Physical Performance Testing in Soccer

2019 ◽  
pp. 137-156
Author(s):  
Alan J. Walker ◽  
Michelle A. Arent ◽  
Bridget A. McFadden ◽  
Shawn M. Arent
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Performance Testing

scholarly journals Rapid Transition to Telehealth Group Exercise and Functional Assessments in Response to COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 233372142098031
Author(s):  
Stephen C. Jennings ◽  
Kenneth M. Manning ◽  
Janet Prvu Bettger ◽  
Katherine M. Hall ◽  
Megan Pearson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Functional Assessments ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Exercise Classes

Exercise is critical for health maintenance in late life. The COVID-19 shelter in place and social distancing orders resulted in wide-scale interruptions of exercise therapies, placing older adults at risk for the consequences of decreased mobilization. The purpose of this paper is to describe rapid transition of the Gerofit facility-based group exercise program to telehealth delivery. This Gerofit-to-Home (GTH) program continued with group-based synchronous exercise classes that ranged from 1 to 24 Veterans per class and 1 to 9 classes offered per week in the different locations. Three hundred and eight of 1149 (27%) Veterans active in the Gerofit facility-based programs made the transition to the telehealth delivered classes. Participants’ physical performance testing continued remotely as scheduled with comparisons between most recent facility-based and remote testing suggesting that participants retained physical function. Detailed protocols for remote physical performance testing and sample exercise routines are described. Translation to remote delivery of exercise programs for older adults could mitigate negative health effects.

scholarly journals Sleep Data, Physical Performance, and Injuries in Preparation for Professional Mixed Martial Arts

Sports ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey Peacock ◽  
Mauricio Mena ◽  
Gabriel Sanders ◽  
Tobin Silver ◽  
Douglas Kalman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Sleep Latency ◽  
Heart Rate Recovery ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Sleep Efficiency ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts

The purpose of this investigation is to present observational data regarding sleep variables in professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes. These sleep performance measures were related to physical performance and injury in MMA athletes. Eight professional athletes were placed into a quasi-controlled, multivariable fight-camp environment for a six-week period in preparation for fight competition. Throughout a six-week fight camp environment, athletes were continuously monitored for sleep performance measures (sleep latency, sleep efficiency, onset, and wake variances) via validated wearable sleep monitoring technology. Athletes were tested seven days prior to competition on measures of physical performance (vertical jump, VO2max, heart rate recovery, prowler sled push, and pull-ups). Multiple correlational analyses were utilized to assess relationships between all sleep and physical performance measures. There were significant (P < 0.05) correlations between sleep latency and VO2max, heart rate recovery, prowler sled push, vertical jump, and missed practice sessions. There were also significant (P < 0.05) correlations between average fall asleep time and heart rate recovery. Lastly, there were significant (P < 0.05) correlations between sleep efficiency, heart rate recovery, and missed practice sessions. MMA athletes who exhibited consistency in sleep demonstrated stronger relationships with performance testing during the fight-camp period.

