‘Mental heAlth and well-being in rUgby pLayers’ (MAUL) study: an …
Dec 7, 2024 · Introduction Mental health and well-being is a relatively under-researched area in rugby, especially outside the elite men’s game. Evidence suggests that physical activity and sports benefit mental health and well-being, and rugby provides health-enhancing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.Objective This cross-sectional study used an online approach and engaged national rugby governing ...
Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP): semistructured patient ...
Oct 14, 2024 · Introduction. Shoulder pain is a common, disabling and costly musculoskeletal condition experienced by 7%–26% of the general population.1 2 This condition is often long lasting, with symptoms remaining after 12 months in over 40% of patients.3 4 Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is reported to account for 70% of shoulder pain cases. Advice, education and rehabilitative exercises are ...
Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity …
Oct 6, 2024 · Objective The objective of this study was to compare the effects of novel, time-efficient, low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training (C-HIIT), and current exercise guidelines (210 min/week of combined moderate-intensity continuous training (C-MICT)), with waitlist control (CON) on glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).Methods Sixty ...
Development and evaluation of an ovarian hormone profile …
Dec 8, 2024 · Objective This study aimed to develop a reliable, comprehensive and fit-for-purpose tool for classifying ovarian hormone profiles (OHPs) (step one of a two-step process) in postmenarcheal to perimenopausal female athletes.Methods The OHP classification tool was designed by a team of sport scientists, practitioners and medics and is intended for use by sport practitioners. It incorporates self ...
Heavy resistance training at retirement age induces 4-year lasting ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Objectives Muscle function and size decline with age, but long-term effects of resistance training in older adults are largely unknown. Here, we explored the long-lasting (3 years) effects of 1 year of supervised resistance training with heavy loads.Methods The LIve active Successful Ageing (LISA) study was a parallel group randomised controlled trial at a university hospital in Denmark. Older ...
Long-term impact of adherence to muscle-strengthening …
Dec 6, 2024 · Objective To evaluate the relationship between adherence to muscle-strengthening guidelines in young adulthood and inflammation markers over a 17-year follow-up period. Additionally, it aims to examine whether body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) act as mediators in this relationship.Methods The study analysed data from young adults aged 18–26 years who participated in waves ...
Elucidating the role of physical exercises in alleviating stroke ...
Dec 4, 2024 · Background This study aimed to investigate the role of physical exercises as a non-pharmacological intervention for ameliorating post-stroke dysregulated homeostatic parameters.Methods Embase, PubMed, PEDro, ISI Web of Science and CENTRAL were searched until April 2024. Parallel randomised controlled trials (RCTs) analysing the effect of post-stroke physical exercises (PSPE) on homeostatic ...
Technology supported High Intensity Training in chronic non …
Oct 6, 2024 · Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common chronic musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. Guidelines recommend exercise therapy (ET) in CLBP management, but more research is needed to investigate specific ET modalities and their underlying mechanisms. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the short-term and long-term effectiveness of a time-contingent individualised high ...
Injuries in weightlifting and powerlifting: an updated systematic ...
Dec 3, 2024 · Objective To systematically review the literature on the incidence, prevalence, anatomical injury localisation and risk factors in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting.Design Updated systematic review, PROSPERO registration (CRD42022382364).Data sources Four databases (PubMed, Embase, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science) were searched on 19 February 2024.Eligibility Reports assessing injury ...
Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of therapeutic exercise …
Oct 15, 2024 · Objective Shoulder pain, primarily due to rotator cuff tendinopathy, significantly impacts function and quality of life, with considerable socioeconomic implications. Physiotherapy myofascial trigger point therapy (MPT) is traditionally used, but therapeutic exercise (TE) has gained attention for its potential administrative and implementation benefits. The aim of this study was to evaluate ...