training program did not influence temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, avoidance, trembling, vocalizations, or willingness and encouragement to step on the scale. Results suggest that this four-week training program was mildly effective at reducing veterinary fear in dogs. Further research is necessary to explore the efficacy of longer, more intensive, and individualized training programs.

scholarly journals Effect of Two Different Training Programs with the Same Workload on Soccer Overhead Throwing Velocity

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 474-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland van den Tillaar ◽  
Mário C. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Soccer Ball ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Overhead Throwing ◽  
Medicine Ball

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to determine whether two throwing programs, based upon velocity or resistance with the same workload, would enhance soccer overhead throwing velocity.Methods:Sports science students (n = 64, age 21.1 ± 2.1 y, mass 71.1 ± 11 kg, height 1.75 ± 0.09 m; mean ± SD) divided into two groups matched on performance, participated in the study. The resistance-training group trained overhead throwing with a 5-kg medicine ball for two sets of 8 reps per session, whereas a velocity training group threw four sets of 16 reps with a regular soccer ball. These training programs were matched on workload. Throwing performance with a soccer ball and a 5-kg medicine ball were tested before and after a training period of 6 wk with two sessions per week.Results:Both groups significantly increased the throwing velocity with the soccer ball (resistance-training group: 3.2% [1.0–5.5%)]; P = .003 and velocity-training group: 5.1% [2.6–7.7%]; P < .001), whereas no substantial changes were found for throwing with the 5-kg medicine ball after the training period. No substantial differences between the groups were found, which indicates that both forms of training increased the throwing velocity.Conclusions:It is concluded that both velocity and resistance throwing training programs after a short period of training with the same workload can increase throwing velocity and that workload is of importance in designing training programs and comparing them with each other.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Training Program for Families of Students with Learning Disabilities in Activating Familial Participation and Reducing Learning Disabilities Aspects and Developing the Academic Achievement of Their Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ahmad Bairat ◽  
Akef Abdullah Al-Khateeb
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Performance Scale

The study aimed at building a training program for the families of students with learning disabilities to activate the familial participation and reduce learning disabilities aspects and develop the academic achievement of such students. The study’s sample composed of (46) families and (46) male and female students from these families. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers prepared a list to assist the familial participation applied on the families before and after the training period; they used the scale of (Sartawi,1995) to reveal the learning disabilities of their children applied before and after the training period, as well as the scale of academic achievement (educational packages,2010), moreover; they built the suggested program to activate the familial participation. The study concluded that there were statistically significant differences between the pre-measurement and post-measurement in favor of the post-measurement regarding the students’ performance in relation to the learning disabilities aspects. It also showed that there were statistically significant differences between the pre-measurement and post-measurement in favor of the post-measurement regarding the students’ performance in relation to the academic performance scale (educational packages,2010), furthermore; there were statistically significant positive correlation between the familial participation and learning disabilities aspects, and between the familial participation and the academic achievement.

scholarly journals The Impact of 8-Week Deceleration Training on Dynamic Balance Skills of Young Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 383
Author(s):  
Cem Akyuz ◽  
Asiye Filiz Camliguney
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study is to assess the impact of deceleration training method on improving dynamic balance skills of young soccer players in comparison with the conventional training methods. This study included 26 young soccer players (mean age: 13.54±1.48, height: 154.98±12.44, weight: 46.16±11.06, Body Mass Index 18.96±2.21 kg/m2, fat percentile 18.22%±3.22). Thirteen players participated in the deceleration training group (DTG) group and thirteen players participated in the conventional training group (CTG). The training programs were executed on three nonconsecutive days in a week for a total of eight weeks. Y-balance tests were conducted both before and after the eight week training programs. The differences between the averages were analyzed with Wilcoxon, comparison between the groups were analyzed with Mann-Whitney-U post hoc analyses. There was no difference in left-right balance variation (p > 0.05) performance measurements between DTG and CTG before the exercise program. However, after the 8 week training programs, the performance measurements between DTG and CTG were significantly different (p < 0.05) and the dynamic balance skill development of the DTG were more advanced. Based on these results, the deceleration training method seems to be a more effective method in developing dynamic balance skills than conventional training methods.

scholarly journals Effects of a six-week weighted-implement throwing program on baseball pitching velocity, kinematics, arm stress, and arm range of motion

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e6003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Marsh ◽  
Matthew I. Wagshol ◽  
Kyle J. Boddy ◽  
Michael E. O’Connell ◽  
Sam J. Briend ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Valgus Stress ◽  
Joint Kinetics ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Biomechanical Parameters ◽  
Motion Measurements ◽  
Shoulder External Rotation

