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Glakousakis G, Kalatzis P, Mandalidis D. Exploring 3D Pelvis Orientation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Athletes Engaged in Activities with and without Impact Loading and Non-Athletes. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2024; 9:19. [PMID: 38249096 PMCID: PMC10801472 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk9010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Female athletes subjected to various types of impact loading, especially over a long period of time, may experience changes in their pelvic orientation, which may affect their sport performance and increase the likelihood of injury. The aim of the present study was to determine whether female athletes involved in high-impact loading sports (HILS), odd-impact loading sports (OILS), and repetitive non-impact loading sports (NILS) demonstrate changes in pelvis orientation compared to non-athletes (NATH). Pelvic orientation was determined using Euler/Cardan angles, calculated from the coordinates of the right, and left anterior superior iliac spines and pubic symphysis via a novel method. Two-way ANOVA tests showed significant differences between groups for pelvis position in the frontal plane (p < 0.05), with HILS and OILS demonstrating greater pelvic obliquity compared to NILS athletes and NATH. Significant main effects were also obtained for directions within the sagittal plane (p < 0.001). Significant within-group differences were observed in sagittal pelvic position among female athletes engaged in NILS (p < 0.01) and non-athletes (NATH) (p < 0.05), with a greater anterior pelvic tilt compared to posterior. Our findings suggest that pelvis orientation in female athletes across sports is influenced by sport-specific impact loads, potentially affecting performance and injury occurrence.
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Affiliation(s)
- Georgios Glakousakis
- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece;
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- Section of Informatics 1st Vocational Lyceum of Vari, Directorate of Secondary Education of East Attica, Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, 15122 Athens, Greece;
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece;
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Korontzi M, Kafetzakis I, Mandalidis D. Effects of Artificially Induced Leg Length Discrepancy on Treadmill-Based Walking and Running Symmetry in Healthy College Students: A Lab-Based Experimental Study. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:9695. [PMID: 38139541 PMCID: PMC10748201 DOI: 10.3390/s23249695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
Abstract
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a common postural deviation of musculoskeletal origin, which causes compensatory reactions and often leads to injury. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of artificially induced LLD on gait symmetry by means of the spatiotemporal gait parameters and ground reaction forces (GRFs) using a treadmill equipped with capacitive sensors (instrumented) as well as the EMG activity of trunk and hip muscles during walking and running. Twenty-six healthy male and female college students were required to perform two sets of four 2.5-min walking and running trials on an instrumented treadmill at 5.6 and 8.1 km·h-1, respectively, without (0) and with 1, 2, and 3 cm LLD implemented by wearing a special rubber shoe. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way repeated measures or a mixed-design ANOVA. Most spatiotemporal gait parameters and GRFs demonstrated an increase or decrease as LLD increased either on the short-limb or the long-limb side, with changes becoming more apparent at ≥1 cm LLD during walking and ≥2 cm LLD during running. The EMG activity of trunk and hip muscles was not affected by LLD. Our findings showed that gait symmetry in terms of treadmill-based spatiotemporal parameters of gait and GRFs is affected by LLD, the magnitude of which depends on the speed of locomotion.
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (I.K.)
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Mexi A, Kafetzakis I, Korontzi M, Karagiannakis D, Kalatzis P, Mandalidis D. Effects of Load Carriage on Postural Control and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters during Level and Uphill Walking. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:609. [PMID: 36679405 PMCID: PMC9863443 DOI: 10.3390/s23020609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Load carriage and uphill walking are conditions that either individually or in combination can compromise postural control and gait eliciting several musculoskeletal low back and lower limb injuries. The objectives of this study were to investigate postural control responses and spatiotemporal parameters of gait during level and uphill unloaded (UL), back-loaded (BL), and front-loaded (FL) walking. Postural control was assessed in 30 asymptomatic individuals by simultaneously recording (i) EMG activity of neck, thoracic and lumbar erector spinae, and rectus abdominis, (ii) projected 95% ellipse area as well as the anteroposterior and mediolateral trunk displacement, and (iii) spatiotemporal gait parameters (stride/step length and cadence). Measurements were performed during level (0%) and uphill (5, 10, and 15%) walking at a speed of 5 km h-1 without and with a suspended front pack or a backpack weighing 15% of each participant's body weight. The results of our study showed that postural control, as indicated by increased erector spinae EMG activity and changes in spatiotemporal parameters of gait that manifested with decreased stride/step length and increased cadence, is compromised particularly during level and uphill FL walking as opposed to BL or UL walking, potentially increasing the risk of musculoskeletal and fall-related injuries.
