scholarly journals The Effects of Whole Body Vibration Application on Jump and Balance Performance in University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Barış Gürol ◽  
Gülsün Güven ◽  
Elvin Onarıcı Güngör
Keyword(s):  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Squat Jump ◽  
Balance Tests ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Control Application ◽  
And Control

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of vibration applications on muscle strength and balance. As the subjects to the research, nineteen male sport science students (age: 21.45±2.16 years, height: 177.55±7.24 cm, body mass: 71.62±11.02 kg) voluntarily participated in the study. The students were exposed to vibration in squat exercise position before they were exposed to vibration at 25Hz, 50Hz frequency and control (no-vibration) on three different application days. Before and after the vibration exposure, jump tests and balance tests were administered right after the 5th, 10th and 15th min in the wake of the vibration. A statistically significant difference was found in active and squat jump heights administered following the 25Hz and 50 Hz frequency applications (p≤0.05). No significant differences were found in the jump heights in control group (p>0.05). While there was no significant difference found in balance tests performed after 25Hz and 50Hz vibration applications (p>0.05), a significant difference was found after the control application (p≤0.05). As a result, there was an increase in jump heights following the acute vibration application however, no change was seen in balance scores. Practicing acute vibration applications can be recommended to increase jump height especially before the competitions and applications.

scholarly journals Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation and Resistance Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Trained Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Sonia Sadeghipour ◽  
Bahman Mirzaei ◽  
Georgiy Korobeynikov ◽  
Yrui Tropin
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Intergroup Comparison ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Purpose: to investigate the effect of WB-EMS training and resistance training on body composition and maximal strength in trained women. Material and methods: 30 trained women (with a mean age of 25.70 ± 2.27 years, height of 1.63 ± 0.032 m, and weight of 60.46 ± 5.50 kg) were randomly divided into three groups of ten (WB-EMS training, strength training (ST), and control group (CG)). The training program was performed for 6 weeks and two sessions per week (WB-EMS: 20 minutes, 85 Hz, 350 µs, 6 s pulse duration, 4 s rest; and ST: 1-RM 60-80%, 3 sets, 8-12 repeats, 50-90 s rest between each set). In all three groups, BF%, LBM and Maximal Strength were measured before and after the training period. Results: Intragroup comparison in WB-EMS group showed a significant difference in BF% and LBM (P ≤ 0.05); while in the intergroup comparison, no significant difference was observed between the WB-EMS group and CG. Also in ST group, BF% and LBM values did not show any significant changes. There was also a significant difference in Maximal Strength in the intragroup comparison between both WB-EMS and ST groups and a significant difference between the WB-EMS group and CG and between ST group and CG in the intragroup comparison after the test (P ≤ 0.05); while there was no significant difference between WB-EMS and ST groups. Conclusions: According to the findings, it can be concluded that both types of exercise can improve maximal strength, although each of these exercises has its own benefits.

The Effect of Passive Smoking on Mucociliary Clearance and Inferior Concha Reactivity

2020 ◽  
pp. 194589242096761
Author(s):  
Osman Kılıç ◽  
Aslı Şahin Yılmaz ◽  
Çağatay Oysu
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Passive Smoking ◽  
Mucociliary Clearance ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nasal Decongestants ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mucosal Response ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Introduction The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of cigarette smoke on turbinate reactivity and mucociliary clearance (MCC) in passive smokers. Methods 60 adult patients (30 passive smokers and 30 healthy subjects as the control group) were recruited for this study. Following a questionnaire on passive smoke exposure, MCC measurement using the saccharin test was carried out to all participants. The baseline and after decongestant acoustic rhinometry values (MCA1, MCA2, VOL1, VOL2) were measured and the percentage changes between the two test values (ie; response to nasal decongestants = concha reactivity) were recorded. Results All 60 patients, including 37 women (61.7%) and 23 men (38.3%) were between 18–57 years of age . MCC’s average measurements were 11.13 minutes in the passive smokers group, 7.87 minutes in the control group, which was statistically significantly different (p < 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between the passive smokers and control group for acoustic rhinometric measurement of the ratio of MCA2 and VOL2 values before and after decongestant application (p < 0.05). Discussion Passive smoking can damage the nasal mucosa at least as active smoking. The number of studies on this subject is limited. There are no studies in the literature showing the effect of cigarette smoke on the inferior turbinate mucosal response. In our study, the inferior turbinate decongestant capacity was found to be significantly decreased in the passive smokers compared to the control group. Conclusion As a result of cigarette exposure, the erectile function of the lower turbines may be impaired. The task of the ENT physicians is to warn the passive smokers in this regard.

