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View article: HRV‐Based Thresholds in Rowing: Validity and Reliability Assessment
HRV‐Based Thresholds in Rowing: Validity and Reliability Assessment Open
The concurrent validity of lactate thresholds (LT1, LT2) and between‐day reliability data from the rowing‐specific heart rate variability (HRV)‐based thresholds (HRVT) were examined. Thus, 21 rowers (19.6 ± 2.8 years; 1.78 ± 0.09 m; 72.8 ±…
View article: Usability and Acceptability of an App-Based Approach to Treat Low Back Pain: Preplanned Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Usability and Acceptability of an App-Based Approach to Treat Low Back Pain: Preplanned Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Low back pain (LBP) is a major cause of disability worldwide. To tackle issues such as long wait times and limited access to conventional care, telemedicine is emerging as a viable alternative. It offers benefits such as reduced…
View article: Do coaches believe they can predict athletes’ responses to training? An international survey of coaches’ beliefs regarding the predictability of training-induced adaptations
Do coaches believe they can predict athletes’ responses to training? An international survey of coaches’ beliefs regarding the predictability of training-induced adaptations Open
The training process, as posited by periodization, is depicted as based on predictable phenomena. This survey investigated how coaches perceive the predictability of athletes’ responses to training. A sample of 106 coaches [age range: 18–6…
View article: The role of physical exercise on hippocampal volume in depressive symptoms: a systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis
The role of physical exercise on hippocampal volume in depressive symptoms: a systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis Open
Our systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis partially confirmed the positive effects of physical exercise on hippocampal volume in animal models with depressive symptoms, but not in humans. Further research is needed, including lon…
View article: Performance prediction and athlete categorization using the anaerobic speed reserve in 400m sprinters
Performance prediction and athlete categorization using the anaerobic speed reserve in 400m sprinters Open
Maximal sprinting speed and maximal aerobic speed are powerful predictors for 400m performance, with vL4 also being associated with 400m performance. Speed reserve ratio calculation enables a differentiation between 400m sprint-type and en…
View article: Reactive agility training to improve neuromuscular and cognitive performance in healthy older adults
Reactive agility training to improve neuromuscular and cognitive performance in healthy older adults Open
BackgroundDespite regular physical activity, aging typically results in reduced strength, balance and cognitive performance. Multi-component exercise programs address these declines. This study investigated the impact of a novel reactive a…
View article: Systematic review on badminton injuries: incidence, characteristics and risk factors
Systematic review on badminton injuries: incidence, characteristics and risk factors Open
Objectives As a high-intensity intermittent sport with short and repeated rapid accelerations, decelerations and changes of direction, badminton involves high joint and muscle loads. This review aims to identify relevant injury risk charac…
View article: Six weeks of polarized functional interval training with large training load reductions does not affect performance gains compared to traditional workouts
Six weeks of polarized functional interval training with large training load reductions does not affect performance gains compared to traditional workouts Open
Purpose High-intensity functional interval training (HIFT) is predominantly composed of high exercise training intensities (HiT) and loads. Both have been linked to a higher risk of overtraining and injuries in inexperienced populations. A…
View article: Comparative grading scales, statistical analyses, climber descriptors and ability grouping: International Rock Climbing Research Association position statement
Comparative grading scales, statistical analyses, climber descriptors and ability grouping: International Rock Climbing Research Association position statement Open
The research base for rock climbing has expanded substantially in the past three decades as worldwide interest in the sport has grown. An important trigger for the increasing research attention has been the transition of the sport to a com…
View article: Correspondence between the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ) and accelerometer-based physical activity in inpatients treated for major depressive disorders in comparison to non-depressed controls
Correspondence between the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ) and accelerometer-based physical activity in inpatients treated for major depressive disorders in comparison to non-depressed controls Open
Introduction Major depressive disorders (MDD) are a leading health concern worldwide. While first line medication treatments may fall short of desired therapeutic outcomes, physical activity (PA) interventions appear to be a promising and …
View article: Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocols do not further increase jumping performance beyond warm-up effects: findings from three acute randomized crossover trials
Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocols do not further increase jumping performance beyond warm-up effects: findings from three acute randomized crossover trials Open
Introduction: Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) cannot be clearly distinguished from and may be explained in large by warm-up effects. To disentangle PAPE from a systemic warm-up effect, we conducted three randomized crossover…
View article: DOSage of Exercise for chronic low back pain disorders (DOSE): protocol for a systematic review with dose-response network meta-analysis
DOSage of Exercise for chronic low back pain disorders (DOSE): protocol for a systematic review with dose-response network meta-analysis Open
Chronic low back disorders are the leading cause of direct and indirect healthcare burden globally. Exercise training improves pain intensity, mental health and physical function. However, the optimal prescription variables are unknown. We…
