Health-related physical fitness in patients with complaints of hand, wrist, forearm and elbow: an exploratory study

ObjectivesLittle is known about the physical fitness of patients with complaints of hand, wrist, forearm and/or elbow and its possible determinants. Aims were to assess health-related physical fitness (HRPF) in these patients, to compare HRPF with reference values of healthy persons, and to explore whether HRPF was correlated with symptom severity, upper limb function (ULF) and physical activity (PA).MethodsCardiorespiratory fitness, handgrip strength and body composition, self-reported symptom severity, ULF and PA were assessed in adult outpatients with complaints of hand, wrist, forearm and/or elbow diagnosed as CANS.ResultsMeasurements were completed in 25 subjects (8 males) aged 46.1±14.5 years, of which 44% had specific CANS and 56% had non-specific CANS.Peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) of men was 2978±983 mL/min and of women was 1978±265 mL/min. Handgrip strength of men was 47.0±11.1 kgf and of women was 32.4±6.3 kgf. Body mass index (BMI) of men was 24.2±2.6 kg/m2 and of women was 27.4±6.1 kg/m2.VO2peak of the study sample was lower than that of healthy adults (−414±510 mL/min, p<0.001). Handgrip strength and BMI were similar to reference values.VO2peak was correlated with PA (r=0.58, p=0.004); BMI was correlated with disability (r=0.48, p=0.022). Other correlations between HRPF and symptom severity and ULF were non-significant.ConclusionsPatients with CANS have lower cardiorespiratory fitness, but similar handgrip strength and body composition, compared with the healthy population. Cardiorespiratory fitness was correlated with PA and BMI was correlated with disability, no other correlations were observed with symptom severity and ULF.

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The association between mental health and physical fitness in Norwegian adolescents

10.21203/rs.2.21851/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Andreas Åvitsland ◽

Eva Leibinger ◽

Tommy Haugen ◽

Øystein Lerum ◽

Runar Barstad Solberg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Muscular Strength ◽

Future Research ◽

Health Related ◽

Strengths And Difficulties ◽

Adjusted Model ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background: Studies indicate that cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and body composition are associated with mental health. However, research is scarce concerning this relationship in young adolescents in general and non-existent in Norwegian populations specifically. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between different health-related aspects of physical fitness and self-reported mental health in Norwegian adolescents. Methods: Participants from four regions of Norway (n = 1486; mean age = 13.9; girls = 50.6%) completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and were measured for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and body composition. Linear mixed effects models were conducted to assess the associations between the health-related aspects of physical fitness and the total difficulties score of the questionnaire. Results: Body composition was not associated with total difficulties score. Muscular strength independently was associated with total difficulties score, but when all independent variables were entered in the fully adjusted model, only cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with total difficulties score. School clusters were included as random effects and all models were controlled for sex, socioeconomic status and birthplace (domestic or foreign). Conclusions: A small but significant negative association between cardiorespiratory fitness and total difficulties score indicated that higher cardiorespiratory fitness predicted better mental health in Norwegian adolescents. The results suggest that muscular strength is not associated with mental health in adolescents, when controlling for cardiorespiratory fitness. Future research on how exercise affects mental health should investigate whether there is a greater effect for participants who improve their cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Feasibility and Reliability of Tests Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness in Children With Moderate to Severe Levels of Intellectual Disability

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1352/1944-7558-122.5.422 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 122 (5) ◽

pp. 422-438 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marieke Wouters ◽

Anna M. van der Zanden ◽

Heleen M. Evenhuis ◽

Thessa I. M. Hilgenkamp

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Intellectual Disability ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Fitness Tests ◽

Health Related ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

6 Minute Walk Test

Abstract Physical fitness is an important marker for health. In this study we investigated the feasibility and reliability of health-related physical fitness tests in children with moderate to severe levels of intellectual disability. Thirty-nine children (2–18 yrs) performed tests for muscular strength and endurance, the modified 6-minute walk test (6mwt) for cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition tests, and 30–97% of the tests were successfully completed. Short-term test-retest reliability of all tests was good (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient [ICC] > .8), long-term test-retest reliability was good for most tests (ICC > .7), but low ICCs were found for most strength tests. Measuring body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness is feasible and reliable. Measuring muscle endurance is fairly feasible and reliable.

