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Reliability of 3D measurement of pelvic and lower limb kinematics during two single leg landing tasks 在两个单腿着陆任务中骨盆和下肢运动学三维测量的可靠性

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0010

Grzegorz Szlachta, R. Gnat, Maciej Biały

{"title":"Reliability of 3D measurement of pelvic and lower limb kinematics during two single leg landing tasks","authors":"Grzegorz Szlachta, R. Gnat, Maciej Biały","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0010","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: Three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis is one of the available methods used to evaluate body kinematics. The aim of this study was to assess the intrarater reliability of measurement of pelvic and lower limb kinematics during two single leg landing tasks using 3D motion analysis. Material and methods: 19 healthy volunteers (8 women, 11 men, age 23.1 ± 2.8 years, weight 70.7 ± 9.2 kg, height 174.8 ± 6.7 cm) performed five repeated single leg hurdle hops (SLHH) (30 cm height) and five single leg drop landings (SLDL) from a box (40 cm height) in one measurement session with a 15-minute break and after marker replacement with 3D assessment. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and the smallest detectable differences (SDD) were used to examine the reliability of kinematic parameters during the landing phase. Results: The average intrarater ICC for SLHH was 0.92 (SEM = 1.69°, SDD 4.68°) and for SLDL was 0.96 (SEM = 0.81°, SDD = 2.26°). After marker replacement ICC decreased to an average value of 0.81 (SEM = 2.05°, SDD 5.68°) for SLHH and 0.82 (SEM = 2.36°, SDD 6.53°) for SLDL. Conclusions: Using the 3D method to evaluate pelvis and lower limb kinematics during single leg landing in one measurement session is a high reliability method for most parameters. Marker replacement is one of the factors that reduce the reliability of measures. When applying the SEM and SDD values, which the present paper contains, it is worth mentioning that the obtained results are caused by measurement error or they are due to individual issues.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"66 1","pages":"73 - 80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90761402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A study on the association of cervical spondylosis severity, as indicated by cervical motions, with hearing impairment 颈椎病严重程度的相关性研究，如颈椎运动所示，与听力障碍

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0006

Bashaer Hameed Karam, H. S. Hasan, H. Saeed

{"title":"A study on the association of cervical spondylosis severity, as indicated by cervical motions, with hearing impairment","authors":"Bashaer Hameed Karam, H. S. Hasan, H. Saeed","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0006","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: The present study investigates the possible relation between the limitation of cervical motion in a patient with cervical spondylosis and hearing impairment. Material and methods: Cross-sectional research was performed based on 60 participants suffering from cervical spondylosis (CS) selected from an orthopaedic and physiotherapy department. The data collection techniques included questionnaire, electronic tools, measurements with a mechanical device including measuring the cervical range of motion (ROM) by goniometer, and physical examination including pure tone audiometry (PTA) and tympanogram. Results: Right rotation was the most common limitation, which affected 43 patients, followed by left rotation limitation, which was recorded in 40 patients. The extension, left lateral flexion, flexion, and right lateral flexion limitation showed less effect. Conclusions: Left rotation limitation was found to be an independent predictor of hearing impairment especially in men. Age was also a risk factor for sensory neural hearing loss (SNHL). These findings are important in the facilitation of investigating SNHL in cervical spondylosis patients.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"112 1","pages":"43 - 48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75948830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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How combined aerobic training and pomegranate juice intake affect lipid profile? A clinical trial in men with type 2 diabetes 有氧训练和石榴汁摄入对血脂的影响?男性2型糖尿病患者的临床试验

