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Belo J, Valente-Dos-Santos J, Pereira JR, Duarte-Mendes P, M Gamonales J, Paulo R. Study of Body Composition and Motor Skills of Futsal Athletes of Different Competitive Levels. Sports (Basel) 2024; 12:137. [PMID: 38787006 DOI: 10.3390/sports12050137] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This study aimed to verify whether there are differences in the body composition, functionality, lower-limb power, agility, and cardiorespiratory capacity in futsal players, comparing futsal athletes by competitive level. The athletes (N = 84) were divided into three groups: group Elite (N = 29), group Sub-Elite (N = 29), and group Non-Elite (N = 26). Anthropometric variables were analyzed through a bioimpedance scale (Inbody 270), and functionality was analyzed through a functional movement screen battery. The power of the lower limbs was tested with the Abalakov jump, the agility with the zigzag agility test, and the cardiorespiratory capacity through the futsal intermittent endurance test. Anthropometric data from futsal athletes revealed a homogeneity in relation to the variables analyzed, regardless of the level of competition in which they operate. In performance variables, the power of the members and functionality was considered a discriminating factor of the level of competitiveness of the athletes, with the Elite group athletes presenting the best values. We concluded that there were no differences in relation to the body composition of the athletes. However, the athletes of higher levels, as a rule, present better performances in physiological aspects, results that can be explained by the fact that there is a better periodization in terms of training, with more intense loads and more complex competitive calendars, thus resulting in a greater specialization of these athletes.
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- João Belo
- Physical Education and Exercise and Health, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Physical Education and Exercise and Health, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- CIDEFES-Research Center for Sport, Physical Education and Exercise and Health, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- COD-Center of Sports Optimization, Sporting Clube de Portugal, 1600-464 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Physical Education and Exercise and Health, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- CIDEFES-Research Center for Sport, Physical Education and Exercise and Health, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- COD-Center of Sports Optimization, Sporting Clube de Portugal, 1600-464 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Training Optimization and Sports Performance Research Group (GOERD), Faulty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10005 Cáceres, Spain
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Francisco de Vitoria University, 28223 Madrid, Spain
- Doctoral Program in Education and Technology, Distance University of Madrid, 28400 Madrid, Spain
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Ramalho A, Paulo R, Duarte-Mendes P, Serrano J, Petrica J. Age Unplugged: A Brief Narrative Review on the Intersection of Digital Tools, Sedentary and Physical Activity Behaviors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:935. [PMID: 38727492 PMCID: PMC11083116 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12090935] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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This brief narrative review assesses how digital technologies-such as wearables, mobile health apps, and various digital tools such as computers, game consoles, tablets, smartphones, and extended reality systems-can influence sedentary and physical activity behaviors among community-dwelling older adults. Each section highlights the central role of these technologies in promoting active aging through increased motivation, engagement and customized experiences. It underlines the critical importance of functionality, usability and adaptability of devices and confirms the effectiveness of digital interventions in increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior. The sustainable impact of these technologies needs to be further investigated, with a focus on adapting digital health strategies to the specific needs of older people. The research advocates an interdisciplinary approach and points out that such collaborations are essential for the development of accessible, effective and ethical solutions. This perspective emphasizes the potential of digital tools to improve the health and well-being of the aging population and recommends their strategic integration into health promotion and policy making.
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- André Ramalho
- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (P.D.-M.); (J.S.); (J.P.)
- SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (P.D.-M.); (J.S.); (J.P.)
- SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (P.D.-M.); (J.S.); (J.P.)
- SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (P.D.-M.); (J.S.); (J.P.)
- SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (P.D.-M.); (J.S.); (J.P.)
- SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, 2001-904 Santarém, Portugal
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Manique L, Paulo R, Ramalho A, Duarte-Mendes P, Petrica J, Serrano J. Physical fitness in children in Cabo Verde: differences between gender, eutrophic vs. overweight subjects, and practitioners vs. non-practitioners of sports. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2024; 76:217-226. [PMID: 33820413 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.21.06020-5] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are few or even rare studies conducted in Cabo Verde (Republic of Cabo Verde) that address the issue of physical fitness and body composition in the juvenile population. This investigation aims to study the physical fitness in children in Cabo Verde: differences between gender, eutrophic, and overweight subjects, between practitioners and non-practitioners of sports. METHODS The sample consisted of 93 individuals aged between 10 and 15 years, from the 2nd and 3rd cycles and secondary school of the Portuguese College based in Cabo Verde. The instruments used for data collection were the FITescola® test battery (Lisboa, Portugal), and the questionnaire Quantification de l'activite physique en altitude chez les enfants (QAPACE) for assessment of physical activity level. Regarding the statistical analysis using the SPSS 23.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA), the first analysis was performed to verify the distribution of the sample (Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test and Shapiro-Wilk Test). Then, for variables with normal distribution we used the t-test and for the remaining variables with non-normal distribution we used the Mann-Whitney Test, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS Gender differences were found, in which the male gender obtained more favorable mean values in the "sit-ups," "push-ups," "horizontal impulsion," "shuttle" and "agility" variables, while the females showed superiority in the variables "sit and reach;" differences between the eutrophic and overweight group where, as expected, more favorable mean values for eutrophics than the overweight group in all PF tests. Finally, differences between practitioners and non-practitioners of sports, with the best results being attributed to practitioners of sports. CONCLUSIONS We concluded that male subjects have greater proficiency in strength and aerobic fitness tests while female subjects have greater flexibility. High BMI values in overweight children have been found to be associated with increased abdominal fat as well as a reduction in overall PF. As expected, sports practitioners show better results in motor performance on PF tests.