Background Weighted-baseball training programs are used at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels of baseball. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a six-week training period consisting of weighted implements, manual therapy, weightlifting, and other modalities on shoulder external rotation, elbow valgus stress, pitching velocity, and kinematics. Hypothesis A six-week training program that includes weighted implements will increase pitching velocity along with concomitant increases in arm angular velocities, joint kinetics, and shoulder external rotation. Methods Seventeen collegiate and professional baseball pitchers (age range 18–23, average: 19.9 ± 1.3) training at Driveline Baseball were evaluated via a combination of an eight-camera motion-capture system, range-of-motion measurements and radar- and pitch-tracking equipment, both before and after a six-week training period. Each participant received individualized training programs, with significant overlap in training methods for all athletes. Twenty-eight biomechanical parameters were computed for each bullpen trial, four arm range-of-motion measurements were taken, and pitching velocities were recorded before and after the training period. Pre- and post-training period data were compared via post-hoc paired t tests. Results There was no change in pitching velocity across the seventeen subjects. Four biomechanical parameters for the holistic group were significantly changed after the training period: internal rotational velocity was higher (from 4,527 ± 470 to 4,759 ± 542 degrees/second), shoulder abduction was lower at ball release (96 ± 7.6 to 93 ± 5.4°), the shoulder was less externally rotated at ball release (95 ± 15 to 86 ± 18°) and shoulder adduction torque was higher (from 103 ± 39 to 138 ± 53 N-m). Among the arm range of motion measurements, four were significantly different after the training period: the shoulder internal rotation range of motion and total range of motion for both the dominant and non-dominant arm. When the group was divided into those who gained pitching velocity and those who did not, neither group showed a significant increase in shoulder external rotation, or elbow valgus stress. Conclusions Following a six-week weighted implement program, pitchers did not show a significant change in velocity, joint kinetics, or shoulder external rotation range of motion. When comparing pitchers who gained velocity versus pitchers who did not, no statistically significant changes were seen in joint kinetics and shoulder range of motion.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Strength Parameters of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscles in Polish University Students after a 3-Week Program of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Using the RSQ1 Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11717
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Rywacka ◽  
Małgorzata Stefańska ◽  
Alicja Dziuba-Słonina
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
University Students ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Left Limb ◽  
Before And After

A rehabilitative program for patients who lose strength and muscle mass along with the ability to perform intensive exercises is lacking. We developed a 3-week training program based on neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) using a RSQ1 device (modulated current resulting from the overlapping of two-component currents) for RSQ1 electrostimulation to improve strength parameters of the quadricep femoris muscles and compare its effectiveness to isometric training. Nineteen university students were randomly divided into the NMES group (10 sessions) and the control group who trained. We measured the circumference of the thigh, as well as peak torques of the flexor and extensor muscles before and after the start and after the end of the training program. Both tested training programs gave similar results. Differences between measured parameters were not significant except for differences in the peak torques of the knee flexors (9.9% for left limb; p = 0.2135 vs. 7.8% for rift limb; p = 0.2135) and the circumference of the left thigh—2% for both (left p = 0.5839 and right p = 0.1088). Comparable results of the tested training programs suggest that NMES is a good alternative for people who cannot perform exercises, but want to maintain or improve their physical fitness.

scholarly journals The effect of different training programs on throwing accuracy of elite female handball players

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 3432
Author(s):  
Nebahat Eler ◽  
Serdar Eler
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Acute Effect ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Throwing Accuracy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study is to examine the acute effect of different training programs applied to elite female handball players on throwing accuracy. 14 elite female players were participated in the study. The mean age of the participating players was 28.64 ± 9.88 (years), the mean height length was 176.50 ± 4.86 (cm), the mean body weight was 68.07 ± 2.12 (kg) and the mean sport age was 14.36 ± 4.89 (years). On different days, a technical training program, maximal strength training program, strength endurance training program and speed power training program have been implemented to the participating players in the research.  Before and after training, the players throwing the ball from their area to the specific points of goal and the percentage of accuracy was determined. As a result; there was a significant difference between before and after maximal strength training  the mean values of throwing accuracy (p<0,05) but there was no significant difference before and after other training programs (p> 0,05). This result indicates that acute maximal strength training has a negative effect on throwing accuracy.

scholarly journals Analysis of Early Childhood Stimulation Training Program through the Detection of Child Growth and Development Activities on the Ability of School Cadres

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Dewi Modjo ◽  
Andi Akifa Sudirman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Childhood Growth ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
To Receive

Stimulation is an activity to stimulate the basic abilities of children aged 0-6 years so that the child grows and develops optimally. Every child needs to receive regular stimulation as early as possible and continuously at every opportunity. This study aims to determine the analysis of the Stimulation Training Program for children through the Detection of Child's growth and development on the ability of school cadres to stimulate early childhood growth and development. This research method is a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental design. The type of sampling is two-stage random sampling. The sample of this research is school cadres of Early Childhood Education (PAUD) consisting of 16 Schools for Playgroups (KB), 32 Schools of Right-Kindergarten (TK), and 2 Schools of Child Care (TPA) in the Limboto Health Center Work Area. The results showed that there was a significant and significant effect of development detection training on the ability of school cadres to simulate child growth. The ability of school cadres to stimulate children's growth and development has increased knowledge before and after training. There is a significant and significant effect of developmental detection training on the ability of school cadres to stimulate child development. It is necessary to empower cadres evenly and periodically by related parties (the Health Office and Pusekesmas) in order to improve the growth and development screening skills carried out by school cadres. It is also hoped that this will improve the child's health status so that the child can grow and develop properly.

