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Rizzato A, Pizzichemi M, Gobbi E, Gerardi A, Fortin C, Copcia A, Paoli A, Marcolin G. Effectiveness and therapeutic compliance of digital therapy in shoulder rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2023; 20:87. [PMID: 37420268 PMCID: PMC10329366 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01188-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Interactive videogames, virtual reality, and robotics represent a new opportunity for multimodal treatments in many rehabilitation contexts. However, several commercial videogames are designed for leisure and are not oriented toward definite rehabilitation goals. Among the many, Playball® (Playwork, Alon 10, Ness Ziona, Israel) is a therapeutic ball that measures both movement and pressure applied on it while performing rehabilitation games. This study aimed: (i) to evaluate whether the use of this novel digital therapy gaming system was clinically effective during shoulder rehabilitation; (ii) to understand whether this gaming rehabilitation program was effective in improving patients' engagement (perceived enjoyment and self-efficacy during therapy; attitude and intention to train at home) in comparison to a control non-gaming rehabilitation program. METHODS A randomized controlled experimental design was outlined. Twenty-two adults with shoulder pathologies were recruited for a rehabilitation program of ten consecutive sessions. A control (CTRL; N = 11; age: 62.0 ± 10.9 yrs) and an intervention group (PG; N = 11; age: 59.9 ± 10.2 yrs) followed a non-digital and a digital therapy, respectively. The day before (T0) and after (T1) the rehabilitation program, pain, strength, and mobility assessments were performed, together with six questionnaires: PENN shoulder Score, PACES-short, Self-efficacy, Attitudes to train at home, Intention to train at home, and System usability scale (SUS). RESULTS MANOVA analysis showed significant improvements in pain (p < 0.01), strength (p < 0.05), and PENN Shoulder Score (p < 0.001) in both groups. Similarly, patients' engagement improved, with significant increments in Self-efficacy (p < 0.05) and attitude (p < 0.05) scores in both groups after the rehabilitation. Pearson correlation showed significant correlations of the Δ scores (T1 - T0) between PACES and Self-efficacy (r = 0.623; p = 0.041) and between PACES and Intention to train at home (r = 0.674; p = 0.023) only in the PG. SUS score after the rehabilitation (74.54 ± 15.60) overcame the cut-off value of 68, representative of good usability of a device. CONCLUSIONS The investigated digital therapy resulted as effective as an equivalent non-digital therapy in shoulder rehabilitation. The reported positive relationship between the subject's enjoyment during digital therapy and intention to train at home suggests promising results in possible patient's exercise engagement at home after the rehabilitation in the medical center. RETROSPECTIVELY REGISTERED NCT05230056.
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- Alex Rizzato
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 3, Padova, 35131, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy
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- Data Medica group, Synlab S.p.A, CEMES, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 3, Padova, 35131, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 3, Padova, 35131, Italy.
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Nicholson L, Mullan B, Liddelow C. Investigating the role of morningness/eveningness in physical activity engagement. Health Psychol Behav Med 2022; 10:1003-1019. [PMID: 36277117 PMCID: PMC9586684 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2022.2136183] [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] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective Despite being aware of the positive health-related outcomes of physical activity, many people remain inactive. The aim of this study is to apply a combination of constructs from the health action process approach and self-determination theory, as well as habit and morningness/eveningness, to predict physical activity engagement. Methods A prospective design was used to collect data from 136 participants (16–64 years old), at two-time points, one week apart. The sample consisted of 99 women, 36 men and 1 individual who identified as non-binary. Participants preferred time-of-day was measured using the Morningness-Eveningness Stability Scale (MESSi), while physical activity engagement was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short-version). Two hierarchical, multiple regressions were conducted, to predict motivation to engage and to directly predict physical activity engagement. Furthermore, a mediation analysis was conducted to determine the effect of planning on physical activity engagement. Results Results showed that younger individuals and those with greater self-efficacy were more motivated to engage while planning directly predicted physical activity engagement. However, morningness/eveningness did not significantly predict engagement. Additionally, planning was found to mediate the motivation-engagement relationship. Conclusion This study demonstrates how planning influences individuals’ physical activity engagement, as well as the role self-efficacy and age play in their motivation to engage. Even though morningness/eveningness was not an important predictor, behaviour change techniques related to action planning and the use of multi-component approaches to behaviour change, could be used in interventions focused on increasing individuals’ physical activity engagement.
