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Tan ECH, Weng Onn S, Montalvo S. Measuring Vertical Jump Height With Artificial Intelligence Through a Cell Phone: A Validity and Reliability Report. J Strength Cond Res 2024:00124278-990000000-00463. [PMID: 38953840 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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ABSTRACT Erik, HT, Onn, SW, and Montalvo, S. Vertical jump height with artificial intelligence through a cell phone: a validity and reliability report. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2024-This study estimated the reliability and validity of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven model in the My Jump 2 (My Jump Lab ) for estimating vertical jump height compared with the Force Platform (FP). The cross-sectional study involved 88 athletes (33 female and 55 male athletes), performing a total of 264 countermovement jumps with hands on hips. "Jump heights were simultaneously measured using the FP and the My Jump 2 app." The FP estimated jump heights using the impulse-momentum method, whereas My Jump 2 used the flight-time method, with the latter using an AI feature for automated detection of jump take-off and landing. Results indicated high reliability for the AI model (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC 1,3 ] = 0.980, coefficient of variation [CV] = 4.12) and FP (ICC 1,3 = 0.990, CV = 2.92). Validity assessment showed strong agreement between the AI model and FP (ICC 2,k = 0.973). This was also supported by the Bland-Altman analysis, and the ordinary least products regression revealed no significant systematic or proportional bias. The AI-driven model in My Jump 2 is highly reliable and valid for estimating jump height. Strength and conditioning professionals may use the AI-based mobile app for accurate jump height measurements, offering a practical and efficient alternative to traditional methods.
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- Erik C H Tan
- Department of Sports Performance, National Sports Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences (FOAS), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology, Malaysia
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- Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; and
- Sports Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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Tang CT. Practicing Outside the Lines: Using Acupuncture in the Athletic Training Room and on the Field. Med Acupunct 2023; 35:266-269. [PMID: 37900877 PMCID: PMC10606945 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2023.0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Acupuncture can be used to treat athletes in an outpatient clinic setting, athletic training room, or even on a football field sideline. This article details 3 scenarios, in 3 illustrative cases, in which acupuncture was used for sports medicine in more unconventional settings. The author describes each case and shares his observations about them. First, acupuncture was used on a high-school football field sideline to help alleviate acute calf cramping in a player. Second, acupuncture was used in a division 2 college athletic training room to treat a player with subacute thoracic pain that was not improving with the usual treatments provided by the athletic trainers. Third, acupuncture was used to treat hamstring strain and tightness in a professional National Football League player to enhance his performance. These situations demonstrate the versatility of acupuncture in the realm of sports medicine. Acupuncture is an added-value service for athletes, and acupuncture providers should not be afraid to promote it in this population that is always looking for a competitive advantage.
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- Chi-Tsai Tang
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Koźlenia D, Domaradzki J. Acute Effect of Short Intensive Self-Myofascial Release on Jump Performance in Amateur Athletes: A Randomized Cross-Over Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16816. [PMID: 36554697 PMCID: PMC9779576 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Searching for effective methods to maximize physical performance that can be utilized during warm-ups is challenging in modern sports. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a short and intensive self-myofascial release (SI-SMR) on jumps in amateur, collegiate athletes. The study sample consists of 30 subjects with an average age of 21.8 years. The tests conducted included a squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and drop jump (DJ). In the first week, half of the participants performed a standardized warm-up with additional short (15 s per lower limb muscle group) and intensive (20 reps/15 s) SMR and then performed jump tests. The other half performed a standard warm-up. The following week the groups switched interventions. The results revealed a tendency for all jump test parameters (height, force, and power), the reactive strength index, and stiffness to improve with SI-SMR, but the differences were small and insignificant. A dependent t-test for paired samples revealed that only SJ height improvement (+0.96 ± 2.63 cm) reached statistical significance (p = 0.04), but the small ES (ES = 0.14) could have attenuated this result. When a two-way mixed ANOVA was applied, the differences were insignificant. SI-SMR was ineffective in the direct improvement of jump performance. Although SI-SMR had no adverse effects, athletes should focus on specific preparations for sports competitions instead of using an SI-SMR protocol.
