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Brites-Lagos C, Maranhão C, Szumilewicz A, Santos-Rocha R. Development and validation of the physical exercise program "Active Mums" for postpartum recovery: application of the CReDECI-2 guidelines. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:378. [PMID: 38769520 PMCID: PMC11103992 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06387-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Postpartum physical activity is a public health issue. Reporting on the quality of exercise interventions designs must be ensured in view of the reproducibility and successful implementation of such studies. The objective was to develop and preliminary validate a physical exercise program for postpartum recovery, aiming to promote physical fitness and health of the new mothers. The study was carried out through the three stages of development, piloting, and evaluation. The Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template (CERT) was used to describe the postpartum exercise program. The Criteria for Reporting the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions in Healthcare (CReDECI2) was followed to develop and preliminary validate the program. A tailored postpartum exercise program was developed based on evidence-based international recommendations to be implemented by qualified exercise professionals. A pilot intervention of 16 weeks was carried out, engaging a group of postpartum women. The viability of the program was subsequently evaluated by all participants. The present work provided guidance to develop a study protocol with a larger sample in order to prove the effectiveness of a supervised postpartum exercise program on selected parameters of health.
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- Carla Brites-Lagos
- ESDRM Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior - Santarem Polytechnic University, Rio Maior, Portugal
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- ESDRM Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior - Santarem Polytechnic University, Rio Maior, Portugal
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- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- ESDRM Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior - Santarem Polytechnic University, Rio Maior, Portugal.
- SPRINT - Sport Physical Activity and Health Research and Innovation Center - Santarem Polytechnic University, Rio Maior, Portugal.
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Kang S, Park I, Ha MS. Effect of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training using the inertial load of water on functional movement and postural sway in middle-aged women: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:154. [PMID: 38438927 PMCID: PMC10910739 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-02972-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic stress and diseases occur more frequently in middle-aged compared to younger women and this is often the result of physical, psychological and socio-economic changes. These health consequences reduce lower body muscle mass and flexibility, leading to generalized impairments in functional movement and balance. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) training using the inertial load of water is known for its positive impact on functional strength improvement and muscle stabilization. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the effect of DNS training using inertial water loads on functional movement and postural sway in middle-aged women. METHOD A sample of 24 middle-aged women participated in the study and were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group, n = 12 (age: 58.33 ± 1.48 yrs, height: 162.16 ± 1.27 cm, weight: 61.77 ± 2.21 kg) and control group, n = 12 (age: 59.58 ± 1.13 yrs, height: 160.1 ± 1.13 cm, weight: 57.51 ± 1.12 kg). Center of Pressure (COP), moving distance, Root Mean Square (RMS), movement area and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) were conducted and analyzed pre- and post-examination. Participants engaged in the DNS training regimen, which utilized the inertial load of water, for 60 min each session, conducted twice weekly for 12 weeks. RESULTS There were significant differences in the COP distance (p < 0.001), RMS (p < 0.05), COP area and FMS test (p < 0.001) in the pre-post comparison of each group. And significant differences were found in COP distance (p < 0.05), RMS (p < 0.05), COP area (p < 0.05) and FMS test (p < 0.05) between groups. The DNS training improved the dynamic stability of single-leg standing, torso stability and functional movement in middle-aged women. CONCLUSION DNS training programs using the inertial load of water have been shown to be effective in movement improvement and posture retention ability, which is beneficial for functional movement, equilibrium strategy, and dynamic stability of middle-aged women. Furthermore, the DNS training method designed in this study can be useful for trainees who require posture correction in a safe and effective way regardless of their age and gender.
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- Shuho Kang
- Department of Sports Rehabilitation, Busan University of Foreign Studies, 65 Geumsaem-Ro 485Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46234, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Rehabilitation, Busan University of Foreign Studies, 65 Geumsaem-Ro 485Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46234, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Sports Conditioning: Nutrition Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Department of Sports Science, College of the Arts and Sports, University of Seoul, 163 Seoulsiripdaero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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Park C, Yoon H. The effectiveness of core stabilization exercise using ultrasound biofeedback on motor function, balance control, gait speed and activities of daily living in stroke patients. Technol Health Care 2024; 32:477-486. [PMID: 38759070 PMCID: PMC11191446 DOI: 10.3233/thc-248042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with hemiparetic stroke experience diminished motor function, dynamic balance, and gait speed, which influence their activities of daily living (ADL). OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the therapeutic effects of ultrasound biofeedback core exercise (UBCE) on Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), Time up and go (TUG), 10-meter walking test (10MWT) and functional independent measure (FIM) in participants with stroke. METHODS Twenty-four stroke survivors consistently underwent UBCE or abdominal draw-in maneuver (ADIM) for 30 min/session, 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Clinical outcome measurements - the FMA, TUG, 10MWT, and FIM - were observed pre-and post-intervention. RESULTS We detected significant changes in the FMA-lower extremities, TUG, 10MWT, and FIM scores between the UBCE and ADIM groups. UBCE and ADIM showed significant improvements in FMA-lower extremities, TUG, 10MWT, and FIM scores. However, UBCE showed more favorable results than ADIM in patients with stroke. CONCLUSIONS Our research provides novel therapeutic suggestion of neurorehabilitation in stroke patients.
