Comparative Analysis of the Results of a Stepped Running Test Performed in the Vertical and Horizontal Positions

Authors: Vinogradova, O.; Zaitseva, V.; Son'kin, V.

Source: Human Physiology, Volume 31, Number 6, November 2005 , pp. 677-683(7)

Publisher: MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica

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Abstract:

Physiological reactions and energy expenditure during a treadmill test with an increasing load were compared in subjects performing the test in the vertical and the horizontal positions. The subjects performing the test in standing and lying positions exhibit essentially similar but quantitatively different physiological changes, which permits correct dosing of cyclic locomotion in a lying position after some corrections are made. This may be used in rehabilitation of bedridden patients after long-term immobilization and in other cases of disturbed motor activity.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10747-005-0114-0

Affiliations: 1: Email: sonkin@mail.ru

Publication date: 2005-11-01