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Di Martino G, della Valle C, Centorbi M, Buonsenso A, Fiorilli G, Calcagno G, Iuliano E, di Cagno A. Enhancing Behavioural Changes: A Narrative Review on the Effectiveness of a Multifactorial APP-Based Intervention Integrating Physical Activity. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2024; 21:233. [PMID: 38397722 PMCID: PMC10888703 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The rapid evolution of technologies is a key innovation in the organisation and management of physical activities (PA) and sports. The increase in benefits and opportunities related to the adoption of technologies for both the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and the management of chronic diseases is evident. In the field of telehealth, these devices provide personalised recommendations, workout monitoring and injury prevention. The study aimed to provide an overview of the landscape of technology application to PA organised to promote active lifestyles and improve chronic disease management. This review identified specific areas of focus for the selection of articles: the utilisation of mobile APPs and technological devices for enhancing weight loss, improving cardiovascular health, managing diabetes and cancer and preventing osteoporosis and cognitive decline. A multifactorial intervention delivered via mobile APPs, which integrates PA while managing diet or promoting social interaction, is unquestionably more effective than a singular intervention. The main finding related to promoting PA and a healthy lifestyle through app usage is associated with "behaviour change techniques". Even when individuals stop using the APP, they often maintain the structured or suggested lifestyle habits initially provided by the APP. Various concerns regarding the excessive use of APPs need to be addressed.
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- Giulia Di Martino
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (G.D.M.); (C.d.V.); (M.C.); (A.B.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (G.D.M.); (C.d.V.); (M.C.); (A.B.); (G.F.)
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (G.D.M.); (C.d.V.); (M.C.); (A.B.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (G.D.M.); (C.d.V.); (M.C.); (A.B.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (G.D.M.); (C.d.V.); (M.C.); (A.B.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (G.D.M.); (C.d.V.); (M.C.); (A.B.); (G.F.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, 70103 Ostrava, Czech Republic;
- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy;
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Iuliano E, Bonavolontà V, Ferrari D, Bragazzi N, Capasso B, Kuvačić G, De Giorgio A. The decision-making in dribbling: a video analysis study of U10 soccer players' skills and coaches' quality evaluation. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1200208. [PMID: 37554137 PMCID: PMC10405817 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1200208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dribbling is an important soccer skill that, when effective, allows players to overcome opponents. It can provide a strong tactical advantage; for this reason, all of its components (sprint, speed, and ball control) are fundamental to the development of young players. Dribbling can also be considered a decision-making process, and due to its characteristics, it is not always easy to study ecologically. Using a video analysis study, this research aimed to determine whether dribbling skills, specifically dribbling choice (i.e., decision-making), were related to U10 soccer players' quality. METHODS Several outcomes measures, divided into three categories, were taken during video analyses: (i) measures related to the efficacy of dribbling skill; (ii) measures related to the ability of players without the ball to support the player in possession; and (iii) measures related to ball circulation. These data were retrospectively assessed to whether the coaches had formed the teams in training through an implicit knowledge of the players' dribbling skills. RESULTS The percentage of accurate dribbling (that is, the ability to perform correct passes after a successful dribble) was found to be the variable that coaches may have implicitly used in creating the three groups differentiated by technical skills (p < 0.05). In fact, this percentage was 12.9%, 24.0%, and 48.1% for the groups with lower, average, and higher technical skills, respectively. CONCLUSION Overall, the results demonstrate that dribbling accuracy has an important weight in the coach's evaluation of the technical skills level of young soccer players.
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- Enzo Iuliano
- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Applied Clinical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Milano, Italy
- Department Unicusano, Niccolò Cusano University, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Milano, Italy
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Milano, Italy
- Klinikos Center for Psychodiagnostics and Psychotherapy, Rome, Italy
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Fabbrizio A, Fucarino A, Cantoia M, De Giorgio A, Garrido ND, Iuliano E, Reis VM, Sausa M, Vilaça-Alves J, Zimatore G, Baldari C, Macaluso F. Smart Devices for Health and Wellness Applied to Tele-Exercise: An Overview of New Trends and Technologies Such as IoT and AI. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1805. [PMID: 37372922 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11121805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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This descriptive article explores the use of smart devices for health and wellness in the context of telehealth, highlighting rapidly evolving technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Key innovations, benefits, challenges, and opportunities related to the adoption of these technologies are outlined. The article provides a descriptive and accessible approach to understanding the evolution and impact of smart devices in the tele-exercise reality. Nowadays, technological advances provide solutions that were unthinkable just a few years ago. The habits of the general population have also changed over the past few years. Hence, there is a need to investigate this issue and draw the attention of the scientific community to this topic by describing the benefits and challenges associated with each topic. If individuals no longer go to exercise, the exercise must go to their homes instead.
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- Antonio Fabbrizio
- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Sciences Department, University of Tras-os-Montes & Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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Buonsenso A, Centorbi M, Iuliano E, Di Martino G, Della Valle C, Fiorilli G, Calcagno G, di Cagno A. A Systematic Review of Flywheel Training Effectiveness and Application on Sport Specific Performances. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:sports11040076. [PMID: 37104150 PMCID: PMC10144427 DOI: 10.3390/sports11040076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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The objective of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of flywheel training, which allows for the replication of specific sports movements, overloading both the concentric and eccentric phases. Inclusion criteria were injury prevention outcomes; ability in terms of strength, power, sprinting, jumping and change of direction; competitive athletes; and RCTs. Exclusion criteria were a lack of a control group and lack of baseline and/or follow-up data. The databases used were Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Sage. The revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess the quality of the selected RCTs. The Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine 2011 Levels of Evidence was used. A PICOS (participants, intervention, comparators, study outcomes, and study design) approach was used to evaluate eligibility. A total of 21 RCTs with 8 to 54 participants in each study analyzed flywheel technology and its application in nine sports. The results showed that flywheel training is a good strategy to improve sports performance, providing variation in training methodologies and athletes’ adherence. Further studies are needed to define guidelines on training modality, weekly frequency, volume, and inertia load. Only a few studies have applied the flywheel device directly to overload specific multidirectional movements at different joint angles. This method is not exempt from criticalities, such as the cost and the ability to carry out only individual training.