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- Lauren Nicholson
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- Enable Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- Enable Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- WACPRU, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sport, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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Ouertatani Z, Selmi O, Marsigliante S, Aydi B, Hammami N, Muscella A. Comparison of the Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Responses of the High-Intensity Interval (HIIT) and Small-Sided Games (SSG) Training Programs in Young Elite Soccer Players. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13807. [PMID: 36360687 PMCID: PMC9655920 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We investigated the effects of high-intensity interval (HIIT) and small-sided games (SSG) training programs on physiological and psychological responses in young soccer players. Twenty-four male soccer players (age 16.7 ± 0.9 years) were divided into two groups (HIIT and SSG) and completed a 6-week training programs consisting of two training sessions a week. HIIT consisted of intermittent runs lasting 15 s at the 110% maximum aerobic speed followed by a passive recovery lasting 15 s; SSG was instead structured in a 4 versus 4 players games on a playing field of 25 × 35 m. The muscular power of the lower body was assessed before and after each training session using the 5-jump test to leg length, and two incremental field tests (VAMEVAL test and modified agility t-test). Our results show that HIIT and SSG have similar beneficial effects on the variables connected to the soccer-specific performance and the endurance with little influence on neuromuscular performances. Psychological responses were assessed using the "physical activity enjoyment scale", the Hooper index and the POMS variables. Results showed that SSG offers greater perceived enjoyment than what can be achieved with HIIT. In conclusion, SSG can be considered an effective, more motivating, and fun soccer-specific training that brings about physiological responses and neuromuscular adjustments in young soccer players.
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- Zied Ouertatani
- High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef 7100, Tunisia
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Farhani Z, Hammami R, Gene-Morales J, Chortane SG, Bouassida A, Juesas A, Colado JC. Bout duration and number of players of soccer small-sided games affect perceived enjoyment, physiological responses, and technical-tactical performance. SCI MED FOOTBALL 2021; 6:503-510. [DOI: 10.1080/24733938.2021.2009123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Zouhaier Farhani
- Sport Sciences, Health and Movement(3SM) University of Jendouba, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, Kef, Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory Education, Motricity, Sport and Health LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Group Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Research Institute on Traffic and Road Safety (INTRAS), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Research Unit (UR17JS01) Sport Performance, Health & Society, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Ksar-Saîd, University of “La Manouba”, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Sport Sciences, Health and Movement(3SM) University of Jendouba, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, Kef, Tunisia
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- Research Group Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Research Group Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Exercising on Different Unstable Surfaces Increases Core Abdominal Muscle Thickness: An Observational Study Using Real-Time Ultrasound. J Sport Rehabil 2021; 28:803-808. [PMID: 30526226 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The training of abdominal muscles has a positive impact on the functional capacity of healthy adults, being applied practically in fields of athletics and fitness through rehabilitation for lower back pain. OBJECTIVE The study compares abdominal muscle activity while performing graded isometric exercises on stable and unstable surfaces. The authors also examined perceived stability and comfort for the different surfaces. METHODS A total of 30 young, healthy adults performed 3 graded isometric exercises on a Pilates table, foam roller, and Oov (a newly developed tool). Ultrasound investigation measured transversus abdominis, internal oblique abdominis, and external oblique abdominis thickness during each task, comparing muscle thickness between conditions using general linear modeling. RESULTS Core abdominal activation was greater on the foam roller than the Oov and Pilates table during crook lying (bilateral leg support). Both Oov and foam roller elicited greater contralateral transversus abdominis and internal oblique abdominis thickness than the Pilates table during tabletop and straight leg raises (unilateral leg exercises). For transversus abdominis only, the foam roller elicited more muscle thickness than the Oov during straight leg raises. The Oov was rated more comfortable than the foam roller. DISCUSSION Exercises performed on the Oov and foam roller elicit core greater abdominal muscle thickness than those performed on a Pilates table. Unilateral leg exercises in a supine position elicit more contralateral muscle thickness than those with bilateral leg support. CONCLUSIONS These results provide information to support choices in exercise progression from flat stable to more unstable surfaces and from those with bilateral foot support to unilateral foot support. The Oov was more comfortable that the foam roller, and this may help with exercise adherence.
