Ukadike C. Ugbolue
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View article: Pheochromocytoma and heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pheochromocytoma and heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Impact of Teleworking on Work‐Related and Home‐Related Stress at During the First Global Lockdown–The International COVISTRESS Study
Impact of Teleworking on Work‐Related and Home‐Related Stress at During the First Global Lockdown–The International COVISTRESS Study Open
Background The initial lockdown during the pandemic of COVID‐19 led to adjustments in working conditions, including extensive use of telecommuting whenever possible, putatively influencing both work‐related and home‐related stress. Objecti…
View article: Estimation of Three-Dimensional Ground Reaction Force and Center of Pressure During Walking Using a Machine-Learning-Based Markerless Motion Capture System
Estimation of Three-Dimensional Ground Reaction Force and Center of Pressure During Walking Using a Machine-Learning-Based Markerless Motion Capture System Open
Objective: We developed two neural network models to estimate the three-dimensional ground reaction force (GRF) and center of pressure (COP) based on marker trajectories obtained from a markerless motion capture system. Methods: Gait data …
View article: Impact of COVID on the medical activity of occupational health departments
Impact of COVID on the medical activity of occupational health departments Open
Background To determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the number of occupational health consultations and to highlight influencing factors. Method Retrospective observational study of consultations from an inter-company occupation…
View article: Physical Activity, Air Pollution, and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Physical Activity, Air Pollution, and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
View article: The Influence of Different Heel Heights on Squatting Stability: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
The Influence of Different Heel Heights on Squatting Stability: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Open
The back squat (BS) is one of the most effective exercises for enhancing lower limb strength, but an unstable squat can increase shear forces in the lower back. Understanding how to assess the squat stability is useful for avoiding potenti…
View article: Kinematic Alterations with Changes in Putting Distance and Slope Incline in Recreational Golfers
Kinematic Alterations with Changes in Putting Distance and Slope Incline in Recreational Golfers Open
Golfers must modify their motor patterns when the demands of a putting task change. The objective was to compare joint angles and putter kinematics during putting at two distances and inclines. Recreational golfers (n = 14) completed putts…
View article: Influence of Socio-Demographic, Occupational and Lifestyle Variables on Sleep Time
Influence of Socio-Demographic, Occupational and Lifestyle Variables on Sleep Time Open
We demonstrated the concomitant impact of sociodemographic, occupational and lifestyle behavior on sleep, which may help to build efficient preventive strategy.
View article: Exploring the Relationship Between Foot Position and Reduced Risk of Knee-Related Injuries in Side-Cutting Movements
Exploring the Relationship Between Foot Position and Reduced Risk of Knee-Related Injuries in Side-Cutting Movements Open
Background: Knee-related injuries often result from poor movement patterns that destabilize the joint and increase stress on knee structures. Understanding the influence of foot positioning on knee biomechanics is critical for identifying …
View article: Exploring the relationship between occupational stress, physical activity and sedentary behavior using the Job-Demand-Control Model
Exploring the relationship between occupational stress, physical activity and sedentary behavior using the Job-Demand-Control Model Open
Objectives To study the relationship between the occupational stress model, specifically the Job Demand-Control Model of Karasek, physical activity level and sedentary behavior. Method This is a cross-sectional, observational, descriptive …
View article: The case of the neonate vs. LMIC medical academia—a jury-style systematic review of 32 years of literature without significant mortality reduction
The case of the neonate vs. LMIC medical academia—a jury-style systematic review of 32 years of literature without significant mortality reduction Open
Introduction The high neonatal mortality rate in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Nigeria has lasted for more than 30 years to date with associated nursing fatigue. Despite prominent hard work, technological improvements, a…
View article: The influence of burnout on cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The influence of burnout on cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Burnout is a public health problem with various health consequences, among which cardiovascular disease is the most investigated but still under debate. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the i…
View article: Effects of different contact angles during forefoot running on the stresses of the foot bones: a finite element simulation study
Effects of different contact angles during forefoot running on the stresses of the foot bones: a finite element simulation study Open
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the changes in foot at different sole-ground contact angles during forefoot running. This study tried to help forefoot runners better control and improve their technical movements by c…
View article: A new method applied for explaining the landing patterns: Interpretability analysis of machine learning
A new method applied for explaining the landing patterns: Interpretability analysis of machine learning Open
View article: Biomechanical Analysis of Lower Limbs Based on Unstable Condition Sports Footwear: A Systematic Review
Biomechanical Analysis of Lower Limbs Based on Unstable Condition Sports Footwear: A Systematic Review Open
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the functional arguments for unstable footwear in the recent research literature and to explore the different effects of various unstable designs of footwear in enhancing muscle strength training, …
View article: Can the Entire Function of the Foot Be Concentrated in the Forefoot Area during the Running Stance Phase? A Finite Element Study of Different Shoe Soles