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- Chanhee Park
- Department of Physical Therapy, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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Schwartzkopf-Phifer K, Whetstone K, Marchino M, Brown K, Matsel K. Comparison of Intervention Programs to Improve Trunk Stability for Active Females. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2023; 18:1319-1330. [PMID: 38050546 PMCID: PMC10693485 DOI: 10.26603/001c.89667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Background Current literature illustrates a disparity in trunk stability push up performance (TSPU), as measured by the Functional Movement Screen (FMSTM), in females throughout the lifespan when compared to their male counterparts. Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel exercise approach to a trunk stability (NEATS) program compared to a standard Pilates program on TSPU performance in active females aged 18-45 years. It was hypothesized that subjects in the NEATS program would have greater improvements on outcomes related to trunk stability than subjects in the Pilates program. Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Methods All subjects were tested at baseline on Beighton criteria, the FMSTM, Y-Balance Test Upper Quarter and Lower Quarter, and grip strength by an evaluator blinded to group allocation. Subjects were randomized into the NEATS (n=17) or the Pilates group (n=19). The intervention period lasted eight weeks, with exercise progression at weeks two, four, and six. Results The main outcome was between-group pass rates on the TSPU. At posttest, 41% (n=7) of the NEATS group and 42% (n=8) of the Pilates group passed the TSPU, though there was no difference between groups (p=0.97). Significant differences were noted on the TSPU (Pilates, NEATS p=0.01) and composite scores (Pilates p=0.01; NEATS p=0.03). No within-group improvements were noted on the individual scores of the FMSTM (p=0.05-0.66). Within-group differences were noted on the posterolateral reach on the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter (p=0.03) in the Pilates group. Between-group posttest continuous measures were not significantly different (p=0.17-0.96). Conclusion Improvements in trunk stability were comparable between the multi-planar NEATS program and a standard Pilates program suggesting that both can be used to improve trunk stability performance in active females. Level of Evidence 2.
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- Department of Physical Therapy University of Evansville
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- Department of Physical Therapy University of Evansville
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Brites-Lagos C, Ramos L, Szumilewicz A, Santos-Rocha R. Feasibility of a Supervised Postpartum Exercise Program and Effects on Maternal Health and Fitness Parameters-Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2801. [PMID: 37893875 PMCID: PMC10606677 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The postpartum period is marked by profound changes in women at physical, psychological, and physiological levels. Many of these changes persist after four to six weeks postpartum, and most women do not resume their levels of physical activity, which increases the risk of remaining inactive for many years. It is crucial to implement effective programs that promote exercise during the postpartum period. The objective of this study was to test the feasibility and analyze the effects of a structured and supervised postpartum exercise program on maternal health and fitness parameters. To analyze the potential effects of the intervention, the level of physical activity, quality of life, pelvic girdle and low back pain, fatigue, depression, and the level of functional and physical fitness were assessed at baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 16 weeks of intervention. Feedback on the exercise program was collected after the final assessment. The results showed that a structured and supervised postpartum exercise program was feasible and safe and produced positive effects on selected maternal health and fitness parameters. These results will encourage a study protocol with a larger sample in order to prove its effectiveness, improve the guidelines for postpartum exercise, and incorporate this program into a routine healthcare setting.
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- Carla Brites-Lagos
- ESDRM, Department of Physical Activity and Health, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal; (C.B.-L.); (L.R.)
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- ESDRM, Department of Physical Activity and Health, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal; (C.B.-L.); (L.R.)
- CIEQV, Life Quality Research Center, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
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- Department of Fitness, Faculty of Physical Culture, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland;
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- ESDRM, Department of Physical Activity and Health, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal; (C.B.-L.); (L.R.)
