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Filter by:This study will examine the effects of Oceanix™, an antioxidant supplement, on muscle performance, immune and endocrine function, recovery and safety in participants undergoing resistance training. Measures of muscle performance will include isometric testing in the bench-press and mid-thigh pull and ground reaction forces in the counter movement- and squat-jump. Markers of immune function will include salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) as well as serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) while endocrine function will be measured by salivary cortisol and testosterone. Recovery will be measure by plasma creatine kinase (CK) and perceptual measures will be assessed using a validated perceived recovery status (PRS) scale. Safety metrics will be indicated by a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), complete blood count (CBC), and urinalysis (UA). Additionally, the modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) will be administered following each training session to grade physical exertion and monitor progression of the training protocol.
In a constant effort to find ways to make a quicker recovery between demanding workouts and football matches, this study is the first to investigate the benefits of protein supplementation, and compares two types of proteins, an animal-derived (whey) and a plant-derived (soy) protein, after an exercise-induced muscle injury caused by a speed endurance training protocol. Soy protein could be a cheaper and more environment-friendly alternative for athletes involved in high-velocity strength training.
Aims - To compare the compression pressures exerted by made-to-measure compression garments (CG) with those from standard sized garments - To assess the efficacy of custom fitted, high pressure CG for facilitating the recovery of strength, muscular power and sprint performance, and to compare the effects with those of garments exerting lower pressures and a sham treatment Rationale for study design The results of a recent meta-analysis (unpublished data) have informed the design of this study. The conclusions of the meta-analysis were that CG are most effective for the recovery of: - Force and power performance following eccentric/plyometric exercise - Maximal force production, at least 24 hours post-exercise (for example in strength and power athletes undertaking resistance training programmes) - Additionally, the recovery of high-intensity cardiovascular performance may also be enhanced by the used of CG, when tested 24 hours following exercise which incurs metabolic stress Accordingly, the current study was designed to investigate the effects of CG on the recovery of force, muscular power and sprint performance in rugby players over a 48 hour period following damaging exercise. The exercise protocol chosen (detailed below) provided both mechanical and metabolic recovery demands.
A randomized, double blind, counterbalanced, placebo controlled independent groups design. Prior to the visit, participants will be given a participant information sheet to inform of the procedure and requirements and undergo initial screening via email or telephone to ascertain suitability to participate. Stature, body mass, blood pressure and heart rate will be assessed. Participants will then be familiarized with the performance tests (MVC, vertical jump and sprint performance) and randomized to an investigational product group (2 groups: Aronox vs placebo; 1:1 allocation). The first investigational dose will be administered in the laboratory and participants will be given a 4-week supply of the investigational product to take in the morning with breakfast. Participants will also be asked to keep a food and activity diary for the 3 days preceding the baseline visit and for the duration of the damaging-recovery protocol. Following this supplementation period (28 days), participants will be asked to return to the lab in a fed (not less than 2 hours prior to the visit) and hydrated state. Participants will also be asked to abstain from strenuous exercise and caffeine for 24 h prior to each lab visit. Stature, body mass, blood pressure and heart rate will be assessed. This will be followed by baseline assessment of muscle damage which will consist of visual analogue scales to assess lower limb muscle soreness (DOMS); pain pressure threshold and baseline measures of functional performance (maximal voluntary contraction, vertical jump performance and sprint performance) and limb girth. Furthermore, a blood sample will be taken to analyze creatine kinase (index of muscle damage). This will be followed by a strenuous bout of exercise designed to cause muscle damage comprising of 100 drop jumps from a 0.6 m platform at a rate of 1 jump every 10 seconds. A short rest will be provided after every 20 jumps. Each jump is performed by the participant stepping from the platform and landing two-footed on the floor and descending quickly to ~90° and 'explosively jumping upward with maximum effort. This model for muscle damage has been used on numerous occasions in the literature and has been used with great success in our own laboratory. Participants will then return to the lab at 24, 48 and 72 h post damaging protocol where muscle damage measures will be repeated to assess the level of recovery between the groups.