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0018

Sasan Nemati, V. Tadibi, R. Hoseini

{"title":"How combined aerobic training and pomegranate juice intake affect lipid profile? A clinical trial in men with type 2 diabetes","authors":"Sasan Nemati, V. Tadibi, R. Hoseini","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic training (AT) and pomegranate juice intake (PJI) on the lipid profile in men with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed in middle-aged men (40–50 years old) with type 2 diabetes. Participants were randomly assigned into four groups: AT + PJI (n = 9); AT (n = 10); PJI (n = 9), and control (C) (n = 10). The AT program consisted of 60-75% of HRMax, 40-60 min/day, three days/wk for eight weeks. Participants in the PJI group consumed 240 ml of pomegranate juice (sugar or additive-free) daily for eight weeks. Lipid profile was measured at the beginning and end of the study. The data were analyzed through paired t-test and one-way analysis of variance, as well as Tukey’s post hoc test at the signification level of P<0.05. Results: AT + PJI, PJI, and AT groups demonstrated significant improvements in lipid profile compared to the C group. The results show that the AT + PJI group had significantly lower TC and LDL (p = 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively), and significantly higher HDL (p = 0.023) compared with the PJI group. There was no significant difference between AT and PJI groups. Also, TG was significantly lower in AT+ PJI compare to the C group. Conclusions: AT + PJI is more effective than AT or PJI alone in the improvement of lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"51 1","pages":"147 - 154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79393970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study 带气垫的倾斜和斜倚轮椅的压力分布:一项试点研究

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0015

Hyunwoo Choi, Heymin Lee, Jeongwon Choi, Ji-suk Moon, Juhyang Jeong, Dohee Joo, Ingyu Yoo

{"title":"Pressure distribution in tilting and reclining wheelchairs with an air cushion: A pilot study","authors":"Hyunwoo Choi, Heymin Lee, Jeongwon Choi, Ji-suk Moon, Juhyang Jeong, Dohee Joo, Ingyu Yoo","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: The aim of this study was to determine the optimal angle for maximizing pressure distribution in two types of wheelchairs (tilting and reclining) while using a ROHO cushion, which offers relatively effective pressure distribution. Material and methods: This study enrolled 28 male and female college students who understood the purpose of the study and agreed to participate. This study aimed to determine the optimal angle for tilting and reclining wheelchairs when using a ROHO cushion at angles of 10°, 20°, and 30° with tilted wheelchairs and 90°, 110°, and 130° with reclining wheelchairs. Results: The analysis showed that an improved pressure distribution when a tilting wheelchair was used versus a reclining one. A reclining position of ≥110° and a tilt angle of ≥20° led to significant pressure-reducing effects. Conclusion: The results of this study will help wheelchair users or their guardians to select the optimal wheelchair angle when changing their posture to prevent bedsores. Although no slippage was observed in our study, it is important to remember the proper back position to prevent unnecessary slippage.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"13 1","pages":"121 - 127"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88863454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Body fatness in sedentary and active students with different body mass index 不同身体质量指数的久坐与运动学生的体脂状况

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0005

M. Malara, G. Lutosławska, K. Mazurek, A. Kęska, J. Tkaczyk

{"title":"Body fatness in sedentary and active students with different body mass index","authors":"M. Malara, G. Lutosławska, K. Mazurek, A. Kęska, J. Tkaczyk","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0005","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: Numerous data have indicated that body fat stores undergo complicated regulation by genetic and environmental factors, including physical activity. However, the majority of studies did not take into account this aspect of lifestyle in proposed body fat limits. In this context it seems that a more precise and reliable classification of body fat is provided by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), which distinguishes individuals not only with respect to sex but also activity level. Material and methods: A total of 793 students (312 sedentary and 481 active) volunteered to participate in the study. Among sedentary participants 147 were male and 165 female. Among active subjects 206 were male and 275 were female. Active subjects were engaged in different modes of physical activity according to the study program. In all participants body mass index (BMI) was calculated. In participants with BMI 18.5–24.9 and BMI ≥ 25 body fat was determined using four skinfold measurements. Thereafter participants were classified according to the percentage of body fat using ranges for males and females provided by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) (essential fat, athletes, fitness, average and obese fatness). Results: None of the sedentary and active males with BMI 18.5–24.9 had high (obese) fat. In contrast, in sedentary males with BMI ≥ 25 16.4% were obese vs. 1.8% of obese active ones. In sedentary females BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 did not exclude obesity, which was found in 16.9% of participants. In sedentary females with BMI ≥ 25 most of the subjects (97.1%) were obese. In contrast, in active females with BMI ≥ 25 a similar percentage of participants had average and obese fat (53.3% and 46.7, respectively). Discussion: Our study clearly demonstrated that BMI as a simple measure of body composition provides false information concerning true adiposity in physically active male and female students. A similar BMI did not exclude marked differences in the percentage of body fat in sedentary and active students.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"13 3 1","pages":"37 - 42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89285911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Classic sports massage vs. Chinese self-massage. Which one is more effective in warm-up? 经典运动按摩vs中国式自我按摩。哪一个在热身时更有效?