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di Cagno A, Buonsenso A, Centorbi M, Manni L, Di Costanzo A, Casazza G, Parisi A, Guerra G, Calcagno G, Iuliano E, Soligo M, Fiorilli G. Whole body-electromyostimulation effects on serum biomarkers, physical performances and fatigue in Parkinson's patients: A randomized controlled trial. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1086487. [PMID: 36845654 PMCID: PMC9949720 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1086487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Background Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) was never previously applied to Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. This randomized controlled study aimed to find the most effective and safe WB-EMS training protocol for this population. Methods Twenty-four subjects (age: 72.13 ± 6.20 years), were randomly assigned to three groups: a high-frequency WB-EMS strength training group (HFG) (rectangular stimulation at 85 Hz, 350 μs, 4 s stimulation/4 s rest), a low-frequency WB-EMS aerobic training group (LFG) (rectangular stimulation 7 Hz, 350 μs, with a continuous pulse duration), and an inactive control group (CG). Participants of the two experimental groups underwent 24 controlled WB-EMS training sessions, with a duration of 20 min each, during 12-week intervention. Serum growth factors (BDNF, FGF-21, NGF and proNGF), α-synuclein, physical performance and Parkinson's Disease Fatigue Scale (PFS-16) responses were analyzed to evaluate the pre-post variation and differences among groups. Results Significant interactions of Time*Groups were detected for BDNF (Time*Groups p = 0.024; Time*CG, b = -628, IC95% = -1,082/-174, p = 0.008), FGF-21 (Time*Groups p = 0.009; Time*LFG b = 1,346, IC95% = 423/2268, p = 0.005), and α-synuclein (Time*Groups p = 0.019; Time*LFG b = -1,572, IC95% = -2,952/-192, p = 0.026). Post hoc analyses and comparisons of ΔS (post-pre), performed independently for each group, showed that LFG increased serum BDNF levels (+ 203 pg/ml) and decreased α-synuclein levels (-1,703 pg/ml), while HFG showed the opposite effects (BDNF: -500 pg/ml; α-synuclein: + 1,413 pg/ml). CG showed a significant BDNF reduction over time. Both LFG and HFG showed significant improvements in several physical performance outcomes and the LFG showed better results than HFG. Concerning PFS-16, significant differences over time (b = -0.4, IC95% = -0.8/-0.0, p = 0.046) and among groups (among all groups p < 0.001) were found, and the LFG exhibited better results than the HFG (b = -1.0, IC95% = -1.3/-0.7, p < 0.001), and CG (b = -1.7, IC95% = -2.0/-1.4, p < 0.001) with this last one that worsened over time. Conclusion LFG training was the best choice for improving or maintaining physical performance, fatigue perception and variation in serum biomarkers. Clinical trial registration https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04878679, identifier NCT04878679.
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- Alessandra di Cagno
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Institute of Translational Pharmacology and Cellular Biology and Neurobiology Institute (CNR), National Research Council (CNR), Rome, Italy
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- Centre for Research and Training in Medicine of Aging, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy,*Correspondence: Enzo Iuliano,
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- Institute of Translational Pharmacology and Cellular Biology and Neurobiology Institute (CNR), National Research Council (CNR), Rome, Italy,Marzia Soligo,
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Buonsenso A, Murri A, Centorbi M, Di Martino G, Calcagno G, di Cagno A, Fiorilli G, Iuliano E. Psychological Wellbeing and Perceived Fatigue in Competitive Athletes after SARS-CoV-2 Infection 2 Years after Pandemic Start: Practical Indications. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2022; 8:jfmk8010001. [PMID: 36648893 PMCID: PMC9844459 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic deeply affected sports and athletes, influencing performance and psychological wellbeing. In order to provide useful guidelines for coaches, a web-based survey was conducted. Three web-based questionnaires were administered during the last phase of the Omicron wave to a total of 204 Italian athletes (age 24.96 ± 9.82): an informative questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data and infection symptoms information, the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12). No differences between infection sequels of different variant typologies were found over the long term after the infection. The most frequently declared symptoms included cough (50%), muscular skeletal impairments (48%) fatigue (43%) and fever (43%). Results showed that female athletes have a higher risk of developing post-COVID-19 symptoms, GHQ-12 worse results (p = 0.005) and greater fatigue (p = 0.0002) than males. No significant difference in infection incidence between high- and low-level athletes was found. Endurance athletes showed greater perceived fatigue than anaerobic sports athletes (p = 0.045). Conclusions: These results suggested the need for specific approaches and continuous updating to differentiate training programs for different athletes during the return to play. Medical controls and daily monitoring of athletes of all levels after the infection could be advisable.
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- Andrea Buonsenso
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Lauro de Bosis Square 15, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Lauro de Bosis Square 15, 00197 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3343176709
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
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Boutios S, di Cagno A, Buonsenso A, Centorbi M, Iuliano E, Calcagno G, Fiorilli G. Does the Type of Anaerobic Test Matter? A Comparison between the Anaerobic Intermittent Kick Test and Wingate Anaerobic Test in Taekwondo Athletes. Sports (Basel) 2022; 10:sports10100154. [PMID: 36287767 PMCID: PMC9610096 DOI: 10.3390/sports10100154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The specificity of training as well as the specificity of monitoring the training process are believed to be fundamental principles to efficiently plan and carry out the preparation and performance development of athletes. The Anaerobic Intermittent Kick Test (TAIKT) is a sport-specific field test used to specifically evaluate the anaerobic profile of Taekwondo athletes. The aim of this study was to verify whether TAIKT and the 'gold standard' Wingate Anaerobic test (WAnT) were both efficient means to optimally determine the anaerobic power and anaerobic capacity of Greek Taekwondo athletes at a middle-high technical level. Fifteen athletes, 10 females and 5 males (mean age 23.4 ± 4.14 years), underwent the two anaerobic tests (TAIKT and WAnT). The peak of power, the anaerobic capacity, and the peak of blood lactate (BL) were recorded. The two tests showed a moderate correlation with the r value ranging between 0.353 and 0.428, if applied to a sample of middle-high technical level athletes. Regarding the peak of BL, data indicated 40% concordance between the two tests with a coefficient of variation of 12%. Consequently, the two tests were correlated even if not interchangeable due to the different type of exercise required in these assessments. In conclusion, to assess the anaerobic performances and physiological characteristics of Taekwondo athletes, independently of their technical level, the WAnT resulted suitable, while to better assess the functional performance and specific demands of Taekwondo, the TAIKT is more indicated.
