Have you thought about the different phases of exercises you do in the gym? Take the humble squat, for example. You lower ...

Every labour experience is different, but there are common signs to watch for as labour approaches, including lightening, increased vaginal discharge, stronger Braxton Hicks contractions, mood swings, ...

Slow, rhythmic breathing in early labour can calm your body, while quicker breaths during intense contractions provide relief. Controlled breathing prevents hyperventilation and helps you stay focused ...

Results: EMG power of TB, AD, PD, PM muscles in alpha (8–12 Hz) frequency band and EMG power of each muscle in beta (15–35 Hz), and gamma (35–60 Hz) frequency bands were all increased during the ...

Furthermore, the records produced were monophasic curves that did not distinguish with precision between relaxation and contraction ... reflex is essentially an isotonic muscle response.

C10 and E10 – 10 sessions with progressive loads from 80% to maximum strength with emphasis on concentric and eccentric contraction, respectively. Results: Isotonic strength increased by 10% in ...