The relationship between the change of trunk muscle thickness and landing technique in women volleyball players with Jumper’s knee

Trunk muscles are required for safety of movement in aging. The authors aimed to investigate the relationship between trunk muscle thickness and the static postural balance in older adults. A total of 31 females and 23 males with a mean age of 73.39 ± 6.09 completed the study. The thickness of the trunk muscles was determined with ultrasound imaging. Postural balance was assessed with force plate. There was a positive weak correlation between right and left upper rectus abdominis muscle thickness and anterior stability area (p < .05, r > .3). The negative and moderate correlation was determined between the left lower rectus abdominis and the perturbated stability sway value (p < .01, r > .5). The increase in trunk muscle thickness in older adults increases the postural stability area and decreases the postural sway especially in the mediolateral direction.

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The Effects of Unicycle Exercise on Trunk Muscle Thickness

Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy ◽

10.24332/aospt.2019.15.2.11 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 87-93

Author(s):

Ah-young Choi ◽

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Chi-bok Park

Keyword(s):

Muscle Thickness ◽

Trunk Muscle

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The product of trunk muscle area and density on the CT image is a good indicator of energy expenditure in patients with or at risk for COPD

Respiratory Research ◽

10.1186/s12931-021-01621-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Toru Shirahata ◽

Hideaki Sato ◽

Sanehiro Yogi ◽

Kaiji Inoue ◽

Mamoru Niitsu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Body Composition ◽

Energy Expenditure ◽

Trunk Muscle ◽

Rectus Abdominis ◽

Activity Level ◽

Erector Spinae ◽

Trunk Muscles ◽

Muscle Area ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background Physical inactivity due to cachexia and muscle wasting is well recognized as a sign of poor prognosis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there have been no reports on the relationship between trunk muscle measurements and energy expenditure parameters, such as the total energy expenditure (TEE) and physical activity level (PAL), in COPD. In this study, we investigated the associations of computed tomography (CT)-derived muscle area and density measurements with clinical parameters, including TEE and PAL, in patients with or at risk for COPD, and examined whether these muscle measurements serve as an indicator of TEE and PAL. Methods The study population consisted of 36 male patients with (n = 28, stage 1–4) and at risk for (n = 8) COPD aged over 50 years. TEE was measured by the doubly labeled water method, and PAL was calculated as the TEE/basal metabolic rate estimated by the indirect method. The cross-sectional areas and densities of the pectoralis muscles, rectus abdominis muscles, and erector spinae muscles were measured. We evaluated the relationship between these muscle measurements and clinical outcomes, including body composition, lung function, muscle strength, TEE, and PAL. Results All the muscle areas were significantly associated with TEE, severity of emphysema, and body composition indices such as body mass index, fat-free mass, and trunk muscle mass. All trunk muscle densities were correlated with PAL. The product of the rectus abdominis muscle area and density showed the highest association with TEE (r = 0.732) and PAL (r = 0.578). Several trunk muscle measurements showed significant correlations with maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, indicating their roles in respiration. Conclusions CT-derived measurements for trunk muscles are helpful in evaluating physical status and function in patients with or at risk for COPD. Particularly, trunk muscle evaluation may be a useful marker reflecting TEE and PAL.

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Relationship between trunk muscle strength and trunk muscle mass and thickness using bioelectrical impedance analysis and ultrasound imaging

Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering ◽

10.3233/bme-211218 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Ryo Miyachi ◽

Nana Koike ◽

Suzu Kodama ◽

Junya Miyazaki

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Ultrasound Imaging ◽

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽

Muscle Thickness ◽

Bioelectrical Impedance ◽

Impedance Analysis ◽

Trunk Muscle ◽

Trunk Muscles ◽

Trunk Muscle Strength

BACKGROUND: Although trunk muscles are involved in many important functions, evaluating trunk muscle strength is not an easy task. If trunk muscle mass and thickness could be used as indicators of trunk muscle strength, the burden of measurement would be reduced, but the relationship between trunk muscle strength and trunk muscle mass and thickness has not been clarified. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between trunk muscle strength and trunk muscle mass by bioelectrical impedance analysis and trunk muscle thickness by ultrasound imaging in healthy adults. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-one healthy university students were included in this study. Trunk flexion/extension muscle strength and trunk muscle mass by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and trunk muscle thickness by ultrasound imaging were measured. RESULTS: Both trunk flexion strength and trunk extension strength were significantly correlated with trunk muscle mass and oblique and rectus abdominis muscle thickness. Multiple regression analysis showed that trunk extension muscle strength had an independent relationship with trunk muscle mass. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that trunk muscle mass or trunk muscle thickness can be used as an alternative means for evaluating trunk muscle strength, making the evaluation of trunk muscles less burdensome.

