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Non-invasive physiological monitoring of exercise and fitness.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21208531     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To review the current research of new emerging diagnostic technology for non-invasive physiological monitoring of exercise and fitness. As a personal trainer, I believe that exercise can improve the conditions of several diseases and/or events such as stroke, post-traumatic head injury, spinal cord injury, and a multitude of other diseases. This compilation of information will allow health care providers tools of a non-invasive manner to promote healing and health that go beyond the initial event. Allowing patients continued managed care beyond what is believed to be their plateau.
MATERIAL AND METHOD: Review science-based research involving non-invasive technology, including cardiovascular evaluations: heart rate monitors, near-infrared spectroscopy, blood pressure, and electrocardiography; motor capabilities: surface electromyography and manual testers, i.e. dynamometer, and digital and video photography; radiological monitoring: magnetic resonance imaging, three-dimensional computer tomography, and laser Doppler.
RESULTS: This investigation has found that a new approach should be implemented for non-invasive physiological monitoring of exercise and fitness through development and utilization across a wide variety of equipment, and monitoring technology. This non-invasive methodology will not only motivate but encourage individuals to begin and remain compliant with an exercise program allowing a variety of health care providers to assist in patient care.
DISCUSSION: We need to shift the paradigm from taking care of the sick to maintaining the health of our patients. This can be accomplished with non-invasive evaluation, tracking, and monitoring tools. Many of the suggestions for monitoring are used in a clinical setting rather than a general fitness environment. These monitoring tests need to be economical as well as available for continual re-evaluation.
Authors:
Lori Burkow-Heikkinen
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurological research     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1743-1328     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurol. Res.     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-06     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7905298     Medline TA:  Neurol Res     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  3-17     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
West Bloomfield, MI, USA. lburkow@comcast.net
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