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Green spaces are defined as open spaces of ground, covered by vegetation, including parks and gardens. This kind of environment is linked to many positive effects and its importance is growing due to increasing urbanization. Understanding what drives people to use green urban space is fundamental to creating appropriate campaigns to develop the use of such spaces and improve the citizens’ quality of life. A questionnaire on the attitude towards green space was developed and submitted to people from two Italian regions. Emilia-Romagna and Veneto are two regions in the North of Italy with different territorial policies. Three hundred and ten surveys were collected (167 in Emilia-Romagna and 143 in Veneto). Significant differences were observed between regions, age groups and in relation to the kind of work (p< 0.05). People from Emilia-Romagna have higher scores of attitudes towards green space than people from Veneto, underlining the importance of territorial policies. Moreover, younger participants (18–30 years) seem to be less attracted to green urban space. Being an employee seems to influence the attitude towards green space. Particular attention should be given to subjects of the younger age groups and to the number of hours spent at work. This could be an important element for future research, so that political action can be implemented with these categories in mind.
Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Francesco Campa; Alberto Loi; Maria Zambon; Marzia Bettocchi; Mark Nieuwenhuijsen; Laura Bragonzoni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Stefania Toselli. Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 6442 .
AMA StyleAlessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Francesco Campa, Alberto Loi, Maria Zambon, Marzia Bettocchi, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Laura Bragonzoni, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Stefania Toselli. Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (12):6442.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Francesco Campa; Alberto Loi; Maria Zambon; Marzia Bettocchi; Mark Nieuwenhuijsen; Laura Bragonzoni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12: 6442.
Background: An aspect that influences sport performance is maturation status, since, within the same chronological age group, boys who have advanced maturation outperform their late maturing peers in tests of muscular strength, power, and endurance. Therefore, the aims of the present study were: (i) to investigate the differences in biological maturation and anthropometric and morphological characteristics among three groups of Italian adolescents, two of which were sportive (practicing basketball and football) and one non-sportive, and (ii) to identify the anthropometric and morphological predictors that best discriminate these three groups. Methods: Sixty-one basketball and 62 soccer players and 68 non-sportive youths were measured (mean age = 13.0 ± 1.1 y). Anthropometric characteristics were taken and body mass index, cormic index, body composition parameters, and somatotype were derived. An estimation of maturity status was carried out considering the years from peak height velocity (PHV). Two-way 3 × 3 ANOVAs was performed on all anthropometric characteristics to test the differences within sport groups and maturity status groups. Discriminant function analysis (stepwise criteria) was then applied to anthropometric and body composition variables to classify subjects into the three different sport categories. Results: Differences in anthropometric characteristics were detected among the three groups. For somatotype, differences among all of the considered groups were higher for endomorphy (p < 0.001; effect size = 0.13). Biological maturity influences the differences in the anthropometric characteristics and body composition among subjects of the same chronological age during adolescence. The variables that best discriminated the three groups were represented by body composition parameters, body proportions, and body build. Conclusions: This study confirms that boys who practice sport present healthier body composition parameters, with lower level of fat parameters. The assessment of maturity status is a fundamental factor in explaining anthropometric and body composition differences among peers in this period. Its comprehension may assist coaches and technical staff in optimizing competitive efficiency and monitoring the success of training regimes.
Stefania Toselli; Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Alberto Loi; Alessia Grigoletto; Luciana Zaccagni. Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3902 .
AMA StyleStefania Toselli, Francesco Campa, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Gianpiero Greco, Alberto Loi, Alessia Grigoletto, Luciana Zaccagni. Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):3902.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Toselli; Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Alberto Loi; Alessia Grigoletto; Luciana Zaccagni. 2021. "Differences in Maturity and Anthropometric and Morphological Characteristics among Young Male Basketball and Soccer Players and Non-Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 3902.