- CIPER, Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1499-002 Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
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Song JH, Yim JE. The Synergetic Effect of Plyometric Compound Exercises and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Balance and Physical Function. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2774. [PMID: 37893849 PMCID: PMC10606722 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of plyometric compound exercises and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on balance and body function in healthy adults. Forty-five students enrolled at Noryangjin Y Academy in Seoul who met the research criteria were equally and randomly divided into the following groups: the Experimental Group I, Experimental Group II, and Control Group. Experimental Groups I and II received tDCS and sham tDCS for 20 min, respectively; both groups performed plyometric compound exercises for 30 min twice weekly for four weeks. The Control Group received sham tDCS for 20 min twice weekly for four weeks. Tests such as the static balance test (Functional Reach Test, FRT), dynamic balance test (Y-Balance Test, Y-BT), power test (vertical jump test and long jump test), and agility test (t-test and side-step test) were conducted on the day of the experiment, before and after the intervention. Experimental Groups I and II significantly improved in static balance, dynamic balance, power, and agility (p < 0.001), whereas the Control Group did not. Experimental Group I showed greater effects on static balance, dynamic balance, power, and agility than Experimental Group II and the Control Group (p < 0.001). In conclusion, plyometric compound exercises + tDCS intervention can be effective for an ordinary person who trains balance and body functions (power and agility); in particular, to improve exercise performance.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea;
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Ren X, Li J, Liu J, Liu D, Zhao J. Intervention targeting different visual attention span components in Chinese children with developmental dyslexia: a study based on Bundesen's theory of visual attention. ANNALS OF DYSLEXIA 2023; 73:487-509. [PMID: 37422551 DOI: 10.1007/s11881-023-00288-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Within the framework of the theory of visual attention (TVA), the visual attention span (VAS) deficit among individuals with developmental dyslexia has been ascribed to the problems entailed by bottom-up (BotU) and top-down (TopD) attentional processes. The former involves two VAS subcomponents: the visual short-term memory storage and perceptual processing speed; the latter consists of the spatial bias of attentional weight and the inhibitory control. Then, what about the influences of the BotU and TopD components on reading? Are there differences in the roles of the two types of attentional processes in reading? This study addresses these issues by using two types of training tasks separately, corresponding to the BotU and TopD attentional components. Three groups of Chinese children with dyslexia-15 children each in the BotU training, TopD training, and non-trained active control groups were recruited here. Participants completed reading measures and a CombiTVA task which was used to estimate VAS subcomponents, before and after the training procedure. Results showed that BotU training improved both the within-category and between-category VAS subcomponents and sentence reading performance; meanwhile, TopD training enhanced character reading fluency through improving spatial attention capacity. Moreover, benefits on attentional capacities and reading skills in the two training groups were generally maintained three months after the intervention. The present findings revealed diverse patterns in the influences of VAS on reading within the TVA framework, which contributes to enriching the understanding of VAS-reading relation.
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- Xiaoyu Ren
- Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, School of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, School of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, School of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, School of Psychology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China.
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Karartı C, Özsoy İ, Özyurt F, Basat HÇ, Özsoy G, Özüdoğru A. The effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization approach on clinical outcomes in older patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Somatosens Mot Res 2023; 40:116-125. [PMID: 36964655 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2023.2191705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine the effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) approach in older patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). METHODS A total of 72 participants with CNSLBP were assigned to either the experimental group (n = 36) or control group (n = 36) in this randomized study. A conventional physiotherapy program was administered to the participants in the control group for 3 days per week for a total of 6 weeks. In addition to the conventional program, DNS exercise protocol was performed for 3 days per week for 6 weeks for the participants in the experimental group. While quality of movements and exercise capacity were our primary outcomes, functional balance and quality of life constituted our secondary outcomes. The participants were assessed both at baseline and post-treatment. RESULTS The improvement in a deep squat, in-line lunge, hurdle step, shoulder flexibility, rotary trunk stability, total Functional Movement Screening score, and Timed-up and Go Test score was greater in the experimental group (p<.05). The improvement was similar in both groups in terms of the rest of outcome measures. DISCUSSION This study demonstrated the effectiveness of the DNS approach on some functional movement patterns and functional balance performance in older patients with CNSLBP.