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Formenti D, Rossi A, Bongiovanni T, Campa F, Cavaggioni L, Alberti G, Longo S, Trecroci A. Effects of Non-Sport-Specific Versus Sport-Specific Training on Physical Performance and Perceptual Response in Young Football Players. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041962. [PMID: 33670481 PMCID: PMC7922881 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041962] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study aimed to compare the effects of non-sport-specific and sport-specific training methods on physical performance and perceptual response in young football players. Seventy-nine under 11 participants were selected and assigned to non-sport-specific (NSSG), sport-specific (SSG), and control (CNTG) groups. The NSSG training protocol consisted of combined stimuli based on balance, agility, and jump rope drills. The SSG training protocol included technical exercises, defensive and offensive game-based drills, and a small-sided game. The CNTG included the participants not taking part in any sport training. All participants were tested for general motor coordination (Harre test), dynamic balance (Lower Quarter Y-balance test), and dribbling before and after 10 weeks of training (NSSG and SSG) or habitual activity (CNTG). At post-intervention, perceived enjoyment was requested by the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). A two-way repeated measure analysis of covariance was used to detect interactions and main effects of time and groups controlling for baseline values. Whereas, a one-way analysis of variance was used to evaluate PACES-related differences between groups. NSSG gained greater improvements (p < 0.05) compared with SSG in the Harre and Lower Quarter Y-balance tests, while dribbling skills improved similarly in both groups. Regarding PACES, NSSG and SSG presented a comparable perceived enjoyment. These findings suggest that a 10-week non-sport-specific training is an enjoyable practice capable to promote greater improvements in general motor coordination and dynamic balance compared with sport-specific training in youth football players. This can occur without impairment of football-specific skills.
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- Damiano Formenti
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy;
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milano, Italy; (T.B.); (L.C.); (G.A.); (S.L.); (A.T.)
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milano, Italy; (T.B.); (L.C.); (G.A.); (S.L.); (A.T.)
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Obesity Unit and Laboratory of Nutrition and Obesity Research, Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 20149 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milano, Italy; (T.B.); (L.C.); (G.A.); (S.L.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milano, Italy; (T.B.); (L.C.); (G.A.); (S.L.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20129 Milano, Italy; (T.B.); (L.C.); (G.A.); (S.L.); (A.T.)