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0012

D. Boguszewski, J. Adamczyk, Aleksandra Hanc, A. Szymanska, Sylwia Chełchowska, D. Białoszewski

{"title":"Classic sports massage vs. Chinese self-massage. Which one is more effective in warm-up?","authors":"D. Boguszewski, J. Adamczyk, Aleksandra Hanc, A. Szymanska, Sylwia Chełchowska, D. Białoszewski","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: Warm-up is an indispensable element of sports training. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of warm-up exercises with Swedish, classic sports massage and Chinese self-massage on functional limitations of the locomotive system. Materials and methods: The study included 42 women and 13 men aged 19 to 22. They all performed the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test, without a warm-up, and then (after a week) performed it again after either a standard warm-up with sports massage (Group 1) or a warm-up with Chinese self-massage (Group 2). Results: Both groups obtained significantly higher results in the second measurement (FMS test), preceded by a standard warm-up with sports massage (Group 1, p = 0.003) and warm-up with Chinese self-massage (Group 2, p = 0.000). In Group 1, statistically significant differences were observed in the results of the exercises: hurdle step and push-ups. In Group 2, the difference was significant in the attempts to sit down deep, walk over the fence and pump. Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the groups that used massage and self-massage. Both methods can improve movement functionality.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"47 1","pages":"97 - 102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80361827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Correlation between clinical tests for gait and stability using biomechanical variables in the gait of institutionalized elderly subjects 临床试验步态和稳定性使用生物力学变量的老年人的步态之间的相关性

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0007

Felipe H. Palma, Sebastián Rodríguez, Francisco Vargas Buton, Marcela Olmos Nieva, Gunther Redenz, R. Guzmán-Venegas

{"title":"Correlation between clinical tests for gait and stability using biomechanical variables in the gait of institutionalized elderly subjects","authors":"Felipe H. Palma, Sebastián Rodríguez, Francisco Vargas Buton, Marcela Olmos Nieva, Gunther Redenz, R. Guzmán-Venegas","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: This study aims to identify biomechanical gait variables explaining clinical test results in institutionalized elderly people. Material and methods: Twenty-nine elderly (82.0 ± 6.3 years) residents in a nursing home were assessed. They were able to walk 10 meters without walking aids. First, the spontaneous gait was assessed using inertial measurement units in a 10-meter long corridor. Fifteen biomechanical gait variables were analyzed. Then, three clinical tests usually used in elderly subjects were applied: the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the Tinetti Scale and the Sit to Stand (STS) test. A correlation matrix using Pearson’s correlation coefficient between clinical and biomechanical variables was performed, obtaining a total of 45 potential correlations. A stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was then performed to determine the influence of each variable. Results: TUG, Tinetti and STS were significantly correlated with similar biomechanical variables, including temporal, temporo-spatial and kinematic variables. Adults over 80 years old and women showed stronger correlations. Single support and ankle angle at takeoff were the two most important variables in stepwise regression analysis. Conclusions: In institutionalized elderly subjects, clinical variables for gait and postural stability are correlated with the biomechanical gait variables, especially in women and adults aged over 80 years.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"16 1","pages":"49 - 55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82206580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of additional load on angular parameters during gait and balance in children with hemiparesis – Cross sectional study 额外负荷对偏瘫儿童步态和平衡过程中角度参数的影响-横断面研究

