scholarly journals Soccer players' injuries at Different Levels of the sport

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Karol Pilis ◽  
Damian Miarczyński ◽  
Anna Pilis ◽  
Krzysztof Stec ◽  
Sławomir Letkiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Group I ◽  
Prevention Techniques ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Intense Training ◽  
And Training ◽  
Different Levels

Introduction: Soccer players are injury prone, and increasing competition - especially at the highest level - leads to increasing training loads, and these may contribute to more injuries to players. Hence, the aim is to increase preventive measures and treatment in this field. Aim: The paper examines soccer players’ susceptibility to injuries occurring at different levels of the sport’s development, and describes the accompanying conditions. Materials and Methods: The study involved 215 players of different levels, of which 105 came from the II and III league clubs (group I) and 110 from IV league clubs (group II ). The conducted research was based on a diagnostic survey using an anonymous questionnaire containing 15 questions developed by the authors. Results: Similar traumas (injuries) were observed among respondents of both groups. Group I had suffered injuries in the case of 92 (87.62%) respondents, while Group II contained 87 (79.09%) subjects who had suffered injuries. Group I trained harder than Group II , but the nature of the injuries was similar for all the players. The surveyed Group I had 100% access to physio-therapeutic help; in Group II this was the case for only 48 (43.64%) subjects. Group I also applied preventive anti-injury measures to a greater extent than Group II , in the form of pre-training warm-ups and post-training stretching and loosening. Conclusions: Among the more advanced soccer players there was a trend toward more traumas with similar kinds of sustained injuries, despite the greater availability of physiotherapy care and their use of more antiinjury prevention techniques than in the group representing the lower levels of sport advancement in soccer. This adverse effect is associated with the more intense training and training loads of the more advanced players

scholarly journals Cultural adaptation and the Clavien-Dindo surgical complications classification translated to Brazilian Portuguese.

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIS FERNANDO MOREIRA ◽  
MARCELO CASTRO MARÇAL PESSÔA ◽  
DIEGO SACHET MATTANA ◽  
FERNANDO FERNANDES SCHMITZ ◽  
BERNARDO SILVEIRA VOLKWEIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Complications ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
P Value ◽  
Porto Alegre ◽  
Group I ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Level Of Experience ◽  
Different Levels

ABSTRACT Objective: to generate a translated and validated version of the Clavien-Dindo Classification of Surgical Complications (CDC) to Brazilian Portuguese (CDC-BR). Methods: the process of translation and adaptation followed the guideline of Beaton et al., 2000. We divided 76 participating surgeons, in different levels of experience, from the Department Surgery of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, into two groups: Group I applied the original version (CDC, n=36);r Group II used the modified version (CDC-BR, n=40). Each group classified 15 clinical cases of surgical complications. We compared performance between the groups (Mann-Whitney test) relating to the level of experience of the surgeon (Kruskal-Wallis test), considering p value <0.05 as significant. Results: the performance of the Group II (CDC-BR) was higher, with 85% accuracy, compared with 79% of Group I (CDC), p-value =0.012. The performance of the groups as for surgeons experience displayed p=0.171 for Group I, p=0.528 for Group II, and p=0.135 for overall performance. Conclusion: we produced a translated and validated version of the CDC for Brazilian Portuguese. The instrument will be a useful tool in the production of evidence on surgical outcomes.

scholarly journals Education in plastic surgery: Are we headed in the right direction?

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (01) ◽  
pp. 109-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishant Khare ◽  
Vinita Puri
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Microvascular Surgery ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Surgery Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
And Training

