Julio Cesar da Costa, Cynthia Correa Lopes Barbosa, Andreia Pelegrini, Hélio Serassuelo Junior, Rossana Anelice Gomez-Campos, Rómulo Araujo Fernandes, Enio Ricardo Vaz Ronque
{"title":"Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Bone Health in Adults: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Julio Cesar da Costa, Cynthia Correa Lopes Barbosa, Andreia Pelegrini, Hélio Serassuelo Junior, Rossana Anelice Gomez-Campos, Rómulo Araujo Fernandes, Enio Ricardo Vaz Ronque","doi":"10.1055/a-2461-3687","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2461-3687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective was to analyze the longitudinal associations of physical activity (PA) and Sedentary behavior (SB) on bone health indicators (BHI) in healthy young adults. Articles were selected from five databases and 17 longitudinal studies were selected after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among these, only one study assessed the association between childhood PA and adult BHI, the results showed no significant association between PA and BHI. Positive associations between adolescence and adulthood were observed between PA with bone mineral content and density and bone microarchitecture. In adulthood, the results were divergent; among the three studies located, two found a positive association. SB was negatively associated with bone mineral density and content from childhood to adulthood. However, from adolescence to adulthood, it was negatively associated with total tibia area but positively associated with trabecular thickness, cortical thickness, and cortical bone mineral. The evidence of the positive effect of PA and its intensities between adolescence and adulthood on BHI seems to be more consolidated, and it is still necessary to understand the role of intensities, volume of PA and SB in different periods of life with BHI in adulthood.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"164-171"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142754990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Link Between Ferritin, Vitamin D, Performance, and Eating Attitudes in Female Athletes.","authors":"Yuka Tsukahara, Suguru Torii, Yukiko Taniguchi, Torao Kusakabe, Hideki Murakami, Fumihiro Yamasawa, Takao Akama","doi":"10.1055/a-2421-6891","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2421-6891","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Iron and vitamin D deficiencies can affect athletes' health and performance. However, the epidemiology and associated risk factors remain unclear. Forty-three elite female athletics athletes (20.2±1.9 years) were included. A survey regarding the training schedule and Eating Attitudes Test-26, body composition, bone mineral density, and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and ferritin levels were assessed. Mean serum 25(OH)D and ferritin levels were 25.2±5.5 ng/mL and 29.0±13.2 ng/mL, respectively, and 83.7% and 41.9% of athletes had vitamin D and ferritin insufficiency, respectively. Serum 25(OH)D level was negatively correlated with the number of rest days per week (Coefficient,-6.19; 95% confidence interval [CI],-9.82--2.57; p=0.002), and serum ferritin level was negatively correlated with body mass index (Coefficient,-3.87; 95% CI,-7.57--0.16; p=0.041). Performance levels were positively correlated with serum vitamin D levels (Coefficients, 7.25; 95% CI, 0.25-14.25; p=0.043) and negatively correlated with EAT-26 scores (Coefficient,-7.30; 95% CI,-12.61--1.98; p=0.009) and body fat percentage (Coefficient,-13.26; 95% CI,-24.66--1.86; p=0.025). Vitamin D and ferritin insufficiencies are prevalent among Japanese female athletics athletes. Serum vitamin D level was related to performance level.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"182-188"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intensity and enjoyment of play-based HIIT in children and adolescents with obesity.","authors":"MortenBilde Simonsen, CharlotteNørkjær Eggertsen, JeppeBech Pedersen, Stine Christiansen, EsbenThyssen Vestergaard, Søren Hagstrøm, Ryan Godsk Larsen","doi":"10.1055/a-2456-4054","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2456-4054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been suggested as an effective treatment approach of childhood obesity. The objective of the present study was to examine intensity, enjoyment, and perceived exertion of a 4x4-minute play-based HIIT program for children and adolescents with obesity. 83 participants (42.2% girls, 12.3±1.5 years, 57.8% boys, 12.0±1.6 years) completed a 12-week intervention comprising three weekly sessions. After nine sessions (weeks 2, 6, and 11), participants rated perceived exertion (RPE) with a Borg scale and enjoyment of activities using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Heart rate (HR) was recorded to assess time spent in high- and moderate-intensity. Participants spent more time in high-intensity during strength-based (P=0.004) and running-based (P=0.007) activities compared to ball games, and more time was spent in moderate-intensity during ball games compared to strength-based (P=0.033) and running-based (P=0.028) activities. Overall, boys spent more time in moderate-intensity than girls (P=0.007). Participants rated RPE lower for ball games than for strength-based (P<0.001) and running-based (P<0.001) activities. Boys rated running-based activities more enjoyable than girls (P=0.021). Exercise intensity and RPE vary by activity in HIIT for children and adolescents with obesity. Ball games led to less high-intensity time and were seen as less exhausting. No differences in RPE or enjoyment were found over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"207-216"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive Effects of Heading in Professional Football: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Liam Patel, Julikram Tarafder, Flaminia Ronca","doi":"10.1055/a-2409-0323","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2409-0323","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Large cohort studies have reported that former professional football players have an increased risk of mortality from neurodegenerative disease. Due to emerging concerns regarding the safety of heading the technique is now banned for players under 12. