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Sport and Exercise Medicine: Physical Activity, Musculoskeletal Adaptation and Health Prevention

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 26116

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Dr. Tomasz Grzywacz

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Department of Sport, Institute of Physical Culture, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: sport physiology; water sports; high altitude medicine; health-related fitness; exercise energy metabolism; inflammation
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Dear Colleagues,

Modern life is gaining more and more momentum; everything is happening much faster than 10 or 20 years ago. People are flooded with thousands of pieces of information, and access to them is virtually continuous and unlimited. Under these circumstances, taking any action by a person—whether in the area of everyday life (professional work, family, social relations, economy or politics) or pursuing one's passions (sports, travel, artistry)—is increasingly associated with increased burden and tension, causing a number of changes, such as physiological, emotional and psychological. These changes occur in all systems and organs, with varying degrees of intensity and dynamics, which is closely related to the subjective feeling of stress. The ability to deal with them, properly manage them and utilize relaxation skills seem to be crucial in maintaining full health (physical and mental) and sustaining our body while maintaining high productiveness and a high level of performance. This applies to practically every aspect of life. The post-pandemic period has shown that these problems also affect athletes, even those at the highest levels. Thus, they grasped the attention of the world of science. On the other hand, there is much evidence that physical exercise or regular physical activity has a beneficial effect on the human body and has a preventive effect on the syndrome of burnout or excessive stress. Therefore, we wanted to cover this obstacle in a broad scope. This Special Issue focuses on "Sport and Exercise Medicine: Physical Activity, Musculoskeletal Adaptation and Health Prevention", and includes all important topics related to sport, physical activity, stress, burnout and the physiological basis of these phenomena. We encourage and invite you to submit your papers and manuscripts to this Special Issue. Submissions of original articles, systematic reviews, short communications and other types of articles on related topics are welcome. All manuscripts will follow standard journal peer-review practices, and those accepted for publication will appear in the Special Issue of "Sport and Exercise Medicine: Physical Activity, Musculoskeletal Adaptation and Health Prevention". We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Tomasz Grzywacz
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Effect of Reformer Spring Resistance Modifications on Core Muscle Activity During Basic Core Muscle Exercises
by Hee-Jeong Kim, Jung-Ha Sung, Jae-Kyun Ryu, Hyun-Chul Jung and Junsig Wang
Healthcare 2024, 12(23), 2447; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12232447 - 5 Dec 2024
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Background: Core muscles serve as a central group within the functional kinetic chain, stabilizing the spine during movement. The Reformer is one of the most popular and primary pieces used in Pilates core exercises, requiring effective control of core muscles. The purpose of [...] Read more.
Background: Core muscles serve as a central group within the functional kinetic chain, stabilizing the spine during movement. The Reformer is one of the most popular and primary pieces used in Pilates core exercises, requiring effective control of core muscles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Reformer spring resistance on core muscle activity. Method: 18 healthy adult females (age: 29.83 ± 4.22 years, body height: 164.98 ± 4.14 cm, body mass: 53.67 ± 5.32 kg) participated in this study. Surface electromyography was recorded from six muscles: rectus abdominis, internal oblique, erector spinae, multifidus, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris during core exercises. Participants performed three core exercises (hip roll, knee-off, and elephant) under three different Reformer spring conditions (fixed platform, platform connected to springs with moderate resistance, platform connected to springs with low resistance). Results: During the hip roll exercise, mean muscle activity of the rectus abdominis, erector spinae, multifidus, and biceps femoris was significantly increased on the low-resistance spring platform compared to the moderate-resistance platform and fixed platform conditions (p < 0.001). During the knee-off exercise, mean muscle activity of the rectus abdominis, internal oblique, erector spinae, and multifidus significantly increased on the low-resistance platform compared to the fixed platform (p < 0.001). Furthermore, during the elephant exercise, mean muscle activity of the rectus abdominis, internal oblique, and rectus femoris significantly increased on the low-resistance spring platform compared to the fixed platform (p < 0.001). Conclusions: These findings suggest the unstable platform caused by the Reformer spring modification impacts core muscle activity during basic core exercises. Therefore, when designing core exercise programs using the Reformer, platform instability should be considered a key factor for rehabilitation and core stability. Full article
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Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Exercise Intervention for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairments
by Yuwei Shen, Ningsheng Xu, Tingting Yu and Jianan Li
Healthcare 2024, 12(19), 1975; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191975 - 3 Oct 2024
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Introduction: Cancer treatments frequently lead to cognitive impairments, affecting a substantial global population. Among various approaches, exercise has emerged as a promising strategy for rehabilitation. However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research in this field is lacking. Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis [...] Read more.
Introduction: Cancer treatments frequently lead to cognitive impairments, affecting a substantial global population. Among various approaches, exercise has emerged as a promising strategy for rehabilitation. However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research in this field is lacking. Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of 10,345 articles sourced from the Web of Science database using the R package “bibliometrix”. Our analysis examined publication trends, leading countries, journals, authors, institutions, keywords, and prevalent themes. Results: Over the past two decades, research on exercise interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairments (CRCI) has advanced significantly. Nonetheless, challenges persist in elucidating underlying mechanisms, developing innovative strategies, and creating effective tools. Conclusions: The number of publications notably increased from 1998 to 2023, although there has been a recent decline in citations. The United States (US) leads in both publications and citations, while China is showing increasing influence. Using Lotka’s Law in our bibliometric analysis, we identified 58 key authors in the field of exercise interventions for CRCI. Leading institutions such as the University of Toronto and Duke University are at the forefront of this research. Although the Journal of Clinical Oncology has fewer publications, it remains influential. Current research focuses on exercise interventions to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients, with particular emphasis on cognitive rehabilitation in breast cancer and the challenges faced by survivors. Future research should delve deeper into intervention mechanisms, behavioral strategies, telemedicine, and precise cognitive assessment tools. Full article