ABSTRACT Introduction: Plastic surgery in India is in an era of transition. The speciality faces many challenges as it grows. The present study attempts to identify these challenges and the prevalent mood among the teachers and the trainees. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted from September 2011 to June 2012. In an E-mail based survey a questionnaire was mailed to professionals actively involved in teaching and training of residents in plastic surgery in many institutes running MCh courses in plastic surgery (Group I) [Appendix 1]. Another questionnaire was mailed to residents undergoing training in plastic surgery and those who had completed their training within past 2 years (Group II) [Appendix 2]. Chi-square test was applied to test for statistical significance. Observations: 29 Group I and 33 Group II subjects responded to the questionnaire. While 72.4% teachers believed that the current system is producing plastic surgeons with enough skill level, only 9.1% of the respondents in Group II thought the same (Chi-square = 28.1; df = 2; P < 0.001). Whereas 58.6% Group I respondents thought that their student is sufficiently equipped to compete in today’s scenario [Figure 1], only 18.2% Group II respondents thought that their training is enough [Figure 2]. (Chi-square = 16.4; df = 2; P < 0.001). Nearly 28% respondents in Group I and only 3% in Group II thought that scientific research and publications should be made mandatory for successful completion of plastic surgery training (Chi-square = 9.4; df = 2; P = 0.009). Adequate exposure was thought to be available in general plastic surgery (Group I: 92% Group II: 81%), maxillofacial surgery (Group I: 72% Group II: 68%) and hand surgery (Group I: 84% Group II: 69%). Both groups agreed that exposure is lacking in craniofacial surgery, aesthetic surgery and microvascular surgery. Aesthetic surgery (38.7%) and microvascular surgery (32.6%) were the most frequent response when the Group II respondents were enquired about the subspeciality they would like to focus on in their practice. Inter-departmental exchange of students for limited period of time was favoured by 86.2% of Group I respondents and 93.9% Group II respondents (Chi-square = 1.3; df = 2; P = 0.49). Conclusion: The current training programme is differently perceived by teachers and the trainees. We recommend that constant deliberations at national and regional forums should take place regarding our education and training programmes.

scholarly journals Testicular arteries systematization based on different levels of scrotal configuration in caprines

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1308-1312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Marco de Almeida ◽  
Antônio Chaves de Assis Neto ◽  
Alexandra Klindline Penno ◽  
Airton Mendes Conde Júnior ◽  
Danilo Jose Ayres de Menezes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Acetate Solution ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Caudal Extremity ◽  
Group I ◽  
Pampiniform Plexus ◽  
Corrosion Cast ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Collateral Vessels ◽  
Different Levels

The objective of this study was to describe the distribution of testicular arterial vessels in caprines with different degrees of scrotal division. Scrotal configurations were classified as follows; Group I: scrotum without bipartition; Group II: scrotum showing a ventral division until the middle of the testis; and, Group III: scrotal separation extended beyond the middle of the testis. A colored vinyl acetate solution was injected into 60 testicular arteries (30 pairs). After, the samples were submitted to corrosion cast method to obtain tubular vascular models for macroscopic analysis. We observed that the testicular arteries emerge from the abdominal aorta, cross the inguinal canal to become coiled and involved by the pampiniform plexus. Close to the caudal extremity of the testis, the arteries become divided in cranial and caudal branches that emit collateral vessels to originate emerging branches. Testicles with intermediate level of scrotal division (group II) showed a smaller amount of those branches than the others, being the most populated the ventrolateral and the dorsolateral quadrants. The origin, distribution and localization of the testicular arteries did not show any differences related to the degree of scrotal division in caprines.

Clinical efficacy of prevention of obstetric and perinatal complications in pregnant women with primary hypertension against the background of iodine deficiency

2018 ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
N.I. Mushak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Primary Hypertension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perinatal Complications ◽  
Group I ◽  
Objective Reduction ◽  
Group Ii