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the association between heading exposure and cognitive function in professional football players. A search strategy was devised and entered into seven electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, SportDiscus and PEDro. The search identified 563 records. After screening records and applying the eligibility criteria, nine cross-sectional studies (n=925) were included in the review, investigating 452 current and 473 former players (859 males, 66 females). Six studies (n=595) reported evidence for an association between heading and impaired cognitive function, while three studies (n=330) reported no association. Diverse cognitive domains were investigated, which might underline the disparity in these results. The association between heading and cognitive function in professional football appears likely but remains inconclusive. Methodological heterogeneity and variability in the presentation of results limits the conclusions drawn. Prospective longitudinal studies using standardised methods, and including females, are required to provide evidence to support or refute an association.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"151-163"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11884919/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chunyu Zhao, Congying Li, Ronghai Su, Lin Chen, Wei Wei, Meng Meng, Chen Chen
{"title":"Comparison of Different Methods on Post-Activation Performance Enhancement: A Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Chunyu Zhao, Congying Li, Ronghai Su, Lin Chen, Wei Wei, Meng Meng, Chen Chen","doi":"10.1055/a-2464-3148","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2464-3148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This meta-analysis was aimed to compare the effects of two methods on post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE). We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure from inception to December 2023. Two authors independently selected the included studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias and certainty evidence. The primary meta-analysis compared the effects of blood flow restriction combined with resistance training (BFR-RT) and high-load resistance training (HL-RT) on the indicator jump height (JH) and power output (PO) of PAPE. The secondary meta-analyses compared within-group differences by gender and between-group differences between the optimal combined protocol of arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) combined with resistance load and the HL-RT protocol. This meta-analysis shows that both BFR-RT and HL-RT significantly improved JH (standardized mean difference (SMD)=0.39, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.20, 0.59]) (SMD=0.34, 95% CI [0.19, 0.48]) and PO (SMD=0.42, 95% CI [0.21, 0.62]) (SMD=0.37, 95%CI [0.19, 0.54]), and there was no significant difference between them. However, subgroup analysis revealed that in terms of gender, BFR-RT was more beneficial for PAPE in females, and in terms of combined protocol, BFR-RT with 50% AOP+30% 1 repetition maximum had the greatest effect compared to HL-RT.BFR-RT can serve as an effective alternative to HL-RT for inducing PAPE.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"172-181"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Risk Assessment of FMS and YBT on Sports Injuries in Collegiate Athletes.","authors":"Mingyang Xie, Rui Zhang, Yuxi Gong","doi":"10.1055/a-2503-5739","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2503-5739","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"e1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Billy Lozowski, Chih-Hsuan Wang, Gretchen D Oliver
{"title":"Pitching kinematics have direct and indirect effects on pitch location in NCAA baseball.","authors":"Billy Lozowski, Chih-Hsuan Wang, Gretchen D Oliver","doi":"10.1055/a-2468-5645","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2468-5645","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Kinematics and release parameters are important factors of throw location; yet an understanding of their relationship has yet to be achieved. This study sought to explore this relationship. Kinematic data were collected for 77 collegiate pitchers. Fifty-seven kinematic parameters were included in path analyses for horizontal and vertical plate locations. Release angles were set as mediating variables (MED) between independent and dependent variables. Eleven kinematic variables directly (13 indirectly) affected the vertical plate location, while 23 kinematic variables directly affected the horizontal plate location (10 indirectly). Linear mixed models revealed that lateral trunk flexion at ball release (<i>R</i> <sup>2</sup>=0.908, BIC=-598, ICC=0.528) best explained vertical plate location. Trunk flexion at foot contact (<i>R</i> <sup>2</sup>=0.944, BIC=-607, ICC=0.776), mediolateral center of mass displacement at foot contact (<i>R</i> <sup>2</sup>=0.974, BIC=-573, ICC=0.918) and ball release (<i>R</i> <sup>2</sup>=0.967, BIC=-593, ICC=0.865), and pelvis rotation at ball release (<i>R</i> <sup>2</sup>=0.965, BIC=-588, ICC=0.895) models were identified for the horizontal plate location. Results indicate that the relationship between pitching kinematics, release conditions, and throw location is complex. Biomechanics can influence release parameters, which in turn impacts the throw location. This work may serve to understand better how biomechanics influence performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":"196-206"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142620681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A silent opponent: Staphylococcus aureus and its impact on wrestlers.","authors":"Talia