Macrophage Depletion Attenuates Acute Renal Damage after Exhaustive Exercise in Mice
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1827-3261Exhaustive exercise is known to induce acute renal damage. However, the precise mechanisms remain unclear. We investigated the effects of macrophage depletion on exhaustive exercise-induced acute renal damage. Male C57BL/6 J mice were divided into four groups: sedentary with control liposome (n=8), sedentary with clodronate liposome (n=8), exhaustive exercise with control liposome (n=8), and exhaustive exercise with clodronate liposome (n=8). Mice were treated with clodronate liposomes or control liposomes intra...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 29, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mizokami, Tsubasa Shimada, Michiko Suzuki, Katsuhiko Tags: Genetics and Molecular Biology Source Type: research

Macrophage depletion attenuates acute renal damage after exhaustive exercise in mice
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1827-3261Exhaustive exercise is known to induce acute renal damage. However, the precise mechanisms remain unclear. We investigated the effects of macrophage depletion on exhaustive exercise-induced acute renal damage. Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into four groups: sedentary with control liposome (n=8), sedentary with clodronate liposome (n=8), exhaustive exercise with control liposome (n=8), and exhaustive exercise with clodronate liposome (n=8). Mice were treated clodronate liposomes or control liposomes intraperitoneally for 48 h before undergoing exhaustive exercise. Renal function an...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 28, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mizokami, Tsubasa Shimada, Michiko Suzuki, Katsuhiko Tags: Genetics & Molecular Biology Source Type: research

Predictions of the Distance Running Performances of Female Runners Using Different Tools
This study examined the validity and compared the precision and accuracy of a distance-time linear model (DTLM), a power law and a nomogram to predict the distance running performances of female runners. Official rankings of French women (“senior” category: between 23 and 39 years old) for the 3000-m, 5000-m, and 10,000-m track-running events from 2005 to 2019 were examined. Performances of runners who competed in the three distances during the same year were noted (n=158). Mean values and standard deviation (SD) of actual performances were 11.28±1....
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 27, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Lerebourg, Lucie Guignard, Brice L ’Hermette, Maxime Held, Eric Coquart, J érémy Bernard Tags: Training and Testing Source Type: research

Cardiovagal Modulation in Young and Older Male Adults Following Acute Aerobic Exercise
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1843-7974We compared response patterns of cardiovagal modulation through heart-rate variability (HRV) and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) indices at 10 and 60 min after an acute bout of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) and moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE) in active young and older adults. Twelve young (aged 20–40 years) and older (aged 57–76 years) healthy and active male adults performed an isocaloric acute bout of HIIE, MICE, or a non-exercise condition in a randomized order. HRV and BRS indices we...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 27, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mar ôco, João Luís Pinto, Marco Laranjo, S érgio Santa-Clara, Helena Fernhall, Bo Melo, Xavier Tags: Physiology & Biochemistry Source Type: research

Voluntary Increase of Minute Ventilation for Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness
This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of voluntary sustained hyperventilation during rapid ascent to high altitude for the prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS). Study subjects (n=32) were volunteer participants in a 2-day expedition to Mount Leoneras (4954 m), starting at 2800m (base camp at 4120 m). Subjects were randomized to either: 1) an intervention group using the voluntary hyperventilation (VH) technique targeting an end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2)<20 mmHg; or 2) a group using acetazolamide (AZ). During the expedition, respiratory ra...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 27, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Drago, Sebastian Campod ónico, Juan Sandoval, Mario Berendsen, Remco Buijze, Geert Alexander Tags: Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Assessment of Fatigue and Recovery in Sport: Narrative Review
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1834-7177Fatigue is a phenomenon associated with decreases in both physical and cognitive performances and increases in injury occurrence. Competitive athletes are required to complete demanding training programs with high workloads to elicit the physiological and musculoskeletal adaptations plus skill acquisition necessary for performance. High workloads, especially sudden rapid increases in training loads, are associated with the occurrence of fatigue. At present, there is limited evidence elucidating the underlying mechanisms ass...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 15, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Bestwick-Stevenson, Thomas Toone, Rebecca Neupert, Emma Edwards, Kimberley Kluzek, Stefan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Sports Injury Surveillance Systems and Guidelines in Japan: A Systematic Review
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1836-0526This systematic review aimed to identify sports injury surveillance systems (ISSs) and injury surveillance guidelines (ISGs) developed and currently used in Japan. Additionally, the extent to which ISSs and ISGs developed overseas are employed in Japan was also examined. A systematic search of electronic databases was performed in March 2021. Prospective studies that investigated sports injuries and targeted Japanese athletes or sports in Japan were included to identify the following: (1) details of the ISSs or ISGs develop...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 9, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mashimo, Sonoko Ogaki, Ryo Suhara, Hirokazu Yoshida, Naruto Tags: Review Source Type: research

Sports Injury Surveillance Systems and Guidelines in Japan: A Systematic Review
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1836-0526This systematic review aimed to identify sports injury surveillance systems (ISSs) and injury surveillance guidelines (ISGs) developed and currently used in Japan. Additionally, the extent to which ISSs and ISGs developed overseas are employed in Japan was also examined. A systematic search of electronic databases was performed in March 2021. Prospective studies that investigated sports injuries and targeted Japanese athletes or sports in Japan were included to identify the following: (1) details of the ISSs or ISGs developed among sports in Japan, and (2) characteristics of studies...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 8, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mashimo, Sonoko Ogaki, Ryo Suhara, Hirokazu Yoshida, Naruto Tags: Review Source Type: research