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The association between physical fitness and mental health in Norwegian adolescents

10.21203/rs.2.21851/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Andreas Åvitsland ◽

Eva Leibinger ◽

Tommy Haugen ◽

Øystein Lerum ◽

Runar Barstad Solberg ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Muscular Strength ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Health Related ◽

Psychological Difficulties

Abstract Background: Studies indicate that health-related components of physical fitness are associated with mental health outcomes. However, research is scarce concerning this relationship in young adolescents in general and non-existent in Norwegian populations specifically. The aim of the study was to examine whether body composition, muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with self-reported mental health in Norwegian adolescents. Methods: Adolescents from four regions of Norway (n = 1486; mean age = 13.9; girls = 50.6%) participated. Self-reported mental health (psychological difficulties) was measured by completing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Objective measures were taken of their cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and body composition. Linear mixed effects models were conducted to assess the associations between the health-related components of physical fitness and psychological difficulties. Results: Body composition was not associated with psychological difficulties. Muscular strength independently was associated with psychological difficulties, but when all independent variables were entered in the fully adjusted model, only cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with psychological difficulties. School clusters were included as random effects and all models were controlled for sex, socioeconomic status and birthplace (domestic or foreign). Conclusions: There was a small but significant inverse association between higher cardiorespiratory fitness and lower levels of psychological difficulties in Norwegian adolescents. The results suggest that muscular strength is not associated with psychological difficulties in adolescents, when controlling for cardiorespiratory fitness. Future research on how exercise affects mental health outcomes should investigate whether there is a greater effect for those who improve their cardiorespiratory fitness, compared to those who improve other components of fitness.

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Association between Resting Heart Rate and Health-Related Physical Fitness in Brazilian Adolescents

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/3812197 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Diego Augusto Santos Silva ◽

Tiago Rodrigues de Lima ◽

Mark Stephen Tremblay

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Public Schools ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Body Fat ◽

Aerobic Fitness ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Resting Heart Rate ◽

Health Related

The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between health-related physical fitness components (aerobic fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, and body fat) and resting heart rate (RHR) in Brazilian adolescents. The study included 695 schoolchildren (14–19 years) from public schools of the city of São José, Brazil. RHR was evaluated using an automated oscillometric sphygmomanometer. Aerobic fitness was assessed by the modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test; muscle strength was measured by handgrip dynamometer; flexibility was assessed by the sit-and-reach test; and body fat was assessed indirectly by sum of two skinfold thicknesses (triceps and subscapular). Sociodemographic variables, habitual physical activity, sexual maturation, and body mass index were the covariates. Cardiorespiratory fitness (β = -0.11; 95%CI: -0.14, -0.08) and handgrip strength (β = -0.10; 95%CI: -0.18, -0.01) were inversely associated with RHR in boys. For girls, cardiorespiratory fitness (β = -0.09; 95%CI: -0.12, -0.06) was inversely associated with RHR. In both sexes, body fat (β = 0.50; 95%CI: 0.25, 0.75 for boys; β = 0.17; 95%CI: 0.36, 2.72 for girls) was directly associated with RHR. The RHR is measured more easily than the physical fitness tests, so it is recommended to assess adolescent’s heath in large surveillance systems.

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Physical Fitness, Body Composition, and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Young Football Players: Influence of the 20 mSRT Score and Maturational Stage

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17093257 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 3257 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Samuel Manzano-Carrasco ◽

Jose Luis Felipe ◽

Javier Sanchez-Sanchez ◽

Antonio Hernandez-Martin ◽

Leonor Gallardo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Sport Activity ◽

Study Data ◽

Football Players ◽

Maturational Stage ◽

The Mediterranean

This study aimed to analyze the differences in physical fitness variables, body composition, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet according to the cardiorespiratory fitness and the maturational stage in young football players. A total of 194 male football players (aged 8–16) from three football sport schools participated in this study. Data on cardiorespiratory fitness (the 20-m shuttle run test), anthropometric measurements, handgrip strength, respiratory capacity (forced spirometry), and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (KIDMED questionnaire) were collected. Players were divided into two groups depending on their maturational stage (prepubertal n = 127 and pubertal n = 67). The results show a direct relationship between low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index, as well as body fat and leg fat. Similarly, players with lower cardiorespiratory fitness presented higher values of handgrip strength in the prepubertal state. On the other hand, improvements in respiratory values were observed in the pubertal state with the rest of the parameters when the cardiorespiratory fitness was increased. Therefore, the promotion of recreational football that encourage and develop cardiorespiratory fitness is a key factor and can be used as an effective sport activity to promote physical fitness and healthy habits in children and adolescents as well as within the population that is already physically active.

