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View article: High-intensity interval training modifies energy supply in male artistic gymnastics and improves floor-specific but not pommel horse-specific endurance performance
High-intensity interval training modifies energy supply in male artistic gymnastics and improves floor-specific but not pommel horse-specific endurance performance Open
Introduction Well-developed specific endurance performance in artistic gymnastics is a crucial foundation of successful performance. Therefore, the identification of effective training programs for gymnastics-specific endurance performance…
View article: In Vivo hip joint loading during cross-country skiing on a simulator
In Vivo hip joint loading during cross-country skiing on a simulator Open
Background Return to sports following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is important to an increasingly younger and active clientele. However, knowledge about in vivo joint forces during sports is scarce and often only estimated. As skiing is c…
View article: Cardiac involvement in female elite athletes with carrier status of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Cardiac involvement in female elite athletes with carrier status of Duchenne muscular dystrophy Open
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a muscle-wasting, progressive, X-linked inherited disease in young male individuals, who—aside from peripheral muscular impairment—may also suffer from severe cardiac complications. In women who are muscular …
View article: Temporomandibular disorders and the use of oral splints among elite sport athletes: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in Germany
Temporomandibular disorders and the use of oral splints among elite sport athletes: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in Germany Open
OBJECTIVE: This retrospective, monocentric, questionnaire-based cross-sectional study investigated self-reported symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and oral splint use among elite German athletes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Elite a…
View article: Injuries and illnesses during the 54th FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2023 in Planica: a prospective cohort study
Injuries and illnesses during the 54th FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2023 in Planica: a prospective cohort study Open
Objective To describe the incidence and characteristics of injuries and illnesses that occurred during the 54th Nordic World Ski Championships in Planica (Slovenia) 2023, including the disciplines of cross-country skiing, Nordic combined a…
View article: Telemedicine-supported lifestyle intervention for glycemic control in patients with CHD and T2DM: multicenter, randomized controlled trial
Telemedicine-supported lifestyle intervention for glycemic control in patients with CHD and T2DM: multicenter, randomized controlled trial Open
Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a substantially increased risk for major cardiovascular events and mortality. Increasing physical activity and improving a healthy diet may effectively red…
View article: Evaluation of a validated questionnaire to assess the need for prevention or rehabilitation by preventive health examinations: a cross-sectional study of German employees aged 45 to 59 years (Ü45-check).
Evaluation of a validated questionnaire to assess the need for prevention or rehabilitation by preventive health examinations: a cross-sectional study of German employees aged 45 to 59 years (Ü45-check). Open
https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00030982, identifier DRKS00030982.
View article: Effects of high intensity interval training on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in individuals with PTSD
Effects of high intensity interval training on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in individuals with PTSD Open
A single session of HIIT raised serum BDNF levels in individuals with PTSD transiently. Neither HIIT nor LIT raised serum BDNF levels over the course of 12 days.