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- Asimina Mexi
- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Informatics 1st Vocational Lyceum of Vari, Directorate of Secondary Education of East Attica, Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, 16672 Athens, Greece
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece
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Dendrinos P, Fassoi A, Tsekoura M, Angelopoulos P, Mylonas K, Mandalidis D, Krekoukias G, Tsepis E, Fousekis K. Neuromuscular control of the lower extremities can be better enhanced by applying ankle taping and kinesiological taping rather than elastic bandaging: a randomized control study in amateur soccer players. J Phys Ther Sci 2022; 34:741-744. [PMID: 36337220 PMCID: PMC9622350 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.34.741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of ankle elastic bandaging, taping, and
kinesiology taping on the neuromuscular control of the lower extremities before and after
their application and after exercise in soccer athletes. [Participants and Methods]
Fifty-five amateur soccer players were randomly divided into four research sub-groups
either receiving bandaging (n=15), taping (n=15), and kinesiology taping (n=15) on their
ankle or serving as controls (n=10). The dynamic stability of the non-dominant limb was
assessed through the star excursion balance test (SEBT) in three research conditions: a)
before sports taping application, b) after the application, and c) after a 15 min
laboratory simulation of soccer activities. [Results] Taping and kinesiology taping
improved the dynamic stabilization of the lower limb more statistically significantly than
bandaging. The addition of exercise significantly improved the SEBT results in the taping
and kinesiology taping more than the bandaging and control groups. [Conclusion] Exercise
activates the proprioceptive mechanisms of the lower limb and improves its neuromuscular
control. This functional improvement of the lower limb appears to be enhanced after ankle
taping and kinesiology taping compared with elastic bandaging and controls.
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- Panagiotis Dendrinos
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Patras: Psaron 6, Egio 25100 Aigio, Greece
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Mandalidis D, Glakousakis G, Kalatzis P. An anthropometric-based method for the assessment of pelvis position in three-dimensional space. MethodsX 2022; 9:101616. [PMID: 35464806 PMCID: PMC9019700 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Determining the pelvis position remains a challenge for clinical therapists and researchers mainly due to the difficulty in assessing its potential triaxial rotations in the upright standing posture. The method described in this study aims to determine the position of the pelvis in the upright standing posture by calculating the Euler/Cardan angles of pelvic rotations based on the triaxial coordinates of the anterior superior iliac spines and the pubic symphysis. The coordinates of these bony landmarks were determined with two laser distance meters and a standard metric ruler, all mounted on a custom-made structure. The calculations of all Euler/Cardan angle rotation sequences for both the internal and external rotations of the pelvis were performed by developing an algorithm that executed via a computer program specifically designed for the purpose of this study. The validity of the algorithm was tested by comparing the actual angles of known positions at which an anatomical model of the pelvis was placed with the calculated angles. Our findings revealed <1° differences between the actual and the calculated angles of pelvis rotations regardless of the axis around which it was rotated suggesting that the proposed method can be used for clinical and research purposes.The triaxial coordinates of pelvis bony landmarks can be measured anthropometrically using simple measuring instruments Pelvis posture can be determined in 3D space with great accuracy by means of the Euler/Cardan angles
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Theodorou AA, Zinelis PT, Malliou VJ, Chatzinikolaou PN, Margaritelis NV, Mandalidis D, Geladas ND, Paschalis V. Acute L-Citrulline Supplementation Increases Nitric Oxide Bioavailability but Not Inspiratory Muscle Oxygenation and Respiratory Performance. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103311. [PMID: 34684312 PMCID: PMC8537281 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate whether acute L-citrulline supplementation would affect inspiratory muscle oxygenation and respiratory performance. Twelve healthy males received 6 g of L-citrulline or placebo in a double-blind crossover design. Pulmonary function (i.e., forced expired volume in 1 s, forced vital capacity and their ratio), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), fractional exhaled nitric oxide (NO•), and sternocleidomastoid muscle oxygenation were measured at baseline, one hour post supplementation, and after an incremental resistive breathing protocol to task failure of the respiratory muscles. The resistive breathing task consisted of 30 inspirations at 70% and 80% of MIP followed by continuous inspirations at 90% of MIP until task failure. Sternocleidomastoid muscle oxygenation was assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy. One-hour post-L-citrulline supplementation, exhaled NO• was significantly increased (19.2%; p < 0.05), and this increase was preserved until the end of the resistive breathing (16.4%; p < 0.05). In contrast, no difference was observed in the placebo condition. Pulmonary function and MIP were not affected by the L-citrulline supplementation. During resistive breathing, sternocleidomastoid muscle oxygenation was significantly reduced, with no difference noted between the two supplementation conditions. In conclusion, a single ingestion of 6 g L-citrulline increased NO• bioavailability but not the respiratory performance and inspiratory muscle oxygenation.