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Myers PS, Harrison EC, Rawson KS, Horin AP, Sutter EN, McNeely ME, Earhart GM. Yoga Improves Balance and Low-Back Pain, but Not Anxiety, in People with Parkinson's Disease. Int J Yoga Therap 2020; 30:41-48. [PMID: 31584838 DOI: 10.17761/2020-d-18-00028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience postural instability, low-back pain (LBP), and anxiety. These symptoms increase the risk of falls and decrease quality of life. Research shows yoga improves balance and decreases LBP and anxiety in healthy adults, but its effects in PD are poorly understood. All participants were part of a larger intervention study. Participants received pretest and posttest evaluations, including the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Revised Oswestry Disability Index (ROSW). Total scores for each measure, as well as individual balance system section scores from the BESTest (biomechanical constraints, stability limits/verticality, transitions/anticipatory, reactive, sensory orientation, and stability in gait) were compared within groups pre- to posttest. Participants in the yoga group (n = 13) completed a twice-weekly 12-week yoga interve n t i o n , whereas controls (n = 13) continued their usual routines for 12 weeks. Both the yoga (Z = -3.20, p = 0.001) and control (Z = -2.10, p = 0.040) groups improved on the BESTest total score. The control group showed no changes in individual balance systems, whereas the yoga group improved in stability limits/verticality (Z = -2.3, p = 0.020), transitions/ anticipatory (Z = -2.50, p = 0.010), reactive (Z = -2.70, p = 0.008), and sensory orientation (Z = -2.30, p = 0.020). ROSW decreased in the yoga group only (Z = -2.10, p = 0.030). BAI did not change in either group. Yoga is a nonpharmacological intervention that can improve balance and LBP in people with PD. This study demonstrated that yoga is feasible for people with PD, and participants reported high levels of enjoyment and intent to practice yoga after the study.
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- Peter S Myers
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine; formerly, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine; formerly, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; formerly, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Unfold Productions, LLC, St. Louis; formerly, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, and Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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- Program in Physical Therapy; Department of Neurology; and Department of Neuroscience, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
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Relationship between Perceived Training Load, Well-Being Indices, Recovery State and Physical Enjoyment during Judo-Specific Training. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207400. [PMID: 33050671 PMCID: PMC7650691 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This study investigated the relationship between well-being indices and the session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE), recovery (TQR), and physical enjoyment (PE) during intensified, tapering phases of judo training. Sixty-one judo athletes (37 males, ranges 14-17 years, 159-172 cm, 51-67 kg) were randomly assigned to three experimental (i.e., randori, uchi-komi, running) and control groups (regular training). Experimental groups trained four times per week for 4 weeks of intensified training followed by 12 days of tapering. Session-RPE, well-being indices (i.e., sleep, stress, fatigue, delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS), Hooper index (HI)), and TQR were measured every session, whereas PE was recorded after intensified, tapering periods. Recovery (TQR) was negatively correlated with sleep, stress, fatigue, DOMS, HI, session-RPE in intensified period and was negatively correlated with sleep, stress, fatigue, DOMS, HI in tapering. Session-RPE was positively correlated with sleep, fatigue, DOMS, HI in intensified period and positively correlated with fatigue, DOMS in tapering. PE was negatively correlated with stress in intensified training. Enjoyment could be partially predicted by sleep only in intensified periods. Session-RPE could be partially predicted by TQR, fatigue during intensified periods and by sleep, and HI during tapering. Sleep, recovery state, pre-fatigue states, and HI are signals contributing to the enjoyment and internal intensity variability during training. Coaches can use these simple tools to monitor judo training.
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Selmi O, Ouergui I, Levitt DE, Nikolaidis PT, Knechtle B, Bouassida A. Small-Sided Games are More Enjoyable Than High-Intensity Interval Training of Similar Exercise Intensity in Soccer. Open Access J Sports Med 2020; 11:77-84. [PMID: 32210645 PMCID: PMC7069497 DOI: 10.2147/oajsm.s244512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and small-sided games (SSG) have been applied and tested for athletes in order to enhance the soccer performance. For this reason, this experimental study aimed to compare the effects of SSGs and HIIT on power, physiological responses and perceived enjoyment. Materials and Methods Sixteen youth soccer players (age, 17.5±0.6 years, mean±standard deviation; height, 178.2±6.4 cm; body mass, 70.4±5.4 kg; body fat, 10.6±0.8%) completed one session each of HIIT and SSG on separate days with 1 week between sessions. Each session lasted 25 mins (4x4 mins work with 3 mins of passive recovery in-between). SSGs consisted of 4 versus 4 player games on a 25×35 m pitch, and HIIT consisted of intermittent 15-s runs at 110% maximal aerobic speed separated by 15 s of passive recovery. Psychological responses following each protocol were assessed using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Heart rate (HR) was continuously recorded, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and lactate concentration [La] were measured after each training session. Lower body muscular power was assessed using the 5-jump test relative to leg length (5JT-relative) before and after each training session, where greater average distance per stride over five sequential jumping strides indicated greater muscular power. Results HIIT and SSG showed no significant difference in HR, RPE and [La] responses (p=0.70, ES=0.11; p=0.61, ES=0.08 and p=0.38, ES=0.21, respectively). 5JT-relative decreased significantly for SSG and HIIT (p<0.05, ES=0.50 and p<0.05, ES=0.40, respectively). PACES score was greater in SSG compared to HIIT (ES=5.35, p<0.001). Conclusion HIIT and SSG sessions induced similar physiological responses; however, SSGs induced a higher enjoyment level than HIIT. Coaches could choose between these training modalities according to the objective of their training session, considering the enjoyment-related advantages of SSGs.