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- Stefanos Boutios
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Lauro de Bosis Square 15, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-340-3652054
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, v. De Sanctis 1, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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De Giorgio A, Iuliano E, Turner A, Millevolte C, Cular D, Ardigò LP, Padulo J. Validity and Reliability of a Light-Based Electronic Target for Testing Response Time in Fencers. J Strength Cond Res 2021; 35:2636-2644. [PMID: 31009428 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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ABSTRACT De Giorgio, A, Iuliano, E, Turner, A, Millevolte, C, Cular, D, Ardigò, LP, and Padulo, J. Validity and reliability of a light-based electronic target for testing response time in fencers. J Strength Cond Res 35(9): 2636-2644, 2021-Response time (RT) is a fencing fundamental sensorimotor skill. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to examine the efficacy of a light-based electronic target in fencers, designed to measure and train this entity. Ninety-five fencers (M = 53; F = 42) were tested in regard to their RT, using a light-based electronic target, for 3 different attack types: simple attack, the lunge, and an attack after a 1.5-m thrust. All subjects were divided into elite vs. novice fencers. Elite fencers had national and international rankings, and were again divided with regard to used weapon: épéeists (n = 32; M = 19; F = 13) and foilists (n = 30; M = 13; F = 17). Measurement was evaluated for validity/reliability, sensitivity/specificity, and correlation. Reliability was high for all attack types (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.94-0.96). Lower RTs were found in males for 2 attack types with good sensitivity (81-93%)/specificity (50-91%) for all attack types. Elite fencers responded faster than novice fencers for all attack types (p < 0.001), whereas elite males were faster than females for 2 attack types (p < 0.01). Lower RTs in females correlated with level for one attack type (r = 0.797, p < 0.05). In conclusion, the light-based electronic target system was found to be highly reliable and therefore could be used by fencing athletes as a further measure of performance.
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- Department of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
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- London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, School of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Verona, Verona, Italy ; and
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- Department of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
- Sport Performance Lab, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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Mazzilli M, Macaluso F, Zambelli S, Picerno P, Iuliano E. The Use of Dietary Supplements in Fitness Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Observation Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18095005. [PMID: 34065071 PMCID: PMC8125933 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18095005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study was aimed at evaluating the prevalence of use of dietary supplements (DSs) among gym users and gym instructors involved in body shaping-oriented fitness training. Furthermore, this study aimed to verify whether differences existed in the prevalence and in the types of DSs used in both gym users and gym instructors involved in body shaping-oriented fitness competitions vs. those not involved in fitness competitions. A survey was distributed to 316 participants, composed of 89 gym instructors and 227 gym users of both genders aged 27.3 ± 7.7. Among these participants, 52 were involved in competitions and 248 were not, while 16 participants did not specify either way. The results showed a high prevalence in the use of DSs in the population considered, with 85.4% of the participants declaring they used DSs, with high heterogeneity in the numbers and in the combinations used. No differences were found between gym instructors and gym users, or between participants involved and those not involved in competitions. The results indicate that DSs are widely used by persons involved in body shaping-oriented fitness training. The results also suggest that the majority of the participants decided individually which DSs to use.
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di Cagno A, Iuliano E, Buonsenso A, Giombini A, Di Martino G, Parisi A, Calcagno G, Fiorilli G. Effects of Accentuated Eccentric Training vs Plyometric Training on Performance of Young Elite Fencers. J Sports Sci Med 2020; 19:703-713. [PMID: 33239944 PMCID: PMC7675629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of 6-weeks accentuated eccentric training, using a rotary inertial device, on range of motion, assessed with Inter Malleolar Distance test, anthropometry, lower limb explosive and reactive strength, assessed with Squat Jump, Countermovement Jump and 7-Repeated Hop tests, in young elite fencers. Moreover, the effects on hamstring eccentric strength and two technical fencing movements, lunge and advance-advance lunge, were evaluated with motion analysis. The second aim was to evaluate the duration of the accentuated eccentric training residual effects, 6 weeks after the end of the training. Fifty-four male fencers were randomly assigned either to the Inertial Group (IG; n = 26; aged 17.3 ± 1.9 years) such as experimental group, or to the Plyometric Group (PG; n = 28; aged 17.6 ± 2.7 years) such as control group. IG carried out four exercises using the rotary inertial device attached to their waist by a rope. PG carried out several plyometric exercises at the same time in which the IG performed the accentuated eccentric training. MANOVA showed significant improvements in the vertical jumps height post training, with no differences between IG and PG. Significant improvements for technical movements, lunge distance (p = 0.006) and advance-advance lunge distance (p = 0.00005), were found within-group and between-groups (p = 0.00001), with higher improvements in IG than in PG. The univariate analysis showed a significant improvement in lower limb range of motion with higher increase in IG than in PG. The main findings were the significant improvement in lunge and advance-advance lunge distance, maintaining with the same execution time. These results suggested that it is important to apply accentuated eccentric load on specific sport movements.
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- Alessandra di Cagno
- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- University eCampus, Department of Psychology, Novedrate (Como), Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Fiorilli G, Mariano I, Iuliano E, Giombini A, Ciccarelli A, Buonsenso A, Calcagno G, di Cagno A. Isoinertial Eccentric-Overload Training in Young Soccer Players: Effects on Strength, Sprint, Change of Direction, Agility and Soccer Shooting Precision. J Sports Sci Med 2020; 19:213-223. [PMID: 32132845 PMCID: PMC7039027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The isoinertial training method owes its efficacy to an accommodated resistance and optimal individualized eccentric overload. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a 6-week isoinertial eccentric-overload training program - using a flywheel inertial device during the execution of specific soccer exercises - on explosive and reactive strength, sprint ability, change of direction (COD) performance and soccer shooting precision. Thirty-four junior soccer players were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group (PT) (n = 16, aged 13.36 ± 0.80), which underwent a six-week traditional soccer training program, and a flywheel eccentric overload group (FEO) (n = 18, aged 13.21 ± 1.21), which received additional training consisting of two inertial eccentric-overload training sessions per week. Pre and post intervention tests were carried out to assess explosive and reactive strength, sprint ability, COD ability, agility using the Y-agility test (YT) and soccer shooting precision. The FEO showed significantly higher values than the PT in squat jump height (SJh) (p = 0.01), drop jump height (DJh) (p = 0.003), 7 repeated hop test heights (p = 0.001), the Illinois test (ILL) (p = 0.001), and the Loughborough Soccer Shooting Test (SHOT) (p = 0.02). Finally, the FEO showed significant between-group differences in DJh (p = 0.007), ILL (p = 0.0002), YT (p = 0.002), a linear sprint test (SPRINT) (p = 0.001), and SHOT (p = 0.003). These results confirmed the positive effect of isoinertial training. The use of an isoinertial device to overload multidirectional movements in specific sport conditions leads to greater performance improvements than conventional soccer training. The absence of knowledge of the eccentric overload applied by the isoinertial device, which is different in any exercise repetition, may stimulate the athlete's neural adaptations, improving their soccer skills and in particular their soccer shooting precision.