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- Liliana Manique
- Department of Sport and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal -
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), Almada, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), Almada, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Marques C, Rebelo M, Crisóstomo R, Honório S, Duarte-Mendes P, Petrica J, Serrano J. Descriptive analysis of injury types and incidence during futsal preseason across different competitive levels. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1363006. [PMID: 38516534 PMCID: PMC10954807 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1363006] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to verify the typology and incidence of injury by comparing the different competitive levels of futsal during the preseason. Methods The sample consisted of 68 senior male futsal players (24.26 ± 4.63 years). Data were collected using an injury recording grid that examined the affected body part, anatomical region, type of injury, mechanism, and severity. Results It was found that the elite group has the lowest incidence rate of injury (4.8 injuries per 1,000 h of exposure) compared to the sub-elite (11.8 injuries per 1,000 h of exposure) and amateur groups (13.9 injuries per 1,000 h of exposure). However, at this level, there is the highest percentage of injury occurrence (38.5%), the lower limb was the most affected part of the body (30.8%), and ligament (23.1%) and muscle (15.4%) injuries are the most prevalent. The most frequent mechanism of injury was non-traumatic (30.8%), and the majority were moderate injuries in the elite (23.1%) and sub-elite (17.9%) groups and severe injuries in the amateur group (12.5%). Discussion The amateur futsal players had the highest incidence of injury during the preseason period compared to the other competitive levels. Still, it was at the elite level where the highest percentage of injuries occurred, most of them non-traumatic and of ligament origin, primarily affecting the ankle region. The results highlight the importance of adopting specific injury prevention programs for ligament and muscle injuries during the preseason phase, regardless of the competitive level.
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- Catarina Marques
- Department of Sportsand Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sportsand Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical activity and health Research & INovation cenTer (SPRINT), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- AGE.COMM- Interdisciplinary Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sportsand Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical activity and health Research & INovation cenTer (SPRINT), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sportsand Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical activity and health Research & INovation cenTer (SPRINT), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sportsand Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical activity and health Research & INovation cenTer (SPRINT), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sportsand Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical activity and health Research & INovation cenTer (SPRINT), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Ramalho A, Duarte-Mendes P, Paulo R, Serrano J, Petrica J. Crossing the digital frontier: are older adults ready for virtual reality workouts? Front Public Health 2024; 12:1324004. [PMID: 38389949 PMCID: PMC10881650 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1324004] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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In the dynamic web of our digital age, virtual reality (VR) is crystallizing as a promising medium for promoting physical activity in older adults, overcoming age-old barriers. This perspective article explores the intricate synergy between VR and physical activity in older adults and highlights the many challenges of aging within a virtual environment. While VR heralds the potential for multisensory interaction and cognitive enhancement, a thorough assessment of its impact is paramount. The reach of VR goes beyond immediate applications and permeates the emotional and psychological realms of the human journey. Such an exploration requires a comprehensive perspective that goes beyond a purely technical assessment. The aim of this article is not to present clear-cut solutions, but to encourage reflection on the diverse impact of VR on our aging population. We argue for a future in which technology complements, rather than eclipses, the depth of human experience.
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- André Ramalho
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, Santarém, Portugal
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, Santarém, Portugal
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, Santarém, Portugal
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, Santarém, Portugal
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, Santarém, Portugal
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Silva FM, Duarte-Mendes P, Teixeira AM, Soares CM, Ferreira JP. The effects of combined exercise training on glucose metabolism and inflammatory markers in sedentary adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1936. [PMID: 38253590 PMCID: PMC10803738 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51832-y] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the magnitude of the effect of combined exercise training on glucose metabolism markers, adipokines, and inflammatory cytokines in non-diabetic sedentary adults. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library electronic databases and reference lists of included studies were explored for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that included physically inactive adults and provided combined training interventions (aerobic plus resistance exercise). Effects on fasting glucose and insulin, Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), HbA1c, adiponectin, leptin, IL-6, TNF-α, and C-reactive protein (CRP) in exercise vs control groups were analyzed using random effects meta-analysis. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomized Trials 2.0 (RoB 2) was used to assess the risk of bias. A total of 24 RCTs were included in the quantitative analysis. Combined exercise training significantly decrease fasting glucose (standardized mean difference, SMD: - 0.474, 95% CI [- 0.829, - 0.120], p = 0.009, 35 study arms), fasting insulin (SMD: - 1.024, 95% CI [- 1.502, - 0.545], p < 0.001, 27 study arms), HOMA-IR (SMD: - 0.946, 95% CI [- 1.450, - 0.442], p < 0.001, 23 study arms), TNF-α (SMD: - 0.972, 95% CI [- 1.361, - 0.582], p < 0.001, 10 study arms), and CRP (SMD: - 0.507, 95% CI [- 0.818, - 0.196], p = 0.001, 14 study arms). No significant effects were observed for HbA1c, adiponectin, leptin, and IL-6 levels. Random effects meta-regression models by age, sex, and intervention length were not able to explain any of the variation in the effect size of HOMA-IR. Findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that combined exercise training improves some glucose metabolism markers and inflammatory parameters in sedentary adults without diabetes.
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- Fernanda M Silva
- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal.
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, Uid/Dtp/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Department of Sports and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport Physical activity and health Research & INnovation CenTer, SPRINT, Santarém, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, Uid/Dtp/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, Uid/Dtp/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, Uid/Dtp/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Flores G, Monteiro D, Silva F, Duarte-Mendes P. Heart rate variability behavior in athletes after a sports concussion: A systematic review. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2023; 33:1598-1606. [PMID: 37246359 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to investigate the adaptations of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) after a concussion by measuring HRV in athletes over the age of 16 after injury. METHODS This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Web of Science, Pubmed, SCOPUS, and Sport Discus were searched using predefined search terms to identify relevant original cross-sectional, longitudinal, and cohort epidemiological studies published before December 2021. RESULTS After screening 1737 potential articles, four studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies included participants with concussion (n = 63) and healthy control athletes (n = 140) who practised different sports. Two studies describe a decrease in HRV following a sports concussion, and one proposed that the resolution of symptoms does not necessarily reflect ANS recovery. Lastly, one study concluded that submaximal exercise induces alteration in ANS, not seen in rest after an injury. CONCLUSIONS In the frequency domain, a decrease in high frequency power and an increase of low frequency/high frequency ratio is expected, as the activity of the sympathetic nervous system increases, and the parasympathetic nervous system decreases after injury. In the frequency domain, heart rate variability (HRV) may help monitor the activity of ANS evaluating signals of somatic tissue distress and early identification of other types of musculoskeletal injuries. Further research should investigate the relationship between HRV and other musculoskeletal injuries.