The objective: reduction in the incidence of obstetric and perinatal complications in pregnant women with primary hypertension in conditions of endemic iodine deficiency based on the study of pregnancy and childbirth course, fetal and newborn conditions after the introduction of the developed complex of preventive and therapeutic measures. Materials and methods. A clinical analysis of 100 pregnant women has been conducted: – control group (KG) – 30 healthy pregnant women living in conditions of endemic iodine deficiency, give birth to the first time, without somatic pathology, had vaginal delivery; – And the group – 30 pregnant women with primary hypertension, who live in conditions of endemic iodine deficiency and received the usual medical and preventive measures; – II group – 40 pregnant women with primary hypertension who live in conditions of endemic iodine deficiency and received the method of prevention of obstetric and perinatal complications developed by us. Clinical and statistical analysis of the course of pregnancy, childbirth and condition of the fetus and the newborn after the introduction of the developed complex of treatment and preventive measures has been carried out. The obtained data are processed by the statistical method using the Microsoft Excel computer program. Results. Due to the use of proposed by us method, we managed to reliably reduce the frequency of gestational anemia (I group – 43.3% vs. 22.5% in group II, p<0.05), development of gestational diabetes (I group – 13.3% vs. 5.0% in the 2nd group, p<0.05), the threat of preterm labor (I group – 16.6% vs. 7.5% in the second group, p<0.05), placental dysfunction (group I – 63.3% vs. 22.5% in the second group, p<0.05); violation of microbiocenosis of the genital tract (group I – 53.3% vs. 17.5% in group ІІ, p<0.05). In addition, a significant reduction in the level of combined preeclampsia (group I – 40.0% vs. 20.0% in group II, p<0.05) and change in the incidence of FGR syndrome (group I – 40.0% vs. 22.5% in the second group, p <0.05). Significant decline in the incidence of developmental delivery complications: premature rupture of fetal membranes (I group – 26.7% vs. 15.0% in group II, p<0.05); preterm labor (group I – 13.3% vs. 5.0% in group II, p<0.05); Fetal distress (group I – 36.6% versus 15.0% in group II, p<0.05). It should be noted that the absence of PDNLP in pregnant group II versus 6.7% incidence of pregnant in group I. Reduction in the level of various forms of newborn asphyxiation: from 26.7% in group I to 15.0% in group II, p<0.05 against the background of the use of the proposed method, severe asphyxia was absent in newborns from pregnancy group II versus 3.3% cases in group І. The total incidence of newborns in the early neonatal period has significantly decreased by 1.7 times (60.0% in group I versus 35.0% in group II, p<0.05). There is no perinatal loss in group II, which also confirms the effectiveness of our proposed method. Conclusions. The proposed therapeutic and prophylactic technique for the prevention of obstetric and perinatal complications in pregnant women with primary hypertension in the background of natural iodine deficiency has made it possible to reliably reduce the frequency of obstetric and perinatal complications. This makes it possible for the proposed method to be recommended for use in therapeutic practice. Key words: course of pregnancy, childbirth, condition of newborn, obstetric and perinatal complications, primary arterial hypertension, iodine deficiency.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN PENGARUH BACK STRENGTHENING EXERCISE DAN PILATES EXERCISE TERHADAP AKURASI TENDANGAN PADA PEMAIN SEPAK BOLA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deasy Virka Sari ◽  
I Putu Gede Adiatmika ◽  
M. Ali Imron ◽  
Ni Wayan Tianing ◽  
Anak Agung Sagung Sawitri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Test Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Accuracy Measurement ◽  
Group I ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group Ii

Background: Kick accuracy is a person's ability to control free movements against a target. Kick accuracy are influenced by core muscles, concentration and dynamic balance. Back strengthening exercise and Pilates exercise was given by the researcher to improve the accuracy of kicking among soccer players. Purpose: The difference effect of back strengthening exercise and Pilates exercise on kick accuracy among soccer players. Methods: This study was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test group design. There were 22 subjects divided randomly into 2 groups. Group I with back strengthening exercise and group II Pilates exercise. Exercise was given 3 times a week for 5 weeks. Kick accuracy measurement tool used plywood target measurement. Result: research shows that the intervention that was given to groups I and II could improve kick accuracy in soccer players. The effect test are using paired sample t-test in group I with mean pre and post test, obtained (p=0.004) and in group II obtained (p=0.011). The different test among two groups are using independent sample t test with post treatment data in each group, obtained (p=0.100). Conclusion: There is no difference in the effect between giving back strengthening exercise and Pilates exercise to the accuracy of kick on the soccer player.

scholarly journals The effect of different levels of organic selenium on broiler slaughter traits

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 23-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zivan Jokic ◽  
Z. Pavlovski ◽  
S. Mitrovic ◽  
V. Djermanovic
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Breast Mass ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Organic Selenium ◽  
Group I ◽  
Average Share ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Selenized Yeast

