scholarly journals Once Weekly Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Enhances Muscle Quality in Men: Data of the Randomized Controlled Franconian Electromyostimulation and Golf Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Zink-Rückel ◽  
Oliver Chaudry ◽  
Klaus Engelke ◽  
Mansour Ghasemikaram ◽  
Matthias Kohl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Quality ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Medical Setting ◽  
Attendance Rate ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Intermuscular Adipose Tissue ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Using Data

Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) is commercially advertised as a time-efficient resistance-type exercise technology. Indeed, the commercial, non-medical setting applies 20 min of WB-EMS only once a week. However, this setting conflicts with the approved scientific approach of higher training frequencies. Using data from an ongoing study on WB-EMS and golf performance as a vehicle, we evaluate the effect of once weekly WB-EMS on changes of fatty muscle infiltration, as a crucial parameter of muscle quality. Fifty-four moderately physically active male amateur golfers 18–70 years old were randomly allocated to a WB-EMS (n = 27) with a standard setting of once weekly 20 min and a non-WB-EMS control group (CG, n = 27). Intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) volume and intrafascial muscle tissue (MT) volume per unit of intrafascial volume as determined by magnetic resonance imaging were used to characterize muscle quality. Intention to treat analysis with multiple imputation was applied. WB-EMS was conducted at the participants’ homes; thus, the attendance rate was close to 100%. After 16 weeks of intervention, we observed increases in volume-adjusted IMAT (p = 0.040) and decreases in MT (p = 0.206) in the CG. IMAT decreased in the WB-EMS group (p = 0.215), while MT increased significantly (p = 0.032). Of importance, group difference (i.e., “effects”) for intra-group changes in volume-adjusted IMAT (effect size: d´ = 0.66; p = 0.028) and MT (d´ = 0.70; p = 0.020) was significant for both parameters. Once weekly WB-EMS application significantly affects muscle quality of the mid-thigh in moderately active, healthy men 18–70 years old.

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Effect of Two Types of Whole Body Vibration Platforms on Fibromyalgia. A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3007
Author(s):  
José Antonio Mingorance ◽  
Pedro Montoya ◽  
José García Vivas Miranda ◽  
Inmaculada Riquelme
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Therapy Program

Whole body vibration has been proven to improve the health status of patients with fibromyalgia, providing an activation of the neuromuscular spindles, which are responsible for muscle contraction. The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two types of whole body vibrating platforms (vertical and rotational) during a 12-week training program. Sixty fibromyalgia patients (90% were women) were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: group A (n = 20), who performed the vibration training with a vertical platform; group B (n = 20), who did rotational platform training; or a control group C (n = 20), who did not do any training. Sensitivity measures (pressure pain and vibration thresholds), quality of life (Quality of Life Index), motor function tasks (Berg Scale, six-minute walking test, isometric back muscle strength), and static and dynamic balance (Romberg test and gait analysis) were assessed before, immediately after, and three months after the therapy program. Although both types of vibration appeared to have beneficial effects with respect to the control group, the training was more effective with the rotational than with vertical platform in some parameters, such as vibration thresholds (p < 0.001), motor function tasks (p < 0.001), mediolateral sway (p < 0.001), and gait speed (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, improvements disappeared in the follow-up in both types of vibration. Our study points out greater benefits with the use of rotational rather than vertical whole body vibration. The use of the rotational modality is recommended in the standard therapy program for patients with fibromyalgia. Due to the fact that the positive effects of both types of vibration disappeared during the follow-up, continuous or intermittent use is recommended.

scholarly journals The Role of Pedometer Based Walking Exercise To Quadriceps Muscle, Quality of Life, Benefit, and Cost in Stable COPD Patient

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-172
Author(s):  
Jatu Aviani ◽  
Suradi Suradi ◽  
Ana Rima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle ◽  
Muscle Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle Strength ◽  
Walking Exercise

