Protective effects of saffron extract and resistance training against atrophic markers: a study on rats with dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy
ConclusionThese findings set saffron alongside resistance exercise as a new target in therapeutic approaches toward clinical conditions causing muscle mass loss. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - October 1, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Physiological and mental health changes in cancer patients during the COVID-19 state of emergency
ConclusionLower physical activity leads to negative physiological adaptation, particularly affecting cardiovascular and strength levels. While it is important to maintain the general population ’s amount and intensity of exercise, this particularly vulnerable group’s physical capacity is vital to their health and well-being. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - October 1, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Sex differences in muscle quality of firefighter recruits: a new exploratory approach to evaluation
ConclusionsOur results confirm that sex and fitness parameters could be predictive of MQ values in recruits ’ firefighters, and the easy evaluation of this parameter could provide helpful information for developing specific interventions for healthy lifestyle promotion in firefighters. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 30, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Injuries in Canadian high school boys ’ collision sports: insights across football, ice hockey, lacrosse, and rugby
This study aims to compare injury rates and profiles across four common youth collision sports (ice hockey, tackle football, lacrosse, rugby).MethodsData from a cross-sectional questionnaire of 2029 high school youth were used to identify male collision sport participants to be included in this secondary analysis (n = 360).ResultsOf the 2029 students who completed the questionnaire, 360 participated in collision-based sports [Ages: 14 (5%), 15 (41%), 16 (25%), 17 (26%), 18 (3%)]. The rates of injury ranged from 12.7 injuries/100 participants/year (rugby) to 33.1 injuries/100 participants/year (ice hockey). Concussion r...
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 29, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Exercise addiction, pain and injuries in amateur athletes
ConclusionWe showed that exercise addiction might touch many amateur athletes according to the EAI questionnaire. Our findings improve our knowledge and reinforce the importance of follow-up in amateur athletes regarding their exercise addiction to help them manage their pain, injuries, and behavioral addiction. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 22, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Impact of successive basketball matches in psychophysiological response and neuromuscular performance in adolescent players
ConclusionThe current study demonstrated that there is an impact on mood, anxiety and quality of recovery with successive basketball matches, and they also reduce neuromuscular performance in adolescent basketball players. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 10, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of a home-based exercise training program on anthropometric characteristics and exercise performance during Covid-19 quarantine in young high-level kayak athletes
ConclusionThe findings of the present study potentially highlight the importance of the implementation of such a program to minimize the detraining effect on young athletes during periods of movement restriction caused by pandemics. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 7, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Relationship between neuromuscular profile and total volume of resisted sprint training in male professional soccer players
ConclusionsWhen lower magnitudes of VL were used during training sessions (10%), the stronger and more powerful players performed lower volume of RST. Interestingly, this relationship is not confirmed when higher magnitudes of VL (20%) are prescribed (greater fatigue incidence). (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 6, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The association between sport nutrition knowledge, nutritional intake, energy availability, and training characteristics with the risk of an eating disorder amongst highly trained competitive road cyclists
ConclusionThe results indicate that sport nutrition knowledge and energy intake was insufficient to match their training demand on training days. The large, negative association between SNKQ and BEDA-Q suggests that those highly trained cyclists with less sport nutrition knowledge may be at a greater risk of an eating disorder. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 6, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Reliability of electromyography during 2000 m rowing ergometry
ConclusionReliability of EMG values over repeated 2000 m sessions was generally ‘acceptable’. However, EMG was seemingly not sensitive enough to detect potential changes in neural activation between-sessions, with respect to changes in pacing strategy. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 6, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
A blend of cod liver oil and virgin coconut oil improves the endurance performance in mice
The objective of the study was to test the ability of a blend (BLO) of VCO and CLO to improve endurance performance in the mouse model. The nutritional profile, viscosity, and free fatty acid (FFA) content were analysed. Mice were randomly divided into the four groups: control, VCO, CLO, and BLO group. Endurance studies were carried out for 4 weeks. The endurance potential was investigated based on exhaustive swimming, forelimb grip strength test, biochemical, histological, and molecular analyses. As expected, the BLO contained essential fatty acids such as polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), do...
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 6, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The effects of aerobic exercise and sertraline on pro-inflammatory indices and amelioration of neurotrophic factors in patients who have undergone CABG
ConclusionIn general, the present study showed that the aerobic exercise program and sertraline may improve neurotrophic factors, alleviate pro-inflammatory cytokines and relieve depression and anxiety in patients who have undergone CABG. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 3, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
D ÉPORVIDA: a character strengths positive intervention among young soccer players
AbstractIn recent years, various intervention programs have been developed to enhance the quality of life of young athletes. This is particularly important for those who live in residences of professional clubs, far from their families. In this regard, we designed a positive psychology intervention program called “DÉPORVIDA”, aimed at enhancing character strengths. To assess the efficacy of this 8-week intervention, we tested 28 young soccer players from a Spanish professional club. The intervention program used a strength-based approach from the values in action (VIA) model, and was conducted by club e mployees with ...
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 1, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Influence of physical exercises on salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) concentration in athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis
ConclusionPhysical exercise showed no difference in sIgA concentration in athletes. However, due to the risk of bias and to very low certainty of the evidence, further studies with better methodologies are needed (#CRD42018085367). (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - September 1, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The immediate effectiveness of whole-body vibration with the modified push-up position on neurocognitive parameters in overheads athletes with and without scapular dyskinesis
ConclusionThe WBV in the modified push-up position has immediately positive effects on neurologic and cognition skills in athletes with and without scapular dyskinesis. Based on these findings, WBV may have good potential for improved outcomes such as neurocognitive abilities and correction of scapular dyskinesia. (Source: Sport Sciences for Health)
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - August 30, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