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- ESECS-Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Research Centre in Sport, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Center (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
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- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit-SHERU, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Rebelo M, Serrano J, Paulo R, Duarte-Mendes P, Santos J, Honório S, Petrica J. The importance of oriented physical activity in the first 48 months: differences in motor skills. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:232. [PMID: 37170193 PMCID: PMC10173640 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-04060-8] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The importance of physical activity in the first months of age is well known, however, with the evolution of the urban environment, the excessive workload of parents and the excessive time in growing up in kindergartens has limited this same free practice and little has been studied about this issue. In Portugal, there are institutions that provide oriented physical activity for their children, however, this is optional, which may create disadvantages in children's motor skills in these ages. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study isto verify if there are differences in the development of motor skills (global and fine) comparing children between 12 and 48 months who practice oriented physical activity (OPA) and children who do not. METHODS Participated in this study, 400 children of both genders (28.14 ± 7.23 months). Two groups were created (the group that had oriented physical activity (30 min long and 2 times a week) and the group that didn't have oriented physical activity). For a better understanding they were divided into 3 age groups (12-23, 24-35 and 36-48 months). Motor skills were assessed using the PDMS-2 scales, for 6 months, following the instrument's application standards. RESULTS In a first analysis, we found that the majority of children only start to practice oriented physical activity in institutions from 36 months of age, however, it is in the first months (from 12 to 35) that the greatest differences between the two groups can occur. The OPA group presented better results according to the mean values, in all motor skills. Differences between groups were most noticeable in Postural, locomotion and fine manipulation Skills (showing effect size: moderate and low). CONCLUSIONS We can conclude that a practice of oriented physical activity in the first 48 months is fundamental to the development of motor skills. It is in the first months (up to 36) that there are greater differences, but it is also where there are less children carrying out guided physical activity. This is an important factor, and is determinant to make institutions aware of this importance of this variable in child development.
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- Miguel Rebelo
- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal.
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU)- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU)- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU)- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Rua Prof. Dr. Faria de Vasconcelos, Castelo Branco, 6000-266, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU)- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Sousa-E-Silva P, Coelho-E-Silva MJ, Celis-Moreno JM, Costa DC, Martinho DV, Ribeiro LP, Oliveira T, Gonçalves-Santos J, Tavares OM, Castanheira JM, Pereira T, Conde J, Cayolla RR, Duarte-Mendes P, Myburgh GK, Cumming SP, Malina RM. Intra-observer reproducibility and inter-observer agreement of Fels skeletal age assessments among male tennis players 8-16 years. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:196. [PMID: 37101252 PMCID: PMC10131323 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-03965-8] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Skeletal age (SA) is an estimate of biological maturity status that is commonly used in sport-related medical examinations. This study considered intra-observer reproducibility and inter-observer agreement of SA assessments among male tennis players. METHODS SA was assessed with the Fels method in 97 male tennis players with chronological ages (CA) spanning 8.7-16.8 years. Radiographs were evaluated by two independent trained observers. Based on the difference between SA and CA, players were classified as late, average or early maturing; if a player was skeletally mature, he was noted as such as an SA is not assigned. RESULTS The magnitude of intra-individual differences between repeated SA assessments were d = 0.008 year (observer A) and d = 0.001 year (observer B); the respective coefficients of variation were 1.11% and 1.75%. Inter-observer mean differences were negligible (t = 1.252, p = 0.210) and the intra-class correlation coefficient was nearly perfect (ICC = 0.995). Concordance of classifications of players by maturity status between observers was 90%. CONCLUSION Fels SA assessments were highly reproducible and showed an acceptable level of inter-observer agreement between trained examiners. Classifications of players by skeletal maturity status based on assessments of the two observers were highly concordant, though not 100%. The results highlight the importance of experienced observers in skeletal maturity assessments.
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- Paulo Sousa-E-Silva
- University of Coimbra, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal.
- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal.
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- University of Coimbra, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogotá, Colombia
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- University of Coimbra, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, FCDEF, Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Algarve, School of Health, Faro, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIDAF (uid/04213/2020), Coimbra, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Portucalense, REMIT (Research Centre on Economics, Management and Information Technologies), Porto, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, School of Education, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, Austin, TX, USA
- University of Louisville, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Louisville, KY, USA
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Silva FM, Duarte-Mendes P, Carvalho E, Soares CM, Farinha C, Serrano J, Paulo R, Massart A, Rodrigues RN, Teixeira AM, Ferreira JP. Effects of combined training during the COVID-19 pandemic on metabolic health and quality of life in sedentary workers: A randomized controlled study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1040714. [PMID: 36438250 PMCID: PMC9686330 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1040714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the effects of a combined training (CT) program performed during the first national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic on body composition, metabolic profile, quality of life and stress in sedentary workers, and examines whether changes in the metabolic profile are associated with changes in health-related outcomes which are modifiable by exercise. We evaluated 31 sedentary workers (48.26 ± 7.89 years old). Participants were randomly assigned to a CT group (i.e., performed 16 weeks of exercise) or to a non-exercise control group. The CT program consisted of 16-week of resistance and aerobic exercise. Body composition, glycemic and lipidic profiles, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), health-related quality of life and stress levels were assessed pre- and post-intervention. After the intervention period, the CT group demonstrated significantly lower waist and hip circumference (p < 0.05) values than the control group. The control group significantly increased the fasting glucose and HOMA-IR after 16 weeks follow-up (+4.74 mg/dL, p = 0.029; and +0.41 units, p = 0.010, respectively), whiles no significant changes were observed in the CT group in the same parameters (+3.33 mg/dL, p = 0.176; and +0.04 units, p = 0.628, respectively). No changes were observed in the lipid profile for either group (p > 0.05). A significant positive relationship was detected between the change in BMI with the changes in insulin and HOMA-IR (r = 0.643, p = 0.024; and r = 0.605, p = 0.037, respectively). In addition, the changes in CRF were negatively associated with the changes in total cholesterol (r = -0.578, p = 0.049). We observed differences between groups on perceived stress levels and physical, psychological, and environmental domains of quality of life, with the CT group showing better results. Moreover, the CT group improved perceived life satisfaction (+3.17 points, p = 0.038). The findings of the present study suggest that the participants who remained physically active during the first pandemic-related lockdown were able to mitigate the deleterious effects associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
