Resilience Training for Army ROTC Cadets: Both Pre- and Postdeployment Soldiers

Biofeedback ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Maureen Haney
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reactivity ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Stress Profile ◽  
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback ◽  
Psychophysiological Stress ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Resilience Training ◽  
Army Rotc

Abstract This article describes a performance enhancement/resilience training program developed and implemented for both pre- and postdeployment ROTC cadets at California State University, Fullerton. The program integrates a psychophysiological stress profile, multimodal biofeedback training, and a skills-based group educational program to modulate stress reactivity and promote autonomic nervous system flexibility. Heart rate variability biofeedback training receives special emphasis. The impetus for the program and practical guidelines for using biofeedback with military personnel are presented.

From Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) to Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback: The Bridge Between High-Tech Medicine and High-Tech Psychology—How Can We Proceed in Clinical Practice?

Biofeedback ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Rafal Sztembis ◽  
Donald Moss
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Stress Profile ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Psychophysiological Stress ◽  
Randomized Controlled Studies

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including unstable angina (UA) and myocardial infarction (MI), are clinical symptoms of heart disease, called ischemic heart disease (IHD), and are important causes of death worldwide and in Poland. Medical associations including the European Cardiac Society (ECS) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recognize psychological factors, including depression, anxiety, and stress, as important factors that influence progression of IHD among patients after ACS. Data are accumulating, showing that psychophysiological interventions and relaxation exercises improve clinical outcome in cardiac patients. In the medical literature, however, a number of clinical randomized, controlled studies document the effectiveness of practical medical recommendations (evidence-based medicine, EBM), but very little available data and almost no evidence-based guidelines support physician use of practical implementation of psychophysiological practice or relaxation. The present article describes a study in a Polish hospital cardiology unit, utilizing a psychophysiological stress profile (PSP) to assess patients after myocardial infarction, to assess which patients can utilize paced diaphragmatic breathing as home practice without extended biofeedback training, and which require more extensive biofeedback training. The article discusses safety issues in the use of a PSP in cardiac populations, and possible practical consequences of using a psychophysiological stress profile in clinical cardiac practice.

scholarly journals The Effect of Repeated Shoulder Motion on Scapular Dyskinesis in Army ROTC Cadets

2019 ◽  
Vol 185 (5-6) ◽  
pp. e811-e817
Author(s):  
Jade Andres ◽  
Paul J Painter ◽  
Gary McIlvain ◽  
Mark K Timmons
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Scapular Dyskinesis ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Shoulder Motion ◽  
Arm Motion ◽  
Army Rotc ◽  
Shoulder Score ◽  
Scapular Motion

Abstract Introduction Altered or abnormal scapular motion has been associated with increased shoulder pain and dysfunction. Fatigue of the scapular stabilizing muscles resulting from repeated arm motion has been reported to alter scapular kinematics, which could result in the clinical assessment of scapular dyskinesis. The purpose of this study was to characterize the effect of repeated arm motion on the development of scapular dyskinesis. The hypothesis was that repeated arm motion will induce a subtle or obvious scapular dyskinesis. Materials and Methods About 30 army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets participated in the research study. The cadets level of shoulder function was determined using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand and Pennsylvania Shoulder Score shoulder scores. Cadets performed an exercise protocol of 30 repetitions of weighted shoulder motion in the frontal plane. Shoulder and scapular musculature strength measurements were recorded prior to and immediately following the exercise protocol using hand-held dynamometry. The scapular dyskinesis test was performed prior to the exercise protocol and during the last five repetitions of the exercise protocol. Results Prior to the exercise, protocol 3/30 were categorized with scapular dyskinesis on the left side and 3/30 were categorized with scapular dyskinesis on their right side. Following the exercise, protocol 8/30 were categorized with left-side scapular dyskinesis (χ2 = 9.167, P = 0.002) and 6/30 with right-side dyskinesis (χ2 = 4.537, P = 0.033). Shoulder strength decreased following the exercise protocol for all participants. The participants that developed scapular dyskinesis were weaker than those with normal scapular motion. However, the difference did not reach statistical significance. Participants graded with obvious scapular dyskinesis following the exercise protocol reported higher Quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand scores (P = 0.04) and lower scores on the Pennsylvania Shoulder Score (P = 0.005). Conclusions Repeated shoulder motion increased the frequency of scapular dyskinesis in army ROTC cadets. The cadets that developed scapular dyskinesis also reported greater disability and lower function of the upper extremity. The results provide a link between scapular dyskinesis, upper extremity function, and the strength of the scapular stabilizing muscles. Improving the strength of the scapular stabilizing musculature might reduce the effects of repeated arm motions.

Increased Velocity at VO2max and Load Carriage Performance in Army ROTC Cadets: Prescription Using the Critical Velocity Concept

Ergonomics ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Nathan D. Dicks ◽  
Sean J. Mahoney ◽  
Mark Kramer ◽  
Katie J. Lyman ◽  
Bryan K. Christensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Velocity ◽  
Load Carriage ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Army Rotc

Distinguishing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Stress Responses: Implications for Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training

Biofeedback ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-5
Author(s):  
Leah Lagos
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Postconcussion Syndrome ◽  
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback ◽  
Specialized Form ◽  
Biofeedback Research

Recent research has noted a significant overlap between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and postconcussion syndrome (PCS). In this article, an argument is made for providing a specialized form of heart rate variability biofeedback that allows for the physiological discharge of trauma among patients who present with comorbid symptoms of PTSD and PCS. Recommendations for clinicians who encounter the manifestation of trauma during their work with PCS patients are provided. Future areas of heart rate variability biofeedback research among PCS and PTSD populations are further delineated.

The effect of heart rate variability biofeedback training on stress and anxiety: a meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (15) ◽  
pp. 2578-2586 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. C. Goessl ◽  
J. E. Curtiss ◽  
S. G. Hofmann
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Study Bias

BackgroundSome evidence suggests that heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback might be an effective way to treat anxiety and stress symptoms. To examine the effect of HRV biofeedback on symptoms of anxiety and stress, we conducted a meta-analysis of studies extracted from PubMed, PsycINFO and the Cochrane Library.MethodsThe search identified 24 studies totaling 484 participants who received HRV biofeedback training for stress and anxiety. We conducted a random-effects meta-analysis.ResultsThe pre-post within-group effect size (Hedges' g) was 0.81. The between-groups analysis comparing biofeedback to a control condition yielded Hedges' g = 0.83. Moderator analyses revealed that treatment efficacy was not moderated by study year, risk of study bias, percentage of females, number of sessions, or presence of an anxiety disorder.ConclusionsHRV biofeedback training is associated with a large reduction in self-reported stress and anxiety. Although more well-controlled studies are needed, this intervention offers a promising approach for treating stress and anxiety with wearable devices.

scholarly journals Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Whole-Body Calisthenics on Army ROTC Cadets

2015 ◽  
Vol 180 (5) ◽  
pp. 492-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas H. Gist ◽  
Eric C. Freese ◽  
Terence E. Ryan ◽  
Kirk J. Cureton
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Rotc Cadets ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Army Rotc
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