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- Anastasios A. Theodorou
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 1516, Cyprus
- Correspondence:
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece; (P.T.Z.); (V.J.M.); (D.M.); (N.D.G.); (V.P.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece; (P.T.Z.); (V.J.M.); (D.M.); (N.D.G.); (V.P.)
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 61122 Serres, Greece; (P.N.C.); (N.V.M.)
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 61122 Serres, Greece; (P.N.C.); (N.V.M.)
- Dialysis Unit, 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece; (P.T.Z.); (V.J.M.); (D.M.); (N.D.G.); (V.P.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece; (P.T.Z.); (V.J.M.); (D.M.); (N.D.G.); (V.P.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece; (P.T.Z.); (V.J.M.); (D.M.); (N.D.G.); (V.P.)
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Sarlis V, Chatziilias V, Tjortjis C, Mandalidis D. A Data Science approach analysing the Impact of Injuries on Basketball Player and Team Performance. INFORM SYST 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.is.2021.101750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Konstantopoulos I, Kafetzakis I, Chatziilias V, Mandalidis D. Fatigue-Induced Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Strength of the Hip Stabilizers, Postural Control and Gait Following a Unilateral Countermovement Vertical Jump Protocol. Sports (Basel) 2021; 9:33. [PMID: 33673474 PMCID: PMC7997463 DOI: 10.3390/sports9030033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
It is generally accepted that neuromuscular overload and fatigue of one lower limb can affect the functional ability of the ipsilateral limb, and possibly the contralateral limb, increasing the likelihood of injury. The purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of a unilateral countermovement vertical jump (UCVJ) fatigue protocol on the neuromuscular function of the ipsilateral as well as the contralateral lower limb. The isometric strength of the hip stabilizers, postural control via posturographic analysis during the Y-Balance-Test (YBT), and the stance-phase-of-gait were assessed in 24 healthy physical active males and females before and after execution of a UCVJ fatigue protocol. The fatigue protocol included 5 sets of 20 maximum UCVJs performed on the supportive leg, with a 30-s break between sets. Following a 16.8% decline in vertical jump performance and an associated 2.3-fold increase in perceived exertion, our findings revealed significant post-fatigue inter-limb differences regarding postural control. The post-fatigue inter-limb differences regarding the isometric strength of the hip stabilizers and the stance-phase-of-gait parameters were not significant. Our findings showed that a 100 UCVJs session is likely to induce significant inter-limb differences in postural control, possibly increasing the risk of lower limb injury.
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- Sports Physical Therapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 172 37 Athens, Greece; (I.K.); (I.K.); (V.C.)
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Maniatakis A, Mavraganis N, Kallistratos E, Mandalidis D, Mylonas K, Angelopoulos P, Xergia S, Tsepis E, Fousekis K. The effectiveness of Ergon Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, foam rolling, and athletic elastic taping in improving volleyball players' shoulder range of motion and throwing performance: a pilot study on elite athletes. J Phys Ther Sci 2020; 32:611-614. [PMID: 33132517 PMCID: PMC7590850 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.32.611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), foam rolling, and athletic elastic taping on improving elite volleyball players' shoulder range of motion (ROM) and throwing performance. [Participants and Methods] Fifteen elite male volleyball players (mean age: 24 ± 4.54 years; mean height: 177 ± 0.08 cm; mean weight: 81 ± 7.71 kg) received shoulder Ergon IASTM, foam rolling, and elastic taping treatment in random order on both upper extremities once a week for three weeks. Pre-and post-treatment assessments of their shoulders' ROM and functional throwing performance were performed. [Results] Ergon IASTM technique resulted in significantly higher shoulder flexion ROM values than foam rolling and elastic taping. Foam rolling, in turn, showed better results than athletic elastic taping. Moreover, the Ergon IASTM technique resulted in significantly higher OSP values than athletic elastic taping. No significant differences were observed between the therapeutic interventions in terms of FTPI. [Conclusion] This pilot study on elite athletes provides evidence that both IASTM and foam rolling techniques may improve their passive shoulder ROM compared to elastic athletic taping while Ergon IASTM can also enhance their shoulder throwing performance.