scholarly journals Effects of acute caffeine, theanine and tyrosine supplementation on mental and physical performance in athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Zaragoza ◽  
Grant Tinsley ◽  
Stacie Urbina ◽  
Katelyn Villa ◽  
Emily Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
The Body ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Movement Accuracy ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background A limited amount of research has demonstrated beneficial effects of caffeine and theanine supplementation for enhancement of mental performance. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether the acute ingestion of a supplement containing caffeine, theanine and tyrosine improves mental and physical performance in athletes. Methods Twenty current or former male collegiate athletes (age: 20.5 ± 1.4 y; height: 1.82 ± 0.08 m; weight: 83.9 ± 12.6 kg; body fat: 13.8 ± 5.6%) completed this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial. After familiarization, each participant completed two identical testing sessions with provision of a proprietary dietary supplement (SUP) containing caffeine theanine and tyrosine or a placebo (PL). Within each testing session, participants completed assessments of mental and physical performance before and after provision of SUP or PL, as well as after two rounds of exercise. Assessments were performed using a performance testing device (Makoto Arena) that evaluated multiple aspects of mental and physical performance in response to auditory and visual stimuli. Testing was performed both with the body in a static position and during dynamic movement. General linear models were used to evaluate the effects of SUP and PL on performance. Results Changes in movement accuracy during performance assessment were greater following SUP ingestion as compared to PL for both static and dynamic testing (SUP: + 0.4 to 7.5%; PL: − 1.4 to 1.4% on average; p < 0.05). For dynamic testing, the change in number of targets hit was higher and the change in average hit time was lower with SUP as compared to PL (p < 0.05). However, there were no differences between conditions for the changes in number of targets hit or average hit time during static testing. There were no differences in changes of subjective variables during either condition, and performance measures during the two rounds of exercise did not differ between conditions (p > 0.05). Discussion The present results indicate that a combination of a low-dose of caffeine with theanine and tyrosine may improve athletes’ movement accuracy surrounding bouts of exhaustive exercise without altering subjective variables. Based on this finding, supplementation with caffeine, theanine and tyrosine could potentially hold ergogenic value for athletes in sports requiring rapid and accurate movements. Trial registration NCT03019523. Registered 24 January 2017.

scholarly journals Pre-Exercise Whole- or Partial-Body Cryotherapy Exposure to Improve Physical Performance: A Systematic Review

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Emily M. Partridge ◽  
Julie Cooke ◽  
Andrew J. McKune ◽  
David B. Pyne
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Exercise Recovery ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Partial Body ◽  
Good Quality Research ◽  
A Current ◽  
Full Text Screening

Whole- (WBC) and partial-body cryotherapy (PBC) are commonly used sports medicine modalities for the treatment of injury and exercise recovery. Physiological and perceptual effects have the potential to be utilised in a novel application that involves pre-exercise WBC and PBC exposure to improve physical performance. A systematic literature search of multiple databases was conducted in July 2021 to identify and evaluate the effects of pre-exercise exposure of WBC or PBC on physical performance measures, and any potential translational effects. The following inclusion criteria were applied: (1) use of WBC or PBC exposure pre-exercise, (2) use of WBC or PBC in healthy and/or athletic populations, (3) control group was used in the data collection, and (4) investigated physiological, psychosocial or direct physical performance impacts of pre-exercise cryotherapy exposure. A total of 759 titles were identified, with twelve relevant studies satisfying the inclusion criteria after full-text screening. The twelve studies were categorised into three key areas: performance testing (n = 6), oxidative stress response (n = 4) and lysosomal enzyme activity (n = 2). The potential for eliciting favourable physical and physiological responses from pre-exercise WBC or PBC is currently unclear with a paucity of good quality research available. Furthermore, a lack of standardisation of cryotherapy protocols is a current challenge.

scholarly journals Athletes’ Physical Performance in the System of the Sports Medicine Technologies Effectiveness Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Anna A. Kish ◽  
Evgeny V. Goloborodko ◽  
Sergey M. Razinkin ◽  
Artem M. Komlev
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Bicycle Ergometer ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Specific Loading ◽  
Rowing Ergometer

