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Takei N, Inaba T, Morita Y, Kakinoki K, Hatta H, Kitaoka Y. Differential patterns of sweat and blood lactate concentration response during incremental exercise in varied ambient temperatures: A pilot study. Temperature (Austin) 2024; 11:247-253. [PMID: 39193045 PMCID: PMC11346536 DOI: 10.1080/23328940.2024.2375693] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Blood lactate concentration during exercise is a reliable indicator of energy metabolism and endurance performance. Lactate is also present in sweat, and sweating plays an important role in thermoregulation, especially in hot conditions. Recently, wearable sensors have enabled the real-time and noninvasive measurement of sweat lactate concentration, potentially serving as an alternative indicator of blood lactate response. However, the evidence regarding the relationship between sweat and blood lactate responses during incremental exercise in hot conditions is lacking. In a randomized cross-over design, six highly trained male runners completed two incremental treadmill tests under normal (20°C/50%RH) or hot (30°C/50%RH) conditions. The tests include 3-min running stages and 1-min recovery, starting at 12 km/h and increasing by 1 km/h at each stage. Blood and sweat lactate concentrations were measured at each stage to determine blood and sweat lactate thresholds (LT). Blood lactate concentrations were higher under hot conditions (p < 0.01), but there was no difference in the response pattern or velocity at blood LT between conditions. Significant early increase (p < 0.01) in sweat lactate and low velocity at sweat LT (p < 0.05) were observed under hot conditions. A significant correlation between blood and sweat lactate concentrations was found under normal conditions (p < 0.001) but not under hot conditions, and no significant correlations were observed between the velocity at blood and sweat LT. In conclusion, sweat lactate concentration does not consistently reflect blood lactate concentration during incremental exercise.
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- Naoya Takei
- Research Institute of Physical Fitness, Japan Women's College of Physical Education, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Sports Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sports Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sports Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sports Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Sciences, Kanagawa University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Li K, Li M, Lin C, Liu G, Li Y, Huang B. A Janus Textile Capable of Radiative Subambient Cooling and Warming for Multi-Scenario Personal Thermal Management. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206149. [PMID: 36807770 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Textiles with radiative cooling/warming capabilities provide a green and effective solution to personal thermal comfort in different climate scenarios. However, developing multiple-mode textiles for wearing in changing climates with large temperature variation remains a challenge. Here a Janus textile is reported, comprising a polyethersulfone (PES)-Al2 O3 cooling layer optically coupled with a Ti3 C2 Tx warming layer, which can realize sub-ambient radiative cooling, solar warming, and active Joule heating. Owing to the intrinsically high refractive index of PES and the rational design of the fiber topology, the nanocomposite PES textile features a record high solar reflectance of 0.97. Accompanied by an infrared (IR) emittance of 0.91 in the atmospheric window, sub-ambient cooling of 0.5-2.5 °C is achieved near noontime in humid summer under ≈1000 W m-2 solar irradiation in Hong Kong. The simulated skin covered with the textile is ≈10 °C cooler than that with white cotton. The Ti3 C2 Tx layer provides a high solar-thermal efficiency of ≈80% and a Joule heating flux of 66 W m-2 at 2 V and 15 °C due to its excellent spectral selectivity and electrical conductivity. The switchable multiple working modes enable effective and adaptive personal thermal management in changing environments.
