BACKGROUND. Predictive modeling for physical activity behavior has included many different psychological components, including planning, motivation, personality, and self-efficacy. However, habit formation in exercise maintenance has not been well explored and lacks reliable measurement tools. The present study explores novel survey questions that examine behavioral components of exercise habit, including ...

This study compares the effects of two short multiple-sprint exercise (MSE) (6 × 6 s) sessions with two different recovery durations (30 s or 180 s) on the slow component of oxygen uptake ([Formula: see text]O(2)) during subsequent high-intensity exercise. Ten male subjects performed a 6-min cycling test at 50% of the difference between ...

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was twofold: 1) to compare the maximal attained speeds (MAS) from the 20-meter shuttle (MST) and 20-meter square-shuttle (SST) tests and; 2) to cross-validate two equations for predicting maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) that were previously developed from MST and SST in a group of ...

The matching of muscle O(2) delivery to O(2) utilization can be inferred from the adjustments in muscle deoxygenation (Δ[HHb]) and pulmonary O(2) uptake (Vo(2p)). This study examined the adjustments of Vo(2p) and Δ[HHb] during ramp incremental (RI) and constant-load (CL) exercise in adult males. Ten young adults (YA; age: 25 ...

ABSTRACT:: In addition to cognitive impairment, young adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are also more likely to be in poor health. Exercise may help ameliorate both of these deficits. While the health benefits of exercise are well documented and understood, the cognitive benefits of exercise is emerging. Exercise has been ...

INTRODUCTION: The American College of Sports Medicine prescribes regular performance of at least moderate intensity physical activity for healthy aging. This study examines whether one session of 30 minutes of chair-assisted exercises for elderly meets this intensity criterion. METHOD: This cross-sectional study included 47 cognitive healthy volunteers (mean age 84 ...

The time course of mild cardiotoxicity induced by anthracycline remains unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term evolution of decreased myocardial reserve in children previously treated with a cumulative dose of anthracycline up to 100 mg/m(2). Twenty-seven asymptomatic cancer survival patients (25 with lymphoblastic leukemia), in ...

Traditional desks require students to sit; however, recently schools have provided students with nontraditional standing desks. The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in caloric expenditure of young adults while sitting at a standard classroom desk and standing at a nontraditional standing classroom desk. Twenty (10 male/10 female) ...

CME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES1.Identify the time frame that distinguishes concussion with typical recovery trajectory vs. atypical prolonged recovery trajectory.2.Use directed physical examination to identify deficits that may be addressed by targeted rehabilitation strategies.3.Implement exercise strategies in the rehabilitation of concussion with atypical prolonged recovery outside of the typical return-to-play protocol. Most ...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of multiple games on exercise intensity during a world-class hockey tournament. 15 players (mean ± SD age 27 ± 4 y, stature 179 ± 5 cm, body mass 77 ± 5 kg, and estimated VO2 64.2 ± 3.1 mL·kg-1·min-1) competing ...

Abstract Burtscher, Martin, Erich Gnaiger, Johannes Burtscher, Werner Nachbauer, and Andreas Brugger. Arnold Durig (1872-1961): Life and work. An Austrian Pioneer in exercise and high altitude physiology. High Alt Med Biol. 13:224-231, 2012.-Arnold Durig (1872-1961) grew up in the Austrian mountains in the period when intense exploration of the Alps ...

Aim: The study aimed at determining whether physical exercise training improves the quality of life (QoL) and physical fitness of breast cancer survivors. A total of 573 breast cancer survivors were randomized into an exercise or a control group, 12-months after adjuvant treatments. EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR-23 questionnaires were used ...

To assess the predictive role of heart rate (HR) recovery in the detection of intraoperative hypotension in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Prospective, observational study. Department of cardiology and operating rooms of university hospitals. 160 ASA physical status 1 and 2 patients scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery. All patients underwent exercise ...

Although sport-physiologists have repeatedly analyzed respiratory gases through exercise, it is relatively new in the cardiovascular field and is obviously more acceptable than standard exercise test, which gives only information about the existence or absence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Through the new method of exercise test, parameters including aerobic and ...

BACKGROUND: Filtering facepiece respirators are the most common respirator worn by US health care and industrial workers, yet little is known on the physiologic impact of wearing this protective equipment. METHODS: Twenty young, healthy subjects exercised on a treadmill at a low-moderate (5.6 km/h) work rate while wearing 4 different ...

This excerpt was created in the absence of an abstract.<LEAP> highlights the findings and application of Cochrane reviews and other evidence pertinent to the practice of physical therapy. The Cochrane Library is a respected source of reliable evidence related to health care. Cochrane systematic reviews explore the evidence for and ...

