scholarly journals Dietary-nutritional needs in tennis: A narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. e1029
Author(s):  
Raúl Domínguez ◽  
Antonio Jesús Sánchez Oliver ◽  
Sandro Fernandes da Silva ◽  
Alvaro López-Samanes ◽  
José Miguel Martínez-Sanz ◽  
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Introduction: Tennis is characterized by a large number of competitions and little recovery time between them. Thus, tennis players and coaching staff have become interested in the role that nutrition can play in maximizing sports performance. The scientific literature does not have recent narrative and/or systematic reviews about to nutrition in tennis. The aim of this study is to map, describe and discuss the state of the science of nutrition and dietetic practices for tennis players from a theoretical and contextual point of view, to enable focused future systematic reviews.Material and methods: A narrative review through the Dialnet, Elsevier, Medline, Pubmed and Web of Science databases, through a search strategy based on keywords separated by Boolean connectors. A series of inclusion / exclusion criteria were applied to select those investigations that responded to the aim of the work.Results: Nutritional recommendations on carbohydrate intake depend on the training load, 5-7 g/kg/day g/kg/day for normal training and 7-10 g/kg/day for competitive periods or high training load. The recommended protein intake is 1.8 g/kg/day and 1 g/kg/day of lipids. The supplements that can optimize tennis performance are caffeine, sodium bicarbonate, creatine and β-alanine. Beetroot juice can be a possible aid to consider in dietetic-nutritional planning in tennis players.Conclusions: Performance and health of tennis player can be optimized, as well as adequate periodization of nutrients and supplements, meeting to the physiological demands of tennis.

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (13) ◽  
pp. 4594
Author(s):  
Hayati Havlucu ◽  
Aykut Coşkun ◽  
Oğuzhan Özcan

Sports technology enhances athletes’ performance by providing feedback. However, interaction techniques of current devices may overwhelm athletes with excessive information or distract them from their performance. Despite previous research, design knowledge on how to interact with these devices to prevent such occasions are scarce. To address this gap, we introduce subtle displays as real-time sports performance feedback output devices that unobtrusively present low-resolution information. In this paper, we conceptualize and apply subtle displays to tennis by designing Tactowel, a texture changing sports towel. We evaluate Tactowel through a remote user study with 8 professional tennis players, in which they experience, compare and discuss Tactowel. Our results suggest subtle displays could prevent overwhelming and distracting athletes through three distinct design strategies: (1) Restricting the use excluding duration of performance, (2) using the available routines and interactions, and (3) giving an overall abstraction through tangible interaction. We discuss these results to present design implications and future considerations for designing subtle displays.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 709-720
Author(s):  
Silvestre Cirilo dos Santos Neto ◽  
Virgílio Franceschi Neto ◽  
Flávia Da Cunha Bastos ◽  
Marcelo De Castro Haiachi ◽  
Leonardo Mataruna-dos-Santos

Brazil hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016. After London 2012, the Ministry of Sport (Ministério do Esporte, ME) launched the Brazilian Medals’ Plan, which was only approved in 2013. It is a plan that seeks complementary support for teams and athletes that intend to compete in 2016. The objective of this article is to critically analyse the Brazilian Medals’ Plan through the lens of strategy. The guiding query of the project is how the Brazilian Medals’ Plan can be classified: as a strategic or an emergency plan. The method used is a narrative review via a critical analysis from the contextual point of view. A relationship was seen between the structuring of elite sports policy, continuity of the policy, and sporting success. In the document from the Ministry of Sport, it was not possible to identify what strategies are necessary to enter the Olympic “top ten” with the Brazilian Olympic Committee’s (Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro, COB) projection of obtaining 30 medals and the Paralympic target to reach the “top five” nations in the Games. It was concluded that the Brazilian Medals’ Plan 2016 is of an emergency nature, leaving the country without a long-term plan for elite sports.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingqiu Zhang ◽  
Xingdong Zhou