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0016

Siddhartha Mishra, Rashmika R. Potdar

{"title":"Effect of additional load on angular parameters during gait and balance in children with hemiparesis – Cross sectional study","authors":"Siddhartha Mishra, Rashmika R. Potdar","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0016","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: To study the effect of additional load over ankle and knee joints on angular parameters during gait and balance in children with hemiparesis. Material and methods: 10 children with hemiparesis were recruited and stratified into 2 chronological age groups: group A (4–8 years) and group B (9–12 years). Additional loads of 0.7 kg and 1.1 kg were placed on the affected and non-affected lower limb at the ankle and knee joint for group A and group B respectively. Angular parameters during gait were assessed using Kinovea software (version 0.8.15) and balance using the Pediatric Balance Scale. Results: Application of additional load of 0.7 kg over the non-affected leg knee joint is able to produce significant changes in ankle joint angles (p < 0.05) at initial contact and knee joint angles at heel-off (p < 0.05), toe-off (p < 0.001), acceleration (p < 0.05) and deceleration (p < 0.05) phases of gait and balance in group A, whereas on application of additional load of 1.1 kg over the affected leg at the ankle joint significant improvement in knee joint angles at initial contact (p < 0.001) and the deceleration (p < 0.05) phase of gait in group B was observed. There was significant improvement in the Pediatric Balance Scale score in both groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Additional load over knee and ankle joints of the affected and non-affected leg showed more improvement in angular parameters during gait and balance in younger children with hemiparesis than older children, as they present an immature form of gait that can be modified, corrected and brought back to a normal angle.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"1 1","pages":"128 - 138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83888561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Craniocervical flexion performance in computer users: An observational study 计算机使用者的颅颈屈曲表现:一项观察性研究

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0017

Ashmita Iora Davania Patrao, S. M. Correa, P. Kerkar, K. Vishal

{"title":"Craniocervical flexion performance in computer users: An observational study","authors":"Ashmita Iora Davania Patrao, S. M. Correa, P. Kerkar, K. Vishal","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: To compare the performance of deep cervical flexors (DCF) among computer users (CU) and non-users using the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT). Material and methods: Eighty nine computer users and 100 non-users were recruited for evaluation of their craniocervical muscle performance. The activation score and performance index were assessed using the CCFT. Comparison of craniocervical flexor performance between the two groups was evaluated using the Mann Whitney test. A Chi-Square test was used to test the association between age, years of work and craniocervical flexion. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: The median activation score was lower among computer users (median pressure-24 mmHg as compared to non-users (median pressure-28 mmHg) (p < 0.01). The performance index among computer users was lower when compared to non-users. Also, age (p < 0.001) and the years of work experience (p = 0.006) were associated with the DCF performance. Conclusion: CU have lower activation and endurance of the DCF compared to non-users. The endurance of the DCF was associated with the age and years of computer usage.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"29 1","pages":"139 - 146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74032840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparison of effect of aquatic interventions on cardiac modulation of obese young males in motion. A crossover trial 水生干预对运动中肥胖青年男性心脏调节的影响比较。交叉试验

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Biomedical Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2021-0003

Ertan Tufekcioglu, Ferman Konukman, S. Arafat, A. Almalty, A. Kanniyan, Bijen Filiz

{"title":"Comparison of effect of aquatic interventions on cardiac modulation of obese young males in motion. A crossover trial","authors":"Ertan Tufekcioglu, Ferman Konukman, S. Arafat, A. Almalty, A. Kanniyan, Bijen Filiz","doi":"10.2478/bhk-2021-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2021-0003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Study aim: The study aimed to compare the effects of passive Watsu therapy and immersion on cardiac locomotor synchronization of obese young males. Material and methods: Twenty-six volunteer obese males participated in this study (age 18.3 ± 0.32, BMI 36.9 ± 6.52). Heart rate variability parameters were recorded in different positions by the Polar H7 heart rate sensor and HRV+ software. Participants were assigned to two groups, randomly, in a single-blinded crossover design. Kubios HRV 2.2 and MATLAB were used to analyze the bio-signals. Statistical analysis was performed via t-test and ANOVA (analysis of variance) using SPSS. For the significance in results and group comparison, the paired t-test and the independent t-test were used respectively. Results: Combined results indicated that Watsu therapy increased 3 HRV vertical position parameters and immersion increased 3 HRV non-locomotor parameters, significantly (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings show that Watsu and immersion improved the specific autonomic cardiac modulation. However, non-contact immersion seemed to provide better synchronization of cardiac control and locomotion. The close contact Watsu approach provided improvements in autonomic cardiac regulation. Collectively, these improvements suggest the combination of both therapies in maximizing the cardiac benefits sought by aquatic therapy programs.","PeriodicalId":44223,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical Human Kinetics","volume":"33 1","pages":"20 - 28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90235956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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