TheHappyAthlete.net ? INTELLISKIN RESEARCH PROJECT

The Effects of Resting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure while sitting wearing the IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee.

A Case Report, Dr. Joseph A. Sheppard

DETAILED CASE REPORT

Proper Posture is essential for Optimal Health and normal organ function. The Withings Blood Pressure Cuff demonstrated the effects of wearing the IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee and the improvement in Posture Mechanics, Nervous System function and organ regulation. The effect of poor posture on your Health is becoming more prevalent in today?s home and work environments. Spinal pain, headaches, mood changes, increased blood pressure, pulse and decreased lung capacity are among the many dysfunctions that are most easily influenced by abnormal posture. Posture effects and correlates every physiological function from breathing to hormone production. Dr. Roger Sperry, Nobel Prize in Physiology 1981, winning scientist in brain research, best captures the impact of the distortions on the body in the following statement: Better than 90% of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body in its gravitational field, the more mechanically distorted a person is, the less energy is available for healing, metabolism, and thought. This abnormal spinal structure change predisposes the human body systems to abnormal biomechanics, dysfunction and ultimately pathological disorders. Altered alignment of the spinal column is known to cause bone degeneration, disc height loss, ligament and myofascial adhesions, organ and system pathology.

Two of the most common postural problems today are forward head posture (FHP) and shoulder slouching. Since we live in a forward facing world, the repetitive daily use of computers, T.V., video games, cell phones, trauma and even our children?s back packs have forced the body to adapt to a poor posture. In Postural and Respiration Modulation of Autonomic Function, Pain & Health, AJPM Vol. 4, 1994, it was determined that many of these symptoms may be moderated or even eliminated through improved posture.

Ideally, the head should sit directly on the neck and shoulders, like a golf ball sits on a tee. The weight of the head is more like a bowling ball than golf ball, so holding it forward out of alignment puts a strain and stress on the neck and upper back muscles. The result can often be muscle fatigue and all too often an aching neck, upper back or even a headache. The Thoracic or Rib cage is a bony and cartilaginous structure which surrounds the thoracic cavity and supports the pectoral girdle, forming the core portion of the human skeleton. The Rib cage is made up of 24 ribs, the sternum, costal cartilages and twelve thoracic vertebrae which protect the internal organs, breathing mechanism, serves as shoulder/spinal attachments. The Thoracic region should be positioned upright with shoulders back, chest expanded and not rounded forward. According to Rene Cailliet, MD, if the head weighs 12 lbs. and the center of the ear sits directly in the center of the shoulder, then the load is 12 lbs. However, if the head is translated forward, its weight will increase 10 lbs. for every inch forward it is forward. In effect, if the center of the ear is 3 inches forward from the center of the shoulder, the weight of the head on the spine and its discs, joints and nerves is 42 lbs.. Dr. Cailliet noted that the loss of the proper spinal curves can decrease vital lung capacity by 30%, cause dysfunction of rib mechanics in breathing and even slow gastrointestinal function. In Spine 1986, it is this abnormal position (FHP) has been shown to flatten the normal cervical lordotic curve, resulting in disc compression, damage, headaches and even early degenerative arthritis.

The Test patient sat in a seated resting position with no back and or lumbar support. The IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee and a basic cotton T-shirt were worn for testing purposes with results taken in the mid afternoon to late evening with 2 hours or more between tests. No caffeine was consumed after 7:00 am. Testing was also taken with no visual component to the values of Heart Rate, Blood Pressure by the patient. Rotating and varying of testing times was done with each article of clothing and the diagnostic testing devices. Testing also occurred after the shirts were worn for at least 2 hours before reading were taken.

Within 20 minutes of wearing the IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee, my chronic neck pain was reduced significantly and I had a decrease in neck stiffness, general muscular tension and a more relaxed breathing. Wearing of the IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee also improved mid thoracic (back) scapular stabilization, chest/thoracic cavity position and external shoulder joint rotation.

The Objective testing on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate with the Withings Blood Pressure Cuff while sitting and wearing the IntelliSkin reduced the Diastolic value by 3.25 (5%) and Pulse Rate by 4.25 (6.5%). The Withings Blood Pressure Cuff on the iPhone was performed on 4 separate days with a value taken after wearing the T-shirt and IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee after 2 hours. The average values of the Cotton T-Shirt was Systolic Blood Pressure 121.75 (119, 120, 122, 126), Diastolic Blood Pressure 78 (77, 76, 79, 80) and Pulse Rate 68 (68, 69, 68, 67) and the average value of IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee was Systolic Blood Pressure 121.25 (121, 126, 117, 121), Diastolic Blood Pressure 74.75 (73, 80, 76, 70) and Pulse Rate 63.75 (63, 67, 62, 63). The testing revealed that a change in posture, shoulder rotation and scapular mechanics reduced Diastolic Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate. The improved posture reduced the amount of stress and dysfunction on the Autonomic Nervous System. This allows the Autonomic Nervous System specifically the Parasympathetic division (digestion, muscle relaxation and gland/hormone secretion) to operate at an optimal relaxed level thru decreased respiratory and cardiovascular rates. It is my opinion that wearing the IntelliSkin Posture? V-Tee shirt did reduce the stress on the Nervous and musculoskeletal systems while decreasing the Cardiovascular objective results. This over time a period of time could decrease the stress on the body and vital organs thus improving general Health. As a Competitive Athlete this is very important. Increasing my ability to perform at a competitive level with a decreased stress on the nervous and organ systems, optimizing musculoskeletal function thus giving me improved peak performance.

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