Backgrounds: Quadriceps muscle dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by systemic or local inflammation, hypoxia, hypercapnia, corticosteroid use, nutritional depletion, anabolic/catabolic hormone imbalances, oxidative stress, genetic susceptibility, and decreased daily activity. Decreased quadriceps muscle strength reduces exercise capacity, physical activity, increases shortness of breath, and decreases quality of life. Exercise trainng of walking increases the quadriceps muscle strength and overcomes deconditioning. The purpose of this study was to analyze effect of pedometer-based exercise on quadriceps muscle strength, quality of life, benefits, and cost on patients with stable COPD. Methods: A clinical study with quasi-experimental pre-post test control group design using consecutive sampling was performed in patients with stable COPD at Dr. Moewardi Hospital from September to November 2018. Subjects were divided into intervention group which were given pedometer based walking exercise for six weeks and control group with standard rehabilitation. Quadriceps muscle strength, SGRQ score, LCADL score, and cost effectiveness were measured before and after exercise. Results: Twenty-seven of stable COPD patients were included in this study. The intervention groups showed increased quadriceps muscle strength (2,58+0,49), decreased SGRQ scores (23,39+6,60), decreased LCDAL scores (-5,69+2,18), and cost effectiveness compared to control group (P

Effects of Broussonetia papyrifera-fermented feed on the growth performance and muscle quality of Hu sheep

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 771-780
Author(s):  
Yingyu Su ◽  
Guoshun Chen ◽  
Yu Cai ◽  
Bolan Gao ◽  
Xijun Zhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Amino Acid Content ◽  
Muscle Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broussonetia Papyrifera ◽  
Group I ◽  
Fermented Feed ◽  
Hu Sheep

This study aims to determine the effect of adding different proportions of Broussonetia papyrifera (BP)-fermented feed on Hu sheep. A total of 40 male Hu sheep (weighting 20.6 ± 2.20 kg) were collected and then divided into group I, II, III, and IV, with 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% of BP-fermented feed to based diet, respectively. After the trial period of 10 and 50 d, the sheep were slaughtered by conventional methods for the chemical analyses. It showed that adding 10% fermented feed could significantly increase the growth performance of the Hu sheep. Adding the fermented feed can improve the protein level, main flavor amino acid content, and fatty acid in the muscle. Based on the headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography – mass spectrometry methods, a total of 125, 120, 119, and 117 kinds of volatile compounds were identified in group I, II, III, and IV, among which the relative content of the acid compound, ester compound, ketone compound, and aldehydes in group II, III, and IV were higher than that in control group, respectively. Addition of BP-fermented feed could significantly improve growth performance and meat quality of Hu sheep.

scholarly journals Whole-Body Vibration Does Not Seem to Affect Postural Control in Healthy Active Older Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
P. S. C. Gomes ◽  
M. O. Campos ◽  
L. F. Oliveira ◽  
R. G. T. Mello ◽  
I. A. Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Postural Control ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Sway ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Eyes Closed

Objective. This study investigated the acute residual effects induced by different frequencies of whole-body vibration (WBV) on postural control of elderly women. Design. Thirty physically active elderly women (67±5 years) were randomly divided into three groups: two experimental groups (high WBV frequency: 45 Hz and 4 mm amplitude, n=10; low WBV frequency: 30 Hz and 4 mm amplitude, n=10) and one control group (n=10), with no treatment. The participants were first subjected to stabilometry tests and were then guided through three sets of isometric partial squats for 60 s while the WBV stimulation was applied. The control group was subjected to the same conditions but without the WBV stimulation. The participants were again subjected to body balance tests immediately following the end of the intervention period and again at 8, 16, and 24 min. To measure body sway control, three 60 s tests were performed at 10 s intervals for each of the following experimental conditions: (1) eyes opened and (2) eyes closed. The following variables were investigated: the average velocity of the displacement of the centre of pressure in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral planes as well as in the elliptical area. Results. A 3 (condition) × 5 (test) two-way repeated-measures ANOVA did not identify significant differences in the stabilometric variables, regardless of group, time, or experimental condition. Conclusions. The effect of WBV, regardless of the stimulation frequency, did not have a significant effect immediately after or up to 24 minutes after vibration cessation, on the variables involved in the control of postural stability in physically active elderly women.

scholarly journals ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE COMPOSITE SCORE: A POST-HOC ANALYSIS USING DATA FROM THE LIPIDIDIET TRIAL IN PRODROMAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
S.B. Hendrix ◽  
H. Soininen ◽  
A.M.J. van Hees ◽  
N. Ellison ◽  
P.J. Visser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Composite Endpoint ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Prodromal Ad ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Post Hoc