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- Caner Karartı
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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Algaba-Del-Castillo J, Castro-Méndez A, Pérez-Belloso AJ, Garrido-Barragán JG, Aguilar Sánchez A, Coheña-Jiménez M. Pilot Study: The Relationship between Foot Posture and Movement Quality in Non-Professional Male Football Players. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1574. [PMID: 37511949 PMCID: PMC10381675 DOI: 10.3390/life13071574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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(1) Background: This study focusses on establishing the relationship between quality of movement (based on the functional movement screen, or FMS) and foot posture (based on the foot posture index, or FPI-6). We hypothesised that a poor FMS test score may be derived from the foot position in the space measured by FPI-6. (2) Methods: a quasi-experimental and cross-sectional study was designed to analyse foot posture in 30 healthy football players, using the foot posture index and the functional movement screen. (3) Results: No significant relationships were found between movement quality and foot posture. Poor movement quality is present in more than half of all foot positions, supination, pronation, and neutral. Good quality seems to be more associated with a neutral foot position (23.3%) and supinated (16.6%) than a pronated foot position (6.6%). (4) Conclusions: this study found no relationship between the two tests; therefore, we cannot demonstrate that foot posture is relevant in the quality of the movement of the football players studied.
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Majewska J, Kołodziej-Lackorzyńska G, Cyran-Grzebyk B, Szymczyk D, Kołodziej K, Wądołkowski P. Effects of Core Stability Training on Functional Movement Patterns in Tennis Players. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192316033. [PMID: 36498108 PMCID: PMC9740142 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a six-week core stability training program on the fundamental movement pattern assessed using the Functional Movement Screen Test in tennis players. The study group consisted of 160 subjects (74 women, 86 men) with a mean age of 20.26 ± 1.55. The Functional Movement Screen Test (FMS™), as well as the core stability tests including the lateral trunk muscles endurance test (the side bridge test), the abdominal muscles endurance test and the trunk extensors muscle endurance test—were used to evaluate the effects of core stability training. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in the FMS test scores before and after introducing a core stability exercise program. Initially, the average total score of the FMS test in female tennis players was 14.58 ± 2.91, and after core stability training it was 17.20 ± 1.68 (p < 0.001). In the male group, the total FMS test score was 14.44 ± 2.76 before and 16.91 ± 1.36 after (p < 0.001) in the final assessment. Additionally, statistically significant differences were observed in the core stability test scores before and after introducing a stabilisation training program. The results of the study showed that specific core strengthening exercises could improve the FMS test scores in adult tennis players. This may also have an influence on reducing injury risk in this group, although further studies would be required to test this.
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- Joanna Majewska
- Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Aleja Majora Wacława Kopisto 2A, 35-315 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Aleja Majora Wacława Kopisto 2A, 35-315 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Aleja Majora Wacława Kopisto 2A, 35-315 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Aleja Majora Wacława Kopisto 2A, 35-315 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Aleja Majora Wacława Kopisto 2A, 35-315 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Gawłowski Tennis Academy, ul. Piaseczyńska 71, 00-765 Warszawa, Poland
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Akbar S, Soh KG, Jazaily Mohd Nasiruddin N, Bashir M, Cao S, Soh KL. Effects of neuromuscular training on athletes physical fitness in sports: A systematic review. Front Physiol 2022; 13:939042. [PMID: 36213248 PMCID: PMC9540396 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.939042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: This review study aimed to assess the impact of neuromuscular training (NT) on athletes’ physical fitness in sports.Methods: Three independent reviewers conducted a literature search in various databases: EBSCOHOST, PubMed, WOS, Mendeley, Scopus, ProQuest, Science Direct, additional references, and Google Scholar. The methodological quality was examined using Lubans’ predetermined methods, and data that included trials were excluded.Results: This review included 18 well-conducted systematic studies from 144 relevant publications. These studies were reviewed and have been given a score of 6. Medium-risk studies were scored 3 or 4, while low-risk studies were scored 5 or 6. None of the studies had a high-risk bias. The NT intervention revealed that balance (n = 10) was the main characteristic of physical fitness that was evaluated, followed by agility (n = 6), muscular strength (n = 4), speed (n = 5), endurance and muscular power (n = 2). Subsequently, most studies used an intervention such as plyometric and strength training exercises to improve agility, balance, and muscular strength among athletes.Conclusion: This review implicated that (NT) focuses on exercises that enhance motor skills which aid athletes in moving their bodies according to their situational needs. The athletes’ slower and faster directions influence their agility, muscular strength, and balance, essential for player performance. It is recommended for future research to investigate the effects of neuromuscular training (length of 12-weeks, frequency of 3 days per week and 90-min duration) on physical fitness components (coordination, reaction-time, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition) that are essential for all ages of male and female athletes in all sports.