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- Fernanda M. Silva
- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/DTP/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Fernanda M. Silva
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- Department of Sports and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal,Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal,*Correspondence: Pedro Duarte-Mendes
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- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/DTP/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal,Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Wellbeing, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal,Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/DTP/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/DTP/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/DTP/04213/2020), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Ferraz A, Valente-Dos-Santos J, Duarte-Mendes P, Nunes C, Victorino S, Coelho-e-Silva MJ, Travassos B. Body composition and grip strength constraints in elite male rink-hockey players of contrasting ethnicity. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274894. [PMID: 36137120 PMCID: PMC9499211 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274894] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Rink hockey is a highly specialized and physiological demanding sport with sparse research regarding the game and athletes’ characteristics. A cross-sectional study was developed to characterize the body composition and grip strength of elite male rink hockey players and to establish the relationship between ethnicity on body composition and grip strength. A sample of 100 elite rink-hockey athletes aged 26.59 ± 6.02 participated in the study, comprised of 69 Caucasian male adults aged 27.58 ± 6.44 years and 31 Black African male adults aged 24.39 ± 4.27. Body composition was assessed by anthropometric measurements. Static grip strength was assessed with an adjustable dynamometer. Multiple regression analysis was applied to understand which variables constraints body fat percentage (BF) and grip strength. Body mass showed an average of 76.36 ± 9.18 kg for 175.80 ± 5.87 cm of height and BF% of 10.82 ± 5.07%. Maximal right grip strength was 50.91 ± 6.26 kg and 50.27 ± 6.23 kg for left grip strength. Four predictors accounted for 70.01% of the variance of BF%: abdominal circumference (p < 0.001), right thigh circumference (p < 0.001), right calf circumference (p = 0.001) and ethnicity (p = 0.016). Three predictors accounted for 13.1% of the variance of right grip strength: ethnicity (p = 0.013), chronological age (p = 0.024) and right distal thigh circumference (p = 0.014). Results suggest that elite rink hockey athletes have a specific anthropometric identity, which at the elite level may lead to reduced body fat and greater handgrip strength. Ethnicity seems to predict body fat and grip strength in elite rink hockey athletes.
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- António Ferraz
- CIFD, Sports Research and Training Center, Jean Piaget University of Angola, Luanda, Angola
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
- * E-mail:
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal
- University of Coimbra, FCDEF Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Coimbra, CIDAF Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Well Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit—SHERU, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Mathematics and Center of Mathematics and Applications, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CIFD, Sports Research and Training Center, Jean Piaget University of Angola, Luanda, Angola
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- University of Coimbra, FCDEF Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- University of Coimbra, CIDAF Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIDESD, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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Ferreira JP, Duarte-Mendes P, Teixeira AM, Silva FM. Effects of combined training on metabolic profile, lung function, stress and quality of life in sedentary adults: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263455. [PMID: 35113957 PMCID: PMC8812960 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263455] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
Both physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are considered modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases and all-cause mortality. Adult office-workers spend most of their working day in sedentary behaviors, so they are particularly at high risk of developed chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders like diabetes mellitus, …). It seems important to promote behavioral changes that could prevent or delay metabolic disease development. Evidence supports the use of exercise programs, however, to date there are several knowledge gaps and inconsistencies in the literature regarding the effects of Combined Training (i.e., aerobic plus resistance training) in sedentary healthy adults. This paper outlines an RCT designed to evaluate the effects of a 16-week combined training program on biochemical and immune markers of metabolic disease, lung function, salivary stress hormones and subjective quality of life (primary outcomes), as well as on body composition and physical fitness (secondary outcomes) in sedentary middle-aged office-workers. Furthermore, we aimed to assess the associations between the changes promoted by the exercise program and the different variables studied.
Methods and design
This is a single-blinded two-arm RCT with parallel groups. A minimum of healthy 40 office-workers aged 40–64 years will be recruited to engage in a 16-week intervention study. After baseline assessments, participants will be randomized to one of the two groups: (1) combined training group or (2) control group. Baseline assessments will be repeated after 8 weeks of intervention (mid-testing) and upon completion of the intervention (post-testing).
Discussion
This RCT involves a multi-disciplinary approach and seems to be a relevant contribution to understanding the potential role of combined training in improving the metabolic profile, lung function, stress, and quality of life in adults. The results can provide important insights for clinical recommendations and for the optimization of strategies to prevent metabolic disorders in adults with sedentary jobs.
Trial registration
This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number: NCT04868240; date of registration April 30, 2021).
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- José Pedro Ferreira
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- * E-mail:
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Rebelo M, Serrano J, Duarte-Mendes P, Monteiro D, Paulo R, Marinho DA. Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Portuguese Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 Edition: A Study with Children Aged 12 to 48 Months. Children 2021; 8:children8111049. [PMID: 34828762 PMCID: PMC8623394 DOI: 10.3390/children8111049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of Peabody Developmental Motor Scales II (PDMS-2-Folio and Fewell, 2000) using a Portuguese sample. The validation of the Portuguese version of the PDMS-2 was applied according to the manual, for 392 children, from two institutions, from 12 to 48 months, with an analysis of the internal consistency (α Cronbach), of test–retest reliability (ICC) and construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis). The results of the confirmatory factorial analysis (χ2 = 55.614; df = 4; p = 0.06; χ2/df =13.904; SRMR (Standardized Root Mean Square Residual) = 0.065; CFI (Comparative Fit Index) = 0.99, TLI = 0.99, RMSEA (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation) = 0.068) of two factors (Gross Motor and Fine Motor) as the original version but correlated. Most of the subtests had good internal consistency (α = 0.85) and good test–retest stability (ICC = 0.98 to 0.99). The results indicated that the Portuguese version of the PDMS-2 is adequate and valid for assessing global and fine motor skills in children aged 12 to 48 months, and can be used as a reference tool by health and education professionals to assess motor skills and, thus, allowing to detect maladjustments, deficiencies or precocity, so that children can later receive appropriate intervention.