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- Giovanni Fiorilli
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Sport and Movement of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Sport and Movement of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Sport and Movement of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy
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Patania VM, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Ardigò LP, Čular D, Miletić A, De Giorgio A. The Psychophysiological Effects of Different Tempo Music on Endurance Versus High-Intensity Performances. Front Psychol 2020; 11:74. [PMID: 32116903 PMCID: PMC7013107 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The use of music during training represents a special paradigm for trainers to stimulate people undertaking different types of exercise. However, the relationship between the tempo of music and perception of effort during different metabolic demands is still unclear. Therefore, the aim of this research was to determine whether high intensity exercise is more sensitive to the beneficial effects of music than endurance exercise. This study assessed 19 active women (age 26.4 ± 2.6 years) during endurance (walking for 10′ at 6.5 km/h on a treadmill) and high intensity (80% on 1-RM) exercise under four different randomly assigned conditions: no music (NM), with music at 90–110 bpm (LOW), with music at 130–150 bpm (MED), and with music at 170–190 bpm (HIGH). During each trial, heart rate (HR) and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were assessed. Repeated analysis of variance measures was used to detect any differences between the four conditions during high intensity and low intensity exercise. RPE showed more substantial changes during the endurance exercises (11%), than during high intensity exercise (6.5%), between HIGH and NM conditions. The metabolic demand during the walking exercise increased between NM and HIGH bpm conditions. This study indicates the benefits of music under stress conditions as well as during endurance and high intensity training. The results demonstrate that the beneficial effects of music are more likely to be seen in endurance exercise. Consequently, music may be considered an important tool to stimulate people engaging in low intensity physical exercise.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
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- School of Exercise and Sport Science, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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Iuliano E, di Cagno A, Cristofano A, Angiolillo A, D'Aversa R, Ciccotelli S, Corbi G, Fiorilli G, Calcagno G, Di Costanzo A. Physical exercise for prevention of dementia (EPD) study: background, design and methods. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:659. [PMID: 31142290 PMCID: PMC6542067 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7027-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Several observational studies have shown that exercise reduces the risk of cognitive decline; however, evidences from long-term, well-conducted, randomized controlled trials are scanty. The principal aim of this study is to verify whether a long-term program of multimodal supervised exercise improves the cognitive function and/or reduces the rate of cognitive decline in older adults at different degrees of risk for dementia. Methods/design EPD is a parallel group, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Community-dwelling volunteers aged 50 years or more are being recruited from different community centers and screened for eligibility. Enrolled subjects are being divided in 3 groups: a) without subjective or objective cognitive impairment, b) with subjective memory complaints, and c) with mild cognitive impairments. Participants in each group (at least 180) are being randomly assigned (1:1) to an experimental group, performing a supervised training including aerobic and resistance exercises of moderate/high intensity, or to a control group. Primary outcome will be 48-months changes in Mini Mental State Examinations. Secondary outcomes will be changes in several cognitive tests including a composite cognitive score. Time points will be at baseline, and at 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 months. Statistical analysis will be done as intention to treat, complete case and mixed model analysis. Discussion EPD is the first trial to examine the effects of a long exercise program (48 months) on cognitive performances. If successful, this trial may provide evidence for using long-term and multimodal exercise interventions for dementia prevention programs in the aging population. Trial registration The study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with the code NCT02236416.
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- Enzo Iuliano
- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus university, Via Isimbardi 10, 22060, Novedrate, Italy.,Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro De Bosis 6, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Research and Training in Medicine of Aging, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Center for Research and Training in Medicine of Aging, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Center for Research and Training in Medicine of Aging, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Center for Research and Training in Medicine of Aging, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy.
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- Center for Research and Training in Medicine of Aging, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis 1, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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Migliaccio GM, Dello Iacono A, Ardigò LP, Samozino P, Iuliano E, Grgantov Z, Padulo J. Corrigendum: Leg Press vs. Smith Machine: Quadriceps Activation and Overall Perceived Effort Profiles. Front Physiol 2019; 9:1856. [PMID: 30622483 PMCID: PMC6308205 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01481.].
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- Wingate Institute, The Academic College at Wingate, Netanya, Israel.,Institute of Clinical Exercise and Health Science, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Exercise and Sport Science, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, EA 7424, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Chambéry, France
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy.,Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of tennis elbow: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of trochanteric bursitis: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of insertional plantar fasciitis: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Maffulli G, Padulo J, Iuliano E, Saxena A, Rompe J, Maffullii N. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of midsubstance plantar fasciitis: the ASSERT database. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2019. [DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2018.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- G. Maffulli
- Whole Life Clinics, London, England, United Kingdom
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University eCampus, Via Isimbardi, Novedrate, Italy
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OrthoTrauma Evaluation Institute, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Surgery, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Excercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, E1 4DG, England, United Kingdom
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Migliaccio GM, Dello Iacono A, Ardigò LP, Samozino P, Iuliano E, Grgantov Z, Padulo J. Leg Press vs. Smith Machine: Quadriceps Activation and Overall Perceived Effort Profiles. Front Physiol 2018; 9:1481. [PMID: 30405437 PMCID: PMC6206431 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
First aim was describing Smith machine squat and leg press exercise as nominal load, knee extensors activity, and rating of perceived exertion. Second aim was developing predictive equations to provide same muscular activation and same perceived exertion nominal loads during the two exercises. To do that, vastus lateralis and vastus medialis activation, as their summed surface electromyography signal integrals, and overall perceived exertions were measured at different nominal loads during Smith machine squat and leg press exercise in adult male athletes experienced in weight training. Correlation and multistep stepwise analyses were performed. Then, two different results-driven predictive equations to provide same electromyography signals and same perceived exertion nominal loads were developed. The same electromyography signal equation results were less accurate (i.e., less predictive) due to high inter-individual differences, whereas the same perceived exertion equation results were more accurate, because perceived exertion is more related to the Smith machine squat and leg press exercise overall level of exertion than to the two single muscles that were investigated. In conclusion, these two equations represented an initial attempt to provide athletes and coaches with a new tool to mutually convert equivalent nominal loads during Smith machine squat and leg press exercise over a training period.