BACKGROUND: In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has been investigated over the short-term (weeks) but little is known about patient's perspective over the medium and long term. OBJECTIVE: To analyze how patients on specific PAH therapies do over one year of observation in terms of HRQOL, ...

Objectives.Frailty is a state of vulnerability associated with increased risks of fall, hospitalization, cognitive deficits, and psychological distress. Studies with healthy senior suggest that physical exercise can help improve cognition and quality of life. Whether frail older adults can show such benefits remains to be documented.Method.A total of 83 participants ...

Previous studies have reported that exercise decreases cocaine self-administration in rats with long-term access (8+ weeks) to activity wheels in the home cage. The purpose of this study was to (a) examine the importance of the temporal relationship between physical activity and initial drug exposure, (b) determine the effects of ...

The low impact forces of Tai Chi push-hand exercises may be particularly suited for older people and for those with arthritis; however the biomechanics of push-hand exercises have not previously been reported. This paper examines the ground reaction forces (GRF) and plantar force distributions during Tai Chi push-hand exercises in ...

Effects of prolonged running on Achilles tendon properties were assessed after a 60 min treadmill run and 140 min intermittent shuttle running (simulated cricket batting innings). Before and after exercise, 11 participants performed ramp-up plantarflexions to maximum-voluntary-contraction before gradual relaxation. Muscle-tendon-junction displacement was measured with ultrasonography. Tendon force was estimated ...

Acute exercise at the time of vaccination can enhance subsequent immune responses. However, the potential benefit of this effect will be its efficacy in boosting poor responses, and thus protection in at-risk populations. The current study tested the effect of exercise on the response to either a full- or half-dose ...

BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is often preceded by excessive physical activity. As such, exercise is not often prescribed in the clinical management of individuals with anorexia nervosa. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of supervised exercise training in patients with anorexia nervosa. DATA SOURCES: Five databases were ...

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) restricts the ability to engage in physical activity and decreases longevity. We examined the impact of aerobic exercise training on function and quality of life in patients with WHO Group 1 PH. METHODS: Patients were randomized to a 10 week education only (EDU) or education/exercise ...

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Identification of exercise history patterns that are related to catastrophic scapular fracture will facilitate prevention of racehorse fatalities. OBJECTIVES: To determine if exercise patterns are associated with scapular fracture in Thoroughbred (TB) and Quarter Horse (QH) racehorses. METHODS: High-speed exercise histories for 65 TB and 26 ...

An increase in neuromuscular activity, measured by electromyography (EMG), is usually observed during vibration exercise. The underlying mechanisms are however unclear, limiting the possibilities to introduce and exploit vibration training in rehabilitation programs. In this study, a new training device is used to perform vibration exercise at varying frequency and ...

In this work, the development of a database on physical fitness is presented. As initial population to fill this database, people who practice recreational sports at the Universidad Simon Bolivar (USB) were chosen. The goal was studying individual physical fitness in order to structure exercise routines that gives certain benefits ...

This article reviews the current knowledge regarding the benefits and contraindications of exercise on individuals with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). Specific exercise prescriptions for individuals with NMDs do not exist because the evidence base is limited. Understanding the effect of exercise on individuals with NMDs requires the implementation of a series ...

To examine the effects of a bedside exercise program on the recovery of swallowing after a stroke. Fifty stroke patients with dysphagia (<6 months post-stroke) were enrolled and classified into two groups, the experimental (25 subjects) and control groups (25 subjects). The control group was treated with conventional swallowing therapy. ...

Upper extremity exercise training has been shown to improve clinical outcomes in different chronic health conditions. Arm-operated bicycles are frequently used to facilitate upper extremity training however effective use of these devices at patient homes is hampered by lack of remote connectivity with clinical rehabilitation team, inability to monitor exercise ...

Vibration exercise (VE) has been suggested as an effective option to improve muscle strength and power performance. Several studies link the effects of vibration training to enhanced neuromuscular stimulation and typically to involuntary reflex mechanisms. However, the underlying mechanisms are still unclear and information for the most appropriate vibration training ...

Objective. Asthma is a leading cause of chronic illness in children, impacting heavily on their daily life and participation in physical activity. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the evidence for the use of physical therapy to improve pulmonary function and aerobic capacity in children with asthma. ...

A new technology called estimated continuous cardiac output (esCCO) uses pulse wave transit time (PWTT) obtained from an electrocardiogram and pulse oximeter to measure cardiac output (CO) non-invasively and continuously. This study was performed to evaluate the accuracy of esCCO during exercise testing. We compared esCCO with CO measured by ...