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- Miguel Rebelo
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Department of Sports and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-969470830
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- Department of Sports and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- ESECS, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2400-013 Leiria, Portugal;
- Research Centre in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Research Centre in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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Tereso D, Paulo R, Petrica J, Duarte-Mendes P, Gamonales JM, Ibáñez SJ. Assessment of Body Composition, Lower Limbs Power, and Anaerobic Power of Senior Soccer Players in Portugal: Differences According to the Competitive Level. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18158069. [PMID: 34360362 PMCID: PMC8345566 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158069] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND During a soccer game, the most diversified stimuli occur all the time, the physical condition level plays a determinant role, and there may be variations according to the competitive level. In this sense, the present study aimed to verify differences in body composition, lower limbs power, and anaerobic power, comparing senior soccer players of different competitive levels. METHODS Participants were 81 players belonging to six soccer teams, aged between 18 and 35 years, with a mean age of 23.14 ± 4.23 years, who were divided into three distinct competitive levels: Elite, Sub-Elite and Non-Elite. The players performed bioimpedance evaluations on a tetrapolarInbody270 scale (body composition), the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) through the ChronoJump (lower limbs power), and Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) (anaerobic power). RESULTS Based on the competitive level analysis, we verified that the players present body composition values similar to each other regardless of the competitive level in which they play. Concerning the performance evaluations, we verified that the elite players present higher values of highest jump (p = 0.012; d = 0.76, moderate; and p = 0.022; d = 0.71, moderate) and maximum force produced (p = 0.05; d = 0.64, moderate; and p = 0.002; d = 1.00, moderate), together with higher values of anaerobic power (p < 0.001; d = 2.43, very large; and p < 0.001; d = 2.22, very large), compared to the others. CONCLUSIONS We can thus conclude that there is a homogeneity regarding the body composition of soccer players, regardless of their competitive level; in turn, elite players show better performance indicators in all variables.
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- Diogo Tereso
- Department of Sport and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (J.P.); (P.D.-M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Sport and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (J.P.); (P.D.-M.)
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), 3515-776 Viseu, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (J.P.); (P.D.-M.)
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (R.P.); (J.P.); (P.D.-M.)
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), 3515-776 Viseu, Portugal
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- Research Group in Optimization of Training and Sport Performance (GOERD), Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Caceres, Spain; (J.M.G.); (S.J.I.)
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- Research Group in Optimization of Training and Sport Performance (GOERD), Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Caceres, Spain; (J.M.G.); (S.J.I.)
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Mateus S, Paulo R, Coelho P, Rodrigues F, Marques V, Neiva HP, Duarte-Mendes P. Evaluation of Lower Limb Arteriovenous Diameters in Indoor Soccer Athletes: Arterial Doppler Ultrasound Study. Front Physiol 2021; 12:687613. [PMID: 34262477 PMCID: PMC8273383 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.687613] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the arterial and venous diameters of lower limbs in indoor soccer athletes and non-athletes using Doppler ultrasound to identify the differences in the variation of arterial and venous diameters between groups. Additionally, we intended to verify the differences of arterial and venous diameters between the skilled member (right member) and the not skilled member in each group. 74 male volunteers, aged between 19 and 30 years old, were divided in a group of athletes (n = 37, 24 ± 2.7 years, soccer players from national championship), and a group of non-athletes (n = 37, 26 ± 2.83 years). Vascular lower limb was assessed using Doppler ultrasound (Philips HD7 echograph with linear transducer 7–12 MHz). The athletes showed higher diameters of right common femoral artery (p = 0.009; moderate), left common femoral artery (p = 0.005; moderate), right deep femoral artery (p = 0.013; moderate), right popliteal artery (p = 0.003; moderate), and left popliteal artery (p = 0.017; small) than non-athletes. Veins’ diameters were also higher in athletes, specifically the right deep femoral vein (p ≤ 0.001; large), left deep femoral vein (p ≤ 0.001; large), right popliteal vein (p ≤ 0.001; large), and left popliteal vein (p ≤ 0.001; large). Differences were found between the skilled and non-skilled leg in athletes in the popliteal vein (7.68 ± 1.44 mm vs. 7.22 ± 1.09 mm, respectively, p < 0.003). It seems that futsal athletes have superior mean diameters of lower limbs arteries and veins of the deep venous system to non-athletes. Moreover, the veins presented greater dilation, namely of the leg of the skilled lower limb.
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- Sónia Mateus
- EPE-Neurovascular and Cardíac Ultrasound Lab, Espiríto Santo of Évora Hospital, Évora, Portugal.,Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Department of Clinical Physiology, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Research Unit in Education and Community Intervention, Viseu, Portugal
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- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Department of Clinical Physiology, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Quality of Life in the Rural World, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Quality of Life in the Rural World, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Department Biomedical Sciences Laboratory, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Vascular Ultrasound Laboratory, Angiology and Vascular Surgery Service, Northern Lisbon University Hospital Centre, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Research Unit in Education and Community Intervention, Viseu, Portugal
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Ferraz A, Valente-Dos-Santos J, Sarmento H, Duarte-Mendes P, Travassos B. A Review of Players' Characterization and Game Performance on Male Rink-Hockey. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E4259. [PMID: 32549251 PMCID: PMC7344950 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to review the evolutionary tendencies of research regarding to the study of male Rink-Hockey players´ and game performance. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Knowledge and Scopus databases according to PRISMA method. The initial search identified 815 titles, resulting in 19 articles being included within the review. Original papers (English language) contained relevant data regarding rink hockey players' performance or morphological/physiological demands, anthropometry/body composition characteristics were eligible. Studies were classified into categories: (1) Physiological Demands, (2) Anthropometry and Body Composition, (3) Game Characterization/Patterns, (4) Injuries. Results indicated that Rink hockey requires high intensity effort which demands both short and long duration efforts requirements from players. Body composition analysis shows to be an important monitoring tool which complements the understanding of the athlete's cardiac adaptation. Game patterns shows a combination of specific game momentums with different outcomes according to the game zone. The intense short-term movements, collision and contact between players, in addition to the weight and speed of the hard ball and the stick, can considerably increase the risk of moderate and severe injuries. Lack of literature in Rink-Hockey is remarkable, and research is mainly focused on children and adolescents' players. Furthermore, the existing research with adult elite athletes was assessed with a small sample size.