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- Wingate Institute, The Academic College at Wingate, Netanya, Israel.,Institute of Clinical Exercise and Health Science, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Exercise and Sport Science, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, EA 7424, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Chambéry, France
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, Novedrate, Italy.,Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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di Cagno A, Giombini A, Iuliano E, Moffa S, Caliandro T, Parisi A, Borrione P, Calcagno G, Fiorilli G. Acute effect of whole body vibration on postural control in congenitally blind subjects: a preliminary evidence. Disabil Rehabil 2018; 40:2632-2636. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1353650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Alessandra di Cagno
- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, Italian University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Padulo J, Iuliano E, Dello Iacono A, Milić M, Rizzi M, Ardigò LP. Nordic walking versus natural walking: an easy approach to comparing metabolic demands. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2018.1514565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Johnny Padulo
- Sport Science, University eCampus, Novedrate, Italy
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Sport Science, University eCampus, Novedrate, Italy
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- Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel
- Institute of Clinical Exercise and Health Science, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- School of Exercise and Sport Science, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Marziliano N, Fiorilli G, Casu G, La Delfa G, Occhipinti D, Fiscella D, Berne P, Iuliano E, Ardissino M, Intrieri M. Prevalence of the RR genotypes of the locus ACTN3-R577X in Italian Muay Thai elite fighters. MED SPORT 2018. [DOI: 10.23736/s0025-7826.17.03135-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Cogan KE, Evans M, Iuliano E, Melvin A, Susta D, Neff K, De Vito G, Egan B. Co-ingestion of protein or a protein hydrolysate with carbohydrate enhances anabolic signaling, but not glycogen resynthesis, following recovery from prolonged aerobic exercise in trained cyclists. Eur J Appl Physiol 2017; 118:349-359. [PMID: 29214461 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3775-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The effect of carbohydrate (CHO), or CHO supplemented with either sodium caseinate protein (CHO-C) or a sodium caseinate protein hydrolysate (CHO-H) on the recovery of skeletal muscle glycogen and anabolic signaling following prolonged aerobic exercise was determined in trained male cyclists [n = 11, mean ± SEM age 28.8 ± 2.3 years; body mass (BM) 75.0 ± 2.3 kg; VO2peak 61.3 ± 1.6 ml kg-1 min-1]. METHODS On three separate occasions, participants cycled for 2 h at ~ 70% VO2peak followed by a 4-h recovery period. Isoenergetic drinks were consumed at + 0 and + 2 h of recovery containing either (1) CHO (1.2 g kg -1 BM), (2) CHO-C, or (3) CHO-H (1.04 and 0.16 g kg-1 BM, respectively) in a randomized, double-blind, cross-over design. Muscle biopsies from the vastus lateralis were taken prior to commencement of each trial, and at + 0 and + 4 h of recovery for determination of skeletal muscle glycogen, and intracellular signaling associated with protein synthesis. RESULTS Despite an augmented insulin response following CHO-H ingestion, there was no significant difference in skeletal muscle glycogen resynthesis following recovery between trials. CHO-C and CHO-H co-ingestion significantly increased phospho-mTOR Ser2448 and 4EBP1 Thr37/46 versus CHO, with CHO-H displaying the greatest change in phospho-4EBP1 Thr37/46. Protein co-ingestion, compared to CHO alone, during recovery did not augment glycogen resynthesis. CONCLUSION Supplementing CHO with intact sodium caseinate or an insulinotropic hydrolysate derivative augmented intracellular signaling associated with skeletal muscle protein synthesis following prolonged aerobic exercise.
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- Karl E Cogan
- Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Food for Health Ireland, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. .,Food for Health Ireland, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. .,School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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Moffa S, Iuliano E, di Cagno A, Pistone EM, Fiorilli G, Calcagno G. Acute effect of whole body vibration on balance in blind vs. no-blind athletes: a preliminary study. Sport Sci Health 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-017-0361-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fiorilli G, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Campanella E, Tsopani D, Di Costanzo A, Calcagno G, di Cagno A. Different consecutive training protocols to design an intervention program for overweight youth: a controlled study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2017; 10:37-45. [PMID: 28144155 PMCID: PMC5248930 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s122110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To find the optimal exercise program to be recommended in reducing adiposity and promoting long-term physical activity adherence in a sample of overweight adolescents. METHODS Forty-five overweight adolescents were randomly divided into three exercise groups, to perform two phases of physical activity as follows: in the first phase, the first group performed a 16-week moderate-intensity resistance training (RT), the second group performed a 16-week high-intensity RT, and the third group performed a 16-week aerobic training (AT); in the second phase, all groups performed a 6-week AT. Anthropometric body composition and fitness measures were considered as outcome measures. RESULTS After the second protocol, both RT groups showed a significant improvement in percentage of fat mass (F2,76 = 5.843; p = 0.004; h2 = 0.133) and free fat mass (F2,76 = 6.254; p = 0.003; h2 = 0.141), and in fitness tests (p < 0.01). The VO2max values of the RT groups were significantly higher than those of the AT group (F2,38 = 4.264; p = 0.021; h2 = 0.183). The rate of adherence to exercise was an average of 94% in both RT groups, whereas in the AT group, it was 83%. During the 12-week post-intervention follow-up, the number of participants who continued to perform physical activities was significantly higher in both the RT groups than in the AT group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The present study provides preliminary evidence that moderate-to-intense RT, followed by AT, can be an effective treatment for overweight adolescents, and the positive effects are maintained even after 12 weeks of follow-up.
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- Giovanni Fiorilli
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor and Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Correspondence: Giuseppe Calcagno, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via de Sanctis, 1 86100 Campobasso, Italy, Tel +39 87 440 4402, Email
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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DI Cagno A, Iuliano E, Fiorilli G, Aquino G, Giombini A, Menotti F, Tsopani D, Calcagno G. Effects of rhythmical and extra-rhythmical qualities of music on heart rate during stationary bike activities. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2016; 56:1226-1231. [PMID: 26022745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGORUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of rhythmical and extra-rhythmical qualities of music on the heart rate (HR) and rates of perceived exertion (RPE), during sub-maximal stationary bike activity. METHODS HR of 28 female adult participants was monitored during 3 session of physical activity, performed under 3 different conditions: Hi-BPM (music with 150-170 BPM), RHYTHM (rhythmical qualities only of Hi-BPM condition) and control condition without music (CONTROL). Four parameters were analyzed: the highest HR value (High-HR), High-HR minus starting HR (∆HR), time to reach the 75% of Maximal HR (MHR) (TimeTo75%) and time over 75% MHR (TimeOver75%). HR trend analysis was performed to evaluate differences among the three conditions. OMNI-Cycle Scale was administered to evaluate RPE. RESULTS MANOVA showed significant differences between the three conditions in TimeTo75%, ∆HR (P<0.01) and TimeOver75% (P<0.05). In RHYTHM and CONTROL conditions after reaching 75% MHR, the HR increase were significantly lower than Hi-BPM (P<0.01). No significant differences were found in OMNI-Cycle Scale scores of Hi-BPM and RHYTHM whereas RPE was significantly higher in CONTROL condition (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Hi-BPM and RHYTHM music allowed a faster reaching of the aerobic training zone compared to CONTROL conditions. Nevertheless, after 75% MHR, extra-rhythmical qualities are necessary to maintain or to increase the working HR levels.