  Objective Using the theory of sports biochemistry, we can better complete the formulation of the training plan, the evaluations of training effect and the athlete's fatigue status, the real-time monitoring of training intensity and training amount as well as the function level of athletes and the comprehensive evaluation of nutritional status. To provide some theoretical guidance for the daily training of Chinese hearing-impaired table tennis team and to gradually establish the biochemical monitoring model for the Chinese Deaf Table tennis team, this subject has applied biochemical index monitoring to this team. Methods 2.1 Research Object 8 Athletes (male 4 female 4) of the Chinese hearing-impaired table tennis team were studied. The average height, weight, and age were 174.3±5.1cm, 65.4±11.6kg, 23.5±4.9 years respectively.2.2 Research Methods 2.2.1 Literature To find out the energy-supplying and metabolic characteristics of table tennis as well as the modes to accelerate the recovery period of body fatigue, we have searched a variety of literature on this purpose. The investigation of athletes' nutrition regulation, physical training and rehabilitation and other related research results lays a good foundation for the implementation of the project. 2.2.2 Expert Interview This paper discusses the energy metabolism characteristics of the hearing-impaired table tennis players by discussing with the coaches, athletes and experts and scholars of the national Hearing Impairment project group. The evaluation index and standard of athlete's body function, the method of training load monitoring, the way of nutrition regulation, the means of fatigue recovery and the process of physical training were discussed. 3.2.3 Field Investigation From April, 20th, 2017 to July, 10th, 2017, two researchers have long been in the center of national table tennis training located at Zheng Ding, Hebei province, to complete training monitoring and research services. Results 3 Research Results Phlebotomizing 7 of the Chinese hearing-impaired table tennis players in June,2nd,2017 and June 7th, 2017 respectively, The blood samples were analyzed by the team of experts and researchers in the Sports Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory in Beijing Sport University. Part of the results was shown below in table 1, table 2. (1) Training intensity monitoring Huang Mengping had a slightly higher creatine kinase, a slight decrease in testosterone, a slight rise in cortisol, a lower testosterone/cortisol value, as well as an insignificant reduction in body function than the previous time. She should focus on the recovery of her body condition after training. In general, the testosterone, cortisol and testosterone/cortisol level in this team is slightly higher than the last time, blood urea lower than the previous. Strengthening the monitoring of exercise and nutrition and continuing to maintain a high body synthesis ability are favorable to intense competition. The overall creatinine level decreased, whereas 4 members of the team had insignificantly high creatinine, especially for Huang Mengping who first had appeared high level of it. Although this condition was not too severe to focus on, we should strengthen the regulation of athlete muscle injury and protect their kidney functions. (2) Monitoring of endocrine system indicators Both males and females had higher testosterone synthesis capabilities. They should continue to take the nutritional supplements. The T/C ratio of Tian Jiping has escalated sharply, but it was lower than that of other players. We should pay attention to his training load and promote the recovery training. (3) Monitoring of Iron Metabolic Index Huang Mengping's hemoglobin value and RBC value have been slightly elevated this time. It is suggested that she should keep on to take nutritional supplements and strengthen aerobic endurance training. Hemoglobin for Wang Zhe and Lin Huan (slightly decreased this time) was higher than their counterparts. The ability to transport oxygen was excellent, and it is agreeable to keep on. They need to continue to maintain and promote the body's oxygen reserve capacity. At the same time, they can also upgrade their overall red blood cell levels. Men have seen a high level of hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells as well as robust capabilities of oxymoron reservation and transportation. It is recommended to enhance aerobic endurance training, mainly improving the aerobic capacity. The serum iron of Tian Jiping was promoted quickly. He needs to build up the amount of iron nutrient intake and support the body synthesis. The full iron metabolic indicators were normal, but Zhang Chaoyue and Lin Lin Huan have been seen the lack of the abilities to synthesis iron. So we need to pay attention to iron metabolism-related nutrition intake. In general, iron protein level and the capability to reserve iron have declined. It is recommended to take more iron nutrients, Especially for Shi Ce. (4) Food surveillance After the diet regulation, the indicators for the team's blood fat were within the normal range. Zhang Chaoyue and Wang Zhe should control the high-fat food intake, thus reducing the amount of low-density lipoprotein. (5) Surveillance of immune Indicators The white cell, blood cell classification and immunoglobulin (IgG, IgM, IgA) of the team are all normal, Wang Zhe’s immunoglobulin A and Xu You’s immunoglobulin M are slightly low, we should pay attention to protection. Conclusions  Through the overall monitoring and analysis of the biochemical indexes of the leading athletes of Chinese hearing-impaired table tennis team, The characteristics of biochemical indexes of the high-level hearing-impaired table tennis players are mastered. On the basis of the overall characteristics of the individual, we carried out personalized monitoring and evaluation to give coaches and athletes advice on training, rehabilitation and other aspects related to practice. Biochemical tracking in China's hearing-impaired table tennis team has achieved an excellent application results that have been unanimously recognized by the coaches and athletes.  


2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Croft ◽  
Suzanne Dybrus ◽  
John Lenton ◽  
Victoria Goosey-Tolfrey

Purpose:To examine the physiological profiles of wheelchair basketball and tennis and specifically to: (a) identify if there are differences in the physiological profiles of wheelchair basketball and tennis players of a similar playing standard, (b) to determine whether the competitive physiological demands of these sports differed (c) and to explore the relationship between the blood lactate [Bla−] response to exercise and to identify the sport specific heart rate (HR) training zones.Methods:Six elite athletes (4 male, 2 female) from each sport performed a submaximal and VO2 peak test in their sport specific wheelchair. Heart rate, VO2, and [Bla−] were measured. Heart rate was monitored during international competitions and VO2 was calculated from this using linear regression equations. Individual HR training zones were identified from the [Bla–] profile and time spent within these zones was calculated for each match.Results:Despite no differences in the laboratory assessment of HRpeak, the VO2peak was higher for the basketball players when compared with the tennis players (2.98 ± 0.91 vs 2.06 ± 0.71; P = .08). Average match HR (163 ± 11 vs 146 ± 16 beats-min–1; P = .06) and average VO2 (2.26 ± 0.06 vs 1.36 ± 0.42 L-min-1; P = .02) were higher during actual playing time of basketball when compared with whole tennis play. Consequently, differences in the time spent in the different training zones within and between the two sports existed (P < .05).Conclusions:Wheelchair basketball requires predominately high-intensity training, whereas tennis training requires training across the exercise intensity spectrum.