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Relationship between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Body Composition with Physical Fitness Parameters in a Young Active Population

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17093337 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 3337 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Samuel Manzano-Carrasco ◽

Jose Luis Felipe ◽

Javier Sanchez-Sanchez ◽

Antonio Hernandez-Martin ◽

Ivan Clavel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Study Data ◽

Active Population ◽

Fitness Parameters ◽

The Mediterranean

The current study aimed at analyzing the relationship between body composition, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), and physical fitness (PF) in a young active population. A total of 1198 athletes (boys = 875; girls = 323) enrolled in different municipal sports schools participated in this study. Data on adherence to the MD (KIDMED questionnaire), anthropometric measurements, and PF (20 m shuttle run test, handgrip strength, vertical jump and forced spirometry) were collected. Results show that the pubertal boys had a higher score in the KIDMED test than the prepubertal ones (+0.38, p = 0.28). Moreover, boys with better adherence to the MD had significantly higher results in handgrip strength (+12.20 regarding low MD group and +9.13 regarding medium MD group, p < 0.05), as well as in forced vital capacity (FVC) (+0.66 regarding low MD group and 0.29 regarding medium MD group, p < 0.05). No differences were found in the girls. Finally, the result of the KIDMED test is a variable with a positive and significant relationship with cardiorespiratory fitness, along with the FVC, percentage of fat mass, and performance in the vertical jump (p < 0.05). It is concluded that adherence to the MD could show a relationship with various PF variables in boys and could be a predictor of cardiorespiratory fitness in both cases.

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The association between physical fitness and mental health in Norwegian adolescents

10.21203/rs.2.21851/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Andreas Åvitsland ◽

Eva Leibinger ◽

Tommy Haugen ◽

Øystein Lerum ◽

Runar Barstad Solberg ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Muscular Strength ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Health Related ◽

Psychological Difficulties

Abstract Background: Studies indicate that health-related components of physical fitness are associated with mental health outcomes. However, research is scarce concerning this relationship in young adolescents in general and non-existent in Norwegian populations specifically. The aim of the study was to examine whether body composition, muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with self-reported mental health in Norwegian adolescents. Methods: Adolescents from four regions of Norway (n = 1486; mean age = 13.9; girls = 50.6%) participated. Self-reported mental health (psychological difficulties) was measured by completing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed with an intermittent running test; muscular strength was assessed by measuring handgrip strength, standing broad jump and sit-ups; and body composition was assessed by calculating body mass index from weight and height. Linear mixed effects models were conducted to assess the associations between the health-related components of physical fitness and psychological difficulties. School clusters were included as random effects and all models were controlled for sex, socioeconomic status and birthplace (domestic or foreign). Results: Body composition was not associated with psychological difficulties. Muscular strength was independently associated with psychological difficulties, but when all independent variables were entered in the fully adjusted model, only cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with psychological difficulties. Conclusions: There was a small but significant inverse association between cardiorespiratory fitness and levels of psychological difficulties in Norwegian adolescents. The results suggest that muscular strength is not associated with psychological difficulties in adolescents, when controlling for cardiorespiratory fitness. Future research should focus on the prospective association between physical fitness components and mental health outcomes in adolescents.

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A Review of the Promotion of Fitness Measures and Health Outcomes in Youth

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine ◽

10.1177/1559827615619577 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 232-242 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Dave Stodden ◽

Ryan Sacko ◽

Danielle Nesbitt

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Empirical Support ◽

Health Related ◽

Fitness Measures ◽

Fitness And Health ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

The relationship between physical fitness and health in adults is well established, yet until recently, empirical support for the impact of physical fitness levels on health markers in children has not been thoroughly documented. The aim of this review was to provide a summary of current literature that has examined the linkage between measures of health-related physical fitness (ie, cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, flexibility, and body composition) and health markers in youth. Specifically, this review focused on the findings from the recent 2012 Institutes of Medicine report on Fitness Measures in Youth as well as other subsequent review articles related to the topic. In addition, recommendations for health-related fitness assessments in youth populations are presented.

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