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- Saddam Akbar
- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
- *Correspondence: Saddam Akbar, ; Kim Geok Soh,
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
- *Correspondence: Saddam Akbar, ; Kim Geok Soh,
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Education Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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Huang J, Zhong M, Wang J. Effects of Exercise-Based Interventions on Functional Movement Capability in Untrained Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159353. [PMID: 35954708 PMCID: PMC9368594 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the effects of exercise-based interventions on functional movement capability in untrained populations and provide a reference for future intervention studies in this field. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Cochrane Library, WanFang, and CNKI databases were systematically searched from inception until February 2022, for randomized or non-randomized controlled trials, addressing the effect of physical activity on functional movement capability in untrained populations. Two researchers independently conducted study selection, data extraction, and quality evaluation. Meta-analysis was performed using RveMan 5.3 and Stata 16.0 software. Twenty studies with 1596 participants were included in the meta-analysis. The results of meta-analysis demonstrated that exercise-based interventions were associated with improved asymmetry functional patterns (RR = 0.40; 95% CI [0.31, 0.50]; p < 0.00001), FMS composite score (MD = 3.01; 95% CI [2.44, 3.58]; p < 0.00001), deep squat (MD = 0.57; 95% CI [0.37, 0.77]; p < 0.00001), hurdle step (MD = 0.56; 95% CI [0.38, 0.75]; p < 0.00001), in-line lunge (MD = 0.54; 95% CI [0.43, 0.66]; p < 0.00001), shoulder mobility (MD = 0.37; 95% CI [0.15, 0.60]; p = 0.001), active straight leg raise (MD = 0.42; 95% CI [0.24, 0.60]; p < 0.00001), trunk stability push up (MD = 0.40; 95% CI [0.16, 0.63]; p = 0.001), and rotary stability (MD = 0.45; 95% CI [0.24, 0.67]; p < 0.0001). Exercise-based interventions were effective in improving functional movement capability in untrained populations. However, there is a need for high-quality, sufficiently powered RCTs to provide a more definitive conclusion.
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Marinkovic D, Macak D, Madic DM, Sporis G, Kuvacic D, Jasic D, Petric V, Spehnjak M, Projovic A, Gojkovic Z. Effect of Neuromuscular Training Program on Quality of Life After COVID-19 Lockdown Among Young Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Psychol 2022; 13:844678. [PMID: 35496239 PMCID: PMC9041163 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.844678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Study in the period of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown and the effect of different exercise training programs on the quality of life (QoL) dimension are limited. This randomized control study as a part of which the impact of an 8-week neuromuscular training program on the 90 healthy young individuals' QoL after COVID-19 lockdown was assessed using a short form of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire comprising of four domains (physical health, psychological health, social relations, and the environment). The intervention group (NT) (n = 47) took part in a neuromuscular training program consisting of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and whole-body vibration training. In contrast, the control group (CG) (n = 43) did not participate in any programmed physical activity. From pre- to post-intervention test, the NT group significantly and substantially improved [mean change (95% CI)] all the QoL domains, physical for 12.78 scores (8.89, 16.64), psychological for 13.12 scores (9.51, 16.74), social relationships for 20.57 scores (16.12, 25.02), and environmental for 24.40 scores (21.45, 27.35). These results suggest that the NT program could enhance QoL in young and healthy participants following COVID-19 lockdown.
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- Dragan Marinkovic
- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Economics, University of Applied Sciences Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.,Department of Teachers' and Preschool Teachers' Education, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Government of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Provincial Secretariat for Health Care, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Tanveer F, Arslan SA, Darain H, Ahmad A, Gilani SA, Hanif A. Prevailing treatment methods for lumbar spondylolysis: A systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28319. [PMID: 34941130 PMCID: PMC8702222 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background: Aim of this study was to systematically review the prevailing treatment methods for lumbar spondylolysis. Methods: Manuscripts published between 1951 and 2020 were searched by using PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Springer, Web of Science databases. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020218651). The inclusion criteria for all articles of prevailing treatment methods for spondylolysis were: Standards have been independently applied by using 2 reviewers and another author resolved disagreements. Results: Data extraction screened 12 full-length articles. Description, treatment, outcome, and findings were individually extracted and cross-referenced. Discussion: Current review has suggested that the noninvasive treatment method specifically low intensity pulsed ultrasound, electro acupuncture and pulsed electromagnetic filed is effective for bone union while operative treatment specifically pedicle screw fixation +/- interbody fusion depending the extent of disk degeneration and craniocaudal foraminal stenosis is effective for minimizing pain and functional disability in patients with spondylolysis. This review concluded that the noninvasive treatment method specifically low intensity pulsed ultrasound is effective for bone union. Review Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42020218651).