scholarly journals The Effect of Periodization on Training Program Adherence

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12973
Author(s):  
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez ◽  
Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo ◽  
José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera ◽  
Jose A. Parraca ◽  
Nuno Batalha
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Aerobic Performance ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Performance Time ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Program Adherence ◽  
The Individual

The present research aimed to study the effect of three different training periodization (traditional, reverse, and free training) on the aerobic performance, motivation, and adherence of physically active athletes. We analysed the adherence to three different periodization training programs: traditional, reverse, and free training periodization on the adherence of amateur triathletes. For this aim, the individual adherence, motivation, and aerobic performance time and heart rate (in a 1000 m running test) were evaluated before and after the completion of the three different 8-week periodization programs. The level of adherence to the reverse periodization was significantly higher than in traditional and free training. The number of dropouts in reverse and traditional periodization was similar but lower than in the free training. Finally, neither of the periodization programs improved aerobic performance and reverse training periodization decreased heart rate of participants in a 1000 m running test.

Changes in the Load–Velocity Profile Following Power- and Strength-Oriented Resistance-Training Programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 1460-1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Pérez-Castilla ◽  
Amador García-Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Velocity Profile ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Velocity Profiles ◽  
Power Training ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Resistance Training Program

Objective: To compare the short-term effect of power- and strength-oriented resistance-training programs on the individualized load–velocity profiles obtained during the squat (SQ) and bench-press (BP) exercises. Methods: Thirty physically active men (age = 23.4 [3.5] y; SQ 1-repetition maximum [1RM] = 126.5 [26.7] kg; BP 1RM = 81.6 [16.7] kg) were randomly assigned to a power- (exercises: countermovement jump and BP throw; sets per exercise: 4–6; repetitions per set: 5–6; load: 40% 1RM) or strength-training group (exercises: SQ and BP; sets per exercise: 4–6; repetitions per set: 2–8; load: 70%–90% 1RM). The training program lasted 4 wk (2 sessions/wk). The individualized load–velocity profiles (ie, velocity associated with the 30%–60%–90% 1RM) were assessed before and after training through an incremental loading test during the SQ and BP exercises. Results: The power-training group moderately increased the velocity associated with the full spectrum of % 1RM for the SQ (effect size [ES] range: 0.70 to 0.93) and with the 30% 1RM for the BP (ES: 0.67), while the strength-training group reported trivial/small changes across the load–velocity spectrum for both the SQ (ES range: 0.00 to 0.35) and BP (ES range: −0.06 to −0.33). The power-training group showed a higher increase in the mean velocity associated with all % 1RM compared with the strength-training group for both the SQ (ES range: 0.54 to 0.63) and BP (ES range: 0.25 to 0.53). Conclusions: The individualized load–velocity profile (ie, velocity associated with different % 1RM) of lower-body and upper-body exercises can be modified after a 4-wk resistance-training program.

scholarly journals Explosive Resistance Training Using Elastic Bands in Young Female Team Handball Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 02 (06) ◽  
pp. E171-E178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vidar Andersen ◽  
Marius Fimland ◽  
Kristoffer Cumming ◽  
Øyvind Vraalsen ◽  
Atle Saeterbakken
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Control Period ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Maximal Power Output ◽  
Arm Swing ◽  
Team Handball ◽  
Elastic Resistance ◽  
Before And After

AbstractThe aim of the study was to examine the effects of full-body elastic resistance band training in young female team handball players. 12 players (16.5±0.7 years, 166±5.0 cm, 65.9±8.8 kg) completed an 11-week control period followed by a 9-week elastic resistance band training period. The training program, consisting of 6 exercises, was incorporated into the teams’ regular handball training sessions 3 times per week. Each exercise was performed with 3 sets of 6–10 explosive repetitions (5–9 on the Borg CR10 Scale®). The maximal power output in squat and bench press, jump height, throwing velocity and repeated agility run was tested before and after the control and training periods. The elastic resistance band period had greater improvement vs. the control period for countermovement jump with or without arm swing (10% vs. –6 to –2%) and power output at lighter loads (10 to 12% vs. –6 to 0%). For the 3 throwing velocity tests, there were tendencies towards increased velocity in the elastic resistance band period compared to the control period (p=0.07–0.10). For the repeated agility run, there was a reduction in the mean and fastest time compared to the training period (2 to 3% vs. –1 to 1%). In conclusion, a brief, elastic resistance band training program, incorporated into the regular handball training sessions, improved explosive lower-limb performance in young female handball players more than handball training alone.

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