The effect of different levels of organic selenium (selenized yeast) on slaughter meat traits of fattening chickens (broilers) was investigated. Trial was carried out on 120 Hybro-PN chickens divided into four groups, in duration of six weeks. All groups of chickens were fed complete mixtures, and selenium was added to the food in the form of selenized yeast in the amount of 0 (I ); 0,3 (II); 0,6 (III) or 0,9mg/kg (IV-group). The highest average values of carcass yield 'conventional processing', 'ready to roast' and 'ready to grill' were recorded in chickens of group III (2059,6, 1851,97 and 1756,45g), with addition of 0,6mg Se/kg, followed by chickens of group II (2048,17, 1841,36 and 1748,57g) and group IV (1957,46, 1764,22 and 1676,05g) with 0,3 and 0,9mg/kg of added selenium, respectively, whereas the lowest values (1835,21, 1660,87 and 1572,61g) were established in chickens of group I without addition of this micro element. Average values of slaughter yields 'conventional processing', 'ready to roast' and 'ready to grill' were approximately the same in chickens of all investigated groups, and established differences showed no statistical significance (P > 0,05). The lowest breast mass was in I group (573,55g), and the highest in group III (657g). Chickens of groups II and IV (with 0,3 and 0,9mg Se/kg of feed) realized breast mass of 627,90 and 633,12g. Compared to group I, average breast mass of chickens in groups III and IV was considerably higher (P < 0,05 and P < 0,01). Share of breast in the mass of processed carcass was the highest in groups III and IV (37,40 and 37,86%), and the lowest in group II (36,0%). In chickens of group I the stated value was 36,47%. Average share of thighs in the mass of processed carcass was approximately the same in all investigated groups. The highest value (14,4%) was established in chickens of group II, and the lowest (13,98%), in chickens of III investigation group. Chickens fed organic selenium in diet (0,3, 0,6 and 0,9mg/kg) had by 3,80, 3,74 and 3,18% higher share of drumsticks in the mass of processed carcass compared to group I. .

Efficacy of Tactile-guided Reversal from Cisatracurium-induced Neuromuscular Block

2002 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Kirkegaard ◽  
Tom Heier ◽  
James E. Caldwell
Keyword(s):  
Neuromuscular Block ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Train Of Four ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Tactile Response ◽  
Residual Block ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Different Levels

Background Because tactile evaluation is the most common form of clinical neuromuscular monitoring, this study examines the relative efficacy of antagonizing residual block at different levels of recovery of the tactile train-of-four (TOF) response. Methods Anesthesia was induced in 64 adults with 2-5 microg/kg fentanyl and 1-3 mg/kg propofol and maintained with fentanyl, propofol, and nitrous oxide. The tactile response of the adductor pollicis to TOF stimulation was evaluated at one arm, and the mechanomyographic response was recorded at the other. Patients received 0.15 mg/kg cisatracurium and were randomized to receive 0.07 mg/kg neostigmine on reappearance of the first (group I), second (group II), third (group III), or fourth (group IV) tactile TOF response (16 patients per group). Times from administration of neostigmine until the TOF ratio recovered to 0.7 (R0.7), 0.8 (R0.8), and 0.9 (R0.9) were measured. Results Data are presented as median with range in parentheses. R0.7 was 10.3 (5.9-23.4), 7.6 (3.2-14.1), 5.0 (2.0-18.4), and 4.1 (2.4-11.0) min in groups I, II, III, and IV, respectively (P &lt; 0.05, group I &gt; II, III, and IV, group II &gt; IV). R0.8 was 16.6 (8.9-30.7), 9.8 (5.3-25.0), 8.3 (3.8-27.1), and 7.5 (3.0-74.5) min in groups I, II, III, and IV, respectively (P &lt; 0.05, group I &gt; II, III, and IV, group II &gt; IV). R0.9 was 22.2 (13.9-44.0), 20.2 (6.5-70.5), 17.1 (8.3-46.2), and 16.5 (6.5-143.3) min in groups I, II, III, and IV, respectively (no intergroup differences). Ten minutes after neostigmine, a TOF ratio of 0.7 or greater was achieved in 50, 75, 88, and 93% of patients in groups I, II, III, and IV, respectively (P &lt; 0.05 group I &gt; II, III, and IV). At 30 min, a TOF ratio of 0.9 or less was observed in 21, 13, 13, and 7% of patients in groups I, II, III, and IV respectively (no intergroup differences). Conclusions To achieve rapid (within 10 min) reversal to a TOF ratio of 0.7 in more than 87% of patients, three or four tactile responses should be present at the time of neostigmine administration. It was not possible within 30 min to achieve a TOF ratio of 0.9 in all patients, regardless of the number of tactile responses present at neostigmine administration.

Ultrastructural Lesions Produced by Alcohol and Sucrose in the Heart and Liver of C57BL Mice

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 208-209
Author(s):  
K.K. SEKHRI ◽  
C.S. ALEXANDER ◽  
H.T. NAGASAWA
Keyword(s):  
Osmium Tetroxide ◽  
Male Mice ◽  
Alcohol Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
C57bl Mice ◽  
Group Ii

C57BL male mice (Jackson Lab., Bar Harbor, Maine) weighing about 18 gms were randomly divided into three groups: group I was fed sweetened liquid alcohol diet (modified Schenkl) in which 36% of the calories were derived from alcohol; group II was maintained on a similar diet but alcohol was isocalorically substituted by sucrose; group III was fed regular mouse chow ad lib for five months. Liver and heart tissues were fixed in 2.5% cacodylate buffered glutaraldehyde, post-fixed in 2% osmium tetroxide and embedded in Epon-araldite.