scholarly journals Pengaruh suplementasi Zn terhadap perubahan indeks TB/U anak stunted usia 24-36 bulan

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Dewi Pertiwi Dyah Kusudaryati ◽  
Siti Fatimah Muis ◽  
Laksmi Widajanti
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Dietary Allowance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Height For Age

Background : Zn supplementation on stunted children in multiple research get the result inconsistent concerning the effect of Zn on children’s growth.Objective : To examine the effect of Zn supplementation to the change in height for index among stunted children age between 24-36 months.Methods: The research design is randomized pretest posttest control group design. The total of thirty six stunted children are divided into two groups. The treatment group is received syrup with 20 mg ZnSO4 twice a week for three months. The control group received placebo without Zn. Height for age z score (HAZ) on WHO Child Growth 2006 is used to measure height for age index while dietary intake and infection diseases are used as confounding variables.Result : There is significant difference in HAZ before and after supplementation at treatment group (p<0.001) and control group (p<0.001). There is a significant difference of the change in HAZ between the treatment group and control group (p=0.006). Percentage Achievement of Energy, Protein, and Zn Dietary Allowance have significant difference between the treatment group and control group (p=0.009; p<0.001; p<0.001, respectively). The change in HAZ, Percentage Achievement of Energy, Protein, and Zn Dietary Allowance are higher in treatment group than control group. Duration of diarrhea (p=0.045) and morbidity (p=0.019) are lower in treatment group than control group. Conclusion : Zn Supplementation among stunted children have significant effect on the change in HAZ, dietary intake, and infection.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF REFLEXOLOGY IN INTENSITY OF PAIN AND ANXIETY AMONG PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM METASTATIC CANCER IN ADULTS’ HEMATOLOGY WARD

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simin Jahani ◽  
Fatemeh Salari ◽  
Nasrin Elahi ◽  
Bahman Cheraghian
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

Objective: Findings suggest dissatisfaction of half of the cancer patients regarding pain and anxiety management. This study aimed to determine the effect of reflexology on the intensity of pain and anxiety among patients with metastatic cancer hospitalized inadulthematology ward.  Methods: In this study, the samples were selected from adult hematology ward in Baghaei 2 hospital in Ahwaz, Iran, according to the inclusion criteria. They were then assigned into treatment and control groups. In the treatment group, reflexology protocol was performed following manual reflexology method by Fr Josef Eugster based on Ingham method on the patient’s bed. In the control group, sole touching was used as the placebo. Reflexology was performed for three days, 30 min per day. Spielberger questionnaire were provided to the samples and completed in the first and third days, and Spielberger questionnaire was provided to the samples and completed. The data obtained from this study were then analyzed by SPSS 20.Results: The two groups did not show a significant difference in terms of demographic characteristics (p>0.05). Based on the obtained results, it was found that in the test group, there was a significant difference between the mean intensity of pain before and after the treatment across all 3 days as well as the mean anxiety of the 1st and 3rd days (p<0.05). However, in the control group, there was no significant difference in terms of mean pain intensity before and after the treatment across 3 days (p>0.05). No significant difference was observed between the mean anxiety of the 1st and 3rd days either (p>0.05).Conclusion: Considering the findings of this research, it can be concluded that reflexology has a positive effect on mitigating the intensity of pain and anxiety in metastatic cancer patients. Therefore, it is recommended that nurses employed in cancer centers benefit from the findings of this research to further help patients with cancer. It is also suggested that further research be conducted on the effect of reflexology on the pain and anxiety of other patients.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study on Controlling Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Inflammation Using Melatonin Supplement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Alizadeh ◽  
Nastaran Keyhanian ◽  
Sara Ghaderkhani ◽  
Simin Dashti-Khavidaki ◽  
Raheleh Shokouhi Shoormasti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Chest Ct Scan