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- Andreas Maniatakis
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, International Hellenic University, Greece
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- School of Physical Education & Sport Science, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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Fousekis K, Varda C, Mandalidis D, Mylonas K, Angelopoulos P, Koumoundourou D, Tsepis E. Effects of instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization at three different application angles on hamstring surface thermal responses. J Phys Ther Sci 2020; 32:506-509. [PMID: 32884171 PMCID: PMC7443544 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.32.506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
[Purpose] This study aimed to examine the thermal skin responses (thermal buildup and retention rate) to instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) procedures applied on hamstrings at different angles. [Participants and Methods] Thirty university students (age: 20 ± 4 years, weight: 70.61 ± 9.11 kg, height: 168.5 ± 7.5 cm) received three sessions of 10-min Ergon® IASTM treatment on their dominant limbs' hamstrings at 20°, 60°, and 90° application angles, respectively. The skin temperature was measured with a thermometer immediately before and after treatment, and every minute thereafter until it returned to the baseline value. [Results] IASTM resulted in a significant increase in skin temperature irrespective of the application angle. The thermal retention rate produced by the treatment at a 90° angle was significantly higher than that produced by the 20° application angle (78.9 vs. 64.53 min). No significant differences were observed between the 60° and 90° angle applications (72.5 vs. 78.9 min). [Conclusion] IASTM application at 60° and 90° angles can increase and retain the hamstring's skin temperature for more than an hour, creating the conditions for potential positive adaptations to local metabolism and muscle tone.
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- Konstantinos Fousekis
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- School of Physical Education & Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: Psarron 6, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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Fousekis K, Chrysanthopoulos G, Tsekoura M, Mandalidis D, Mylonas K, Angelopoulos P, Koumoundourou D, Billis V, Tsepis E. Posterior thigh thermal skin adaptations to radiofrequency treatment at 448 kHz applied with or without Indiba ® fascia treatment tools. J Phys Ther Sci 2020; 32:292-296. [PMID: 32273653 PMCID: PMC7113424 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.32.292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
[Purpose] This study aimed to evaluate the posterior thigh’s skin thermal responses to
448-kHz radiofrequency-based therapy applied either in the form of standard application
(Indiba®Activ) or combined soft tissue treatment (Indiba®Fascia
treatment). [Participants and Methods] Ten healthy males (22 ± 3 years of age, weight 75.2
± 4.9 kg, height 178.5 ± 4.7) received four different treatments which included a)
Indiba®Activ (IA) radiofrequency treatment, b) Indiba®Fascia (IF),
c) Indiba®Activ placebo (IAP) and d) Indiba®Fascia Placebo (IFP) in
the posterior thigh of their dominant lower limb, while the non-dominant served as the
control. Skin temperature was recorded pre- and post-treatment and every minute until the
surface temperature reached pre-treatment levels using a wireless infrared thermometer.
[Results] Both radiofrequency-based therapy groups IA and IF led to a significant increase
in skin temperature compared to placebo applications. The IF intervention led to an
average retention of elevated temperature for 164.2 minutes compared to 54.8 minutes of
IA, 23.17 of IFP and 17.6 minutes of IAP. [Conclusion] These findings indicate that
radiofrequency treatment at 448 kHz can induce and sustain significant thermal skin
adaptations reflecting an increased blood circulation and metabolism of underlying
tissues.