As research evolves in prodromal AD, the need to validate sufficiently sensitive outcome measures, e.g. the Alzheimer’s Disease Composite Score (ADCOMS) is clear. In the LipiDiDiet randomized trial in prodromal AD, cognitive decline in the study population was much less than expected in the timeframe studied. While the primary composite endpoint was insufficiently sensitive to detect a difference in the modified intention to treat population, the per-protocol population showed less decline in the active than the control group, indicating better treatment effects with regular product intake. These results were further strengthened by significant benefits on secondary endpoints of cognition and function, and brain atrophy. The present post-hoc analysis investigated whether ADCOMS could detect a difference between groups in the LipiDiDiet population (138 active, 140 control). The estimated mean change in ADCOMS from baseline (standard error) was 0.085 (0.018) in the active and 0.133 (0.018) in the control group; estimated mean treatment difference -0.048 (95% confidence intervals -0.090, -0.007; p=0.023), or 36% less decline in the active group. This suggests ADCOMS identified the cognitive and functional benefits observed previously, confirming the sensitivity of this composite measure.

Students’ Mathematics Academic Performance: An Interaction of Inputs from the Students, Schools, and Voters

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 680-698
Author(s):  
Rajindar K. Koshal ◽  
Manjulika Koshal ◽  
Ashok K. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
Attendance Rate ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Mathematics Skills ◽  
Expenditure Per Pupil ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Ohio School Districts

AbstractThis study proposes and tests a model affecting students’ mathematical academic performance in public schools. We postulate that students’ mathematical academic performance depends on the interaction of key factors associated with students, the schools, and the voters. The model incorporates variables such as the attendance rate, social and economic background of parents of the students, marital status of parents, expenditure per pupil that voters are willing to invest, proportion of school expenditure from local sources, and quality of teachers. Academic performance of students is measured by the percentage of the total number of students passing the mathematics part of the proficiency test. The three simultaneous-equations model is estimated by using data for 576 Ohio school districts. Our analysis suggests that an increased expenditure on education would improve the mathematics skills of the students. However, money alone is not sufficient. Our study implies that, along with the increased investment in education, a number of other socioeconomic variables need attention. For example, an increase in the attendance rate of students can bring a substantial improvement in the academic performance of students. An improvement in attendance rate requires reduction in poverty and an increase in the percentage of two-parent families.

scholarly journals Підвищення якості м’яса перепелів за згодовування біологічно активних добавок на основі підмору бджіл

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 631-636
Author(s):  
O.P. Razanova
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Muscle Quality ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cadmium Content ◽  
White Meat

<p><span lang="EN-US">The purpose of the research was to investigate the chemical, mineral and amino acid content of meat of quails fed by biologically active additives based on the submerged bees of apimore, apiminum, aphytoitis. Feeding was carried out with full-fodder mixed fodders from one day to 56 days of age. The control group was fed by this fodder; experimental quails of the 2<sup>nd</sup><span>  </span>group were fed by this fodder with added 3% of the apimore compound; the 3<sup>rd</sup><span>  </span>group was fed also by apimin at the rate of 1.1 g per 1 kg of mixed fodder; the 4<sup>th</sup><span>  </span>group was also fed by apiates at a rate of 200 ml per 1 kg of mixed fodder. Apimor and apimin were thoroughly mixed with feed. The feed additive aphytoitis was drunk with water, certainly, we have taken into consideration daily water consumption of quails. Four birds were slaughtered in each group at the end of experiment. The selection of average samples of muscle tissue was carried out during anatomical disassembly of quail carcasses. Physical and chemical parameters, mineral and amino acid compositions were evaluated for the study of the effect of feed additives based on submerged bees on muscle quality. In the control group, the ratio of pulp and bone was 3.81:1, in the experimental group it was 4.07-4.2: 1. Quails fed by apiite had the highest rate of breast meatiness; it was 4.3% (p &lt;0.001) higher than in the control group. The nutritional value of white quail meat of the 2<sup>nd</sup> group was significantly higher by 7.2% (p &lt;0.01), and in the 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> groups it was lower, respectively, by 0.6% and 1.3%. The nutritional value of white meat protein is caused by the presence of essential amino acids in it. A noticeable increase of these amino acids in poultry meat of experimental groups indicated an improvement of its dietary qualities. Under the action of apivite valine increased by 2.1% (p &lt;0.001), lysine increased by 3.6% (p &lt;0.001) in the poultry meat; under the action of apimor content of threonine increased the by 8.5% (p &lt;0.001), methionine increased by 9.8% (p &lt;0.01), and phenylalanine increased by 11.2% (p &lt;0.001). Feeding by the researched feed additives influenced the increase of calcium in white meat quail by 37.7-40.5% (p &lt;0.001), phosphorus by 8.9-17.4% (p &lt;0.001). Usage of apivite increased the cuprum content by 22.7% (p &lt;0.001). The quail meat of the 4<sup>th</sup> group was characterized by the highest content of zinc, it was by 23.3% more than the control (p &lt;0.001), the 2nd and 3rd groups had more by 5.5% and 6.7% respectively. There is a tendency to increase the iron content in the experimental groups by 5.1 to 15.6% (p &lt;0.01). In studies, the content of cadmium was lower than the <span>threshold limit value</span> under the action of the apimore by 6.0%, apimin by 8.0 % and apivite by 34.0 %, plumbum content was lower by 36.6%, 31.4% and 32.6% respectively. The best indicators for reducing cadmium content in the chest muscles had the 4<sup>th</sup> group under the action of aphids, plymbum had the 2<sup>nd</sup> group under the action of apimor. According to the results of our research, the quality of quail meat from experimental groups significantly exceeds the quality of their analogues in the control group.</span></p>

