International Journal of

Sports and Exercise MedicineISSN: 2469-5718

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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510255

Detraining in Older Women: Influence of Previous Resistance Training with Different Exercise Orders on Muscular Strength, Flexibility and Functional Capacity

Rodrigo Garcia Fiorillo, Ágatha Graça, Alex Silva Ribeiro, Higor Santos Fonseca, Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira, Jerry L Mayhew, Edílson Serpeloni Cyrino and Matheus Amarante do Nascimento

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/07/15

Twenty-three older women (61.6 ± 6.7 years; 74.2 ± 12.6 kg; 156.2 ± 5.9 cm) were randomized to a group that performed the exercises from multi- to single-joint order (MJ-SJ, n = 10) or a group that performed the exercises from single- to multi-joint order (SJ-MJ, n = 13). Both performed the same RT program (7 exercises, 3 sets of 10-15 maximum repetitions, twice a week, 16 weeks). Following the RT program, participants detrained for 16 weeks....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510254

New Diagnosis of Spina Bifida Occulta in a Patient Presenting with Bilateral Hamstring Tightness: A Case Report

Elizabeth Callahan, DO and Eliza Pierko, MD

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/06/29

Spina bifida occulta represents a limited form of spina bifida. In this condition, the vertebral laminae fail to fuse. Spina bifida occulta can be diagnosed on prenatal ultrasound or after birth on routine X-ray. In most cases, SBO is asymptomatic. Here, we present the unique case of a 30-year-old male who presented with bilateral hamstring tightness of lifelong duration, with low back pain of one year duration. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510253

Characterization of Throwing Track and Field Injuries in Adolescent and Young Adult Participants Resulting in Emergency Department Visits: An Analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System

Angela S Zhu, BA, Rory A Byrne, BA, Matthew Quinn, MD, Jacob M Modest, MD, Ozair Meghani, MS and Brett D Owens, MD

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/06/29

Track and field throwing event injuries in the United States has not been well characterized for the adolescent and young adult population. In a sport where athletes’ bodies are subject to repetitive actions with substantial biomechanical demands, a more thorough understanding of common injuries is crucial. This information would allow coaches and parents to not only mitigate risk of injury, but also help to optimize performance. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510252

Effect of Physiotherapy Applications on Inflammatory Markers in Asthma Disease

Özden Gökçek and Ufuk Yurdalan

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/05/26

Chronic systemic diseases associated with asthma cause an increase in the burden of health services, a reducation in the quality of life of individuals, and a decrease in work efficiency. Obesity, which plays a role in the reduction of pharmacological effects in the treatment of asthma, increases with sedentary life. A significant reduction in obesity is observed with exercise applications. Obesity is an important risk factor for asthma and also increases the severity of the disease by causing a...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510251

Treadmill Exercise Testing on Different Blood Genotypes among University Students

Angela Member Danborno and Terhide Iorhemen Kyeleve

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/05/13

The benefits of regular exercise are overwhelming, be it in children, teens or adult. The phrase "exercise is medicine" has continously been used to emphasize the physiological, pshychological and social benefits of exercise. This research aims at comparing the effect of blood genotype and exercise on some physiological parameters in fit and willing undergraduate students....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510250

LifeWave X49TM Patch Supports Improved Results in Fitness, Strength and Stamina

Connor Melinda H, Connor Caitlin A, Horzempa Dan, Yue Dawei, Eickhoff Jens, Perry Marsha and Young David

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/04/14

LifeWave X49TM non-transdermal patches, lavender top blood tubes, BD Vacutainers with Pre-attached holders, cryo tubes, centrifuge, urine test kits, saliva test kits, racking, freezer, gloves, band aids, alcohol wipes, masks, UVC sterilizing wands, sterile eye droppers, sterile cotton balls, tourniquets, dry ice, shipping containers and exercise bike. Resistance bands, dumb bells, and hand grips were supplied to each participant....

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