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Lucena-Anton D, Luque-Moreno C, Valencia-Medero J, Garcia-Munoz C, Moral-Munoz JA. Effectiveness of Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae Muscles: Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10101862. [PMID: 36292308 PMCID: PMC9602116 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10101862] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aims to analyze the effects of Dry Needling (DN) for the release of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the triceps surae muscles (TSM). A systematic review was performed up to February 2022 in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Web of Science. Selection criteria were studies involving subjects older than 18 years presenting MTrPs in the TSM, without any concomitant acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions; DN interventions applied to the MTrPs of the TSM; and results on pain, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, muscle stiffness, and functional outcomes. The PEDro scale was used to assess the methodological quality of the studies, and the Risk of Bias Tool 2.0 to assess risk of bias. A total of 12 studies were included in the systematic review, involving 426 participants. These results suggest that DN of MTrPs in TSM could have a positive impact on muscle stiffness and functional outcomes. There are inconclusive findings on musculoskeletal pain, ROM, and muscle strength. Significant results were obtained in favor of the control groups on pressure pain thresholds. Despite the benefits obtained on muscle stiffness and functional performance, the evidence for the use of DN of MTrPs in the TSM remains inconclusive.
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- David Lucena-Anton
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cadiz, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cadiz, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cadiz, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, 11009 Cadiz, Spain
- Institute of Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences of the Province of Cadiz (INiBICA), University of Cadiz, 11009 Cadiz, Spain
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Jiménez-Olmedo J, Grau-Aracil A, Penichet-Tomás A, Pueo B. LA PUNCIÓN SECA AUMENTA EL RENDIMIENTO DE SALTO EN JUGADORES ÉLITE DE VÓLEY PLAYA. REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y DEL DEPORTE 2022. [DOI: 10.15366/rimcafd2022.87.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar si la aplicación de la punción seca en los puntos gatillo miofasciales latentes se asocia con cambios en el rendimiento de salto. Seis jugadores internacionales de vóley playa sub-21 recibieron tratamiento en el vasto lateral y medial. Se midió la altura de salto SJ y CMJ en cuatro sesiones: antes y después de la intervención (efecto agudo), 48 h y 7 días tras la intervención (efectos a largo plazo). Los jugadores mostraron una pequeña disminución post-intervención seguida de un aumento no significativo a las 48 h. Sin embargo, ambos tipos de salto dieron lugar a un aumento con efecto moderado muy probable tras una semana: 4,13 cm (+10,8%) y 3,54 cm (+8,9%) para SJ y CMJ, respectivamente. A pesar de este aumento significativo, la disminución del rendimiento post-test desalienta su uso inmediatamente antes de una competición.
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Tang CT, Song B. Acupuncture and Dry Needling for Sports Performance and Recovery. Curr Sports Med Rep 2022; 21:213-218. [PMID: 35703748 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ABSTRACT Acupuncture and dry needling share many similarities in their proposed mechanisms of action and their sports medicine-related applications. Pain is the most common indication for these needling treatments, but there also are some limited studies on their use for ergogenic purposes. Needling can likely improve muscular strength and power, including increasing jump height, and it also can increase flexibility. In terms of sports recovery, acupuncture can not only be used for pain relief after injury, but also can help with routine recovery, such as in delayed onset muscle soreness. There are numerous case reports of acupuncture and dry needling being used to treat athletes for various diagnoses and conditions, however more high quality studies are needed in order to make more specific evidence-based recommendations. Given the high degree of safety and limited adverse events associated with needling treatments, it can likely be promoted in athletes.