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- António Ferraz
- CIFD, Sports Research and Training Center, Jean Piaget University of Angola, Luanda 2177, Angola;
- CIDESD, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
- Kinesiolab—Laboratory of Human Movement Analysis, Institute of Piaget, 2805-059 Almada, Portugal
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Department of Sport and Well Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
- Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit—SHERU, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- CIDESD, Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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Monteiro D, Cid L, Teixeira DS, Fonseca T, Duarte-Mendes P, Silva LM, Rodrigues F. Understanding Needs Satisfaction and Frustration in Young Athletes: Factor Structure and Invariance Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17114046. [PMID: 32517120 PMCID: PMC7312040 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17114046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Sports research has been focused on the assessment of basic needs satisfaction, considering its absence as a representation of needs frustration. However, recent findings have suggested needs satisfaction and frustration as asymmetrical factors leading to differentiated outcomes. An accurate measurement of needs poses itself as a crucial aspect, facilitating coaches’ understanding of athlete’s motivational processes. This study aimed to examine the psychometric proprieties of the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS) in a sample of Portuguese athletes. A multigroup analysis was conducted of gender, sport type, age, and years of sports practice. Additionally, needs satisfaction and needs frustration were tested as predictors of behavioral regulations examining the nomological validity of the BPNSFS. Data from 594 Portuguese athletes (38.6% female; Mage = 15.21; SD = 0.97) that represent two different sports (football and swimming) were analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling procedures were followed to test the factor structure and nomological validity of the scale, respectively. Analyses indicated that the six-factor model provided an adequate fit (Comparative Fit Index = 0.947, Tucker–Lewis Index = 0.936, Standardized Root Mean Square = 0.039, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.048 (CI 90% = 0.043, 0.054)). Moreover, the multigroup analysis suggested invariance in the observed structure across groups. In addition, findings indicated a strong prediction between needs satisfaction and autonomous forms of motivation, whereas needs frustration predicted significantly controlled forms of motivation. The sport-adapted BPNSFS in a sample of Portuguese athletes seemed to be an adequate measure for the assessment of basic psychological needs satisfaction and frustration. Our findings suggested that this scale may be worth testing in future research in the sport context.
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- Diogo Monteiro
- Sport Science Scholl of Rio Maior—Polytechnique Institute of Santarém (ESDRM—IPS), 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal; (L.C.); (F.R.)
- Research Centre in Sport, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- Sport Science Scholl of Rio Maior—Polytechnique Institute of Santarém (ESDRM—IPS), 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal; (L.C.); (F.R.)
- Research Centre in Sport, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University (FEFD—ULHT), 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Center for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), 1495-751 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG), 6300-035 Guarda, Portugal;
- Centro de Investigação Formação Inovação e Intervenção em Desporto (CIFI2D), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), 2040-413 Santarém, Portugal
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- Polytechnique Institute of Castelo-Branco (IPCB), 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU—IPCB), 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Kinesiolab, Piaget Institute, 2805-059 Almada, Portugal;
- Department of Biomechanics, University of Nebraska—Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, USA
- Neuromuscular Research Lab, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1495-751 Lisbon, Portugal
- CLISSIS, Lusíada University of Lisbon, 1349-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Sport Science Scholl of Rio Maior—Polytechnique Institute of Santarém (ESDRM—IPS), 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal; (L.C.); (F.R.)
- Research Centre in Sport, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), 2040-413 Santarém, Portugal
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Rebelo M, Serrano J, Duarte-Mendes P, Paulo R, Marinho DA. Effect of Siblings and Type of Delivery on the Development of Motor Skills in the First 48 Months of Life. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E3864. [PMID: 32485909 PMCID: PMC7312057 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17113864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
This study aimed to verify whether the presence of siblings and the type of delivery had an influence on the motor skills development of children in the first 48 months of life. We developed a quantitative study with a sample of 405 children of both genders, divided according to the studied variables: children with siblings, children without siblings, children born via eutocic delivery, and children born via dystocic delivery. The instrument used in the study was the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2. Overall, the results indicated that children who had siblings had, on average, better outcomes regarding all motor skills (global and fine). Furthermore, those born via eutocic delivery, on average, had better outcomes regarding all motor skills (global and fine) when compared to children born via dystocic delivery. Thus, the presence of siblings in the family context and the type of delivery positively influenced motor development, especially after 24 months of age, showing that the presence of siblings providing cooperative activities through play and challenges improved cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Furthermore, a eutocic delivery, in addition to providing a better recovery from labor and the immediate affective bond between mother and child, also led to better results in terms of global and fine motor skills.
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- Miguel Rebelo
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Department of Sports and Well-being Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Sports and Well-being Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sports and Well-being Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (J.S.); (P.D.-M.); (R.P.)
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Research Centre in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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Gil MH, Neiva HP, Alves AR, Sousa AC, Duarte-Mendes P, Marques MC, Marinho DA. Does the inclusion of ballistic exercises during warm-up enhance short distance running performance? J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2020; 60:501-509. [PMID: 32037786 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.19.10274-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Warm-up is considered essential to optimize running performance, but little is known about the effect of specific warm-up tasks, specifically in the real competitive context. The current study aimed to verify the acute effects of a warm-up including ballistic exercises in 30m running performance. In addition, a second 30m trial was assessed to better understand the warm-up effects in training/competition. METHODS Twenty-two men (19.32±1.43 years-old) randomly completed the time-trials on separate days and after a typical warm-up (WU), a WU complemented with ballistic exercises (postactivation potentiation [PAP]) or no warm-up (NWU). Biomechanical, physiological and psychophysiological variables were assessed. RESULTS The participants were 1.9% faster in the first 30m sprint after WU compared with NWU, mainly increased performance in the first 15m (P=0.03, ES=0.48). WU resulted in greater stride length in the last 15m of the first sprint. PAP did not differ from NWU and WU, despite eight participants performed better after this warm-up. CONCLUSIONS These results highlight the positive effects of warm-up for sprinting, despite failed to evidence positive effects when ballistic exercises are included. In addition, the influence of warm-up in the running technique was highlighted by the changes in the running kinematics and a need for individualization of warm-up procedures.
