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Evaluating the reliability of the athlete sleep behavior questionnaire (ASBQ): a meta-analysis of Cronbach ’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient
ConclusionWhile the ASBQ demonstrates a moderate level of internal consistency, its test-retest reliability suggests that it can serve as an instrument for longitudinal assessments of athletes ’ sleep behavior. Future studies focusing on refining the ASBQ to optimize its internal consistency and validate its applicability across diverse athletic populations are warranted. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The relationship between the gut microbiome and resistance training: a rapid review
This study aims to describe the effect of resistance or strength training on the gut microbiome of a human population. This rapid review follows the guidelines of the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Guidance along with PRISMA. A review of the literature was carried out using articles indexed by PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science published in the last 12 years. None of the seven studies included find significant change in the gut microbiome in terms of bacterial taxa composition or overall diversity, though the results show that resistance training might decrease the zonulin level and increase mucin production and thereby reduce inf...
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Fatigue effects on the knee flexors neuromuscular parameters during repeated sprinting
ConclusionsA recovery time of 46s between sprints and testing neuromuscular parameters (due to experimental design) seems sufficient to restore the neuromuscular system. Therefore, it can be suggested that time recovery is the principal factor in detecting fatigue on neuromuscular parameters. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The physiological and physical benefits of two types of concurrent training: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsThe concurrent training effect on muscle composition, oxygen consumption and muscle strength specifically 1RM, in middle-aged individuals are equivocal, regardless of the exercise order. The results indicate that both exercise sequences can elicit similar benefits in terms of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and endurance. This lack of difference suggests that the order of exercise does not play a significant role in determining the effectiveness of the workout or the subsequent physiological adaptations.Clinicaltials.gov identifierNCT05862415. Date of registration: 04/25/2023 (Source: BMC Sports Scien...
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - January 2, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on bilateral asymmetry and joint angles of the lower limb for females when crossing obstacles
ConclusionWe conclude that tDCS intervention is effective to reduce bilateral asymmetry in spatio-temporal parameters and enhance dynamic balance in female participants during obstacle crossing when the heights of the obstacles were above 10% of the leg ’s length.Trial registration NoChiCTR2100053942 (date of registration on December 04, 2021). Prospectively registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 21, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Task-oriented exercise effects on walking and corticospinal excitability in multiple sclerosis: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study compares the effects of ‘task-oriented exercise’ against ‘generalized resistance and aerobic exercise’ and a ‘stretching control’ on walking and CNS function in people with MS (PwMS). We hypothesize that task-oriented exercise will enhance walking speed and related neural changes to a greater extent than other exercise approaches.MethodsThis study is a single-blinded, three-arm randomized controlled trial conducted in Saskatchewan, Canada. Eligible participants are those older than 18 years of age with a diagnosis of MS and an expanded Patient-Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) score between 3 ( ‘gait...
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 21, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The effects of intermittent hypoxic training on the aerobic capacity of exercisers: a systemic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionIntermittent hypoxic training can significantly improve the aerobic capacity of exercisers. Due to the limited quantity and quality of the included studies, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 19, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Feasibility of preoperative and postoperative physical rehabilitation for cardiac surgery patients – a longitudinal cohort study
ConclusionsThe Heart-ROCQ-pilot program was feasible for patients awaiting cardiac surgery. Patients were very compliant and were able to safely increase the training load before surgery and regained this improvement within eight weeks after surgery. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 19, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Lower limbs micro-loading acutely attenuates repeated change-of-direction performance in male youth during small-sided soccer games
ConclusionThis study reports that wearing lower extremity WRs with micro-loads of 0.1% or 0.2% of body mass attenuates physical fatigue indicated in attenuated RCoD performance while executing SSG. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 18, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Reproducibility of peak moment for isometric and isokinetic knee extension exercise
ConclusionsReproducibility of PM using the IsoMed 2000 was good after an initial familiarization trial with high values of relative reproducibility. Absolute reproducibility can be interpreted as appropriate for most common practical applications. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 16, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Physical activity status prevents symptoms of long covid: Sulcovid-19 survey
ConclusionsContinuous PA practice showed important protection effect for Long COVID symptoms in adults. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

From data to action: a scoping review of wearable technologies and biomechanical assessments informing injury prevention strategies in sport
ConclusionsThis review uncovers a dynamic field of research in athlete injury prevention, emphasizing the extensive use of varied technologies. A key finding is the pivotal role of Player Load data, which offers nuanced insights for customizing training loads according to sport-specific demands, player positions, and the physical requirements of various activities. Additionally, the review sheds light on the utility of tools like force plates in assessing fatigue, aiding recovery, and steering injury rehabilitation, particularly in sports prone to knee and ankle injuries. These insights not only enhance our understanding o...
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of biofeedback on biomechanical factors associated with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis
ConclusionBiofeedback can alter pressure, vGRF, and foot inversion associated with CAI. Auditory biofeedback had greater impact on modifying plantar pressure in individuals with CAI. Further studies are required to assess the prolonged effect and clinical consequences of biofeedback or a combination of feedback on CAI in different age groups. Moreover, developing a low-cost and user-friendly device that can be evaluated in high quality RCTs is important prior to implementing the intervention in the clinical setting to reduce symptoms of CAI. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 13, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Does lower extremity alignment during normal stance predict lower limb kinematics and kinetics during drop landings?
ConclusionWhen combined, the poor relationships observed between kinematics during static LEA and LEA during drop landings calls into question the practice of using static measures to predict LEA during even simple landing tasks. These findings suggest static assessments of LEA may have minimal value as an ACL injury screening tool. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 7, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Home-based high-intensity interval training improves cardiorespiratory fitness: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThese results indicated that home-based HIIT was an effective intervention for improving cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy adults and patients. Importantly, this review found no significant differences in cardiorespiratory fitness between home-based HIIT and the group of laboratory HIIT and MICT, highlighting its comparable effectiveness and potential as a practical and valuable exercise intervention. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 5, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research