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Passion and Coping: Relationships With Changes in Burnout and Goal Attainment in Collegiate Volleyball Players

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.35.3.270 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 270-280 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Benjamin J.I. Schellenberg ◽

Patrick Gaudreau ◽

Peter R.E. Crocker

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Goal Attainment ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Obsessive Passion ◽

College And University ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

University Level ◽

And Coping ◽

Task Oriented ◽

The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between harmonious and obsessive passion and coping, and assessed whether coping mediated the relationship between passion types and changes in burnout and goal attainment. College- and university-level volleyball players (N = 421) completed measures of passion, coping, burnout, and goal attainment at the start and end of a season. Results of structural equation modeling, using a true latent change approach, supported a model whereby types of passion were indirectly related to changes in burnout and goal attainment via coping. Harmonious passion was positively related to task-oriented coping which, in turn, was positively associated with change in goal attainment. Obsessive passion was positively associated with disengagement-oriented coping which, in turn, was positively and negatively associated with changes in burnout and goal attainment, respectively. This study identifies coping as a reason why passionate athletes may experience changes in burnout and goal attainment over the course of a season.

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The relationship between masseter muscle thickness measured by ultrasonography and facial profile in young Korean adults

Imaging Science in Dentistry ◽

10.5624/isd.2018.48.3.213 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 213 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Kyeong-Mee Park ◽

Eunhye Choi ◽

Eun-Jung Kwak ◽

Seoyul Kim ◽

Wonse Park ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Masseter Muscle ◽

Muscle Thickness ◽

Facial Profile ◽

Korean Adults ◽

The Relationship

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Hip and knee frontal plane kinematics are not associated with lateral abdominal muscle thickness and trunk muscle endurance in healthy men and women

Sport Sciences for Health ◽

10.1007/s11332-021-00851-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Henrique Flores Bayer ◽

Luan Fitarelli ◽

Rodrigo Rabello ◽

Giovana Ramos ◽

Felipe Scudiero ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Frontal Plane ◽

Muscle Thickness ◽

Abdominal Muscle ◽

Trunk Muscle ◽

Muscle Endurance ◽

Men And Women ◽

Healthy Men

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Technical and Tactical Training Load in Professional Volleyball Players

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2019-0004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (10) ◽

pp. 1338-1343

Author(s):

Thiago S. Duarte ◽

Danilo L. Alves ◽

Danilo R. Coimbra ◽

Bernardo Miloski ◽

João C. Bouzas Marins ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Perceived Exertion ◽

Training Load ◽

Technical Training ◽

Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Different Types ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

Tactical Training ◽

Training Impulse ◽

The Relationship ◽

And Training

Purpose: To analyze the technical and tactical training load in professional volleyball players, using subjective internal training load (session rating of perceived exertion [SRPE]) and objective internal training load (training impulse of the heart rate [HR]) and the relationship between them. Methods: The sample was composed of 15 male professional volleyball players. They were monitored during 37 training sessions that included both technical (n = 23) and tactical (n = 14) training. Technical and training load was calculated using SRPE and training impulse of the HR. Results: Significant correlations were found between the methods in tactical (r = .616) and technical training (r = −.414). Furthermore, it was noted that technical training occurs up to 80% of HRmax (zone 3) and tactical training between 70% and 90% of HRmax (zones 3–4). Conclusions: The training impulse of the HR method has proved to be effective for training-load control during tactical training. However, it was limited compared with technical training. Thus, the use of SRPE is presented as a more reliable method in the different types of technical training in volleyball.

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