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View article: Prevalence of electrocardiographic markers associated with myocardial fibrosis in masters athletes: a cohort study
Prevalence of electrocardiographic markers associated with myocardial fibrosis in masters athletes: a cohort study Open
Objectives Myocardial fibrosis (MF) is associated with an increased predisposition to adverse cardiac events. The accumulation of high-volume and high-intensity exercise over an extended duration potentially increases the risk of MF. Speci…
View article: Role of physical activity in the relationship between recovery from work and insomnia among early childhood education and care professionals: a cross-sectional study
Role of physical activity in the relationship between recovery from work and insomnia among early childhood education and care professionals: a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the association between recovery from work and insomnia and the role of objectively measured leisure-time physical activity and occupational physical activity in this association. Design Cross-sec…
View article: Body composition in male lifelong trained strength, sprint and endurance athletes and healthy age-matched controls
Body composition in male lifelong trained strength, sprint and endurance athletes and healthy age-matched controls Open
Introduction Aging involves many physiological processes that lead to decreases in muscle mass and increases in fat mass. While regular exercise can counteract such negative body composition outcomes, masters athletes maintain high levels …
View article: European consensus statement on expert colposcopy
European consensus statement on expert colposcopy Open
The agreed standards included colposcopy in pregnancy and post-menopause, investigation and management of glandular abnormalities, persistent high-risk HPV+ with normal/low-grade cytology, colposcopy management of type 3 transformation zon…
View article: How was remote technology accepted among cardiac rehabilitees in outpatient self-rehabilitation context?
How was remote technology accepted among cardiac rehabilitees in outpatient self-rehabilitation context? Open
The purpose of the article The purpose of this study was to investigate cardiac rehabilitees’ experiences with wrist-worn activity monitor (Fitbit Charge HR) and internet-based coaching software (Movendos m-coach) in outpatient rehabilitat…
View article: Moderators of the effect of therapeutic exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Moderators of the effect of therapeutic exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis Open
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
View article: Effects of a home-based, exergaming intervention on physical function and pain after total knee replacement in older adults: a randomised controlled trial
Effects of a home-based, exergaming intervention on physical function and pain after total knee replacement in older adults: a randomised controlled trial Open
Objectives To investigate the effects of 4 months of customised, home-based exergaming on physical function and pain after total knee replacement (TKR) compared with standard exercise protocol. Methods In this non-blinded randomised contro…
View article: The Added Value of Remote Technology in Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Function, Anthropometrics, and Quality of Life: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
The Added Value of Remote Technology in Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Function, Anthropometrics, and Quality of Life: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) cause most deaths globally and can reduce quality of life (QoL) of rehabilitees with cardiac disease. The risk factors of CVDs are physical inactivity and increased BMI. With physical activity, it …
View article: Effectiveness of Gamification in Knee Replacement Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial With a Qualitative Approach
Effectiveness of Gamification in Knee Replacement Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial With a Qualitative Approach Open
Background Exergames can provide encouraging exercise options. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding home-based exergaming in the postoperative phase of total knee replacement (TKR). Objective This study aimed to investigate the e…
View article: The Added Value of Remote Technology in Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Function, Anthropometrics, and Quality of Life: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
The Added Value of Remote Technology in Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Function, Anthropometrics, and Quality of Life: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) cause most deaths globally and can reduce quality of life (QoL) of rehabilitees with cardiac disease. The risk factors of CVDs are physical inactivity and increased BMI. With physical activity, it…
View article: Movement characteristics during customized exergames after total knee replacement in older adults
Movement characteristics during customized exergames after total knee replacement in older adults Open
Introduction There is limited understanding of how older adults can reach kinematic goals in rehabilitation while performing exergames and conventional exercises, and how similar or different the kinematics during exergaming are when compa…
View article: Effectiveness of gamification in knee replacement rehabilitation: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial (BEE-RCT) with a qualitative approach (Preprint)
