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Filter by:This project was aimed to test the effects of a six-month VA program on the muscle mass, muscle strength, and quality of sleep of institutional older adults with sarcopenia.
The purpose of this study is to directly compare the effects of four distinct interventions commonly used in the treatment of shoulder pathology on shoulder range of motion (ROM) and strength in asymptomatic shoulders: - grade III oscillatory anterior-posterior glenohumeral joint mobilizations - an internal rotation (IR) "sleeper" stretch - supine upper-thoracic manipulation - cervical spine manipulation
The aim is to study the impact of muscle strength measured in ICU and after ICU discharge on health-related quality of life measured after hospital discharge.
Stretching is reported to decrease muscle strength and thus suggested to be avoided prior to athletic events but with conflicting reports. This time course study aimed to assess acute effects of static stretching of different durations on isometric maximum voluntary contraction force of calf muscle.
The purposes of this study is to examine balance, muscle strength, and mobility in relation with non-motor symptoms (NMSs) in patients with Parkinsosn's Disease (PD). NMSs have been shown to be the key determinant of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and have a greater effect on HRQoL compared to motor symptoms.Despite a growing literature on NMSs, there are few data on the association between NMSs and motor phenotypes of PD, and they have usually focused only on specific domains of NMSs, such as cognition, mood/anxiety issues, or sleep disorders. When literature is examined, there is no study which examines balance, muscle strength, and mobility in relation with NMSs in patients with PD.For all these reasons, we think that balance, muscle strength, mobility, and NMSs in patients with PD are worse than those of the healthy individuals and that there is a relationship between NMSs and motor symptoms.
This study investigated the effects of CarnipureTM, a high-quality L-carnitine ingredient, on long term (5 weeks) recovery, muscle damage, and SOD status in a population of males and females while training two days per week. The primary outcomes defining recovery were changes in serum creatine kinase levels and perceptual changes in recovery. Supporting variables included an assessment of strength and power as a functional indicator of recovery. This study would be the first to examine the effects of CarnipureTM on long-term recovery. Our primary hypothesis was that L-carnitine supplementation would reduce muscle damage and improve perceptual measures of recovery. Our secondary hypotheses were that L-carnitine supplementation would better sustain strength and power and elevate SOD status.
Crossfit® is a method of strength training and fitness built on functional movements, constantly varied and executed at high intensity. Competitions such as the Crossfit® involve physically demanding activities, which in addition to being performed at high intensity also use great measures of aerobic capacity related with performance. These characteristics cause metabolic and muscular stress, as well as a decrease in physical performance. The demand for intensity is the cause of concern regarding the practice of Crossfit® and the risk of injuries. Studies using photobiomodulation therapy combined with static magnetic fields (PBMT/sMF) to delay fatigue and increase performance have obtained positive results in different types of exercise and application times. However, there are no studies investigating the effects of PBMT/sMF in training with similar characteristics as Crossfit®. Therefore, the aim of this project is to verify the effects of PBMT/sMF on performance and muscle recovery of Crossfit® athletes at different times of application (pre workout of the day [WOD] and/or post WOD) in order to determine the best way to use the therapy.
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effects of an in-season mixed training program on several physiological parameters of soccer players. Twenty-one U19 elite soccer players recruited and randomly assigned to either an 8-week specific training experimental group or a control group. The program will include an eccentric hamstring exercise, static balance exercises and core muscles strengthening exercises. Isokinetic hamstring and quadriceps strength, single leg static balance and lumbopelvic stability will be measured prior and after the intervention.
The purpose of this study will be to examine the effects of Oceanix supplementation on isometric mid-thigh pull force kinetics and salivary immunoglobulin A (indice of immune function) following a one-week intense resistance training protocol. The study will be carried out in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel manner. Subjects will be stratified into quartiles based on peak force achieved in the isometric mid-thigh pull assessment during screen and prior to baseline testing. Subjects from each quartile will be randomly divided by into treatment and or placebo conditions. Following randomization, subjects will be baseline tested on isometric mid-thigh pull and salivary immunoglobulin A. Following baseline testing, subject will be given their respective supplement conditions and will be instructed to consume one serving (25mg) a day for 21 consecutive days. For days 1 through 14 subjects will be asked to refrain from resistance training. Subjects will undergo a five day intense resistance training protocol will on day 15 to day 19. Subjects will complete follow-up testing in a manner identical to baseline on day 20 and 21 (24- and 48-hours post completion of the training protocol).
Thirty active male and female athletes will be recruited for the study. Subjects will be examined at baseline for VO2max performance. Subjects will then be stratified and randomly divided equally (50% - 50%) into an Oceanix (supplemental) or placebo condition such that baseline VO2max match. Once randomization, subjects will be baseline tested for multiple measures of muscle force capacity, muscle soreness, immune function, and endocrine function. Upon completion of baseline testing, subjects will all complete a one-day, cross-training course in Tampa, Florida. The training course is known to be extremely vigorous and causes significant muscle damage. Subjects will then be retested for muscle function at 24, and 48 hours following the course. At 24- and 48-hours subjects will be asked to repeat a simulated time trial race. In this way, we will measure repeated race performance, recovery from intense exercise, muscle damage from exercise, and immune function during multiple races.