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- Fahad Tanveer
- University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Public Health, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Assessment of Dysfunctional Movements and Asymmetries in Children and Adolescents Using the Functional Movement Screen-A Narrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182312501. [PMID: 34886227 PMCID: PMC8657295 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening tool that identifies dysfunctional movements in seven test items requiring an interplay of cognitive, perceptual, proprioceptive, and motor functions that involve muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, mobility, coordination, and balance. The results of the FMS include an overall composite score, scores on the individual test items, and identification of compensatory movement patterns and left-right asymmetries on 5 bilateral test items. Although there is a plethora of literature on the use of the FMS in adults, there is a growing body of evidence indicating its use in children. The available research in children involves school children and young athletes in at least 20 different sports in over 20 countries and comparisons between pre- and post-pubescent children, and normal weight, overweight, and obese children. Studies that include measures of adiposity and physical activity levels, or report prevalence of asymmetries and dysfunctional movement patterns are not well represented in the children’s literature. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the currently available literature in children and suggest potential uses of the FMS by coaches, physical educators, and other health/fitness professionals, appropriate interpretation of results, and future research in children.
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Ghavipanje V, Rahimi NM, Akhlaghi F. Six Weeks Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Training in Obese Postpartum Women With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biol Res Nurs 2021; 24:106-114. [PMID: 34555964 DOI: 10.1177/10998004211044828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The worldwide prevalence of obesity and low back pain (LBP) has recently dramatically increased and is mainly indicated among postpartum women, leading to a range of adverse health consequences. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization training (DNS) in obese postpartum women with LBP. METHOD This was a pretest-posttest study design. The study was conducted with 40 obese postpartum women with LBP randomized to receive DNS (n = 20) or General Exercise (GE, n = 20) 6 times a week for 6 weeks. The data were gathered before and after the 6-week intervention. RESULTS Forty participants completed the study (mean ± SD, age 29.30 ± 3.77 years; weight 88.10 ± 6.09 kg; height 165.40 ± 6.31 cm; and BMI, 32.19 ± 1.07 kg/m2). The overall group-by-time interaction was significant for Numeric Pain-Rating Scale, Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, Inspiration and Expiration Breath Hold Time, and Respiratory Rate outcomes. The global rating of change was significantly different between groups (p < .05). The rate of improvement was higher in the DNS group compared to the GE group in all 6 tests. CONCLUSION The present study confirms that DNS is applicable in obese postpartum women with LBP and effectively improved NPRS, MODQ, FABQ, BHT, and RR. It is clinically suggested that DNS is imperative based on ideal ontogenetic patterns to attain optimal results for obese postpartum women with LBP.
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- Vajihe Ghavipanje
- Department of Sports Sciences, Imam Reza International University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neonatal Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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PARK CHANHEE, YOON SAMWON, YOON HYUNSIK, KIM KYOUNGTAE, CHA YOUNGJOO, PARK ILBONG. EFFECTS OF CORE STABILIZATION EXERCISE ON MUSCLE ACTIVITY DURING HORIZONTAL SHOULDER ADDUCTION WITH LOADS IN HEALTHY ADULTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. J MECH MED BIOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219519421400492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The importance of core stabilization exercises for extremities associated with dynamic spinal stabilization prior to movement has been demonstrated. However, no previous studies have investigated the muscle-coordinated effects on the upper trapezius (UT), anterior deltoid (AD), pectoralis major (PM), bilateral transverse abdominis (TrA), bilateral internal oblique (IO), and bilateral external oblique (EO) in healthy adults. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of the dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) breathing technique and the abdominal bracing (AB) technique on UT, AD, PM, bilateral IO/TrA, and bilateral EO motor control in healthy participants during horizontal shoulder adduction. Thirty-six participants, eight of whom were female, were randomized into an AB and a DNS group and performed horizontal shoulder adduction with loads (8 and 17 lb). The clinical outcomes were UT, AD, and PM muscle activation and TrA/IO and EO muscle activation. Paired t-tests were used to analyze electromyography (EMG) data to determine statistically significant differences in muscle activity between the two techniques. For the EMG analysis, the maximal voluntary isometric contraction was measured for normalization and then divided by the EMG amplitude value. The results showed that UT, AD, and PM muscle amplitudes were lower and TrA/IO and EO muscle amplitudes were higher with DNS than with AB ([Formula: see text]). Our findings provide clinical evidence that core exercise with DNS is more effective in lessening UT, AD, and PM muscle activation and improving bilateral TrA/IO motor control than with AB.