View article: Effects of aerobic exercise on hippocampal formation volume in people with schizophrenia – a systematic review and meta-analysis with original data from a randomized-controlled trial
Effects of aerobic exercise on hippocampal formation volume in people with schizophrenia – a systematic review and meta-analysis with original data from a randomized-controlled trial Open
Background The hippocampal formation represents a key region in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Aerobic exercise poses a promising add-on treatment to potentially counteract structural impairments of the hippocampal formation and ass…
View article: Epidemiology of Injuries in Racquet Sports: a Cross-sectional Study of Specific Injuries Within One Olympic Cycle
Epidemiology of Injuries in Racquet Sports: a Cross-sectional Study of Specific Injuries Within One Olympic Cycle Open
Objective Despite the growing interest in racquet sports, injury prevalence, circumstances and severity as a function of gender, performance level and return to play have not been investigated to date. The aim was therefore to evaluate the…
View article: Home-based long-term physical endurance and inspiratory muscle training in children and adults with Fontan circulation
Home-based long-term physical endurance and inspiratory muscle training in children and adults with Fontan circulation Open
Background and study aim Regular physical activity is highly recommended for patients with Fontan hemodynamics. Our aim was to investigate the effects of a long-term individualized home-based endurance training (IHET) on a bicycle ergomete…
View article: Effects of high‐intensity interval training on sleep disturbances associated with posttraumatic stress disorder
Effects of high‐intensity interval training on sleep disturbances associated with posttraumatic stress disorder Open
Summary Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder. Exercise interventions are a promising approach in the treatment of sleep disorders, but little is known about the efficacy of exercise interventions …
View article: Rating of Perceived Exertion: A Large Cross-Sectional Study Defining Intensity Levels for Individual Physical Activity Recommendations
Rating of Perceived Exertion: A Large Cross-Sectional Study Defining Intensity Levels for Individual Physical Activity Recommendations Open
Background Physical inactivity is a growing risk factor worldwide, therefore getting people into sports is necessary. When prescribing physical activity, it is essential to recommend the correct training intensities. Cardiopulmonary exerci…
View article: Carotid intima-media thickness progression and plaque formation in recreational male endurance athletes - a 10-year follow-up study
Carotid intima-media thickness progression and plaque formation in recreational male endurance athletes - a 10-year follow-up study Open
Background Lifelong endurance exercise is associated with increased arteriosclerosis and, in particular, an accelerated rate of coronary artery calcification (CAC) and higher plaque burden. The mechanisms underlying the progression of CAC …
View article: The Myometric Assessment of Achilles Tendon and Soleus Muscle Stiffness before and after a Standardized Exercise Test in Elite Female Volleyball and Handball Athletes—A Quasi-Experimental Study
The Myometric Assessment of Achilles Tendon and Soleus Muscle Stiffness before and after a Standardized Exercise Test in Elite Female Volleyball and Handball Athletes—A Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Background: The high prevalence of injuries in female athletes necessitates a course of action that not only enhances research in this field but also incorporates improved prevention programs and regular health monitoring of highly stresse…
View article: Exercise-Induced Troponin Elevation in High-Performance Cross-Country Skiers
Exercise-Induced Troponin Elevation in High-Performance Cross-Country Skiers Open
Background: Troponin I and T are biomarkers to diagnose myocardial infarction and damage. Studies indicate that strenuous physical activity can cause transient increases in these troponin levels, typically considered physiological. However…
View article: High-intensity interval training in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled pilot trial
High-intensity interval training in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled pilot trial Open
Exercise interventions have become more important in the treatment of mental disorders. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has achieved promising results in the treatment of different mental disorders, like depression or panic disorde…
View article: Differences in Troponin I and Troponin T Release in High-Performance Athletes Outside of Competition
Differences in Troponin I and Troponin T Release in High-Performance Athletes Outside of Competition Open
Troponin I and troponin T are critical biomarkers for myocardial infarction and damage and are pivotal in cardiological and laboratory diagnostics, including emergency settings. Rapid testing protocols have been developed for urgent care, …
View article: Determining Physiological and Energetic Demands during High-Level Pommel Horse Routines Using a Modified Method Based on Heart Rate–Oxygen Uptake Functions
Determining Physiological and Energetic Demands during High-Level Pommel Horse Routines Using a Modified Method Based on Heart Rate–Oxygen Uptake Functions Open
This study aimed (1) to assess the validity of a modified method (Mmod) based on heart rate (HR)—oxygen uptake (VO2) regression functions to calculate total energy costs (Wtotal) and aerobic (Waer) and anaerobic alactic energy contribution…
View article: Improvements in Walking During Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation Translate to Physical Activity at the Chronic Stage: A Sub-Analysis From the Phys Stroke Trial
Improvements in Walking During Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation Translate to Physical Activity at the Chronic Stage: A Sub-Analysis From the Phys Stroke Trial Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01953549.
View article: Efficacy of occupational rehabilitation in return to work for back pain: A systematic literature review
Efficacy of occupational rehabilitation in return to work for back pain: A systematic literature review Open
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is no standard procedure for a return to work (RTW) rehabilitation program used by practitioners. OBJECTIVE: The aim is to investigate the efficacy of occupational rehabilitation programs for workers with back …