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- Chi-Tsai Tang
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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Myotonometric Evaluation of Latent Myofascial Trigger Points and Taut Band in Elite Athletes. JOURNAL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.30621/jbachs.959275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Felber DT, Malheiros RT, Tentardini VN, Salgueiro ACF, Cidral-Filho FJ, da Silva MD. Dry needling increases antioxidant activity and grip force in a rat model of muscle pain. Acupunct Med 2021; 40:241-248. [PMID: 34894763 DOI: 10.1177/09645284211056941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Muscle pain syndromes (MPS) are one of the main causes of functional, structural and metabolic problems, being associated with tissue oxidative damage. Although dry needling is widely used in the treatment of MPS, there is little scientific evidence of its efficacy and underlying mechanisms of action. OBJECTIVES To investigate the effects of different dry needling techniques on thermal and mechanical hyperalgesia, locomotor and functional activity, and oxidative stress markers in a rat model of muscle pain. METHODS A total of 48 male Wistar rats underwent injection of the gastrocnemius muscle with control neutral saline (pH 7) and remained untreated (Saline group), or acidic saline (pH 4) and remained untreated (ASA group) or received pregabalin (PG group), deep needling (DN group), superficial needling (SN group) or twitch needling (TN group) with n = 8 rats per group. Mechanical (von Frey test) and thermal hyperalgesia (acetone test), muscle edema (assessed with a caliper), strength and muscle function (grip force evaluation), surface thermography and locomotor and exploratory activities (open field test) were evaluated. The animals were then euthanized, and the gastrocnemius muscle was excised for assessment of oxidative analyses of lipid peroxidation with thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBA-RS) and total glutathione (GSH) levels. RESULTS All treatments significantly improved muscle strength and function when compared to the AS group (p < 0.05). Pregabalin reduced locomotor and exploratory activities, while the TN intervention increased the antioxidant response (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Dry needling improved strength, functionality and locomotor activity in a rat model of muscle pain. Twitch needling induced an antioxidant effect.
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- Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.,Laboratory of Neurobiology of Pain and Inflammation, Department of Physiological Sciences, Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Cao QW, Peng BG, Wang L, Huang YQ, Jia DL, Jiang H, Lv Y, Liu XG, Liu RG, Li Y, Song T, Shen W, Yu LZ, Zheng YJ, Liu YQ, Huang D. Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:2077-2089. [PMID: 33850927 PMCID: PMC8017503 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is characterized by myofascial trigger points and fascial constrictions. At present, domestic and foreign scholars have not reached a consensus on the etiology and pathogenesis of MPS. Due to the lack of specific laboratory indicators and imaging evidence, there is no unified diagnostic criteria for MPS, making it easy to confuse with other diseases. The Chinese Association for the Study of Pain organized domestic experts to formulate this Chinese Pain Specialist Consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of MPS. This article reviews relevant domestic and foreign literature on the definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnostic criteria and treatments of MPS. The consensus is intended to normalize the diagnosis and treatment of MPS and be used by first-line doctors, including pain physicians to manage patients with MPS.
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- Qi-Wang Cao
- Department of Algology, The Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410016, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Medical Center, General Hospital of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Algology, Affiliate Hospital of the Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of the Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pain Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510089, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Shengli Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Affiliate Hospital of the Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Affiliate Hospital of the Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan 250013, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Algology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China
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- Department of Algology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410001, Hunan Province, China
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Ajimsha MS, Shenoy PD, Gampawar N. Role of fascial connectivity in musculoskeletal dysfunctions: A narrative review. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:423-431. [PMID: 33218543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Musculoskeletal dysfunctions happen to be the most common reason for referral to physiotherapy and manual therapy services. Therapists use several articular and/or soft tissue concepts/approaches to evaluate and treat such dysfunctions that may include integration of myofascial system. Despite the research in this area spanning more than three decades, the role played by fascia has not received its duly deserved attention, owing to the lack of definitive research evidence. The concept of 'fascial connectivity' evolved two decades ago from a simple anatomical hypothesis called 'myofascial meridians'. Since then it has been widely researched, as conceptually it makes more sense for functional movements than 'single-muscle' theory. Researchers have been exploring its existence and role in musculoskeletal dysfunctions and clinicians continue to practice based on anecdotal evidence. This narrative review attempts to gather available evidence, in order to support and facilitate further research that can enhance evidence based practice in this field. METHODS A search of most major databases was conducted with relevant keywords that yielded 272 articles as of December 2019. Thirty five articles were included for final review with level of evidence ranging from 3b to 2a (as per Center of Evidence Based Medicine's scoring). RESULTS Findings from cadaveric, animal and human studies supports the claim of fascial connectivity to neighboring structures in the course of specific muscle-fascia chains that may have significant clinical implications. Current research (level 2) supports the existence of certain myofascial connections and their potential role in the manifestation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions and their treatment. CONCLUSION Although these reviews and trials yield positive evidence for the objective reality/existence of fascial connectivity and continuity, several aspects need further exploration and in-depth analysis, which could not be evidenced entirely in this review. Manual and physical therapists may utilize the concept of fascial connectivity as a convincing justification to deal with clinical problems, but need to remain vigilant that functional implications are still being investigated.
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- M S Ajimsha
- Department of Physiotherapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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