BACKGROUND: The study aimed to analyze the effect of respiratory muscle endurance training (RMT) on performance and respiratory function in professional road cyclists during the off-season period. METHODS: Twenty professional road cyclists from the Czech Republic were divided into the control (CON) (N.=10) and the RMT (N.=10) groups. Cyclists from the RMT group accomplished 30 sessions over 10 weeks. Performance in the incremental cycling test and respiratory capacity via test were assessed before and after 10 weeks in both groups. The comparison between and within the groups was performed, together with effect size and delta % (P<0.05). RESULTS: Significant effects on respiratory function during the exercise, on lung volume utilization at 90% of VO
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- cyklistika fyziologie MeSH
- dechová cvičení metody MeSH
- dýchací svaly fyziologie MeSH
- dýchání MeSH
- fyzická vytrvalost * fyziologie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- roční období MeSH
- vytrvalostní trénink * MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
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The publication focuses on methods of physical activity in treatment of cancer. Intended for professional public.
- Konspekt
- Fyzioterapie. Psychoterapie. Alternativní lékařství
- NLK Obory
- rehabilitační a fyzikální medicína
- onkologie
- NLK Publikační typ
- kolektivní monografie
BACKGROUND: Telerehabilitation is a practical option for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) to engage in sustained physical activity without -visiting a rehabilitation facility. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, safety, and adherence of exercise-based telerehabilitation as compared with usual care for MS patients. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted, focusing on studies published in English since 2000. The systematic review protocol was registered in PROSPERO. The selection process involved strict criteria, including studies focusing on people with MS, telerehabilitation centred on regular exercise, a control group receiving usual care, valid exercise testing, and adherence to randomized controlled trial principles. Methodological quality was assessed using the TESTEX tool, ensuring rigour in study design and reporting. RESULTS: Among the 281 records screened, 10 studies met the criteria. Telerehabilitation interventions varied in format and outcomes were assessed using diverse exercise tests and questionnaires. Despite variations, the studies collectively demonstrated promising feasibility and safety, with minimal withdrawals and minor adverse events. Effectiveness varied, with 5 out of 10 studies showing significant improvements in the intervention group. Adherence rates ranged from 38% to 100%. CONCLUSION: In most of the assessed aspects, telerehabilitation is comparable to regular centre-based rehabilitation.
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- adherence pacienta MeSH
- cvičení * MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- roztroušená skleróza * rehabilitace MeSH
- telerehabilitace * MeSH
- terapie cvičením * metody MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- systematický přehled MeSH
The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of attentional focus instructions on acute changes in the transverse relaxation time (T2) of the femorotibial cartilage and in cartilage volume during repeated drop-jump landings. Ten healthy females (Mage = 20.4 ± 0.8 years) performed a drop landing task from a 50 cm high box over the course of 3 days (50 repetitions each day) across three attentional focus conditions: external focus (EF: focus on landing as soft as possible), internal focus (IF: focus on bending your knees when you land), and control (CON: no-focus instruction), which was counterbalanced across focus conditions. T2 mapping and the volume of femorotibial cartilage were determined from magnetic resonance imaging scans at 1.5 T for the dominant knee before and after completing the drop landings in each attentional focus condition per day. Results indicated a smaller change in cartilage T2 relaxation time and volumetry in the central load-bearing lateral cartilage under the EF, compared to IF and CON. Moreover, the change in T2 and cartilage volume was greater for lateral tibial cartilage as compared to femoral cartilage and was independent of attentional focus instructions. No significant acute quantitative changes were observed in the medial compartment. The peak vertical ground reaction force was found to be the lowest under the EF, compared to IF and CON. These findings suggest that external focus of attention may reduce cartilage load, potentially aiding in the control or management of cartilage injuries during landing in female athletes.