2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Basmaji ◽  
Vincent Lau ◽  
Joyce Lam ◽  
Fran Priestap ◽  
Ian M Ball

Purpose To perform a narrative review of the literature regarding the discharge of patients directly to home (DDH) from the intensive care unit, and to identify patient characteristics and clinical outcomes associated with this practice. Methods We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE from 1946 to present. We also manually searched the references of relevant articles. A two-step review process with three independent reviewers was used to identify relevant articles based on predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Results Four studies were included in the final review. Two studies were retrospective and two studies were prospective that shared data from the same patient cohort. All were single center studies. Two of the four studies outlined clinical outcomes associated with DDH. Conclusions This study highlights the relative dearth in the literature regarding the increasingly common practice of DDH, underscores the importance of further studies in this area, and identifies future important foci of research.


2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1258-1265
Author(s):  
Ashleigh K.A. Wiggins ◽  
Andrea Grantham ◽  
G. Harvey Anderson

Many health conditions result in unique nutritional requirements (e.g., protein restriction, low energy, fortification) and the need to consume foods in nontraditional formats (e.g., liquid diets, supplements, tube feeding). In Canada, 45% of hospital patients are malnourished upon admission, resulting in prolonged hospital stays, increased health care costs, and higher mortality rates. Fortunately, advances in nutrition and food science enabled the development of products that provide nutritional support for individuals in hospital and at home. In Canada, these products are defined as Foods for Special Dietary Use (FSDUs). Canada’s regulation of FSDUs (Division 24 of the Food and Drug Regulations) is particularly stringent and outdated, which results in products that do not meet current nutritional recommendations or allow application of current technologies, and lack harmonization with other countries. Many of these issues also apply to the Infant Food regulations in Canada. To provide vulnerable populations with optimal nutrition, experts have suggested modernization of Canadian FSDU regulations. A multi-stakeholder workshop established several recommendations and goals toward that end while ensuring the safety of consumers. These include (i) assessing other jurisdictions’ regulations; (ii) tracking products currently on the market; (iii) temporary marketing authorizations to permit products on the market and collect data; (iv) use of incorporation by reference for compositional requirements; (v) support for research of FSDU and nutritional needs of special population; and (vi) better understanding accessibility to these products. Overall, the proposed vision is for a modern, safe, flexible, innovative, and health-driven regulatory framework for FSDU in Canada.


2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Cotugna ◽  
Connie E. Vickery ◽  
Sheldon McBee

Nutritional needs for peak athletic performance include sufficient calorie intake, adequate hydration, and attention to timing of meals. Student athletes and their advisors often are misinformed or have misconceptions about sports nutrition. This paper identifies nutritional needs of young athletes, reviews common misconceptions, and examines the nutrition knowledge of athletes and their sources of nutrition information. Topics covered include energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat and micronutrient needs, hydration requirements, timing of meals, and issues related to age, gender, and specific sports. Other issues addressed include “making weight” and ergogenic aids. Proper nutrition for young athletes is critical not only to their athletic success, but more importantly to their growth, development, and overall health. Nutritional recommendations should be based on the most current scientific data; we provide information about appropriate resources for the school nurse when advising student athletes and their coaches and parents.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45

Purpose: The objective of this paper is to review concepts of this type of occlusion and provide clinical guidelines based on the currently available literature. Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted in MEDLINE and PubMed since September 2015 to January 2016. Results: The database searches resulted in 1481potentially relevant articles. After inclusion/exclusion criteria 41 articles were considered. Conclusions: Based on the literature reviewed it can be concluded that the objective of implant-protected occlusion is to minimize occlusal overload on the implant / bone interface and on prostheses keeping the masticatory loads within physiological limits, providing stability and longevity to rehabilitation treatments with implants.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (Spl-1- GCSGD_2020) ◽  
pp. S62-S70
Author(s):  
Vinodhkumar Ramalingam ◽  
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Cheong Soon Keng ◽  
Poh Foong Lee ◽  
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Mindfulness practice has become an increasingly popular intervention in optimizing athletic performance in sports. Numerous studies have reported on applying mindfulness for improving the performance of various sports such as tennis, table tennis, shooting, cricket, archery, golf, running, hockey, swimming, and cycling. This narrative review addresses different existing mindfulness programs that enhance sports performance, the outcome measures of mindfulness therapy, and identifies the anxiety and depression that affect the performance of sports individuals. To cope with the issues, the efficacy of mindfulness in performance enhancement and future research directions on mindfulness needs attention.


Author(s):  
Saula Vigili de Kreutzenberg

Silent coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the manifestations of heart disease that particularly affects subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). From a clinical point of view, silent CAD represents a constant challenge for the diabetologist, who has to decide whether a patient could or could not be screened for this disease. In the present narrative review, several aspects of silent CAD are considered: the epidemiology of the disease, the associated risk factors, and main studies conducted, in the last 20 years, especially aimed to demonstrate the usefulness of the screening of silent CAD, to improve cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes.


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