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Precision Neuromuscular Therapy
PNMT Research
Possible and Ongoing Research Projects
There are endless ideas for research projects. In this process, be sure to pick something that you really enjoy and truly want to know more about. Is important to remember that you need to contact James Ivaska or Doug Nelson before you begin your research. Here are some possibilities. . .
Posterior Inclination and the Muscles Involved
In this study, we are taking people with posterior inclination of the pelvis and measuring the length of the hamstring muscles.
Swing Speed Study- Golf
In order to hit a golf ball farther and faster, great ROM of the thoracic spine is needed. In this study, access to computerized golf swing analysis is needed. These are much more readily available than ever before, mostly by golf pros and coaches.
In the study, participants will hit several balls, having their clubhead speed measured via the computer. After PNMT of the thoracic spine, the clubhead speed will again be measured. Greater clubhead speed means greater distance of the ball, something every golfer desires!
Swing Speed Study- Baseball
Much like golf, the speed of the swing is very important in baseball. Using sensitive eqipment, we will measure swing speed and the ROM of the batter, treat the soft tissue, and remeasure.
Reduced Cervical Curve
In this study, subjects are chosen who have reduced cervical curve as revealed by radiographs. Subjects are treated and a new X-ray is taken at the end of four months. We are looking to see what effect PNMT may have on restoring the cervical curve.
Psoas and Height
In this study, you will be repeating a study that was already done by us. A subject is measured as to his/her height and then the Psoas is treated. We then measure the height post-treatment. This study has already been done with specific age groups and demographics. We are looking for more subjects at different age groups and genders. what we want to see is of the effect diminishes at a specific age and whether gender has a role.
Proprioception and Injury
Clients who have injury often seem to have altered proprioceptive capability versus health normal controls. While this seems to be true in the clinic, is it really true?
Antagonist/Agonist Lengths: If the antagonist muscle is shortened i.e. less than normal ROM will the agonist muscle be lengthened, i.e. above normal ROM. This project is examining muscles in the arm that perform internal and external ROM.
Mirror Cell Phenomenon: A project that examines what effects the mirror cell phenomenon could have on movement. Would seeing unrestricted neck ROM help a subject with restricted neck ROM? Would seeing restricted neck ROM inhibit motion of someone with no restriction? These are some questions we hope to begin to answer with this project.
Diaphragm Treatment and Singing This study wil explore the effect of PNMT on the diaphragm on a singer's ability to hold a note for an extended time period. we may also do a comparative analysis of other respiratory muscles to see which has the greatest effect on holding a sustained note.
Humeral External Rotation and Thoracic ROM In this study, an offshoot of an earlier study, we examine the potential for increased thoracic rotation to affect external rotation of the humerus.
Treatment of the Levator Scapula: A Comparative Analysis In this study, we will compare three different approaches for treating the Levator Scapula.
Therapy in Motion: A Comparative Analysis In this study, we compare static compression, static compression with post-treatment passive stretching, and treating with compression and movement combined.
There are endless ideas for research projects. In this process, be sure to pick something that you really enjoy and truly want to know more about. Is important to remember that you need to contact James Ivaska or Doug Nelson before you begin your research. Here are some possibilities. . .
Posterior Inclination and the Muscles Involved
In this study, we are taking people with posterior inclination of the pelvis and measuring the length of the hamstring muscles.
Swing Speed Study- Golf
In order to hit a golf ball farther and faster, great ROM of the thoracic spine is needed. In this study, access to computerized golf swing analysis is needed. These are much more readily available than ever before, mostly by golf pros and coaches.
In the study, participants will hit several balls, having their clubhead speed measured via the computer. After PNMT of the thoracic spine, the clubhead speed will again be measured. Greater clubhead speed means greater distance of the ball, something every golfer desires!
Swing Speed Study- Baseball
Much like golf, the speed of the swing is very important in baseball. Using sensitive eqipment, we will measure swing speed and the ROM of the batter, treat the soft tissue, and remeasure.
Reduced Cervical Curve
In this study, subjects are chosen who have reduced cervical curve as revealed by radiographs. Subjects are treated and a new X-ray is taken at the end of four months. We are looking to see what effect PNMT may have on restoring the cervical curve.
Psoas and Height
In this study, you will be repeating a study that was already done by us. A subject is measured as to his/her height and then the Psoas is treated. We then measure the height post-treatment. This study has already been done with specific age groups and demographics. We are looking for more subjects at different age groups and genders. what we want to see is of the effect diminishes at a specific age and whether gender has a role.
Proprioception and Injury
Clients who have injury often seem to have altered proprioceptive capability versus health normal controls. While this seems to be true in the clinic, is it really true?
Antagonist/Agonist Lengths: If the antagonist muscle is shortened i.e. less than normal ROM will the agonist muscle be lengthened, i.e. above normal ROM. This project is examining muscles in the arm that perform internal and external ROM.
Mirror Cell Phenomenon: A project that examines what effects the mirror cell phenomenon could have on movement. Would seeing unrestricted neck ROM help a subject with restricted neck ROM? Would seeing restricted neck ROM inhibit motion of someone with no restriction? These are some questions we hope to begin to answer with this project.
Diaphragm Treatment and Singing This study wil explore the effect of PNMT on the diaphragm on a singer's ability to hold a note for an extended time period. we may also do a comparative analysis of other respiratory muscles to see which has the greatest effect on holding a sustained note.
Humeral External Rotation and Thoracic ROM In this study, an offshoot of an earlier study, we examine the potential for increased thoracic rotation to affect external rotation of the humerus.
Treatment of the Levator Scapula: A Comparative Analysis In this study, we will compare three different approaches for treating the Levator Scapula.
Therapy in Motion: A Comparative Analysis In this study, we compare static compression, static compression with post-treatment passive stretching, and treating with compression and movement combined.