Can the Entire Function of the Foot Be Concentrated in the Forefoot Area during the Running Stance Phase? A Finite Element Study of Different Shoe Soles Open
The goal of this study was to use the finite element (FE) method to compare and study the differences between bionic shoes (BS) and normal shoes (NS) forefoot strike patterns when running. In addition, we separated the forefoot area when f…
View article: A new method proposed for realizing human gait pattern recognition: Inspirations for the application of sports and clinical gait analysis
A new method proposed for realizing human gait pattern recognition: Inspirations for the application of sports and clinical gait analysis Open
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Investigating Head Trauma in Boxing
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Investigating Head Trauma in Boxing Open
Objectives: Although physical trauma has been reported in boxing since its inception, boxing still appeals to athletes and spectators. This systematic review and meta-analysis assess both acute and chronic neurological and neuropsychologic…
View article: Protocol for The case of the neonate vs LMIC medical academia - a jury style systematic review of 32 years of literature without significant impact
Protocol for The case of the neonate vs LMIC medical academia - a jury style systematic review of 32 years of literature without significant impact Open
View article: Erector Spinae Muscle Activation During Forward Movement in Individuals With or Without Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Erector Spinae Muscle Activation During Forward Movement in Individuals With or Without Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
View article: Occupational Risk Factors by Sectors: An Observational Study of 20,000 Workers
Occupational Risk Factors by Sectors: An Observational Study of 20,000 Workers Open
Objective: We aimed to assess the prevalence of exposure by sector and the sectors of activity most exposed to each exposure, using routine occupational health data, and to quantify the risk of being exposed. Method: Occupational risk fact…
View article: The effects of ankle dorsiflexor fatigue on lower limb biomechanics during badminton forward forehand and backhand lunge
The effects of ankle dorsiflexor fatigue on lower limb biomechanics during badminton forward forehand and backhand lunge Open
Background: Local muscle fatigue may have an adverse effect on the biomechanics of the lunge movement and athletic performance. This study analyzed the biomechanical indicators of the forward lunge in badminton players before and after fat…
View article: A cross-sectional study to assess job strain of emergency healthcare workers by Karasek questionnaire: The SEEK study
A cross-sectional study to assess job strain of emergency healthcare workers by Karasek questionnaire: The SEEK study Open
Background Emergency healthcare workers (eHCWs) are particularly at risk of stress, but data using the gold standard questionnaire of Karasek are scarce. We assessed the level of stress of eHCWs and aimed to compare it with the general pop…
View article: Perceived discrimination based on the symptoms of covid-19, mental health, and emotional responses–the international online COVISTRESS survey
Perceived discrimination based on the symptoms of covid-19, mental health, and emotional responses–the international online COVISTRESS survey Open
Background Despite the potential detrimental consequences for individuals’ health and discrimination from covid-19 symptoms, the outcomes have received little attention. This study examines the relationships between having personally exper…
View article: Myopia and Near Work: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Myopia and Near Work: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Myopia is a global public health problem affecting quality of life and work productivity. Data is scarce regarding the effects of near work on myopia. Providing a larger meta-analysis with life-long perspective, including adult…
View article: Work-related stress of companies' directors during the first lockdown due to the COVID-19
Work-related stress of companies' directors during the first lockdown due to the COVID-19 Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and the first lockdown were particularly stressful with a major economic impact, but the impact on stress of company directors was not known. Therefore, this study aimed to assess that impact and the charac…
View article: Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychotropic drug consumption
Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychotropic drug consumption Open
Importance Although the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on mental health, there is no comprehensive longitudinal study of the entire population of a country without selection bias. Objective The objective of this study was to e…
View article: Comparing the activPAL CREA and GHLA Algorithms for the Classification of Postures and Activity in Free-Living Children
Comparing the activPAL CREA and GHLA Algorithms for the Classification of Postures and Activity in Free-Living Children Open
The activPAL accelerometer has been used extensively in research to assess sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the comparability of PA and SB outcomes from two automated algorit…
View article: The Impact of Job-Demand-Control-Support on Leptin and Ghrelin as Biomarkers of Stress in Emergency Healthcare Workers
The Impact of Job-Demand-Control-Support on Leptin and Ghrelin as Biomarkers of Stress in Emergency Healthcare Workers Open
Despite the available literature on the consequences of night shiftwork on stress and food intake, its impact on leptin and ghrelin has never been studied. We previously demonstrated that leptin and ghrelin were biomarkers related to stres…
View article: Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Bone Turnover Markers in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: The Mediator Role of Inflammation
Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Bone Turnover Markers in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: The Mediator Role of Inflammation Open
The relationship between inflammatory markers and bone turnover in adults is well known, and a negative association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and inflammatory markers has also been described. Hence, we tested whether the asso…