This systematic review aimed to investigate the type of physical activity carried out in green urban spaces by the adult population and to value its impact on the population’s health. Additionally, another purpose was to examine if the presence of outdoor gyms in green urban spaces can promote participation in physical activity among adults. Searches of electronic databases, with no time restrictions and up to June 2020, resulted in 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. A quantitative assessment is reported as effect size. Many people practiced walking activity as a workout, which showed improvements in health. Walking is the most popular type of training due to its easy accessibility and it not requiring equipment or special skills. Outdoor fitness equipment has been installed in an increasing number of parks and has become very popular worldwide. Further, outdoor fitness equipment provides free access to fitness training and seems to promote physical activity in healthy adults. However, other studies about outdoor fitness equipment efficiency are needed. People living near to equipped areas are more likely to perform outdoor fitness than those who live further away. The most common training programs performed in green urban spaces included exercises with free and easy access, able to promote physical health and perception.
Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 2021, 11, 263 -275.
AMA StyleAlessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Vincenzo Iannuzzi, Davide Gori, Francesco Campa, Gianpiero Greco, Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 2021; 11 (1):263-275.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 11, no. 1: 263-275.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a type of kidney disease in which there is gradual loss of kidney function over a period of months to years. The clinical protocol of CKD forecasts that markers such as serum creatinine, the estimate of the glomerular filtration rate value, microalbuminuria, cystatin c are evaluated as routine markers. In recent years, new studies have identified new markers to diagnose and assess the level of kidney damage. The prevalence of CKD increases in subjects suffering from cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The highest risk of cardiovascular risk in the CKD patient compared to the general population is related to risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and specific renal disease factors such as albuminuria. Physical exercise, especially aerobic, has been seen through the analysis of urinary markers, able to mitigate the adverse effect of sedentary, hypertension and interstitial damage in patients with CKD and decrease the urinary levels liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) and lower urinary albumin excretion.
Leydi Natalia Vittori; Jenny Romasco; Andrea Tarozzi; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. Urinary Markers and Chronic Effect of Physical Exercise. Methods in Molecular Biology 2021, 2292, 193 -200.
AMA StyleLeydi Natalia Vittori, Jenny Romasco, Andrea Tarozzi, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. Urinary Markers and Chronic Effect of Physical Exercise. Methods in Molecular Biology. 2021; 2292 ():193-200.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLeydi Natalia Vittori; Jenny Romasco; Andrea Tarozzi; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. 2021. "Urinary Markers and Chronic Effect of Physical Exercise." Methods in Molecular Biology 2292, no. : 193-200.
Adherence is important for an exercise program’s efficacy. This study aims at investigating whether the COVID-19 lockdown had different consequences on the adherence to an exercise program specifically designed for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis when administered as individual home training (IHT) or gym group training (GGT). At the start of the lockdown, which imposed the temporary closure of any gym activities, GGT participants were invited to continue to exercise at home. IHT participants continued to exercise at home as usual. Adherence was recorded via logs and measured as the percentage of exercise sessions actually performed out of the total number of scheduled sessions in three 1-month periods: one before (PRE) and two after (M1 and M2) the beginning of lockdown. Before lockdown, IHT (66.8% ± 26.6) and GGT (76.3% ± 26.6) adherence were similar. During lockdown, IHT participation increased (M1: 81.5% ± 31.0; M2: 88.0% ± 28.3), while that of GGT showed no statistical differences (M1: 79.4% ± 34.2; M2: 80.6% ± 36.4). Exercise protocols based on supervised gym practice must consider the possibility of disruptive events, which could cause a sudden interruption of gym activity and include educational initiatives to instruct participants to exercise effectively and safely without a trainer’s direct supervision.
Erika Pinelli; Giuseppe Barone; Sofia Marini; Francesco Benvenuti; Marie Murphy; Mikko Julin; Wolfgang Kemmler; Simon Von Stengel; Stefano Di Paolo; Laura Dallolio; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Raffaele Zinno; Laura Bragonzoni. Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Adherence to Individual Home- or Gym-Based Exercise Training among Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2441 .
AMA StyleErika Pinelli, Giuseppe Barone, Sofia Marini, Francesco Benvenuti, Marie Murphy, Mikko Julin, Wolfgang Kemmler, Simon Von Stengel, Stefano Di Paolo, Laura Dallolio, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Raffaele Zinno, Laura Bragonzoni. Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Adherence to Individual Home- or Gym-Based Exercise Training among Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2441.
