Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
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Derek T Smith

Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, USA

Biography

Dr. Smith obtained his B.S. degree from Colorado State University, M.S. degree from Wake Forest University and Ph.D. from University of Colorado. He has been the Director of the Division of Kinesiology & Health since 2013. He uses novel and innovative technologies, devices and strategies to facilitate health behavior change (adoption and maintenance). The focus is directed at primary and secondary prevention of chronic disease(s) via lifestyle modification and behavior change that includes increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time/behaviors.

Publications

BioDensity: A Novel Resistance Training Approach and Learning Effects in 1,685 Males and 2,689 Females

Traditional Resistance Training (RT) using free-weights or cable-pulley machines has well-documented health, rehabilitation, and activity of daily living benefits. RT is commonly prescribed for primary/secondary prevention of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, cardiopulmonary diseases, and balance/locomotion impairments. Insuring safety and efficacy of RT p... Read More»

Derek T Smith, Rebecca A Moynes, Shawn S Rockey, Jason Conviser and James S Skinner

Research Article: J Nov Physiother 2014, 4: 215

DOI: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000215

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