No effective antiviral drugs and vaccines are available for the treatment of patients with severe coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, available, safe, and inexpensive drugs and supplements such as melatonin are among the proposed options for controlling inflammation. We did a randomized, single-blind study in Imam Khomeini Hospital between June 30, 2020, and August 5, 2020. Mild to moderate COVID-19 patients aged 25-65 years were eligible to enter the study based on chest CT scan, clinical symptoms, and physician diagnosis. The intervention group was prescribed 6 mg of oral melatonin for 2 weeks, which consumed half an hour before bedtime every night in low light conditions. Clinical symptoms and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured before and after treatment in the melatonin received and control (regular medications) groups. Among screened patients with COVID-19, 14 patients were assigned to receive melatonin, and 17 patients were considered as controls. A significant difference (p=0.005) between CRP 1 and CRP 2 levels (before and after using melatonin) was found in the melatonin group while this difference (p=0.069) was not significant in the control group. Also, the percentage of recovery (based on symptoms) in patients who took melatonin was higher than that of patients in the control group (85.7% VS 47.1%).  The result of this study confirmed the effectiveness of melatonin in mild to moderate outpatients with COVID-19. More clinical trials on elderly, diabetic, obese patients and severe cases are suggested in future studies.   

scholarly journals What is Important For You (WIFY) dan Life Map berbasis Goal Attaintment Model terhadap Self Care Behaviour pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Kusnanto Kusnanto ◽  
Moh Zen Arifin ◽  
Ira Suarilah ◽  
Hidayat Arifin
Keyword(s):  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic ◽  
Care Behavior

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus was an uncurable metabolic disease but it can be controlled. Diabetes can be controlled independently by diabetic with diabetes self-care behavior. Self-care behavior was challenge problem causing in adherence in majority diabetic clients especially in Persadia Darmo Hospital. Method: Research design was Quasy-Experiment study among type 2 diabetic client. This study involved 30 samples taken by purposive sampling. The independent variable were What is Important For You (WIFY) and Life Map. The dependent variable was self-care behavior. Data were taken by using SDSCA questionnaire then analyzed by using t-test with a= £0.05. Result and Analyze: WIFY and Life Map change self-care behavior in treatment group before and after treatment significantly with p value = 0,024. There was significant difference between treatment and control group of self-care behavior with p value = 0,029. Discussion: It could be concluded that application of WIFY and Life Map with goal attainment model increase self-care behavior in type 2 diabetic clients. The use of this approach could be optimizing diabetic counseling and education for clients. Further research to investigate WIFY and Life map effect on blood glucose level and HbA1c test in Type 2 Diabetic.

scholarly journals The Effect of 8-Week Balance Training on the Agility, Strength, Balance Performance and Tennis Skills of 10-14 Year-Old Tennis Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Esin Ergin ◽  
Engin Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tennis Skills ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study aimed to examine the effect of an 8-week balance training on the agility, strength, balance performance and tennis skills of tennis players aged 10-14. The study was participated by 19 tennis players (10 males and 9 females) playing in the EA Tennis Academy. The participants were selected randomly and divided into two groups as experimental group (9 players) and the control groups (10 players). Firstly, vertical jump, pro-agility, dynamic balance and ITN tennis skills tests were applied to all the participants. After all the test were completed, the experimental group were applied 8 weeks of balance and tennis training while the players in the control group continued tennis training only. The same tests were applied to the participants at the end of the 8 weeks. The findings of the study showed statistically significant improvement in the agility, balance index and tennis skills tests in the pre-test and post-tests of the experimental group (p = 0.034, p = 0.025, p = 0.003), whereas improvement was seen only in the tennis skills test of the control group (p = 0.000). In addition, no statistically significant difference was found in the vertical jump performance used to determine the explosive strength both in the experimental and control groups. As for the difference between groups, a significant difference was found only in the pro-agility post-tests of the experimental and control groups (p < 0.05). Based on these findings, it was revealed that balance training would improve agility and balance in 10-14 year-old children as well as contributing to their tennis skills. Therefore, it is considered that balance training should be included in training plans.

scholarly journals Recycling Waste of Rice Husk to Improve Entrepreneurship Motivation

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Fatwa Tentama ◽  
Surahma Asti Mulasari ◽  
Muchsin Maulana ◽  
Rini Anggraeni
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Growing Medium ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