Due to an accident, pneumonia or surgery, patients can have severe shortness of breath or lung damage to such an extent that it compromises vital functions. At such times, mechanical ventilation can be lifesaving. The ventilator temporarily takes over the function of the respiratory muscles to ensure adequate uptake of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide. Mechanical ventilation can usually be stopped quickly after the initial disease has been treated. Unfortunately, in up to 25-40% of ventilated patients it takes several days to weeks before mechanical ventilation can be discontinued, even after treatment of the initial disease. This phenomenon is termed weaning failure. Weakness of the respiratory muscles, such as the diaphragm, is one of the leading causes of weaning failure. Like other skeletal muscles, the diaphragm can become weakened if it is used too little. This happens often during mechanical ventilation because of excessive assistance provided by the ventilator or use of sedative medication. Excessive activity of the diaphragm can also lead to damage and weakness, just like in other muscles that have to perform excessive amounts for a prolonged period of time. Additionally, excessive work by the diaphragm might have a direct damaging effect on the lungs, which leads to a vicious cycle. As such, it is very important to find a balance between resting the diaphragm (which may lead to weakness) and placing excessive work on the diaphragm (which can damage the diaphragm and possibly the lungs). In this study, the investigators want to test whether insufficient activity and excessive activity of the diaphragm during mechanical ventilation can be prevented or reduced. The investigators plan to measure the diaphragm activity in 40 participants on mechanical ventilation. Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention group or the control group. In the intervention group, ventilator support levels will be adjusted according to the observed diaphragm activity, in an attempt to ensure adequate diaphragm activity. The control group receives usual care. The hypothesis is that adjusting the level of support provided by the ventilator is a feasible method to improve the time that the diaphragm operates within acceptable levels of activity over a 24 hour period.
This is a randomized, repeated measures and double blind study which measures the effect of fenugreek extract on markers of muscle damage and inflammation in non-resistance trained males. Participants will complete baseline testing and then be randomized into groups. Participants will complete a 2 week, split-body resistance training program. They will then return for testing in which they will complete an overreaching protocol for 5 consecutive days. Measurements will be recorded 24 hrs after the fifth day. Participants will resume the training program for one additional week and return for final measurements.
This study evaluates the effects of tart cherry juice consumption on endurance exercise performance, fat metabolism during exercise, blood pressure, and recovery from exercise as assessed by muscle pain, muscle strength and electrical properties of muscle. Comparisons will be made to Gatorade consumption. Participants include those who are moderately active and have experience with cycling.
The study is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial that will include the participation of 69 women, aged 18-40 years. The aim of the study is to test nutritional strategies that help to minimize the effects of muscle damage induced by exercise. The procedures will be performed at the Federal University of Health of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA).
The primary purpose of this interventional, placebo controlled, crossover, double blind, basic science exploratory study is to investigate whether there is a difference in brain electrophysiological oscillatory activity in healthy adults before and after oral consumption of water containing very small bubbles of oxygen (electrokinetically modified water).
Introduction: The effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on exercise-induced muscular damage have been studied over the last years. Studies have been conducted on animals and humans in order to try to show the benefits of the intervention, but there is still conflicting evidence about its protective and therapeutic effects. Objectives: To describe the effects of LLLT on pain, strength and muscular inflammation after plyometric exercise. Methods: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial with participation of 20 male healthy volunteers will be performed. Healthy and physically active individuals, aged between 18 and 35 years, with no history of injury on the lower limbs or contra-indications to maximal exercise performance will be included. A protocol of 10 series with 10 repetitions of the countermovement jump will be used to induce muscle damage at the lower limbs. Immediately before or after the exercise protocol, LLLT will be applied on one lower limb, while the other will receive placebo treatment. Phototherapy will be applied with an equipment of 810nm and a cluster with 5 diodes on 8 different points of the knee extensor muscle, totalizing a dosage of 240J. The placebo treatment will be held on the same way, but the equipment will be turned off. The volunteers will be evaluated at baseline (before the exercise protocol) and at follow-up of 24, 48 and 72 hours. The following outcomes will be evaluated: knee extensors isometric peak torque by Isokinetic Dynamometer, pain by Visual Analogue Scale and muscular tissue echo intensity by Ultrasonography.