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- biomechanika MeSH
- kloubní chrupavka * fyziologie diagnostické zobrazování MeSH
- kolenní kloub fyziologie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- magnetická rezonanční tomografie * MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- plyometrická cvičení MeSH
- pozornost * fyziologie MeSH
- tibie fyziologie diagnostické zobrazování MeSH
- zatížení muskuloskeletálního systému * fyziologie MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood defined as a group of permanent disorders of movement. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of 12-week aquatic exercise program on gross motor function, swimming skills, and walking ability in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: Eighteen children (mean±SD age: 12.3±3 years) with cerebral palsy classified at levels I, II and III on the Gross Motor Function Classification System were allocated to one group, where the first 12 weeks were a control period while another 12 weeks were an experimental period. The participants underwent the same battery of tests focusing gross motor function, swimming skills, and walking ability on three occasions. RESULTS: Control period was stable with no significant changes in any of measurements. After the 12-week experimental program, a statistically significant improvement was determined in gross motor function (P=0.005), swimming skills (P=0.000), walking endurance and walking velocity (P=0.000). No significant differences (P>0.05) were observed for walking efficiency. CONCLUSIONS: The 12-week aquatic exercise program (3/week, 60 minutes), combining Halliwick method, swimming and walking activities may improve the gross motor function, swimming skills, walking endurance and velocity in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Dysfunction of the airway defence system in Huntington's disease (HD) is a significant but often overlooked problem. Although expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) is frequently utilized in cough effectiveness treatment, its specific impact in HD patients has not yet been explored. This study investigated the effects of EMST on voluntary peak cough flow (vPCF) in HD patients and evaluated the retention of potential gains post-intervention. METHODS: In this prospective case-controlled trial, 29 HD patients completed an 8-week wait-to-start period, which served to identify the natural development of expiratory muscle strength and vPCF. This was followed by 8 weeks of EMST training and an additional 8 weeks of follow-up. The study's outcome parameters, vPCF and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), were measured against those of age- and sex-matched healthy controls. RESULTS: Huntington's disease patients had significantly lower MEP (p < 0.001) and vPCF (p = 0.012) compared to healthy controls at baseline. Following the EMST, significant improvements in MEP (d = 1.39, p < 0.001) and vPCF (d = 0.77, p = 0.001) were observed, with HD patients reaching the cough performance levels of healthy subjects. However, these gains diminished during the follow-up, with a significant decline in vPCF (d = -0.451, p = 0.03) and in MEP (d = -0.71; p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Expiratory muscle strength training improves expiratory muscle strength and voluntary cough effectiveness in HD patients, but an ongoing maintenance programme is necessary to sustain the improvements.
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- dechová cvičení metody MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- dýchací svaly * patofyziologie MeSH
- Huntingtonova nemoc * patofyziologie komplikace rehabilitace MeSH
- kašel * patofyziologie etiologie MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- odporový trénink metody MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- studie případů a kontrol MeSH
- svalová síla * fyziologie MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
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- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Chae, S, McDowell, KW, Baur, ML, Long, SA, Tufano, JJ, and Stone, MH. Accentuated eccentric loading and alternative set structures: A narrative review for potential synergies in resistance training. J Strength Cond Res 38(11): 1987-2000, 2024-As athletes become adapted to training over time, it becomes more difficult to develop their strength and power. In a conventional resistance training strategy, volume or load may be increased to provide novel stimuli to break through a plateau. However, physiological stress markers increase with increased volume or load, which is an innate shortcoming. In that case, practitioners strive to develop unconventional strategies that could increase training stimuli while adjusting fatigue. Two programming tactics, accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) using eccentric overload and alternative set structures (AS) using intraset rests, have been reported to increase training stimuli and alleviate fatigue, respectively. Importantly, when merging AEL and AS in various contexts, the 2 benefits could be accomplished together. Because AEL and AS cause different outcomes, it is important to deal with when and how they may be integrated into periodization. Moreover, prescribing eccentric overload and intraset rests requires logistical considerations that need to be addressed. This review discusses the scientific and practical aspects of AEL and AS to further optimize strength and power adaptations. This review discusses (a) scientific evidence as to which tactic is effective for a certain block, (b) potential practical applications, and (c) related discussions and future research directions.
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- kosterní svaly fyziologie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- odporový trénink * metody MeSH
- sportovci MeSH
- sportovní výkon fyziologie MeSH
- svalová síla * fyziologie MeSH
- svalová únava fyziologie MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
1. elektronické vydání 1 online zdroj (176 stran)
Publikace se zaměřuje na hluboký stabilizační systém páteře (HSSP) a jeho vztah k prevenci a léčbě bolesti zad.
- Klíčová slova
- Fyzioterapeut, rehabilitační pracovník,
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- bolesti zad MeSH
- hluboký stabilizační systém páteře MeSH
- páteř MeSH
- terapie cvičením MeSH
- zádové svalstvo MeSH
- NLK Obory
- ortopedie
- algeziologie
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Příručka, která se zaměřuje na léčbu bolesti krku a přidružených problémů pomocí cvičení. Určeno široké veřejnosti.
Dosud bylo publikováno málo studií věnovaných různým formám svalové aktivity v monoterapii zaměřené na zmenšení objemu otoku. Jedním z hlavních problémů je používání jediné metody umožňující hodnocení cviků jako monoterapie pro co nejrychlejší a dlouhodobé zmenšení rozsahu otoku. Byla nalezena jediná studie hodnotící stav bezprostředně po svalové aktivitě. Pasivní cvičení jako monoterapie může zmenšit objem otoku, ale lepších výsledků lze dosáhnout v kombinaci s mechanismy komprese. Zachování komprese po cvičení nebo aktivitách umožňuje dosáhnout lepších výsledků.
There is a scarcity of studies on active forms of muscle activity as monotherapy for the reduction in the volume of the edema. One of the major challenges is the use of an isolated method to enable the evaluation of exercises as monotherapy for an immediate and long-term reduction in edema. The only study encountered is an evaluation immediately after muscle activity. Passive exercise can reduce the edema as monotherapy, but better results are achieved when combined with compression mechanisms. The maintenance of compression after exercises or activities enables achieving better results.