Assessment of fatigue and recovery in sport: narrative review
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1834-7177Fatigue is a phenomenon associated with decreases in both physical and cognitive performances and increases in injury occurrence. Competitive athletes are required to complete demanding training programmes with high workloads to elicit the physiological and musculoskeletal adaptations plus skill acquisition necessary for performance. High workloads, especially sudden rapid increases in training loads, are associated with the occurrence of fatigue. At present, there is limited evidence elucidating the underlying mechanisms associating the fatigue generated by higher workloads and wit...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 8, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Bestwick-Stevenson, Thomas Toone, Rebecca Neupert, Emma Edwards, Kimberley L Kluzek, Stefan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Head Injury Assessment in the Elite Level Rugby Union in Japan: Review of 3 Seasons
This study confirmed significantly higher HIA and concussion incidence rates over time. Although the HIA system might have been established in the three seasons in JRTL, comprehensive management needs to be improved to prevent repeated concussions. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 7, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tajima, Takuya Ota, Osamu Nagayama, Masataka Takahashi, Masayasu Yamada, Mutsuo Ishiyama, Nobuo Yoshida, Ichiro Takemura, Masahiro Hara, Kenji Akama, Takao Mitsumori, Norio Higashihara, Junichiro Toyama, Yukimasa Furuya, Masahiro Chosa, Etsuo Nakamura, Ak Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

High-speed Training in a Specific Context in Soccer: Transition Games
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1794-9567The aims of this study were to compare the load of three tasks designed to train features of soccer: a transition game, a small-sided game with a change of playing area, and a large-sided game. Twenty young elite players performed these tasks. Variables measured were total distance covered (DC), distance covered at 14.0–17.9 km·h−1 (DC 14.0–17.9 km·h−1), distance covered at 18.0–21 km·h−1 (DC 18–21 km·h−1), distance covered > 21 km·h−1 (DC>21...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 7, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Asian-Clemente, Jose A. Rabano-Mu ñoz, Alberto Requena, Bernardo Suarez-Arrones, Luis Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

Validity and Reliability of Two Near-infrared Spectroscopy Devices to Measure Resting Hemoglobin in Elite Cyclists
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1828-8499A new method to monitor internal training load from muscle oxygen saturation using near-infrared spectroscopy could be of practical application for research and training purposes. This technology has been validated in different scientific fields, including sports science, and Humon Hex and Moxy are two leading brands. However, its relationship with hemoglobin has not been studied. Forty-eight professional cyclists, 19 men and 29 women, underwent a blood test to measure hemoglobin in the early morning. Immediately afterwards...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 7, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Gandia-Soriano, Alexis Salas-Montoro, Jos é-Antonio Javaloyes, Alejandro Lorente-Casaus, Carlos Zabala, Mikel Priego-Quesada, Jose Ignacio Mateo March, Manuel Tags: Physiology & Biochemistry Source Type: research

Sports, Myocarditis and COVID-19: Diagnostics, Prevention and Return-to-play Strategies
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1810-5314Myocarditis is an umbrella term for non-ischemic myocardial inflammation and remains a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in active individuals and athletes. Accurate diagnosing is challenging and diseases could often remain undetected. In the majority of cases, acute myocarditis resolves favourably. However, a relevant proportion of patients may have an increased risk of prognostically relevant cardiac arrhythmias and/or the development and progression of maladaptive myocardial remodelling (dilated cardiomyopathy). This...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 3, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Schmidt, Thomas Bjarnason-Wehrens, Birna Zacher, Jonas Predel, Hans-Georg Reiss, Nils Tags: Review Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Regulation During Acute Gravitational Changes with Exhaling on Exertion
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1810-6646During gravitational changes or changes in the direction of action in relation to the body, fluid displacements can be observed. In special cases different breathing maneuvers (e. g., exhaling on exertion; Ex-Ex) are used to counteract acute fluid shifts. Both factors have a significant impact on cardiovascular regulation. Eight healthy male subjects were tested on a tilt seat, long arm human centrifuge, and parabolic flight. The work aims to investigate the effect of exhaling on exertion on the cardiovascular regulation ...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 3, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Latscha, Rina Koschate, Jessica Bloch, Wilhelm Werner, Andreas Hoffmann, Uwe Tags: Physiology & Biochemistry Source Type: research

Sports, Myocarditis and COVID-19: Diagnostics, Prevention and Return-to-Play Strategies
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-1810-5314Myocarditis is an umbrella term for non-ischemic myocardial inflammation and remains a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in active individuals and athletes. Accurate diagnosing is challenging and diseases could often remain undetected. In the majority of cases, acute myocarditis resolves favourably. However, a relevant proportion of patients may have an increased risk of prognostically relevant cardiac arrhythmias and/or the development and progression of maladaptive myocardial remodelling (dilated cardiomyopathy). This review provides current knowledge on myocarditis and sports...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - June 2, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Schmidt, Thomas Bjarnason-Wehrens, Birna Zacher, Jonas Predel, Georg Reiss, Nils Tags: Review Source Type: research