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The Effect of Resistance Training with Outdoor Fitness Equipment on the Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Physical Health of Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
by Pablo J. Marcos-Pardo, Alejandro Espeso-García, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal, Tomás Abelleira-Lamela and Noelia González-Gálvez
Healthcare 2024, 12(7), 726; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070726 - 26 Mar 2024
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This study examined the effect of outdoor-fitness-equipment-based resistance training on the health parameters of middle-aged and older adults, as well as analyzing the effect of age on the results found. A total of 149 volunteers were randomly assigned to the training (TG) and [...] Read more.
This study examined the effect of outdoor-fitness-equipment-based resistance training on the health parameters of middle-aged and older adults, as well as analyzing the effect of age on the results found. A total of 149 volunteers were randomly assigned to the training (TG) and control (CG) groups. The TG performed two weekly sessions of resistance training for 8 weeks using outdoor fitness equipment, while the CG continued with their regular daily activities. Body composition was measured using DXA, and the maximal isometric voluntary contraction in knee extension, elbow flexion, and hand grip were assessed, along with the 4 m walk test, the Timed Up and Go Test, and the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire. The TG showed a significant increase in the lean mass index (p = 0.002) and maximal isometric voluntary contraction in both legs (p < 0.001) and arms (p < 0.001), as well as in physical functioning (p < 0.001) and the role physical dimension (p = 0.006) of the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire, compared to the CG, which showed a decrease in all these variables. In addition, the TG showed a greater decrease in fat mass (p < 0.001), fat mass index (p = 0.003), and the Timed Up and Go Test (p < 0.001) than the CG. Age conditioned the evolution of most of the variables analyzed (p < 0.05). In conclusion, resistance training with outdoor fitness equipment may be useful for improving the health of middle-aged and older adults, although age is a factor that could influence the adaptations found. Full article
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The Importance of Physical Activity in Preventing Fatigue and Burnout in Healthcare Workers
by Ildikó Balatoni, Henrietta Varga Szépné, Tímea Kiss, Umar Gambo Adamu, Adam Michał Szulc and László Csernoch
Healthcare 2023, 11(13), 1915; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11131915 - 3 Jul 2023
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The workers of the health sector are important to the country’s economy in many ways. Healthy and rested workers are highly valuable to the public health sector and give a good perception of their work to patients and society. It is thus important [...] Read more.
The workers of the health sector are important to the country’s economy in many ways. Healthy and rested workers are highly valuable to the public health sector and give a good perception of their work to patients and society. It is thus important to have a sufficient number of healthy working staff in healthcare institutions who do not have work fatigue and burnout. A total of 987 employees—doctors, professional staff, and others—of a large healthcare institution in Hungary voluntarily participated in a survey regarding their lifestyle and physical activity habits and answered the questions anonymously. Women reported less leisure time (p < 0.02), with 54.9% of female respondents saying that they did not exercise regularly, and fatigue was more common among them (p < 0.001). In this respect, the healthcare workers’ responses did not differ from those of the overall population. The most common sports were cycling (17.7%), running (15.4%), and working out in a gym (12.3%). Reasons for not participating in sports included lack of time (70.2%) and fatigue (43.9%) as the most frequent responses. Healthcare workers are exposed to a number of risks that require particular attention to maintain their health. Employers should thus focus on implementing programs that prevent burnout and promote healthy lifestyles. Full article
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Psychological Skills Training for Athletes in Sports: Web of Science Bibliometric Analysis
by Inchon Park and Jonghwan Jeon
Healthcare 2023, 11(2), 259; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11020259 - 13 Jan 2023
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Psychological Skill Training (PST) for optimal performance in sports has received extensive attention from athletes, coaches, and experts, and numerous studies have been conducted, but despite this interest, it has not been the subject of any bibliographic analysis. The analysis covered 405 articles [...] Read more.
Psychological Skill Training (PST) for optimal performance in sports has received extensive attention from athletes, coaches, and experts, and numerous studies have been conducted, but despite this interest, it has not been the subject of any bibliographic analysis. The analysis covered 405 articles and reviews that were located in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science (Core CollectionTM) between 1992 and 2021. These papers were published by 1048 authors from 543 different universities across 54 countries in 107 different journals. The fundamental bibliometric calculations and co-word networks were completed. As a result, the following thematic elements were grouped into four clusters: (1) PST for stress, mental toughness, and coping, (2) PST for anxiety, motivation, self-confidence, and self-efficacy, (3) PST for flow and mindfulness, and (4) PST for emotions. From the results of this study, it was confirmed that the topic of PST is converging toward the best performance, with various approaches, such as stress management, anxiety control, and coping as techniques for PST. Furthermore, mindfulness and positive psychology studies emphasize athletes’ quality of life, so coaches and experts should pay more attention to improving athletes’ quality of life in future research. Full article
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