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Table 2 Medical training therapy

From: The best from East and West? Acupuncture and medical training therapy as monotherapies or in combination for adult patients with episodic and chronic tension-type headache: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Method

Intervention

Intensity

Frequency

Duration

Cardiovascular training

Cycling

75% of maximum Heart Rate

1

15 min

Rowing machine

Cross trainer

Treadmill

Strength and endurance training

Pull-down

40% of max. strength

2 × 25

10

Butterfly reverse

Rowing

Coordinative training

Postural training

Individual level

1

3

Proprioceptive training

Segmental stabilization of the spine in flection and extension

2.5–4.8 Hz

5 × 15 s

Segmental stabilization of the spine in lateral flexion

Reducing muscle tension

Training to improve mobility and flexibility

Stretching the erector spinae muscles

Individual level

1

30 s

Stretching the iliopsoas muscle and extending the flank

4 × 1

4 × 20 s

Spinal mobilization from the quadruped stand

4 × 1

4 × 20 s

While supine, extension and abdominal respiration, shoulder bridge and candle

2

30 s

Forearm plank

2 × 1

30 s

Rotational strain of the spine with breathing recess

5

5 × 10 s

Stretching the trapezius and pectoralis muscles

2

30 s