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- Department of Human Motor and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy -
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Santoro M, Iuliano E, Luci M, Perricelli A, Pomillo A, Iuliano F, Mazzulla M. Onset of fatigue in breast cancer patients: correlation with serum cytokine levels, and blood cell counts. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Iuliano F, Santoro M, Iuliano E, Luci M, Pomillo A, Perricelli A. Eltrombopag low doses as prophilaxisof Chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) in cancer patients treated with platinum based chemotherapy. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pomillo A, Santoro M, Iuliano E, Luci M, Perricelli A, Iuliano F, Mazzulla M. Neo-adjuvant treatment in patients with pancreatic cancer with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw333.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Perricelli A, Santoro M, Iuliano E, Luci M, Pomillo A, Iuliano F. Adjuvant treatment in gastric cancer patients with radiochemotherapy. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw333.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Fiorilli G, Mitrotasios M, Iuliano E, Pistone EM, Aquino G, Calcagno G, DI Cagno A. Agility and change of direction in soccer: differences according to the player ages. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2016; 57:1597-1604. [PMID: 27215771 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.16.06562-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to compare the changes of direction speed (CODS) and reactive agility (RA) in soccer players of different ages, in order to optimize the best training of these skills. METHODS One hundred eighty-seven players, divided into bi-annual age-groups, U12, U14, U16 and U18, performed two tests: Y-Agility Test, carried out in planned and reactive mode (Y-PLAN and Y-REAC) and Illinois for Change of Direction Test (ICODT). Difference between Y-REAC minus Y-PLAN represents the index of reactivity (REAC-INDEX). RESULTS MANOVA showed significant differences among groups (F3,182=14.591; P<0.01; η2p=0.244). Y-PLAN showed significant differences only between U12 and the other groups (P<0.01). ICODT results were significantly different between the groups U12 and U14 and the other groups (P<0.01). Significant Pearson's correlations between Y-TEST and ICODT, for the three categories of young players (0.398 P<0.05; 0.615 P<0.01; 0.608 P<0.01 respectively), were found, whereas no significant correlation was found in U18 group. CONCLUSIONS The best performance of Y-PLAN and ICODT, through age, depends on physical skill level, whereas the best RA results depend on technique and experience that help the players to use anticipatory skill. The high correlations between CODS and RA performances, differently than adult athletes, suggest that an effective work program for young players may include RA and CODS training at the same time.
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy -
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- Department of Motor and Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, "Foro Italico" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, "Foro Italico" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Aquino G, Iuliano E, di Cagno A, Vardaro A, Fiorilli G, Moffa S, Di Costanzo A, De Simone G, Calcagno G. Effects of combined training vs aerobic training on cognitive functions in COPD: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2016; 11:711-8. [PMID: 27110107 PMCID: PMC4831596 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s96663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of high-intensity aerobic training (AT) and high-intensity aerobic training combined with resistance training (ie, combined training [CT]) on cognitive function in patients with COPD. Methods Twenty-eight Caucasian male patients (68.35±9.64 years; mean ± SD) with COPD were recruited and randomized into two groups, AT and CT. Both groups performed physical reconditioning for 4 weeks, with a frequency of five training sessions per week. The CT group completed two daily sessions of 30 minutes: one aerobic session and one strength session, respectively; The AT group performed two 30-minute aerobic endurance exercise sessions on treadmill. Physical and cognitive function tests were performed before and after the training intervention performances. Results Exercise training improved the following cognitive functions: long-term memory, verbal fluency, attentional capacity, apraxia, and reasoning skills (P<0.01). Moreover, the improvements in the CT group were significantly greater than those in the AT group in long-term memory, apraxia, and reasoning skills (P<0.05). Conclusion CT may be a possible strategy to prevent cognitive decline and associated comorbidities in male patients with COPD.
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Nordsborg NB, Connolly L, Weihe P, Iuliano E, Krustrup P, Saltin B, Mohr M. Oxidative capacity and glycogen content increase more in arm than leg muscle in sedentary women after intense training. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2015; 119:116-23. [PMID: 26023221 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00101.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The hypothesis that the adaptive capacity is higher in human upper- than lower-body skeletal muscle was tested. Furthermore, the hypothesis that more pronounced adaptations in upper-body musculature can be achieved by "low-volume high-intensity" compared with "high-volume low-intensity" exercise training was evaluated. A group of sedentary premenopausal women aged 45 ± 6 yr (± SD) with expected high adaptive potential in both upper- and lower-extremity muscle groups participated. After random allocation to high-intensity swimming (HIS, n = 21), moderate-intensity swimming (MOS, n = 21), soccer (SOC, n = 21) or a nontraining control group (CON, n = 20), the training groups completed three workouts per week for 15 wk. Resting muscle biopsies were obtained from the vastus lateralis muscle and deltoideus muscle before and after the intervention. After the training intervention, a larger (P < 0.05) increase existed in deltoideus muscle of the HIS group compared with vastus lateralis muscle of the SOC group for citrate synthase maximal activity (95 ± 89 vs. 27 ± 34%), citrate synthase protein expression (100 ± 29 vs. 31 ± 44%), 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase maximal activity (35 ± 43 vs. 3 ± 25%), muscle glycogen content (63 ± 76 vs. 20 ± 51%), and expression of mitochondrial complex II, III, and IV. Additionally, HIS caused higher (P < 0.05) increases than MOS in deltoideus muscle citrate synthase maximal activity, citrate synthase protein expression, and muscle glycogen content. In conclusion, the deltoideus muscle has a higher adaptive potential than the vastus lateralis muscle in sedentary women, and "high-intensity low-volume" training is a more efficient regime than "low-intensity high-volume" training for increasing the aerobic capacity of the deltoideus muscle.