Thomas, Angela Moore, Swapan Nath, Greg Kearns","doi":"10.1055/a-2517-9103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2517-9103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Community acquired methicillin resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> infections have surged dramatically over the past decade. Athletes in contact sports, especially wrestlers, represent a unique subset of young, healthy individuals who are at heightened risk for transmitting methicillin resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. The sport of wrestling has seen a significant increase in participation, particularly among adolescents, underscoring its growing popularity and the urgent need to address this issue. Unfortunately, the rates of community acquired methicillin resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> have followed a similar upward trend. Treatment options for community acquired methicillin resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> vary, ranging from topical or systemic antibiotics to more invasive interventions like incision, drainage, and intralesional injections. Preventive measures are also essential and include avoiding shared equipment, meticulous mat and gear cleaning, and eliminating bacterial colonization. While existing research supports the effectiveness of decolonization strategies in hospital settings, there is a pressing need to adapt and implement these approaches within the wrestling community. Current prevention methods, such as mat cleaning and skin checks before competitions, are insufficient on their own. By adopting more comprehensive decolonization protocols tailored to the wrestling environment, we can better protect athletes and reduce the incidence of community acquired methicillin resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> skin infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143501266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does brief mindfulness intervention increase performance? An exploratory study.","authors":"Alexis Barbry, Annie Carton, Marjorie Bernier, Hervé Ovigneur, Jérémy Bernard Coquart","doi":"10.1055/a-2544-7523","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2544-7523","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The effects of mindfulness-based interventions combined with a running programme on physical performance need further investigation. Studies often proposed a long mindfulness intervention with a low-intensity physical activity. This study aims to investigate the effects on physical performance of a brief mindfulness intervention with a running programme. Sixty-five trained runners were randomised in brief mindfulness or control groups. Intermittent maximum speed, heart rate variability and ratings of perceived exertion were performed at baseline, at 4 weeks and 8 weeks. Fat mass and physical fitness were assessed at baseline and 8 weeks after. A time*group interaction was detected for cardiorespiratory fitness tests (i.e. intermittent maximum speed and 3-min shuttle run tests). Cardiorespiratory fitness stagnated for the mindfulness group whereas it decreased significantly over time in the control group (p = 0.01). No time*group interactions were detected for the other outcomes (p < 0.05). Brief mindfulness intervention might potentially mitigate the fatigue-related performance decrements during the preparatory phase. The cardiorespiratory fitness decrease for the control group could be explained by the high training load during this time of the season. The stagnation in the mindfulness group might be illustrated by the development of some psychological skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143476625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Witalo Kassiano, Bruna Costa, Gabriel Kunevaliki, Felipe Lisboa, Natã Stavinski, Aline Prado, Ian Tricoli, Jarlisson Francsuel, Luis Lima, JoãoPedro Nunes, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Edilson S Cyrino
{"title":"Distinct muscle growth and strength adaptations after preacher and incline biceps curls.","authors":"Witalo Kassiano, Bruna Costa, Gabriel Kunevaliki, Felipe Lisboa, Natã Stavinski, Aline Prado, Ian Tricoli, Jarlisson Francsuel, Luis Lima, JoãoPedro Nunes, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Edilson S Cyrino","doi":"10.1055/a-2517-0509","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2517-0509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We compared performing preacher and incline biceps curls on changes in elbow flexor muscle size and strength. This was a between-group repeated measure randomized trial. Sixty-three young women performed the preacher biceps curl (<i>n</i>=30) or the incline biceps curl (<i>n</i>=33) for 8 weeks, twice a week. We measured the muscle thickness of elbow flexors at the proximal, middle, and distal sites. We assessed the muscle strength using three repetition maximum tests in the preacher curl and the incline curl. We observed a greater increase in the proximal elbow flexor thickness in the incline biceps curl compared to the preacher biceps curl (mean difference=0.08 cm [95% confidence interval: 0.02, 0.13 cm]). We observed a greater increase in the distal elbow flexor thickness in the preacher biceps curl compared to the incline biceps curl (mean difference=0.10 cm [95%CI: 0.04, 0.15 cm]). The preacher biceps curl showed a greater increase in three repetition maximum tests in the preacher curl (mean difference=1.88 kg [95%CI: 1.14, 2.62 kg]). The incline biceps curl showed a greater increase in three repetition maximum tests in the incline biceps curl (mean difference=0.86 kg [95%CI: 0.10, 1.62 kg]). Our findings suggest regional differences in muscle growth induced by the preacher and incline biceps curls. Strength gains appear to follow the principle of specificity.</p>","PeriodicalId":14439,"journal":{"name":"International journal of sports medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142983534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}