Simultaneous repair of chronic bilateral myotendinous junctional pectoralis major tendon tears: A case report and review of the literature
Available online 9 November 2024
While traumatic rupture of the pectoralis major is increasingly recognized, simultaneous bilateral pectoralis major tears remain exceedingly rare, with only five previously reported cases. Of these...
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Changes in body mass and urinary biomarkers after a long-lasting combat search and rescue military exercise performed in a tropical region
Available online 7 November 2024
The study aimed to evaluate body mass changes and urine biomarker responses during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) military exercise performed in a tropical region. Ten urinary biomarkers were analyzed...
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Effects of 8-weeks Surf Skateboard training on physical fitness in young people
Available online 18 October 2024
Surf skateboards have grown in popularity among young people in recent years. However, no research studies have analyzed the effect of surf skateboarding on physical fitness....
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Physical activity, exercise, and mental health of healthy adolescents: A review of the last 5 years
Available online 18 October 2024
The mental health of adolescents is a priority for successful development. Physical activity (PA) and exercise can have effects on the mental health of adolescents. This review analysed the effect that...
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Mechanisms of muscle repair after peripheral nerve injury by electrical stimulation combined with blood flow restriction training
Available online 11 October 2024
This review elucidates the impact of electrical stimulation (ES) and blood flow restriction (BFR) training on muscle function. ES induces a transformation in muscle fibers type by rearranging myosin...
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Within-subject time series angular velocity differences between in-game high and low velocity fastballs in college baseball pitchers
Available online 4 October 2024
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the within-pitcher differences in time series angular velocities of the pelvis, trunk, shoulder, and elbow for high and low velocity fastballs in college...
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular health in sedentary and athletes: Consensus, uncertainties, and ways for mitigation
September 2024
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Effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system: A mendelian randomization study
September 2024
Infections with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and disorders of the heart and blood vessels are causally related. To ascertain the causal relationship between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease...
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The effects of prolonged sitting behavior on resting-state brain functional connectivity in college students post-COVID-19 rehabilitation: A study based on fNIRS technology
September 2024
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to explore the effects of sedentary behavior on the brain functional connectivity characteristics of college students in the resting state after...
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Relationship between infection, physical and mental health and exercise habits of some Chinese residents after recovery from COVID-19
September 2024
This study aimed to determine the infection status, exercise habits, anxiety levels, and sleep quality in Chinese residents who recovered from infection during the period of coronavirus disease 2019...
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Changes in physical activity and sleep following the COVID-19 pandemic on a university campus: Perception versus reality
September 2024
It has been hypothesized that key lifestyle behaviors of physical activity and sleep worsened in response to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. However, there have been inconsistencies in...
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Cardiovascular abnormalities of long-COVID syndrome: Pathogenic basis and potential strategy for treatment and rehabilitation
September 2024
Cardiac injury and sustained cardiovascular abnormalities in long-COVID syndrome, i.e. post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have emerged as a debilitating health burden that has...
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Incidence of respiratory infections and SARS-CoV-2 is higher during contact phases in student rugby players – Lessons learnt from COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies–AWARE V
September 2024
The incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARinf), including SARS-CoV-2, in unvaccinated student rugby players during phases from complete lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic to returning to competition...
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Influence of biological maturation on cardiac autonomic recovery in female volleyball players during & after repeated sprints training: An experimental trial
September 2024
Previously, it was suggested that biological maturation (BM) could be linked to cardiac autonomic recovery (CAR) in the pediatric population. However, this influence hasn’t been confirmed yet. Our aim...
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More than a key—the pathological roles of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in COVID-19 related cardiac injury
September 2024
Cardiac injury is common in hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and cardiac abnormalities have been observed in a significant number of recovered COVID-19 patients, portending...
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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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