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- Keqiao Li
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Foshan Research Institute for Smart Manufacturing, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, Futian, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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Qadir MB, Jalalah M, Shoukat MU, Ahmad A, Khaliq Z, Nazir A, Anjum MN, Rahman A, Khan MQ, Tahir R, Faisal M, Alsaiari M, Irfan M, Alsareii SA, Harraz FA. Nonwoven/Nanomembrane Composite Functional Sweat Pads. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12121230. [PMID: 36557137 PMCID: PMC9788416 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Sweat is a natural body excretion produced by skin glands, and the body cools itself by releasing salty sweat. Wetness in the underarms and feet for long durations causes itchiness and an unpleasant smell. Skin-friendly reusable sweat pads could be used to absorb sweat. Transportation of moisture and functionality is the current challenge that many researchers are working on. This study aims to develop a functional and breathable sweat pad with antimicrobial and quick drying performance. Three layered functional sweat pads (FSP) are prepared in which the inner layer is made of an optimized needle-punched coolmax/polypropylene nonwoven blend. This layer is then dipped in antimicrobial ZnO solution (2, 4, and 6 wt.%), and super absorbent polymer (SAP) is embedded, and this is called a functional nonwoven (FNW1) sheet. Electrospun nanofiber-based nanomembranes of polyamide-6 are optimized for bead-free fibers. They are used as a middle layer to enhance the pad's functionality, and the third layer is again made of needle-punched optimized coolmax/polypropylene nonwoven sheets. A simple nonwoven-based sweat pad (SSP) is also prepared for comparison purposes. Nonwoven sheets are optimized based on better comfort properties, including air/water vapor permeability and moisture management (MMT). Nonwoven webs having a higher proportion of coolmax show better air permeability and moisture transfer from the inner to the outer layer. Antimicrobial activity of the functional nonwoven layer showed 8 mm of bacterial growth, but SSP and FSP showed only 6 mm of growth against Staphylococcus aureus. FSP showed superior comfort and antibacterial properties. This study could be a footstone toward highly functional sweat pads with remarkable comfort properties.
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- Muhammad Bilal Qadir
- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (Z.K.); (A.N.); (F.A.H.)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (Z.K.); (A.N.); (F.A.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile & Clothing, Karachi Campus, National Textile University, Karachi 74900, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts at Sharurah, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts at Sharurah, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (Z.K.); (A.N.); (F.A.H.)
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In recent years, wearable sensors have enabled the unique mode of real-time and noninvasive monitoring to develop rapidly in medical care, sports, and other fields. Sweat contains a wide range of biomarkers such as metabolites, electrolytes, and various hormones. Combined with wearable technology, sweat can reflect human fatigue, disease, mental stress, dehydration, and so on. This paper comprehensively describes the analysis of sweat components such as glucose, lactic acid, electrolytes, pH, cortisol, vitamins, ethanol, and drugs by wearable sensing technology, and the application of sweat wearable devices in glasses, patches, fabrics, tattoos, and paper. The development trend of sweat wearable devices is prospected. It is believed that if the sweat collection, air permeability, biocompatibility, sensing array construction, continuous monitoring, self-healing technology, power consumption, real-time data transmission, specific recognition, and other problems of the wearable sweat sensor are solved, we can provide the wearer with important information about their health level in the true sense.
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Kissling LS, Akerman AP, Campbell HA, Prout JR, Gibbons TD, Thomas KN, Cotter JD. A crossover control study of three methods of heat acclimation on the magnitude and kinetics of adaptation. Exp Physiol 2021; 107:337-349. [PMID: 34957632 DOI: 10.1113/ep089993] [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] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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NEW FINDINGS Central question to the study? Are primary indices of heat adaptation (e.g., expansion of plasma volume and reduction in resting core temperature) differentially affected by the three major modes of short-term heat acclimation, i.e., exercise in the heat, hot water immersion and sauna? Main finding and its importance? The three modes elicited typical adaptations expected with short-term heat acclimation, however these were not significantly different between modes. This comparison has not previously been done and highlights that individuals can expect similar adaptation to heat regardless of the mode used. ABSTRACT Heat acclimation (HA) can improve heat tolerance and cardiovascular health. The mode of HA potentially impacts the magnitude and time course of adaptations, but almost no comparative data exist. We