Chicago/Turabian StyleErika Pinelli; Giuseppe Barone; Sofia Marini; Francesco Benvenuti; Marie Murphy; Mikko Julin; Wolfgang Kemmler; Simon Von Stengel; Stefano Di Paolo; Laura Dallolio; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Raffaele Zinno; Laura Bragonzoni. 2021. "Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Adherence to Individual Home- or Gym-Based Exercise Training among Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2441.
Background: Resistance training improves health in obese and overweight people. However, it is not clear what is the optimal weekly resistance training frequency and the most efficacious training protocol on body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors, and handgrip strength (HS). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a supervised structured 24 week resistance training program on obese and overweight women. Methods: Forty-five women (BMI 37.1 ± 6.3 kg/m2; age 56.5 ± 0.7 years) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a group with a high weekly training frequency of three times a week (HIGH) and a group that performed it only once a week (LOW). Cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometric and HS measures were taken before and after the intervention period. Results: A significant (p < 0.05) group by time interaction was observed for body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, fat mass, plasma glucose, plasma insulin, homeostatic model assessment, and for dominant and absolute HS. Additionally, only the HIGH group saw increased HS and decreased total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol after the intervention period (p < 0.05). The observed increase in HS was associated with an improved insulin resistance sensitivity (absolute handgrip strength: r = −0.40, p = 0.007; relative handgrip strength: r = −0.47, p = 0.001) after training, which constitutes an essential element for cardiovascular health. Conclusions: The results suggest that high weekly frequency training give greater benefits for weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors improvement than a training program with a training session of once a week. Furthermore, the improvement of HS can be achieved with a high weekly frequency training.
Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Paolo Mazzuca; Federico Spiga; Stefania Toselli. Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 51 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Campa, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Gianpiero Greco, Mario Mauro, Paolo Mazzuca, Federico Spiga, Stefania Toselli. Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (3):51.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Paolo Mazzuca; Federico Spiga; Stefania Toselli. 2020. "Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 3: 51.
Driving safety is recognized as critical for young people by institutions, insurances and research. The ability to manage such a complex activity as driving is still developing through adolescence and in early adulthood. The present research investigates the human factors in the driver-car interaction. The experimental method assesses the visual-motor coordination capabilities of future drivers, also in relation to their life styles. The results show that a frequent but good quality physical activity improves visual-motor coordination.
Ferdinando Tripi; Rita Toni; Angela Lucia Calogero; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Antonio Tempesta; Stefania Toselli; Alessia Grigoletto; Davide Varotti; Francesco Campa; Luigi Manzoni; Alberto Vergnano. Visual and Motor Capabilities of Future Car Drivers. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 2020, 214 -220.
AMA StyleFerdinando Tripi, Rita Toni, Angela Lucia Calogero, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Antonio Tempesta, Stefania Toselli, Alessia Grigoletto, Davide Varotti, Francesco Campa, Luigi Manzoni, Alberto Vergnano. Visual and Motor Capabilities of Future Car Drivers. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 2020; ():214-220.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFerdinando Tripi; Rita Toni; Angela Lucia Calogero; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Antonio Tempesta; Stefania Toselli; Alessia Grigoletto; Davide Varotti; Francesco Campa; Luigi Manzoni; Alberto Vergnano. 2020. "Visual and Motor Capabilities of Future Car Drivers." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing , no. : 214-220.
The aim of this study was to analyze the efficiency of classic and specific bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) in the assessment of maturity related differences in body composition among male elite youth soccer players, and to provide bioelectrical impedance reference data for this category. A group of 178 players (aged 12.1 ± 1.6 years) were registered in a professional Italian soccer team participating in the first division (Serie A). They were divided into three groups according to their maturity status while bioelectrical resistance and reactance were obtained. The classic and specific BIVA procedures were applied, which correct bioelectrical values for body height and body geometry, respectively. Percentage of fat mass (FM%) and total body water (TBW (L)) were estimated from bioelectrical values. Age-specific z-scores of the predicted age at peak height velocity identified 29 players as earlier-, 126 as on time-, and 23 as later-maturing. TBW was higher (p < 0.01) in adolescents classified as “early” maturity status compared to the other two groups and classic BIVA confirmed these results. Conversely, no differences in FM% were found among the groups. Specific vector length showed a higher correlation (r = 0.748) with FM% compared with the classic approach (r = 0.493). Classic vector length showed a stronger association (r = −0.955) with TBW compared with specific (r = −0.263). Specific BIVA turns out to be accurate for the analysis of FM% in athletes, while classic BIVA shows to be a valid approach to evaluate TBW. An original data set of bioelectric impedance reference values of male elite youth soccer players was provided.