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Section of Human Physiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Public Health, The Faroese Hospital System, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Molise, Italy
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Section of Human Physiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Rigshopsitalet and University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Faculty of Natural and Health Sciences, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands; and Center of Health and Human Performance, Department of Food and Nutrition, and Sport Science, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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Mohr M, Krustrup P, Connolly L, Weihe P, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Saltin B, Nordsborg NB. Effect Of Exercise Training Mode On Oxidative Capacity In Human Arm And Leg Skeletal Muscle. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000477029.82974.9a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Attene G, Iuliano E, Di Cagno A, Calcagno G, Moalla W, Aquino G, Padulo J. Improving neuromuscular performance in young basketball players: plyometric vs. technique training. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2015; 55:1-8. [PMID: 24921611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to compare the effects of plyometric training versus basketball technique training on improving neuro-muscular performance. METHODS Thirty-six (age 14.9±0.9 years, body height 164.0±7.6 cm, body weight 54.0±8.7 kg, BMI 20.1±2.4 kg·m-2) basketball players girls were randomly allocated to 2 groups: Basketball Plyometric Training (BPT, N.=18) and Basketball Technique Training (BTT, N.=18). The players were tested by two specific tests: counter movement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ) before and after 6 training weeks. RESULTS The jump height, as dependent variable, showed a different trend as an effect of the different training protocols, in contrast with the current knowledge. Manova did not show significant interactions between the two groups for the height of jumps, while significant differences were found for interaction time × training (P<0.05) and for main effect × time (P<0.001). After training, the BPT group increased significantly CMJ performance by 11.3% (P<0.05), whereas the BTT group increased by 4.6%. Likewise, the BPT group demonstrated a significant greater improvement of jump height than BTT group (an increase of 15.4% vs. 7.5%, P<0.01; respectively). CONCLUSION These results suggest that both training protocols proposed in this study improved vertical jump performance. However, a combination of the two protocols, plyometric training and sport-specific-exercises, could be useful to optimize performance by an easy transition from controlled a-specific to sport-specific performance requirements. In conclusion, BPT is a safe and effective method of achieving a favourable neuro-muscular performance than BTT in female basketball players.
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- Faculty Medicine and Surgery University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy -
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Piazza M, Battaglia C, Fiorilli G, Innocenti G, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Calcagno G, Giombini A, Di Cagno A. Effects of resistance training on jumping performance in pre-adolescent rhythmic gymnasts: a randomized controlled study. Ital J Anat Embryol 2014; 119:10-19. [PMID: 25345071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of two different resistance training programs on lower limb explosive and reactive strength in young female athletes. Fifty seven rhythmic gymnasts were randomly assigned to unspecific resistance training with dumbbells (12 repetition maximum squats) (n = 19; age = 12.0 +/- 1.8 years) or to specific resistance training with weighted belts (6% of body mass; n = 18; age = 11.9 +/- 1.0 years). Squat jump test, counter movement jump test, hopping test, flexibility of the hip, and anthropometric measures were assessed before and after six weeks training. The main result was that both unspecific resistance training and specific resistance training protocols positively affected the jumping performance, with an increase of the lower limb explosive strength of 6-7%, with no side effects. Counter movement jump flight time increased significantly (p < 0.01) while hopping test ground contact time significantly decreased (p < 0.01). No significant differences were detected among groups for flexibility, body mass, calf and thigh circumferences. Therefore, six weeks of resistance training that integrates different elements of rhythmic gymnastics training enhance jumping ability in young female athletes.
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Fiorilli G, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Battaglia C, Giombini A, Calcagno G, di Cagno A. Mental health and social participation skills of wheelchair basketball players: a controlled study. Res Dev Disabil 2013; 34:3679-3685. [PMID: 24012595 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Revised: 08/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/14/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess differences in psychological well-being, symptomatic psychological disorders and social participation, between competitive wheelchair basketball participants and those non-participants. Forty-six wheelchair participants, 24 Basketball players (aged 35.60 ± 7.56) and 22 non-players (aged 36.20 ± 6.23), completed three validated self-report questionnaires: Participation Scale (PS), Psychological Well-Being Scale [PWBS] and Symptom Checklist 90 R [SCL-90-R]. ANOVA showed significant overall differences between the two groups. The social restriction score, evaluated by PS, was significantly higher in the non-basketball participants (p=0.00001) than the basketball participants. The PWB Scale showed significant differences in all 6 dimensions: positive relations with others, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life and self-acceptance (p<0.01), and autonomy (p<0.05), with better scores in the basketball participants. The SCL-90-R scores were significantly lower for the basketball group in the following 6 symptomatic dimensions: depression, phobic anxiety, and sleep disorder (p<0.01), somatization, interpersonal sensitivity and psychoticism (with p<0.05). It was concluded that competitive wheelchair basketball participants showed better psychological well-being and social skills than those non-participants.
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- Giovanni Fiorilli
- Department of Medicine and Health Science, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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Di Cagno A, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Fiorilli G, Battaglia C, Giombini A, Calcagno G. Psychological well-being and social participation assessment in visually impaired subjects playing Torball: a controlled study. Res Dev Disabil 2013; 34:1204-1209. [PMID: 23396197 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Revised: 11/14/2012] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in psychological well-being, symptomatic psychological disorders and social participation, between blind Torball players and non-players. Thirty blind male participants were recruited, 17 Torball players (aged 36.27±3.46) and 13 non-players (aged 34.80±2.53), and evaluated for social participation level, psychological well-being and symptomatic psychological disorders, using three validated self-report questionnaires: Participation Scale (PS), Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) and Symptom Checklist 90 R (SCL-90-R) respectively. ANOVA showed significant overall differences between the two groups. The social restriction score in the non-player group was significantly higher (p<0.01) than the player group. The Torball player group showed significant better scores than non-player group in 5 of the 6 dimensions of the PWB Scale (p<0.01) and in 8 of the 10 dimensions of the SCL-90-R (7 dimensions p<0.01; 1 dimension p<0.05) and in the three global scores of the SCL-90-R (p<0.01). The results of this study showed a relationship between psychological well-being and social skills of visually impaired people and their Torball practice.