View article: Acute exercise activates the AHR in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in an intensity-dependent manner
Acute exercise activates the AHR in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in an intensity-dependent manner Open
The findings of this study show that acute endurance exercise activates a receptor that has been described to integrate metabolic signals into the immune system. We uncover a potential mechanistic link on how exercise modulates the immune …
View article: Resistance but not endurance training suppresses glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper (GILZ) expression in human skeletal muscle
Resistance but not endurance training suppresses glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper (GILZ) expression in human skeletal muscle Open
The glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper (GILZ) serves as an anti-inflammatory regulator of gene expression in different tissues and is also expressed in human skeletal muscle. GILZ mediates the anti-myogenic and myotoxic side effects of …
View article: Handcycling with concurrent lower body low-frequency electromyostimulation significantly increases acute oxygen uptake in elite wheelchair basketball players: an acute crossover trial
Handcycling with concurrent lower body low-frequency electromyostimulation significantly increases acute oxygen uptake in elite wheelchair basketball players: an acute crossover trial Open
Objective: Wheelchair basketball (WCB) demands high-intensity training due to its intermittent nature. However, acute oxygen uptake (V˙O2) in handcycling is restricted. Combining handcycling with low-frequency electromyostimulation (LF-EMS…
View article: Cardiorespiratory fitness, perceived fitness and autonomic function in in-patients with different depression severity compared with healthy controls
Cardiorespiratory fitness, perceived fitness and autonomic function in in-patients with different depression severity compared with healthy controls Open
Over 300 million individuals worldwide suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD). Individuals with MDD are less physically active than healthy people which results in lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and less favorable perceived fit…
View article: UPRIGHT BIPEDAL EXERCISE TRAINING IMPROVES INTERVERTEBRAL DISC HEALTH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
UPRIGHT BIPEDAL EXERCISE TRAINING IMPROVES INTERVERTEBRAL DISC HEALTH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Open
INTRODUCTION & AIMS The structure and function of human tissue, such as bone, muscle and tendon, can be improved with targeted exercise training. However, the effects of exercise training on intervertebral disc tissue has received comparab…
View article: Accuracy of unilateral and bilateral gait assessment using a mobile gait analysis system at different walking speeds
Accuracy of unilateral and bilateral gait assessment using a mobile gait analysis system at different walking speeds Open
Based on the results presented the validity of the mobile gait analysis system investigated to detect gait asymmetries must be questioned.
View article: Acute exercise increases systemic kynurenine pathway metabolites and activates the AHR in human PBMCs
Acute exercise increases systemic kynurenine pathway metabolites and activates the AHR in human PBMCs Open
The kynurenine pathway of tryptophan degradation generates several metabolites such as kynurenine or kynurenic acid that serve as endogenous ligands of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). Due to its distinct biological roles particularly …
View article: Telemedicine for Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain Lacks High-Quality Evidence on Delivery Modes and Effectiveness: An Umbrella Review
Telemedicine for Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain Lacks High-Quality Evidence on Delivery Modes and Effectiveness: An Umbrella Review Open
Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Telemedicine is of growing importance, yet impacts on treatment efficacy remain unclear. Objective: This umbrella review (CRD42022298047) examined the eff…
View article: The importance of context (placebo effects) in conservative interventions for musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
The importance of context (placebo effects) in conservative interventions for musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background and Objective Contextual effects (e.g. patient expectations) may play a role in treatment effectiveness. This study aimed to estimate the magnitude of contextual effects for conservative, non‐pharmacological interventions for mu…
View article: Reliability of the Maximal Lactate Accumulation Rate in Rowers
Reliability of the Maximal Lactate Accumulation Rate in Rowers Open
The maximal lactate accumulation rate (VLamax) has been linked to lactic anaerobic performance. Hence, accurate and reliable assessment is crucial in sport-specific performance testing. Thus, between-day reliability data of rowing-specific…
View article: Long-term outcomes of physical activity counseling in in-patients with major depressive disorder: Results from the PACINPAT randomized controlled trial
Long-term outcomes of physical activity counseling in in-patients with major depressive disorder: Results from the PACINPAT randomized controlled trial Open
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is an increasingly common psychiatric illness associated with a high risk of insufficient physical activity, which in turn is associated with negative mental and physical health outcomes. Theory-…
View article: Cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular risk among in-patients with depression compared to healthy controls
Cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular risk among in-patients with depression compared to healthy controls Open
Introduction Compared to the general population, individuals with depression have an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. Nevertheless, little is known so far whether cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) moderates this relationship. Ther…