Stefania Toselli; Elisabetta Marini; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Luca Benedetti; Francesco Campa. Maturity Related Differences in Body Composition Assessed by Classic and Specific Bioimpedance Vector Analysis among Male Elite Youth Soccer Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 729 .
AMA StyleStefania Toselli, Elisabetta Marini, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Luca Benedetti, Francesco Campa. Maturity Related Differences in Body Composition Assessed by Classic and Specific Bioimpedance Vector Analysis among Male Elite Youth Soccer Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (3):729.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Toselli; Elisabetta Marini; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Luca Benedetti; Francesco Campa. 2020. "Maturity Related Differences in Body Composition Assessed by Classic and Specific Bioimpedance Vector Analysis among Male Elite Youth Soccer Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 3: 729.
A quasi-experimental pilot study was performed to determine the feasibility and safety of an Adapted Physical Activity (APA) protocol and its effect on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), fear of falling, pain, and physical performance in women with osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures. Forty-four post-menopausal women (mean age: 67.6 ± 4.6) with osteoporotic vertebral fractures were assigned to an exercise group (APA group = 26) who attended a six-month exercise protocol that included postural and muscular reinforcement exercises, and a control group (CG = 18) who was asked to maintain their current lifestyle. At baseline and six months after baseline, HRQOL was measured as primary outcome by the Assessment of Health Related Quality of Life in Osteoporosis (ECOS-16) questionnaire. Secondary outcomes were fear of falling (Fall Efficacy Scale International, FES-I), lumbar back pain (Visual Analogue Scale-VAS), functional exercise capacity (Six Minutes Walking Test-6MWT, Borg scale), balance and gait (Tinetti Scale), and flexibility of the column (Chair Sit-and-Reach). The effects of the intervention were analyzed by comparison within groups and between groups. Effect sizes (ES) were calculated using Cohen's d. All the outcomes significantly improved in the APA group, while they remained unchanged in the CG. After adjustment for unbalanced variables, the comparison between groups showed significant effects of the intervention for ECOS-16-score, functional exercise capacity, balance, and gait. The exercise program had big effect sizes on HRQOL (ES = 1.204), fear of falling (ES = 1.007), balance (ES = 0.871), and functional exercise capacity (ES = 1.390). Good adherence (75.8%) and no injuries were observed. Due to its feasibility, safety, and effectiveness, the proposed exercise protocol can be adopted in APA programs addressed to patients with osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures.
Sofia Marini; Erica Leoni; Alessandra Raggi; Tiziana Sanna; Nazzarena Malavolta; Buffa Angela; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Laura Dallolio. Proposal of an Adapted Physical Activity Exercise Protocol for Women with Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Fractures: A Pilot Study to Evaluate Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 2562 .
AMA StyleSofia Marini, Erica Leoni, Alessandra Raggi, Tiziana Sanna, Nazzarena Malavolta, Buffa Angela, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Laura Dallolio. Proposal of an Adapted Physical Activity Exercise Protocol for Women with Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Fractures: A Pilot Study to Evaluate Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (14):2562.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSofia Marini; Erica Leoni; Alessandra Raggi; Tiziana Sanna; Nazzarena Malavolta; Buffa Angela; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Laura Dallolio. 2019. "Proposal of an Adapted Physical Activity Exercise Protocol for Women with Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Fractures: A Pilot Study to Evaluate Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 14: 2562.
The interest about circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) concentration increased from several years because of its correlation with various conditions like osteoarthritis, cancers, stroke, and sepsis; recently it has become an important marker for overtraining syndrome or performance diagnostics.Several studies have demonstrated that cfDNA increases in vigorous and exhausting exercise but also endurance exercise. Acute effect of exercise on cfDNA concentration seems to be correlated to stress factor, while chronic effect is associated with necrosis and apoptosis.The intensity and duration seem to have effects on the variation of cfDNA concentration that is strongly correlated with other metabolic markers like acid lactate and creatine kinase, recognized as markers of muscle damage. Variation of cfDNA value could be used to predict overtraining syndrome.