Effectiveness of gamification in knee replacement rehabilitation: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial (BEE-RCT) with a qualitative approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Exergames can provide encouraging exercise options. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding home-based exergaming in the post-operative phase of total knee replacement (TKR). OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate t…
View article: Injury History and Perceived Knee Function as Risk Factors for Knee Injury in Youth Team-Sports Athletes
Injury History and Perceived Knee Function as Risk Factors for Knee Injury in Youth Team-Sports Athletes Open
Background: The identification of risk factors for sports injuries is essential before injury prevention strategies can be planned. Hypothesis: Previous acute knee injury and lower perceived knee function measured by Knee injury and Osteoa…
View article: Age-Related Declines in Lower Limb Muscle Function are Similar in Power and Endurance Athletes of Both Sexes: A Longitudinal Study of Master Athletes
Age-Related Declines in Lower Limb Muscle Function are Similar in Power and Endurance Athletes of Both Sexes: A Longitudinal Study of Master Athletes Open
The age-related decline in muscle function, particularly muscle power, is associated with increased risk of important clinical outcomes. Physical activity is an important determinant of muscle function, and different types of physical acti…
View article: Effectiveness of Exergame Intervention on Walking in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Effectiveness of Exergame Intervention on Walking in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Objective The objective of this review was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of exergaming on walking in older adults. In addition, the aim was to investigate the relationship between the exergaming effect and age, baseline walk…
View article: Regular Strength and Sprint Training Counteracts Bone Aging: A 10‐Year Follow‐Up in Male Masters Athletes
Regular Strength and Sprint Training Counteracts Bone Aging: A 10‐Year Follow‐Up in Male Masters Athletes Open
Cross‐sectional and interventional studies suggest that high‐intensity strength and impact‐type training provide a powerful osteogenic stimulus even in old age. However, longitudinal evidence on the ability of high‐intensity training to at…
View article: Effectiveness of Distance Technology in Promoting Physical Activity in Cardiovascular Disease Rehabilitation: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, A Pilot Study
Effectiveness of Distance Technology in Promoting Physical Activity in Cardiovascular Disease Rehabilitation: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, A Pilot Study Open
Background Physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular rehabilitation. Digitalization suggests using technology in the promotion of physical activity and lifestyle changes. The effectiveness of distance technology interventions has …
View article: Association between lower extremity muscle strength and acute ankle injury in youth team-sports athletes
Association between lower extremity muscle strength and acute ankle injury in youth team-sports athletes Open
Greater strength in both sexes along with asymmetry in hip abductor strength in females increased the risk of acute ankle injury.
View article: Impact or No Impact for Women With Mild Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bayesian <scp>Meta‐Analysis</scp> of Two Randomized Controlled Trials With Contrasting Interventions
Impact or No Impact for Women With Mild Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bayesian <span>Meta‐Analysis</span> of Two Randomized Controlled Trials With Contrasting Interventions Open
Objective To predict the probability of a benefit from 2 contrasting exercise programs for women with a new diagnosis of mild knee osteoarthritis, and to estimate the short‐ and long‐term effects of aquatic resistance training (ART) and hi…
View article: Does baseline leisure-time physical activity level predict future depressive symptoms or physical activity among depressive patients? Findings from a Finnish five-year cohort study
Does baseline leisure-time physical activity level predict future depressive symptoms or physical activity among depressive patients? Findings from a Finnish five-year cohort study Open
Baseline LTPA did not affect the five-year prognosis of depression among depressed patients in a Finnish adult population. Because the baseline LTPA level predicted the future total physical activity, it could be included as a part of the …
View article: Minimal clinically important difference and minimal detectable change of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) amongst patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Minimal clinically important difference and minimal detectable change of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) amongst patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain Open
Objectives: The aim of this study is to estimate a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and a minimal detectable change (MDC) of the 12-item WHODAS 2.0 amongst patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Design: Cross-sectional c…
View article: Absence of an aging‐related increase in fiber type grouping in athletes and non‐athletes
Absence of an aging‐related increase in fiber type grouping in athletes and non‐athletes Open
The aging‐related loss of muscle mass is thought to be partly attributable to motor neuron loss and motor unit remodeling that result in fiber type grouping. We examined fiber type grouping in 19‐ to 85‐year‐old athletes and non‐athletes a…