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- A Di Cagno
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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Di Cagno A, Sapere N, Piazza M, Aquino G, Iuliano E, Intrieri M, Calcagno G. ACE and AGTR1 Polymorphisms in Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2013; 17:99-103. [DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2012.0209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Alessandra Di Cagno
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico,” Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, and Forensic Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Consogno E, Tiraboschi E, Iuliano E, Gennarelli M, Racagni G, Popoli M. Long-term treatment with S-adenosylmethionine induces changes in presynaptic CaM kinase II and synapsin I. Biol Psychiatry 2001; 50:337-44. [PMID: 11543736 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(01)01176-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND According to current hypotheses, antidepressant drug action is the result of adaptive changes in neuronal signaling mechanisms rather than a primary effect on neurotransmitter transporters, receptors, or metabolic enzymes. Among the signaling mechanisms involved, protein kinases and phosphorylation have been shown to be modified by drug treatment. Presynaptic signaling (calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II [CaMKII]) and the protein machinery regulating transmitter release have been implicated in the action of these drugs. METHODS We investigated the effect of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), a compound with putative antidepressant activity, on presynaptic CaMKII and its synaptic vesicle substrate synapsin I. The activity of CaMKII was assayed in synaptic subcellular fractions prepared from hippocampus (HI), frontal cortex (FCX), striatum (STR), and parieto-temporal cortex. RESULTS The kinase activity was increased after SAM treatment in the synaptic vesicle fraction of HI (31.7%), FCX (35.9%), and STR (18.4%). The protein level of CaMKII was also increased in synaptic vesicles of HI (40.4%). The synapsin I level was unchanged in synaptic vesicles but markedly increased in synaptic cytosol of HI (75.8%) and FCX (163.0%). No changes for both CaMKII and synapsin I level were found in homogenates, suggesting that synaptic protein changes are not explained by an increase in total level of proteins, but rather by translocation to nerve terminals. CONCLUSIONS Similar to typical antidepressant drugs, SAM induces changes in CaMKII activity and increases synapsin I level in HI and FCX nerve terminals, suggesting a modulatory action on transmitter release.
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- E Consogno
- IRCCS Centro S. Giovanni di Dio-FBF, Brescia, Italy
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Villa L, Villa AM, Pallavicini M, Romeo S, Valoti E, Ferri V, Iuliano E, Brunello N. Relationships between conformational behaviour and binding affinity towards beta 1 and beta 2 adrenoceptors of some chiral phenoxypropanolamines with bulky N-substituents. Farmaco 1995; 50:643-58. [PMID: 8590572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The optical isomers of a series of phenoxypropanolamine compounds with N-substituents bulkier than isopropyl have been synthesized, and their binding affinity towards beta 1 and beta 2-adrenoceptors has been determined. A computational study, including a Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation and quenching in water and a GRID analysis provided some useful suggestions for possible interpretation patterns for the different affinity exhibited by the compounds studied.
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- L Villa
- Istituto di Chimica Farmaceutica e Tossicologica, Uniersità di Milano
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Villa L, Valoti E, Villa AM, Pallavicini M, Ferri V, Iuliano E, Brunello N. Molecular properties of the WB4101 enantiomers and of its chiral methyl derivatives for alpha 1-adrenoceptor recognition. Farmaco 1994; 49:587-606. [PMID: 7811353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The optical isomers of the well known alpha 1-antagonist WB4101 and of its derivatives with a methyl group in the oxyethyl moiety were prepared for the evaluation of their alpha-adrenoceptors binding affinity. By means of a detailed computational analysis, the present work shows that the introduction of a methyl group affects the behaviour of WB4101 in different ways. A limitation of the conformational freedom in certain regions of the torsional subspace of the potential energy function, differences in the reactivity of the protonated species towards a model proton acceptor and the quality of the superposition with the rigid template for alpha 1 antagonists, corynanthine, are examined and discussed in order to select a candidate bioactive form and possible features which act as modulators of the recognition process at the alpha 1-adrenoceptors.
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- L Villa
- Istituto di Chimica Farmaceutica e Tossicologica, Università di Milano
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Racagni G, Apud JA, Cocchi D, Locatelli V, Iuliano E, Casanueva F, Müller EE. Regulation of prolactin secretion during suckling: involvement of the hypothalamo-pituitary GABAergic system. J Endocrinol Invest 1984; 7:481-7. [PMID: 6096436 DOI: 10.1007/bf03348454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Previous results demonstrated that GABA exerts a dual control on PRL secretion, one excitatory mediated in part by the impairment of the tubero-infundibular dopaminergic (TIDA) system function, the other inhibitory occurring at the level of the anterior pituitary (AP), where 3H-GABA and 3H-Muscimol (3H-M) recognition sites have been described. This report provides evidence for a physiological role of the tubero-infundibular GABAergic system (TI-GA-BA) on PRL secretion in the rat. In lactating rats separated for 4 h from their pups reinstitution of suckling for different periods resulted in an increase either in glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) activity in the mediobasal hypothalamus (MBH) or in AP-GABA content. Dynamic changes of the GABAergic function in the MBH-AP system seemed to have a certain degree of specificity because suckling did not affect GAD activity in the caudate nucleus. In lactating rats 2, 4, 8 and 24 h after removal of the offsprings AP-GABA concentrations and plasma PRL titers significantly decreased with respect to values present in rats never separated from their pups. Since it has been demonstrated that the PRL lowering effect of GABA is a receptor-mediated event, we have investigated the plasticity of AP-GABA receptors during suckling. The inhibitory action of GABA seems to be mediated mainly by the activation of the high affinity binding sites. This proposition is supported by the fact that in lactating rats, where only the high affinity receptor population is present, M was still able to decrease significantly plasma PRL concentrations.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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Racagni G, Pezzotta S, Giordana MT, Iuliano E, Mocchetti I, Spanu G, Sangiovanni G, Paoletti P. Cyclic nucleotides in experimental and human brain tumors. J Neurooncol 1983; 1:61-7. [PMID: 6086852 DOI: 10.1007/bf00153643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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It is well known that the system of cyclic nucleotides plays an important role in cell differentiation and proliferation. Cyclic AMP is capable of stimulating cell growth, and cyclic GMP is thought to control cell division and growth. The authors measured adenylcyclase activity (AC) and cGMP content in the tumor latency period and in early neoplastic proliferations in rats with brain tumors induced by transplacental ethylnitrosourea (ENU). AC activity, which is high during the first days of life, decreases until it reaches, at the 60th day, levels lower than those in control animals. Cyclic GMP, on the contrary, increases during the first month in treated animals and remains consistently higher than controls up to the 45th day. In fully developed experimental brain tumors (mixed gliomas, isomorphic and polymorphic oligodendrogliomas) the percentage of reduction in AC activity is significantly higher. AC activity was measured also in human tumoral tissue. In malignant tumors it is markedly lower than in benign tumors. In the same patients cAMP in the cerebrospinal fluid was measured with results similar to those obtained in tissues. These findings confirm that the system of cyclic nucleotides is implicated in all the developmental phases of brain tumors and therefore may reveal how research can clarify the first transformations of tumoral cells.
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Racagni G, Apud JA, Iuliano E, Cocchi D, Locatelli V, Müller EE. Anterior pituitary GABA receptors in relation to prolactin secretion. Adv Biochem Psychopharmacol 1983; 37:123-135. [PMID: 6314754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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