The farmers in Indonesia have not maximally taken advantage of the existence of rice husk; therefore the huge number of the husk becomes disturbing waste, which spoils environment. The waste of rice husk is potentially capable of improving the farmers’ economy amidst the people’s lack of knowledge about its potential to commercially produce charcoal briquettes from it, make it a plant growing medium, and change it into manure. This research aims at knowing if the training of recycling waste of rice husk can improve the farmers’ entrepreneurship motivation. The subjects of the research were farmers in groups at Bimomartani village, Ngemplak district, Sleman regency. They were 60 participants divided into experintal and control groups. The planned experiment used <em>untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest samples.</em> The <em>paired sample t-test</em> and <em>independent sample t-test</em> were used as the techniques of analysis in this research. The result of t-test on <em>paired sample t-test</em> for the experimental group resulted in the value of t = -6.659 with p = 0.000 (p&lt;0.01), which means there was a significant difference of entrepreneurship motivation before and after the training of recycling rice husk. The analysis for <em>Independent sample t-test</em> resulted in the value of t = 7.411 with p = 0.000 (p&lt;0.01), which means there was a significant difference of entrepreneurship motivation between experimental and control groups. It can be concluded that the training of recycling waste of rice husk was effective in improving the farmers’ entrepreneurship motivation.

scholarly journals Effect of Music on Salivary Amylase in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Syed Imran ◽  
Moosabba MS ◽  
Alphonsa Ancheril
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Amylase Level ◽  
Salivary Amylase ◽  
Chemotherapy Administration ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The diagnosis and the treatment for cancer are significant stressors for the patients. It can affect physical as well as psychological well-being. Variations in salivary amylase indicate physiological responses to the stressful experience during chemotherapy. Music therapy is witnessed to decrease psychosocial distress in the oncology setting. Listening to music can positively benefit neurophysiologic and emotional responses as well as promote relaxation, especially beneficial for cancer patients undergoing painful and anxiety-inducing chemotherapy. It is, therefore nurses, who are so familiar with this environment, not only to be aware of this anxiety-producing process but to cope with it and to alleviate it for the patient as much as possible. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the salivary amylase levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy before and after listening to preferred music. Design: Quasi-experimental repeated measure design. Setting; Experimental and control group were recruited from two oncology units of selected multispecialty hospitals. Participants: Purposive sampling techniques were used to select the study participants. Patients of age group eighteen and above, undergoing first time chemotherapy treatment and the chemotherapy infusion lasts for minimum of 3 hours duration was the inclusion criteria whereas Patients who were unable to listen to music due to hearing problems, those who were with head and neck cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid problems were excluded from the study. 168 eligible participants were recruited among which 8 were unable to continue. Methods: Saliva was collected from both the study groups before and after the chemotherapy administration. The patient preferred instrumental music intervention was administered for the duration of 3 hours during chemotherapy with the help of mp3 player and musical pillow in the experimental group where the control group had a routine oncology unit care and they were rested on a bed during the chemotherapy administration. The post-tests were done on day 3 and day 5. Results: Significant changes in mean salivary amylase were observed in the experimental group compared to the control group (p˂0.05). Repeated measure ANOVA also showed a significant difference (p˂0.05) in the experimental group at different time points of observation. There was a significant association between the baseline amylase level and stage of cancer in both the experimental and control group (p˂0.05). Conclusion: Music was effective in patients undergoing chemotherapy in terms of reduction in salivary amylase level.

scholarly journals Local Vibration Influence of Anaerobic Capacity in Rowers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Kalvis Ciekurs ◽  
Viesturs Krauksts
Keyword(s):  
Considerable Increase ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Triceps Brachii ◽  
Local Vibration ◽  
Rowing Ergometer ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Whole body vibration is a worldwide innovation as a part of training method that helps athletes to regain the power and get ready for next training faster. However less attention is paid to local vibration where an isolated muscle or muscle group is stimulated by the use of a vibration device. For the reason to determine the effect of local vibration on anaerobic capacity of rowers, two research groups were assembled from the students of Murjāņi Sport Gymnasium (MSG) during the period of time from November 13, 2010 to March 20, 2011 - the experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). We manage tests with stationary Concept-II ergometer, EMG and goniometry before and after the sessions of local vibrations. After the local vibration sessions for experimental group, the anaerobic test results prove considerable increase on the stationary rowing ergometer Concept - II. As for the control group, there were no considerable increase observed. EMG proves considerable Triceps Brachii muscle activity improvement for the experimental group, yet the activity improvement was not observed for the control group.

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