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- Okba Selmi
- Research Unit, Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation, High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef, Tunisia.,High Institute of Sports and Physical Education, Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Unit, Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation, High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef, Tunisia
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- Applied Physiology Laboratory, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Research Unit, Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation, High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Kef, Tunisia
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Carraro A, Elliot CA, Gobbi E. Perceived treadmill function is correlated with enjoyment of use in trained runners: A user-centred approach. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2019; 74:37-40. [PMID: 30487107 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.08.015] [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: 10/19/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Physical inactivity, a primary cause of most chronic diseases, has been associated with low levels of physical activity enjoyment. Physical activity enjoyment can be impacted by an individual's experience with exercise equipment. The purpose of this study was to adopt a user-centred approach to determine the relationship between physical activity enjoyment and functionality and usability of four treadmills. A running protocol was completed by 57 trained runners (41 male) on four treadmills. Runners reported enjoyment levels as well as their perceptions about treadmill running surface, controls, safety and stability, physical interaction, learnability of data console and aesthetic appeal. Repeated measures ANOVAs showed significant differences between the treadmills for each variable. Multiple regression analysis reported aesthetic appeal significantly predicted enjoyment of use. Results suggest that adopting a user-centred approach to compare exercise equipment usability and features can correlate with enjoyment and further impact on physical activity adherence.
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- Attilio Carraro
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, Lincoln University, New Zealand.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Italy.
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Selmi O, Gonçalves B, Ouergui I, Sampaio J, Bouassida A. Influence of well-being variables and recovery state in physical enjoyment of professional soccer players during small-sided games. Res Sports Med 2018; 26:199-210. [PMID: 29376416 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2018.1431540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study aimed to assess the effects of the total quality of recovery and well-being indices (self-ratings of sleep during the preceding night, stress, fatigue and delayed onset muscle soreness) on rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and physical enjoyment (PE) during small-sided games. A total of 20 professional soccer players (25 ± 0.8 years) completed four 5-a-side game sessions of 25-min duration each (4 × 4 min work with 3-min passive recovery in-between). All variables were collected before each game session with the exception of RPE and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale that were collected after. The results demonstrate that recovery state and pre-fatigue states were not contributing signals of affected internal intensity and enjoyment of players. The study established the objectivity and utility of RPE as a useful tool for determining internal intensity during soccer-specific training as well as PE for assessing emotional response during exercise or training session.
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- Okba Selmi
- a Research Unit "Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation", High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef , University of Jendouba , Kef , Tunisia.,b Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte , University of Carthage , Bizerte , Tunisia
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- c Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development , CIDESD, CreativeLab Research Community , Vila Real , Portugal
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- a Research Unit "Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation", High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef , University of Jendouba , Kef , Tunisia
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- c Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development , CIDESD, CreativeLab Research Community , Vila Real , Portugal
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- a Research Unit "Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation", High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef , University of Jendouba , Kef , Tunisia
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Carraro A, Paoli A, Gobbi E. Affective response to acute resistance exercise: a comparison among machines and free weights. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-018-0427-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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