Myocarditis – A silent killer in athletes: Comparative analysis on the evidence before and after COVID-19 pandemic
September 2024
Myocarditis is a rare cardiomyocyte inflammatory process, typically caused by viruses, with potentially devastating cardiac sequalae in both competitive athletes and in the general population. Investigation...
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Assessment of clinical depression metrics in cardiac patients using the patient health Questionnaire-9 before and after phase-II cardiac rehabilitation
September 2024
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, a fact that is commonly associated with co-morbidities such as clinical depression. While phase II cardiac rehabilitation is...
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Effect of a cardiac telerehabilitation program during COVID-19 associated social isolation
September 2024
This study aimed to compare the impact of a cardiac telerehabilitation (CTR) protocol aimed at patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) during the period of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) associated...
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People with hip osteoarthritis have reduced quadriceps voluntary activation and altered motor cortex function
Available online 20 September 2024
Compare quadriceps voluntary activation, corticospinal and intracortical excitability between people with and without hip osteoarthritis (OA). Exploratory objectives include quantifying the association...
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The functional state of athletes who have undergone coronavirus infection (COVID-19)
Available online 12 September 2024
This study aimed to investigate the energy supply of athletes, who had a mild form of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) under cycling ergometric load (CEL) to substantiate the timing of recovery, as...
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Strength development following a six-week risk reduction athletic development training program in men and women
Available online 12 September 2024
This study retrospectively evaluated data from an athlete management system on the impact of a 6-week, 12-session risk-reduction athletic development training program on maximal isometric strength in...
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Causal inference between physical activity and chronic diseases: Insights from a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Available online 10 September 2024
Chronic diseases are major causes of global death and disability, significantly impacting individual health and imposing economic burdens. This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between...
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Preschool-aged children 24-hour movement behaviours before and during COVID-19
Available online 5 September 2024
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affected health, economies, and lifestyles, but little is known about its impact...
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An integrative review of the effects of high-intensity interval training on the autonomic nervous system
Available online 20 August 2024
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained prominence as a time-efficient and effective exercise modality to improve cardiovascular (CV) fitness, metabolic health, and physical performance....
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Observed relationships between nap practices, executive function, and developmental outcomes in Tunisian childcare centers
Available online 8 August 2024
The objective of this design was to conduct an observational study comparing anthropometric characteristics, cognitive functions, as well as gross and fine motor skills. The study included 118 preschool-aged...
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Affective valence predictors from real-world based short sprint interval training
Available online 25 July 2024
Affective valence is typically positive at exercise intensities below the lactate threshold, yet more aversive responses occur at supra-threshold intensities. Nevertheless, the physiological and psychological...
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Combined effects of Tai-Chi gait with mediolateral ground support perturbation on dynamic balance control
Available online 9 July 2024
Tai-Chi (TC) is a broadly used exercise that appeared to decrease the risk of falls. However, biomechanical mechanisms underlying the reduced fall risks following TC exercise remain unclear and hinder...
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Sport-related concussion in Brazilian professional soccer: A four-year prospective epidemiological analysis
Available online 9 July 2024
This study aimed to investigate the incidence and other significant features of craniomaxillofacial trauma (CMFT), particularly Sport-Related Concussion (SRC), among professional soccer players from...
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Acute Pilates and plyometric exercise in school-based settings improve attention and mathematics performance in high school students
June 2024
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of acute Pilates and plyometric exercise in a school-based setting on attention and mathematics test performance in high school students. Forty 10th-grade...
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Responsiveness of functional performance and muscle strength, power, and size to resistance training: A systematic review
June 2024
There is a recent and growing interest in assessing differential responders to resistance training (RT) for diverse outcomes. Thus, the individual ability to respond to an intervention for a specific...
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Consensus statement of Chinese experts on exercise prescription (2023)
June 2024
Exercise prescriptions play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A consensus regarding exercise prescription is important for physical health. The “Consensus statement of...
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Effect of strength training on knee proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
June 2024
Proprioception is significantly impaired in knee osteoarthritis (KOA), contributing to reduced functionality. Strength training (ST) is essential in KOA by improving muscle strength, although it may...
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Demystifying roles of exercise in immune response regulation against acute respiratory infections: A narrative review
June 2024
The benefits of physical activity and exercise, especially those classified as moderate-to-vigorous activity (MVPA), have been well-established in preventing non-communicable diseases and mental health...
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Electrocardiographic characteristics of pediatric and adolescent football players
June 2024
Electrocardiographic characteristics of children and adolescents present differences compared to adults. The aim of our work was to study electrocardiograms (ECGs) of football male players from childhood...
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Clinical gait analysis in older children with autism spectrum disorder
June 2024
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit motor deficits that increase their risk of falls. There is a lack of understanding regarding gait biomechanics demonstrated by older children...
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Lower limb balance, ankle dorsiflexion, orofacial tissue pressure, and occlusal force of rugby players
June 2024
This cross-sectional study examined the lower limb balance, ankle dorsiflexion, orofacial tissue pressure, and occlusal strength of rugby players. Twenty-six participants were divided into groups: rugby...
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The missing hydrogen ion, Part-3: Science and the human flaws that compromise it
June 2024
The purpose of this research was to use a historical method and core principles from scientific philosophy to explain why mistakes were made in the development of the lactic acidosis construct. On a...
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Potential neurophysiological and biomechanical risk factors for sport-related back problems: A scoping review
June 2024
This scoping review aims (1) to map the literature dealing with neurophysiological and biomechanical aspects of back problems in athletes in order to identify valid risk-factors for their prevention,...
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Effect of self-modeling and self-controlled feedback on the performance of professional swimmers and waterpolo players
June 2024
Self-modeling (SM) and self-control (SC) feedback can be presented as two solutions for learning improvement. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of SM and SC feedback...
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Blood flow restriction training improves the efficacy of routine intervention in patients with chronic ankle instability
June 2024
As a new means of rehabilitation, blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is widely used in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. To observe whether BFRT can improve the efficacy of routine rehabilitation...
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