The use of Neuro Emotional Technique with competitive rowers: A case series

Abstract

Introduction: Power has been shown to consistently predict rowing performance, yet traditional methods to improve power may negatively impact performance when coupled with endurance training. Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) has been found to reduce stress and anxiety, which are also known to impair performance. The aim of this prospective case series was to describe how NET was used with competitive rowers, and to report any changes in average power output following the intervention. Clinical Features: Seven elite rowers were tested using the Max Power Test, one week before and one week after a session of NET. Five of athletes performed better following the NET intervention, while two athletes performed worse. Discussion: Many factors may have contributed to the changes in power output that these athletes experienced. Since this study was a case series and only a small sample was used, it lacked a comparison group. Therefore, no inferences or generalizations can be made. The changes seen may not be directly attributed to the NET intervention, but may the result of other factors, such as learning, normal training effects, or assessment bias. The primary limitations of this study include its qualitative design (i.e. a case report), and the appropriateness / usefulness of its primary outcome measure, the Max Power Test. Conclusion: This case series demonstrates one plausible use of NET with athletes, however, a randomized, controlled trial is needed to determine its effectiveness before causality can be inferred.

Unilateral Conditioning Contractions Enhance Power Output in Elite Short Track Speed Skaters

“…The small sample size (n=5) in the current study is a limitation, as for investigations with elite competitors of less populated sports such as rowing (Jensen et al 23 ; n=7), biathlon (Hesford et al 20 ; n=2), alpine skiing (Barelle et al 1 ; n=4), and short track speed skating (e. g., Haug et al 19 ; n=5, Hesford et al 21 ; n=6). But our results suggest that 2 ×3 s maximal unilateral isometric CC executed by speed skaters, lead to a significant increase in bilateral power output, in a subsequent exercise performed 5 min later, at least for a few seconds.…”

Estimating the prevalence of use of kinesiology-style manual muscle testing: A survey of educators

“…For instance, in the first course of one popular kMMT technique system (TBM), practitioners are taught to use kMMT to identify depression, anxiety, organ-centred problems, blood sugar problems, autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and overall health status [37]. In addition, another technique, called Neuro Emotional Technique 1 (NET), also teaches protocols that use kMMT to assess for emotional stress, blood sugar irregularities, and meridian imbalance [38][39][40][41][42]. Like NET, another widely practiced technique called Touch for Health, also uses kMMT to assess for emotional stress and meridian imbalance, and also for food allergies and the need for nutritional supplementation [43].…”

Características Antropométricas y Somatotipo en Seleccionados Chilenos de Remo

“…Se ha confirmado que ciertas características físicas como la composición corporal, peso y talla pueden influir significativamente en los resultados deportivos (Duquet et al, 2001). El remo se caracteriza por ser un deporte de potencia y resistencia (Jürimäe et al, 2010;Jensen, 2011;Majumdar, Das, & Mandal, 2017), este deporte consiste en superar una distancia de 2000 metros oficiales (Boegman & Dziedzic, 2016;Majumdar et al), en un intervalo de tiempo que varía entre los 320 y 460 segundos (Bourgois et al, 2014;Majumdar et al). La competición se desarrolla en diferentes modalidades deportivas, en función del sexo y el peso del atleta, además del tipo de embarcación competitiva (Slater et al, 2014;Boegman & Dziedzic).…”