Aim. To determine the effectiveness of the specific loading testing use in assessing the athletes’ physical performance. Material and methods. We present a post-hoc analysis of data from specific and nonspecific loading testing (bicycle ergometer, treadmill, rowing ergometer, and ski treadmill) of 23 oarsmen athletes (13 male (mean age 25.85±0.88 years) and 10 female (mean age 22.90±1.20 years); 125 track and field athletes (75 male athletes (mean age 24.74±0.91) and 50 female athletes (mean age 23.81±1.35)), 38 ski athletes (22 male athletes (mean age 21.3±2.4) and 16 female athletes (mean age 19.6±1.8)). Results and discussion. When assessing the physical performance of track and field athletes of various positions using a bicycle ergometer and a treadmill, the maximum oxygen consumption (MOC) parameter for throwers and jumpers was in the range of 29-55 ml/min/kg (it is more appropriate to use a statoergometer), for runners – 39-75 ml/min/kg (testing on a treadmill is preferable). The greatest efficiency and physiological validity was obtained by load testing using a rowing ergometer for rowing athletes and a ski roller treadmill for athletes of ski sports (the ratio of heart rate at the anaerobic metabolism threshold level to the heart rate “on failure” is ~ 97%). With bicycle ergometry, low values of MOC were obtained in athletes training for endurance, and, including on the treadmill, in athletes with the main strength load and implies the work of the muscles of the upper shoulder girdle and back. The functional and reserve capabilities of the athlete are not reflected in the data obtained that makes impossible to judge the level of his/her functional readiness. Conclusion. Sports medicine technologies reflecting the dynamic characteristics of athletes’ physical performance should be evaluated from the point of view of informativeness and efficiency of their application depending on the type of sport. Conclusion about the effectiveness of sports medicine technologies should be made considering the results of the functional and physical performance testing under the exertion, specific to a particular sport.

scholarly journals Cachexia and Sarcopenia in Older Adults with Cancer: A Comprehensive Review

Cancers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard F. Dunne ◽  
Kah Poh Loh ◽  
Grant R. Williams ◽  
Aminah Jatoi ◽  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Cancer Cachexia ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Geriatric Oncology ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Older Patient ◽  
Consensus Definition ◽  
Patient Reported

Cancer cachexia is a syndrome characterized by weight loss with accompanying loss of muscle and/or fat mass and leads to impaired patient function and physical performance and is associated with a poor prognosis. It is prevalent in older adults with cancer; age-associated physiologic muscle wasting and weakness, also known as sarcopenia, can compound deficits associated with cancer cachexia in older adults and makes studying this condition more complex in this population. Multiple measurement options are available to assess the older patient with cancer and cachexia and/or sarcopenia including anthropometric measures, imaging modalities such as Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and Computed Tomography (CT), muscular strength and physical performance testing, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). A geriatric assessment (GA) is a useful tool when studying the older patient with cachexia given its comprehensive ability to capture aging-sensitive PROs. Interventions focused on nutrition and increasing physical activity may improve outcomes in older adults with cachexia. Efforts to develop targeted pharmacologic therapies with cachexia have not been successful thus far. Formal treatment guidelines, an updated consensus definition for cancer cachexia and the development of a widely adapted assessment tool, much like the GA utilized in geriatric oncology, could help advance the field of cancer cachexia over the next decade.

The Relationship Between Frailty and Decreased Physical Performance With Death on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth C. Lorenz ◽  
Fernando G. Cosio ◽  
Shari L. Bernard ◽  
Steven D. Bogard ◽  
Brian R. Bjerke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
Transplant Candidates ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Frailty and decreased physical performance are associated with poor outcomes after kidney transplant. Less is known about their relationship with pretransplant outcomes. The aim of this study was to characterize associations between frailty and physical performance with death on the kidney transplant waiting list. Design: Since December 2014, high-risk kidney transplant candidates at our center (age > 59, diabetic and/or history of >3 years dialysis) have undergone frailty and physical performance testing using Fried Criteria and the Short Physical Performance Battery. Results: Between December 2014 and November 2016, 272 high-risk candidates underwent testing and were approved for transplant. Both frailty and physical performance score were significantly associated with death on the waiting list (hazard ratio [HR]: 6.7, confidence interval [CI]: 1.5-30.1; P = .01; HR: 0.8 per 1-point increase, CI: 0.7-1.0; P = .02, respectively). The relationship between frailty, physical performance score, and death on the waiting list appeared to be independent of age, diabetes, or duration of dialysis. Discussion: Frailty and decreased physical performance appear to be independently associated with increased mortality on the kidney transplant waiting list. Further studies are needed to determine whether improving frailty and physical performance prior to transplant can decrease waiting list mortality.

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