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- CHANHEE PARK
- Department of Physical Therapy, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Catholic University of Pusan, Pusan 46252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Cheju Halla University, Jeju 63092, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Cheju Halla University, Jeju 63092, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Rehabilitation, Busan University of Foreign Studies, Busan 46234, Republic of Korea
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Jebavy R, Baláš J, Vomackova H, Szarzec J, Stastny P. The Effect of Traditional and Stabilization-Oriented Exercises on Deep Stabilization System Function in Elite Futsal Players. Sports (Basel) 2020; 8:sports8120153. [PMID: 33260580 PMCID: PMC7761023 DOI: 10.3390/sports8120153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: This study aimed to compare the effect of traditional and stability-oriented strength exercises on trunk stability and deep stabilization system (DSS) activation in elite futsal players. Methods: Twenty elite futsal players (21–34 years, 180 ± 13 cm, 79 ± 15 kg) were randomly divided into a group that performed stability-oriented exercises and a group that performed traditional strength exercises. Both interventions lasted for 10 weeks and included 25 strength training sessions. Main outcome measures: The DSS pretest and posttest included the diaphragm test, trunk flexion test, back extension test, hip flexion test, intraabdominal pressure test, and a side plank test on a 1–5 point scale. Results: Both groups had similar initial test results, where the stability-oriented exercise group had significantly improved intraabdominal pressure test (p = 0.004, by lower quartile rate), trunk flexion (p = 0.036, by 0.5 grade in median), and side plank (p = 0.002, by 1 grade in median) in posttest results. Traditional exercise did not change the results of any of the included DSS function tests. Conclusions: Stabilization-oriented exercises effectively activate the functions of the DSS and should be prioritized over traditional strength exercises in injury prevention training programs. The use of stabilization-oriented exercises might prevent injury and overloading in elite futsal players.
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- Radim Jebavy
- Department of Track and Field, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 16252 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Sport Research Center, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 16252 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 16252 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Faculty of Nursing and Professional Health Studies, Health University in Bratislava, 83101 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Department of Sport Games, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 16252 Prague, Czech Republic
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-777198764
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Karuc J, Mišigoj-Duraković M, Marković G, Hadžić V, Duncan MJ, Podnar H, Sorić M. Movement quality in adolescence depends on the level and type of physical activity. Phys Ther Sport 2020; 46:194-203. [PMID: 32971341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined the relationship between functional movement and physical activity (PA) levels in adolescents. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING This research is a part of the CRO-PALS longitudinal study conducted in a random sample of adolescents in Zagreb at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia. PARTICIPANTS Seven hundred and twenty-five adolescents aged between 16 and 17 years were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Total Functional Movement Screen score (total FMS score). RESULTS After adjusting for age, body fat and SES, both VPA and MVPA showed minor but significant effects on total FMS score among girls (β = 0.011, p = 0.001, β = 0.005, p = 0.006, respectively), but not in boys (β = 0.004, p = 0.158; β = 0.000, p = 0.780). Regarding PA type, volleyball and dance improved total FMS score (β = 1.003, p = 0.071; β = 0.972, p = 0.043, respectively), while football was associated with lower FMS score (β = -0.569, p = 0.118). CONCLUSION Results suggest that the PA level is positively associated with the functional movement in adolescent girls, but not in boys, where the type of PA moderates these associations. Therefore, functional movement patterns incorporated into physical education curriculum could be beneficial to the musculoskeletal health of the children.
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- Josip Karuc
- Physical Activity Measurement and Surveillance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski zavoj 1510000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Physical Activity Measurement and Surveillance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski zavoj 1510000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Kinesiology of Sport, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Physical Activity Measurement and Surveillance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski zavoj 1510000, Zagreb, Croatia
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