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- Maria H Gil
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal.,Department of Arts, Humanities and Sports, Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Beja, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Well-Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,SHERU - Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal - .,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal
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Sousa AC, Neiva HP, Izquierdo M, Alves AR, Duarte-Mendes P, Ramalho AG, Marques MC, Marinho DA. Concurrent Training Intensities: A Practical Approach for Program Design. Strength Cond J 2020. [DOI: 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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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Duarte-Mendes P, Paulo R, Coelho P, Rodrigues F, Marques V, Mateus S. Variability of Lower Limb Artery Systolic-Diastolic Velocities in Futsal Athletes and Non-Athletes: Evaluation by Arterial Doppler Ultrasound. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17020570. [PMID: 31963123 PMCID: PMC7013457 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Background: Sports athletes, namely high-intensity practitioners, suffer from vascular remodeling overtime. The purpose of this study was to analyze the systolic and diastolic velocities’ variation between non-athletes and futsal athletes by means of arterial lower limb doppler ultrasound. Additionally, we intended to verify if the velocity variations occur primarily at the systolic or the diastolic level and in which arteries. Methods: Seventy-six young males (mean ± SD: 24.9 ± 2.8 years old) volunteered to participate in this cross-sectional study and were divided into two groups: a futsal athletes group (n = 38; 24 ± 2.78 years) in the central region of Portugal playing on the 2nd national league with the same level of practice (16 ± 2.4 years of practice) and a non-athletes group (n = 38: 26 ± 1.8 years) who did not practice sports regularly and were not federated in any sport. All the subjects agreed to participate in the study with the aim of assessing the arterial lower limb through doppler ultrasound (Philips HD7 echograph with linear transducer 7–12 MHz). Results: Differences between groups (p ≤ 0.05) in the systolic velocity of the left deep femoral artery (p = 0.022; d = 0.546, small) and in the right superficial femoral artery (p = 0.028; d = −0.515, small) were found. We also found differences in the diastolic velocity: in the left common femoral artery (p = 0.002; d = −0.748, moderate), in the right deep femoral artery (p = 0.028; d = −0.521, small), in the right superficial femoral artery (p = 0.026; d = −0.522, small), in the right popliteal artery (p = 0.002; d = −0.763, moderate), and in the left popliteal artery (p = 0.007; d = −0.655, moderate). Moreover, the athletes’ group presented the highest mean values, with the exception of the systolic velocity of the left deep femoral artery. In intragroup analysis of variance referring to systolic and diastolic velocities in arterial levels in the right and left arteries, differences were found in all analyses (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: We conclude that futsal athletes of our sample go through a process of changes such as increased blood flow velocity in systolic and diastolic cardiac phase in all studied lower limb arteries, showing that the remodeling occurs regardless of vessel radius. Our results reinforce the existence of vascular remodeling that may vary with the sport and its intensity.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pedro Duarte-Mendes
- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (P.C.); (F.R.)
- Research Unit in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), 3515-776 Viseu, Portugal
- Correspondence: (P.D.-M.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Sports and Well-being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (P.C.); (F.R.)
- Research Unit in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), 3515-776 Viseu, Portugal
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (P.C.); (F.R.)
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-767 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Quality of Life in the Rural World (Q-Rural), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-767 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (P.C.); (F.R.)
- Quality of Life in the Rural World (Q-Rural), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-767 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Department Biomedical Sciences Laboratory, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-767 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Vascular Ultrasound Laboratory, Angiology and Vascular Surgery Service, University Hospital Centre of Lisbon University Hospital Centre of Lisbon, 1169-024 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal; (P.C.); (F.R.)
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-767 Castelo Branco, Portugal
- EPE–Neurovascular and Cardíac Ultrasound Lab, Espiríto Santo of Évora Hospital, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal
- Correspondence: (P.D.-M.); (S.M.)
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Cid L, Pires A, Borrego C, Duarte-Mendes P, Teixeira DS, Moutão JM, Monteiro D. Motivational determinants of physical education grades and the intention to practice sport in the future. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0217218. [PMID: 31120973 PMCID: PMC6592572 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is amongst motivational frameworks the most popular and contemporary approach to human motivation, being applied in the last decades in several domains, including sport, exercise and physical education (PE). Additionally, Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) has presented evidence of how contextual factors may influence student's behavior in this particular context. The main purpose of this study was to analyze the motivational climate created by the teacher in the classroom, students' satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs (BPN), and how their behavioral regulation could explain PE grades and intention to practice sports in the future. METHOD A total of 618 students (290 female; 328 male) from the 6th to the 9th school level, aged between 10 and 18 years (M = 13.3; SD = 1.7) participated in this study. The following surveys were used for the proposed variables: Learning and Performance Orientations in Physical Education Classes Questionnaire (LAPOPECQ); the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNESp); and the Perceived Locus of Causality (PLOCp). Intentions to practice sport/physical activity in the future were assessed through a single item. Students' PE grade was obtained through his/her teacher final assessment. Structural Equation Analysis was performed via AMOS 23.0. RESULTS After analyzing modification indices and model adjustment, the final model emerged: learning climate > BPN > autonomous motivation > intentions/PE grade. Results interpretation seems to indicate that i) the satisfaction of BPN are influenced by motivational climate (i.e., learning climate), ii) the individuals' motivation is influenced by the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs (i.e., particularly competence), and iii) the motivational regulations have direct and significant effects with intention to practice sports outside school in the future and PE grades. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION The main results showed that a climate oriented for learning has a positive impact on basic psychological needs satisfaction of students. However, only competence satisfaction had a significant positive relationship with students' autonomous motivation, which in turn had a significant positive relation with PE grade, as well as for intentions for leisure-time sport/physical activity practice.