Heterogeneity and Immunochemical Properties of Anti-β2-glycoprotein I Autoantibodies

1998 ◽  
Vol 80 (09) ◽  
pp. 393-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Regnault ◽  
E. Hachulla ◽  
L. Darnige ◽  
B. Roussel ◽  
J. C. Bensa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Phase ◽  
Anticardiolipin Antibodies ◽  
Dual Reactivity ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Important Group ◽  
Epitope Specificity ◽  
Glycoprotein I ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Sufficient Concentration

SummaryMost anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA) associated with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) are directed against epitopes expressed on β2-glycoprotein I (β2GPI). Despite a good correlation between standard ACA assays and those using purified human β2GPI as the sole antigen, some sera from APS patients only react in the latter. This is indicative of heterogeneity in anti-β2GPI antibodies. To characterize their reactivity profiles, human and bovine β2GPI were immobilized on γ-irradiated plates (β2GPI-ELISA), plain polystyrene precoated with increasing cardiolipin concentrations (CL/β2GPI-ELISA), and affinity columns. Fluid-phase inhibition experiments were also carried out with both proteins. Of 56 selected sera, restricted recognition of bovine or human β2GPI occurred respectively in 10/29 IgA-positive and 9/22 IgM-positive samples, and most of the latter (8/9) were missed by the standard ACA assay, as expected from a previous study. Based on species specificity and ACA results, IgG-positive samples (53/56) were categorized into three groups: antibodies reactive to bovine β2GPI only (group I) or to bovine and human β2GPI, group II being ACA-negative, and group III being ACA-positive. The most important group, group III (n = 33) was characterized by (i) binding when β2GPI was immobilized on γ-irradiated polystyrene or cardiolipin at sufficient concentration (regardless of β2GPI density, as assessed using 125I-β2GPI); (ii) and low avidity binding to fluid-phase β2GPI (Kd in the range 10–5 M). In contrast, all six group II samples showed (i) ability to bind human and bovine β2GPI immobilized on non-irradiated plates; (ii) concentration-dependent blockade of binding by cardiolipin, suggesting epitope location in the vicinity of the phospholipid binding site on native β2GPI; (iii) and relative avidities approximately 100-fold higher than in group III. Group I patients were heterogeneous with respect to CL/β2GPI-ELISA and ACA results (6/14 scored negative), possibly reflecting antibody differences in terms of avidity and epitope specificity. Affinity fractionation of 23 sera showed the existence, in individual patients, of various combinations of antibody subsets solely reactive to human or bovine β2GPI, together with cross-species reactive subsets present in all samples with dual reactivity namely groups III and II, although the latter antibodies were poorly purified on either column. Therefore, the mode of presentation of β2GPI greatly influences its recognition by anti-β2GPI antibodies with marked inter-individual heterogeneity, in relation to ACA quantitation and, possibly, disease presentation and pathogenesis.

Treatment of venous leg ulcers with sulodexide

Phlebologie ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 32 (05) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Franek ◽  
H. Koziolek ◽  
M. Kucharzewski
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Leg Ulcers ◽  
Venous Ulceration ◽  
Venous Leg Ulcers ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii

SummaryAim: The study of the influence of sulodexide in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Patients and method: 44 patients with chronic venous ulceration were randomly divided into two groups. Group I: 21 patients (ulceration area: 12.7-18.9 cm2), Group II: 23 patients (ulceration size: 12.1-20.3 cm2). Both groups were treated by using Unna’s boot. This dressing was changed every seven days until the ulcer had healed. Additionally, the patients in group II received the systemic pharmacological treatment with sulodexide. Results: After 7 weeks of treatment ulcers of seven patients (35%) from group I had healed, and 3 weeks later the ulceration of two more patients had healed completely. After further 7 weeks the ulcers of 12 patients had healed completely. Whereas in group II after 7 weeks of treatment ulceration of 16 (70%, p <0.05) patient had healed completely and after further 3 weeks the ulcers of the remaining 7 patients had healed, too. Conclusion: The use of sulodexide in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers accelerates the healing process.

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