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The underlying relationship between exercise and the prevalence of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionOverall, the increase in exercise presents an inverse association with the presence and severity of periodontitis. Accordingly, taking exercise might be a potential approach that contributes to improvements in periodontitis. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 27, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of plyometric versus complex training on core strength, lower limb, and upper limb power in male cricketers: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsComplex training has been found to have effects similar to plyometric training alone. Therefore, either of the two strategies can be used to improve the performance of male cricket players. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 27, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Does listening to audiobooks affect gait behavior?
ConclusionNo differences in the spatiotemporal gait parameters for walking with and without listening to audiobooks, as a daily life-like dual-task, were observed. However, the difference between participants who listened rarely and participants who listened often may confirm the “posture first” strategy in young healthy people.Trial registrationDRKS00025837, retrospectively registered on 23.11.2021. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 24, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of adding hip exercises to general rehabilitation treatment of knee osteoarthritis on patients ’ physical functions: a randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsOlder adults with knee OA in the AH group had superior muscle strength, symptoms and daily activity performance at the 6th week than those in the GT group. And adding hip exercises could expedite improvement of pain at the 2th week, but not at the 6th week.Trial registrationClinical trial registration numbers and date of registration: ChiCTR-IOR-16009124, Registered 30 August 2016. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 23, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Efficacy of ultrasound versus short wave diathermy in the treatment of chronic low back pain in patients with lumbar disk herniation: a prospective randomized control study
ConclusionsDeep heating agents can be used as part of the physical therapy for CLBP in those with LDH with positive mid-term effects.Trial registrationNCT03835182, 02/04/2019. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 20, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The efficacy of phase I cardiac rehabilitation training based on augmented reality on the self-efficacy of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionThe results of this study indicated that implementing early rehabilitation programs, using innovative educational technology like augmented reality, enhanced the self-efficacy of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. These findings suggest that such programs can be effectively employed as educational tools throughout different stages of cardiac rehabilitation.Trial RegistrationThis study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (no. IRCT20200203046361N1) on 16/02/2020. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 17, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of six-week short-duration deep breathing on young adults with chronic ankle instability-a pilot randomized control trial
ConclusionThe findings provide insight into incorporating SDDB additions to the existing CP for better CAI management. Breathing techniques that improve attention and happiness play a vital role in CAI, which recommends the biopsychosocial approach in chronic injury rehabilitation.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials using Clinical Trials Registry under ID number NCT04812158 retrospectively registered on 23/03/2021. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 15, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Do cool shirts make a difference? The effects of upper body garments on health, fluid balance and performance during exercise in the heat
ConclusionsIn a realistic setting including frontal airflow, synthetic and cotton-fiber shirts reach comparable effects on health and thermoregulation and are perceived as equally comfortable. Although inducing a small pre-exercise cooling effect, a water-soaked garment induces a weight penalty and creates a less comfortable situation. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

The impact of exercise modalities on blood glucose, blood pressure and body composition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionBody composition, blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose were significantly lower in the combined (aerobic plus strength) treatment than in the individual treatment, indicating that the combined exercise intervention was more successful in altering these parameters. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 14, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Towards functionally individualised designed footwear recommendation for overuse injury prevention: a scoping review
AbstractInjury prevention is essential in running due to the risk of overuse injury development. Tailoring running shoes to individual needs may be a promising strategy to reduce this risk. Novel manufacturing processes allow the production of individualised running shoes that incorporate features that meet individual biomechanical and experiential needs. However, specific ways to individualise footwear to reduce injury risk are poorly understood. Therefore, this scoping review provides an overview of (1) footwear design features that have the potential for individualisation; and (2) the literature on the differential resp...
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 11, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

PLAR: a combined percutaneous and arthroscopic treatment for iliotibial band syndrome description of surgical technique and short-term results: description of surgical technique and short-term results
ConclusionThe PLAR technique is effective in allowing a return to previous sports performance levels in a short period of time among patients with ITBS refractory to conservative management, with a high satisfaction rate and the absence of complications. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 10, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Blood biomarkers for estimating energy intake in Japanese male collegiate athletes: a pilot study
ConclusionsA combination of free triiodothyronine level, white blood cell count, and triglyceride level can be used for estimating the energy intake/basal metabolic rate of male athletes, thus compensating for the shortcomings of dietary surveys. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 8, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Dynamic postural control in women athletes with and without nonspecific low back pain with high and low pain-related anxiety- A case-control study
ConclusionsThe findings suggest that pain-related anxiety may contribute to athletes ’ postural control strategies. Therefore, it is important to consider the level of pain-related anxiety during planning postural control exercises for women athletes with NSLBP. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 7, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Influence of the 2000-m ergometer test on indirect markers of intestinal injury in competitive elite rowers in different training phases
ConclusionsThe 2000-m ergometer test showed no influence on gut integrity markers. However, there were differences in the response to exercise between Tests I and II. The lower level of gut injury markers after extreme exercise tests carried out during the preparation period may be the result of adaptive mechanisms and could indicate that rationally conducted training significantly decreases intestinal injury. (Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 7, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Impacts of different triathlon races on systemic cytokine profile and metabolic parameters in healthy individuals: a systematic review
AbstractThe present systematic review aimed to discuss the impacts of different triathlon protocols on the level of pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines, as well as biomarkers related to the performance of healthy individuals. Four databases [PubMed (28 articles), Scopus (24 articles), Science Direct (200 articles), and SPORT Discus (1101 articles) were assessed. The eligibility criteria were applied, and the selected articles were used in the peer review, independently, as they were identified by March 2022. Of the 1359 articles found, 10 were included in this systematic review. Despite the difference in triathlon protocol...
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 6, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research