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Affiliation(s)
- Luis Cid
- Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
(ESDRM-IPSantarém), Rio Maior, Portugal
- Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development
(CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal
- * E-mail:
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- Schools Group of D. António Ataíde of Castanheira Ribatejo, Vila Franca
Xira, Portugal
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- Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
(ESDRM-IPSantarém), Rio Maior, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Santarém,
Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Well Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo
Branco (ESE-IPCB), Castelo Branco, Portugal
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute
of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University (ULHT),
Lisboa, Portugal
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- Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
(ESDRM-IPSantarém), Rio Maior, Portugal
- Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development
(CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
(ESDRM-IPSantarém), Rio Maior, Portugal
- Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development
(CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal
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Monteiro D, Teixeira DS, Travassos B, Duarte-Mendes P, Moutão J, Machado S, Cid L. Perceived Effort in Football Athletes: The Role of Achievement Goal Theory and Self-Determination Theory. Front Psychol 2018; 9:1575. [PMID: 30210403 PMCID: PMC6121108 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
This study examined the motivational determinants of athletes perceived effort in football considering the four-stage motivational sequence at the contextual level proposed by Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: task-involving climate, basic psychological needs, self-determined motivation (SDM), and perceived effort. Additionally, SEM multi-group analysis across different age-groups (U15, U17, U19, and U21 years) and serial mediation of basic psychological needs (BPNs) and SDM on the task-involving motivational climate and the perceived effort were also analyzed. Two independent samples of male football athletes (N = 403, N = 403), aged 13–20 years were enrolled in this study. The results support the adequacy of the structural model in explaining the perceived effort of football atheltes in all samples under analysis, and was invariant across U17, U19, and U21. However, it was not invariant across U15 and U17, U19 and U21. Furthermore, results from the serial mediation showed significant indirect effects in all samples, supporting self-determination theoretical assumptions, reinforcing the importance of BPNs satisfaction and behavioral regulation in the relation in analysis. The results show that when coaches promote a task-involving climate, the BPNs satisfaction of athletes improves. This climate will facilitate the regulation of their behaviors toward more autonomous forms of motivation, with positive outcomes in the athletes perceived effort.
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- Diogo Monteiro
- Centro de Investigação de Desporto, Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano - CIDESD, Vila Real, Portugal.,Sport Science School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Rio Maior, Portugal
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Desporto, Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano - CIDESD, Vila Real, Portugal.,Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sport and Well Being, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Sport, Health and Exercise Research Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Desporto, Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano - CIDESD, Vila Real, Portugal.,Sport Science School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Rio Maior, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Physical Activity Neuroscience, Physical Activity Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Salgado de Oliveira University, Niterói, Brazil.,Laboratory of Panic and Respiration, Institute of Psychiatry of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (IPUB/UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Intercontinental Neuroscience Research Group, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Centro de Investigação de Desporto, Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano - CIDESD, Vila Real, Portugal.,Sport Science School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Rio Maior, Portugal
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Tavares Ó, Duarte JP, Costa DC, Sousa-E-Silva P, Martinho D, Lus LGO, Duarte-Mendes P, Valente-Dos-Santos J, Conde J, Casanova JM, Cyrino ES, Coelho-E-Silva MJ. Agreement between dual x-ray absorptiometers using pencil beam and fan beam: indicators of bone health and whole-body plus appendicular tissue composition in adult athletes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 64:330-338. [PMID: 30133612 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.64.04.330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The current study was aimed to examine intra-individual variation on indicators of bone health in addition to whole-body plus appendicular tissue measurements using two concurrent assessments based on pencil beam and fan beam dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) systems in adult athletes from several sports. METHOD Thirty-two male participants (27.6±10.1 years) were measured on anthropometry including multifrequency bioelectric impedance and air-displacement plethysmography. Bone mineral content (BMC), bone area, fat and lean soft tissue were derived using pencil beam (Lunar DPX-MD+) and fan beam (Lunar iDXA) absorptiometry. Bone mineral density (BMD) was obtained for the femoral neck, trochanter and triangle of ward. Finally, the right thigh was defined as a region of interest (ROI). Analyses comprised intra-class correlation (ICC), Effect size (d) from mean differences of repeated measurements, coefficient of variation (CV). RESULTS ICC were >0.900 for all measurements. Intra-individual differences were large for BMC (d=1,312; CV=2,7%), bone area (d=1,761; CV=2,7%), fat tissue (d=1,612; CV=11%) and all indicators of appendicular lean soft tissue (d=1,237-1687; CV=2,0-4,1%). A very large difference (d=4,014; CV=8.4%) was diagnosed for lean soft tissue of the ROI. CONCLUSION Although differences among concurrent instruments for BMC and bone area, the effect size of mean differences was negligible for BMD. Fat and lean soft tissue derived from DXA should be interpreted as reference values (not criterion) due to equipment-related variation, more apparently in the ROI values.
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Affiliation(s)
- Óscar Tavares
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, School of Health and Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
| | - João P Duarte
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology - SFRH/BD/101083/2014, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - Daniela C Costa
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
| | - Paulo Sousa-E-Silva
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
| | - Diogo Martinho
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology - SFRH/BD/121441/2016, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - Leonardo G O Lus
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,LACAPS, Federal University of Alagoas (Ufal), Arapiraca, Brasil
| | - Pedro Duarte-Mendes
- SHERU - Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit - Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal
| | - João Valente-Dos-Santos
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, Lisbon, Portugal.,Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology - SFRH/BPD/100470/2014, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - Jorge Conde
- Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
| | - José M Casanova
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
| | - Edilson S Cyrino
- Metabolism, Nutrition and Exercise Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, Londrina State University
| | - Manuel J Coelho-E-Silva
- CIDAF - UID/DTP/04213/2016, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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