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- Konstantinos Fousekis
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: 6 Psarron, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: 6 Psarron, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- School of Physical Education & Sport Science, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: 6 Psarron, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: 6 Psarron, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: 6 Psarron, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Patras: 6 Psarron, Egio, Achaia 25100, Greece
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Karagiannakis D, Athanasopoulos S, Mandalidis D. Scapular muscles’ activity in female volleyball players with scapular asymmetry in the resting position. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2018; 22:580-585. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Zemadanis K, Betsos T, Mandalidis D. The Short and Long-Term Effect of Weight-Bearing Mobilization-With-Movement (MWM) and Automobilization- MWM Techniques on Pain and Functional Status in Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis. International Journal of Physiotherapy 2017. [DOI: 10.15621/ijphy/2017/v4i3/149067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Karzis K, Kalogeris M, Mandalidis D, Geladas N, Karteroliotis K, Athanasopoulos S. The effect of foot overpronation on Achilles tendon blood supply in healthy male subjects. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2016; 27:1114-1121. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- K. Karzis
- Department of Physiotherapy; Asklipieio General Hospital of Voula; Athens Greece
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- Department of Medical Imaging; Medical Centre Palaiou Falirou; Athens Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science; Department of Sport Medicine and Biology of Exercise; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Athens Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science; Department of Sport Medicine and Biology of Exercise; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Athens Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science; Department of Sport Medicine and Biology of Exercise; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Athens Greece
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Science; Department of Sport Medicine and Biology of Exercise; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Athens Greece
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Wright CR, Brown EL, Della Gatta PA, Fatouros IG, Karagounis LG, Terzis G, Mastorakos G, Michailidis Y, Mandalidis D, Spengos K, Chatzinikolaou A, Methenitis S, Draganidis D, Jamurtas AZ, Russell AP. Regulation of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor and Its Receptor in Skeletal Muscle is Dependent Upon the Type of Inflammatory Stimulus. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2015; 35:710-9. [PMID: 26057332 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2014.0159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The cytokine granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) binds to its receptor (G-CSFR) to stimulate hematopoietic stem cell mobilization, myelopoiesis, and the production and activation of neutrophils. In response to exercise-induced muscle damage, G-CSF is increased in circulation and G-CSFR has recently been identified in skeletal muscle cells. While G-CSF/G-CSFR activation mediates pro- and anti-inflammatory responses, our understanding of the role and regulation in the muscle is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate, in vitro and in vivo, the role and regulation of G-CSF and G-CSFR in skeletal muscle under conditions of muscle inflammation and damage. First, C2C12 myotubes were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) with and without G-CSF to determine if G-CSF modulates the inflammatory response. Second, the regulation of G-CSF and its receptor was measured following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage and the expression levels we investigated for redox sensitivity by administering the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC). LPS stimulation of C2C12 myotubes resulted in increases in G-CSF, interleukin (IL)-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) messenger RNA (mRNA) and an increase in G-CSF, IL-6, and MCP-1 release from C2C12 myotubes. The addition of G-CSF following LPS stimulation of C2C12 myotubes increased IL-6 mRNA and cytokine release into the media, however it did not affect MCP-1 or TNFα. Following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage in humans, G-CSF levels were either marginally increased in circulation or remain unaltered in skeletal muscle. Similarly, G-CSFR levels remained unchanged in response to damaging exercise and G-CSF/G-CSFR did not change in response to NAC. Collectively, these findings suggest that G-CSF may cooperate with IL-6 and potentially promote muscle regeneration in vitro, whereas in vivo aseptic inflammation induced by exercise did not change G-CSF and G-CSFR responses. These observations suggest that different models of inflammation produce a different G-CSF response.
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- Craig Robert Wright
- 1 Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University , Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- 1 Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University , Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- 1 Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University , Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- 2 Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace , Komotini, Greece
- 3 The Institute of Human Performance and Rehabilitation, Center for Research and Technology-Thessaly , Trikala, Greece
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- 4 Nestlé Research Center , Nestec Ltd., Lausanne, Switzerland
- 5 School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly , Karies, Trikala, Greece
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- 6 Athletics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- 7 Endocrine Unit, Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Athens University Medical School , Athens, Greece
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- 2 Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace , Komotini, Greece
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- 6 Athletics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- 8 The 1st Department of Neurology, University of Athens , School of Medicine, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2 Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace , Komotini, Greece
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- 6 Athletics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Athens , Athens, Greece
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- 2 Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace , Komotini, Greece
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- 3 The Institute of Human Performance and Rehabilitation, Center for Research and Technology-Thessaly , Trikala, Greece
- 5 School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly , Karies, Trikala, Greece
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- 1 Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University , Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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Wright CR, Brown EL, Della Gatta PA, Fatouros IG, Karagounis LG, Terzis G, Matsorakos G, Michailidis Y, Mandalidis D, Spengos K, Chatzinikolaou A, Methenitis S, Draganidis D, Jamurtas AZ, Russell AP. 200. Cytokine 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2014.07.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Athanasopoulos S, Mandalidis D, Tsakoniti A, Athanasopoulos I, Strimpakos N, Papadopoulos E, Pyrros DG, Parisis C, Kapreli E. The 2004 Paralympic Games: Physiotherapy Services in the Paralympic Village Polyclinic. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.2174/1874387000903010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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