We present a case of delayed, acute bilateral exertional compartment syndrome of the anterior thigh induced by callisthenic exercise. Symptoms consisted of pain out of proportion to examination findings, inability to ambulate, and severe pain with knee flexion. Treatment consisted of bilateral thigh fasciotomies and supportive therapy for concomitant rhabdomyolysis. ...

Advantages of outpatient exercise training are reduced waiting lists, better compliance, reduced time investment by the patient with reduced travel expenses, and less dependence on other people to participate. Therefore, this systematic review studies the effects of outpatient exercise training programmes compared with usual care on exercise capacity, exercise performance, ...

To determine the effects of a community-based program of exercise on quality of life (QOL) of persons with cancer over time. Participants were referred by their physician to participate in an individualized program of exercise at one of 14 community centers. The Medical Outcomes Survey, Short Form, version 2.0 (SF-36) ...

PURPOSE: Persistent quadriceps weakness due to arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) has been reported following ACL reconstruction. Fatiguing exercise has been shown to alter lower extremity muscle function and gait mechanics which may be related to injury risk. The effects of exercise on lower extremity function in the presence of AMI ...

This quasi-experimental exploratory study investigated neuropsychological effects of exercise among older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) compared with adults without diabetes (non-DM), and it examined the feasibility of using a stationary bike exergame as a form of exercise for older adults with and without diabetes. It is a secondary analysis ...

Background: A randomized controlled trial has shown that supervised, facility-based exercise training is effective in improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. However, these programs are associated with additional costs. This analysis assessed the cost-effectiveness of such programs. Methods: Analysis used data from the Diabetes Aerobic and Resistance Exercise (DARE) ...

Physical inactivity is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. A key obstacle to physical activity is lack of motivation. Although some interactive exercise games (i.e., exergames--video games that require physical exertion in order to play) motivate players to exercise more, few games take advantage of group dynamics to motivate ...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the use MRI to quantify the workload of gluteus medius (GM), vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscles in different types of squat exercises. Fourteen female volunteers were evaluated, average age of 22 ± 2 years, sedentary, without clinical symptoms, ...

We review the muscular dystrophies and metabolic myopathies associated with myalgia and rhabdomyolysis together with some less well-recognized associations based upon the personal practice of the authors. A careful history and clinical examination will direct investigation towards an accurate molecular diagnosis. Non-specific exercise-induced myalgia in the presence of muscle hypertrophy ...

The aim of this study was to present a review on the time to exhaustion at the minimum swimming velocity corresponding to maximal oxygen consumption (TLim-vVO2max). This parameter is critical both for the aerobic power and the lactate tolerance bioenergetical training intensity zones, being fundamental to characterize it, and to ...

Researching the origin of the terms that we use to identify neuroanatomical structures is a helpful and fascinating exercise. It can provide neuroscientists with a better insight and understanding of the macroscopic anatomy of the cranium and its contents. It can also help the novice to this discipline to become ...

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of eccentric exercise on common drive. METHODS: Eleven men, age 23.6 ± 2.1 (mean ± SD) years, performed trapezoid isometric muscle actions of the dominant forearm flexors immediately before and after 1 of 2 interventions: (a) 6 sets of ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is common practice for increasing range of motion, though little research has been done to evaluate theories behind it. The purpose of this study was to review possible mechanisms, proposed theories, and physiological changes that occur due to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. Four theoretical mechanisms were ...

Treadmill tests for maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) have traditionally used set speed and incline increments regardless of participants training or exercise background. The aim of this study was to determine the validity of a novel athlete-led protocol for determining maximal aerobic fitness in adults. Twenty-nine participants (21 male, 8 female, ...

We examined the respective associations between aerobic fitness ([Formula: see text]max), metabolic control ([Formula: see text] kinetics) and locomotor function, and various physiological responses to high-intensity intermittent (HIT) running exercise in team sport players. Eleven players (30.5 ± 3.6 year) performed a series of tests to determine their [Formula: see ...

Peripheral vestibular hypofunction is a major cause of dizziness. When complicated with postural imbalance, this condition can lead to an increased incidence of falls. In traditional clinical practice, gaze stabilization exercise is commonly used to rehabilitate patients. In this study, we established a computer-aided vestibular rehabilitation system by coupling infrared ...

Inhaled iloprost potentially improves hemodynamics and gas exchange in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and secondary pulmonary hypertension (PH). To evaluate acute effects of aerosolized iloprost in patients with COPD-associated PH. A randomized, double blind, crossover study was conducted in 16 COPD patients with invasively confirmed PH in ...