therefore investigated adaptive responses to three common modes of HA, particularly with respect to plasma volume. Within a crossover repeated-measures design, 13 physically-active participants (5 female) undertook four, 5-d HA regimes (60 min/d) in randomised order, separated by ≥4 wk. Rectal temperature (Tre ) was clamped at neutrality via 36.6C (thermoneutral) water immersion (TWI; i.e., control condition), or raised by 1.5°C via heat stress in 40°C water (HWI), Sauna (55°C, 52% RH), or exercise in humid heat (40°C, 52% RH; ExH). Adaptation magnitude was assessed as the pooled response across days 4 to 6, while kinetics was assessed via the 6-d time series. Plasma volume expansion was similar in all heated conditions but only higher than TWI in ExH (by 4%, p = 0.036). Approximately two thirds of the expansion was attained within the initial 24 h and was moderately related to that present on day 6, regardless of HA mode (r = 0.560-0.887). Expansion was mediated by conservation of both sodium and albumin content, with little evidence for these having differential roles between modes (p = 0.706 and 0.320, respectively). Resting Tre decreased by 0.1-0.3°C in all heated conditions, and SBP decreased by 4 mm Hg, but not differentially between conditions (p≥0.137). In conclusion, HA mode did not substantially affect the magnitude or rate of adaptation in key resting markers of short-term HA. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Lorenz S Kissling
- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Klous L, Folkerts M, Daanen H, Gerrett N. The effect of sweat sample storage condition on sweat content. Temperature (Austin) 2021; 8:254-261. [PMID: 34485619 PMCID: PMC8409746 DOI: 10.1080/23328940.2020.1867294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Due to time and logistical constraints sweat samples cannot always be analyzed immediately. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of storage temperature and duration on sweat electrolyte and metabolite concentrations. Twelve participants cycled for 60 min at 40 W.m−2 in 33°C and 65% RH. Using the absorbent patch technique, six sweat samples were collected from the posterior torso. Sweat from the six samples was mixed, divided again over six samples and placed in sealed vials. Sweat sodium, chloride, potassium, ammonia, lactate and urea concentrations in one sample were determined immediately. Two samples were stored at room temperature (~25°C, 42% RH) for 7 and 28 days respectively. The remaining samples were frozen at −20°C for 1 h, 7 or 28 days respectively before analysis. Sweat sodium, chloride, potassium and urea concentrations were not affected by storage temperature and duration. Sweat lactate decreased (−1.8 ± 1.8 mmol.L−1, P = 0.007) and ammonia concentrations increased (5.1 ± 3.9 mmol.L−1, P = 0.017) after storage for 28 days at 25°C only. The storage temperature and duration did not affect sodium, chloride, potassium and urea concentrations. However, sweat samples should not be stored for longer than 7 days at 25°C to obtain reliable sweat lactate and ammonia concentrations. When samples are frozen at −20°C, the storage duration could be extended to 28 days for these components.
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- Lisa Klous
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Klous L, Folkerts M, Daanen H, Gerrett N. The effect of short and continuous absorbent patch application on local skin temperature underneath. Physiol Meas 2021; 42. [PMID: 33784659 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/abf364] [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] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Objective. By attaching absorbent patches to the skin to collect sweat, an increase in local skin temperature (Tsk) underneath the patches seems unavoidable. Yet this effect has not been quantified. The present study investigates the effect of absorbent patch application on localTskunderneath.Approach. Ten healthy participants cycled for 60 min at an exercise intensity relative to their body surface area (40 W.m-2) in three environmental conditions (temperate: 25 °C 45% RH, hot-humid: 33 °C 65% RH and hot-dry: 40 °C 30% RH). The effect of short sweat sampling (i.e. from min 25-30 to min 55-60) onTskwas examined on the right scapula.Tskof the left scapula served as control. The effect of continuous sweat sampling (i.e. four consecutive 15 min periods) onTskwas examined on the right upper arm.Tskof the left upper arm served as control.Main results. Neither short nor continuous application of absorbent sweat patches affectedTskunderneath the patches in the hot-humid and hot-dry condition (P > 0.05). In the temperate condition, continuous application led to a significant increase inTskunderneath the patches during the first and second minute. This increase remained throughout the experiment (1.8 ± 0.6 °C;P < 0.001). Short application of sweat patches did not affect the localTskunderneath (P > 0.05) in the temperate condition.Significance. To avoid a significant increase in localTskunderneath sweat patches, continuous application should be prevented in, especially, a temperate condition. Timely removal of sweat patches should be taken into account during longer periods of collecting sweat in field or laboratories settings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lisa Klous
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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