New research shows Vortex PRO-TRAINER offers the opportunity for trainers to reduce knee injuries in athletes by a “predictable” 48.7%
A 30-minute program performed on the Vortex PRO-TRAINER using the patented Xcellerator Power Band system with the weight stack and our Power Belts reduces the probability of knee injuries in athletes by 48.7%.
A dozen members of the nationally ranked the Carroll College football team (who took either 1st or 2nd in the Div 3 Championships in their league the last 6 years running) used this unique and easy to implement program for 2 years and NONE of them got injured in 28 games or more. With these research findings we have proof as to why…not to mention their lateral explosion, durability in the game, especially in the 4th quarter and reaction speed were greatly improved as well. Executive summary follows below:
EFFECTIVENESS OF 6 WEEK
VORTEX BASED EXERCISE PROTOCOL
ON THE PREDICATABILITY ON KNEE AND SHOULDER INJURIY
Executive Summary of Research Project
Carroll College – Helena, Montana Fall 2009
Supervised by Mike Chaet Ph.D.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this research project was to establish a baseline reading of injury risk factors in both the knee and shoulder joints, as tested by muscular strength and balance surrounding these joints. The process was to establish a baseline reading by testing the subjects prior to starting a 6 week – 3 times per week program using the Vortex protocol as established by Garret Garrels, a certified personal trainer specializing in athletic performance. After the six week program all subjects were tested out to evaluate changes in test performance. A second control group was tested in and out as well and were not placed on any program at all. This independent study was done at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. Vortex had no influence, input, or funding of the study.
THE TEST
The ability of an athlete to control his or here body and perform movements of all kinds is essential for every sport. These movements are many times outside of the standard movements a person is called on in performing simple everyday tasks. Excess stresses, movements, and angles are called upon. Weakness and muscle imbalance can lead to various injuries that can cause diminished performance and in many cases pain and debilitation.
The tests adopted for this study is a series of standardized movement screens as described in the full study. It consists of 6 knee and 6 shoulder tests, each designed to test, strength, muscle balance, tracking, and flexibility.
THE EXERCISE PROGRAM
Each subject worked out 3 times per week for six weeks. This was done in conjunction with any other program that they were already doing. The exercise protocols were designed to target the muscle groups (knee and shoulder) featured in the injury prediction tests. All subjects followed the program completely and logged their results for the entire 6 weeks. Each subject was trained to do the exercises properly and were supervised along the way.
THE RESULTS
Upon determining the baseline results, all subjects baseline readings fell within a level considered to have good body control and no major strength deficits. In other words that were not significantly weak in any areas. Thus the subjects were not subject to any restrictions in training routines. Make note that all of the subjects were either varsity athletes, football players, or individuals who were in serious training already.
With this said these subjects tested in at a high level. An interesting observation though was that all of the subjects after taking part in the 6 week training program showed significant improvement in the knee tests. The results indicate that the predictibilility of knee injury was reduced significantly (48.7%).
On the other hand there was no significant change in shoulder injury predictability. Future studies may be undertaken to change the exercise protocol to see if this will change the results.
The control group showed no variance either positive or negative in either knee or shoulder tests.
Contact info:
Garret Garrels at garrelstrainingsystems@gmail.com
Executive Summary of Research Project
Carroll College – Helena, Montana Fall 2009
Supervised by Mike Chaet Ph.D. Mike Chaet: clubdoconline1@cms-clubweb.com
TABLE 1
Combined Results
Combined Knee – Shoulder Injury Predictability
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SUBJECT
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TEST IN
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TEST OUT
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VARIANCE
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#1
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17 (weak points)
|
6
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+11 (reduction)
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#2
|
15
|
9
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+6
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|
#3
|
19
|
9
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+10
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#4
|
23
|
18
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+5
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#5
|
7
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4
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+3
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#6
|
13
|
11
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+2
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Totals
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94
|
57
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37 (+39%)
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TABLE 2
Individual Results
Individual Knee Shoulder Injury Predictability
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KNEE
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TEST IN
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TEST OUT
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VARIANCE
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#1
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17
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4
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+13
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#2
|
15
|
9
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+6
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|
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#3
|
12
|
5
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+7
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|
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#4
|
13
|
10
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+3
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|
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#5
|
7
|
4
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+3
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|
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#6
|
12
|
7
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+5
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|
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Totals
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76
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39
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+37 (+48.7%)
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|
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SHOULDER
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#1
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0
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2
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-2
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#2
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0
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0
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0
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#3
|
7
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4
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+3
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|
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#4
|
10
|
8
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+2
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|
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#5
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0
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0
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0
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#6
|
1
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4
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-3
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Totals
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18
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18
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0 ( 0%)
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