Tablet-Based Outpatient Care for People With Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Lech ◽  
Julie L. O’Sullivan ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Jan‐Niklas Voigt-Antons ◽  
Robert Greinacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Treatment As Usual ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Cluster Randomized

Abstract. Most people with dementia (PwD) are treated on an outpatient basis, predominantly by general practitioners (GPs). This article provides a detailed protocol of a study aimed at developing and evaluating a tablet-based intervention to improve outpatient dementia care by fostering guideline-based treatment. A cluster-randomized controlled trial with an intervention group (tablet-based intervention) and a control group (treatment as usual plus information handbook) will be conducted. Clusters will be randomized at GP level. Primary outcome is defined as adherence to dementia guideline recommendations after 9 months. Secondary outcomes include various health outcomes assessed in PwD (e.g., quality of life) and informal caregivers (e.g., caregiver burden). Outcomes will be analyzed by an intention-to-treat analysis and using mixed models.

scholarly journals Once-Weekly Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Increases Strength, Stability and Body Composition in Amateur Golfers. A Randomized Controlled Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5628
Author(s):  
Carina Zink-Rückel ◽  
Matthias Kohl ◽  
Sebastian Willert ◽  
Simon von Stengel ◽  
Wolfgang Kemmler
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Habitual Activity ◽  
Body Fat Content

Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS), an innovative training technology, is considered as a joint-friendly, highly customizable and particularly time-effective option for improving muscle strength and stability, body composition and pain relief. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of 16 weeks of once-weekly WB-EMS on maximum isometric trunk (MITS), leg extensor strength (MILES), lean body mass (LBM) and body-fat content. A cohort of 54 male amateur golfers, 18 to 70 years old and largely representative for healthy adults, were randomly assigned to a WB-EMS (n = 27) or a control group (CG: n = 27). Bipolar low-frequency WB-EMS combined with low-intensity movements was conducted once per week for 20 min at the participants’ locations, while the CG maintained their habitual activity. The intention to treat analysis with multiple imputation was applied. After 16 weeks of once-weekly WB-EMS application with an attendance rate close to 100%, we observed significant WB-EMS effects on MITS (p < 0.001), MILES (p = 0.001), LBM (p = 0.034), but not body-fat content (p = 0.080) and low-back pain (LBP: p ≥ 0.078). In summary, the commercial setting of once-weekly WB-EMS application is effective to enhance stability, maximum strength, body composition and, to a lower extent, LBP in amateur golfers widely representative for a healthy male cohort.

Nurse-Led Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer Patients (DRAFT)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily J. Martin ◽  
Eric J. Roeland
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Symptom Intensity

This chapter summarizes the Bakitas et al. 2009 Project ENABLE II randomized controlled trial, which examined how a nurse-led palliative care intervention, provided concurrently with usual oncologic care, impacted quality of life, symptom intensity, mood, and resource use among advanced cancer patients. Longitudinal intention-to-treat analyses showed greater quality of life and less depressed mood in patients who received palliative care as compared with the control group. This chapter describes the basics of the study, including funding, year study began, year study was published, study location, who was studied, who was excluded, how many patients, study design, study intervention, follow-up, endpoints, results, and criticism and limitations. The chapter briefly reviews other relevant studies and information, gives a summary and discusses implications, and concludes with a relevant clinical case.

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