Leydi Natalia Vittori; Andrea Tarozzi; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. Circulating Cell-Free DNA in Physical Activities. Cell-free DNA as Diagnostic Markers 2018, 1909, 183 -197.
AMA StyleLeydi Natalia Vittori, Andrea Tarozzi, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. Circulating Cell-Free DNA in Physical Activities. Cell-free DNA as Diagnostic Markers. 2018; 1909 ():183-197.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLeydi Natalia Vittori; Andrea Tarozzi; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. 2018. "Circulating Cell-Free DNA in Physical Activities." Cell-free DNA as Diagnostic Markers 1909, no. : 183-197.
Physical exercise is increasingly recognized as a treatment for major depression, even among older patients. However, it is still unknown which depressive symptoms exercise affects most, (e.g. somatic vs. affective) and the timing of its effects. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the changes of depressive symptoms after treatment with exercise. We analyzed data from the SEEDS study, a trial comparing the antidepressant effectiveness of sertraline (S) and sertraline plus exercise (S+EX). Exercise was delivered thrice weekly in small groups and monitored by heart rate meters. Patients with late life depression (n=121) were assessed at baseline, 4, 8, 12 and 24 weeks with the Hamilton Depression Scale. Scores of affective, vegetative, anxiety and agitation/insight factors were analyzed using Multilevel Growth Curve Models and sensitivity analyses (multiple imputation). Compared with the S group, patients in the S+EX group displayed significantly greater improvements of the affective symptom dimension (total effect size = 0.79) with largest changes in the first 4 weeks and last 12 weeks. Improvements were mainly driven by depressed mood and psychomotor retardation. Sample size; lack of an exercise only treatment arm Adding exercise to antidepressant drug treatment may offer significant advantages over affective symptoms of depression, rather than somatic symptoms or other dimensions of depression. Compared with standard antidepressant treatment, clinical advantages should be expected both at an early (first 4 weeks) and later stage (after 12 weeks).
Martino Belvederi Murri; Pantaleimon Ekkekakis; Marco Menchetti; Francesca Neviani; Fausto Trevisani; Stefano Tedeschi; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Erika Nerozzi; Giuliano Ermini; Donato Zocchi; Salvatore Squatrito; Giulio Toni; Aderville Cabassi; Mirco Neri; Stamatula Zanetidou; Mario Amore. Physical exercise for late-life depression: Effects on symptom dimensions and time course. Journal of Affective Disorders 2018, 230, 65 -70.
AMA StyleMartino Belvederi Murri, Pantaleimon Ekkekakis, Marco Menchetti, Francesca Neviani, Fausto Trevisani, Stefano Tedeschi, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Erika Nerozzi, Giuliano Ermini, Donato Zocchi, Salvatore Squatrito, Giulio Toni, Aderville Cabassi, Mirco Neri, Stamatula Zanetidou, Mario Amore. Physical exercise for late-life depression: Effects on symptom dimensions and time course. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2018; 230 ():65-70.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartino Belvederi Murri; Pantaleimon Ekkekakis; Marco Menchetti; Francesca Neviani; Fausto Trevisani; Stefano Tedeschi; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Erika Nerozzi; Giuliano Ermini; Donato Zocchi; Salvatore Squatrito; Giulio Toni; Aderville Cabassi; Mirco Neri; Stamatula Zanetidou; Mario Amore. 2018. "Physical exercise for late-life depression: Effects on symptom dimensions and time course." Journal of Affective Disorders 230, no. : 65-70.
The effectiveness of different programs of physical activity outside randomized studies is difficult to determine. We carried out an audit in two different units where either a supervised physical activity (PA) program or a self-selected PA program was in use in individuals with type 2 diabetes or obesity. The supervised PA cohort (n = 101) received progressive gym training (120 min, twice a week for 13 weeks) by a dedicated team, with nutritional counseling during resting periods. The self-selected PA cohort (n = 69) was enrolled in a 13-week cognitive-behavioral program (120 min/week, in groups of 12–15 individuals), chaired by an expert team. Body weight and physical fitness (6-min walk test) were measured at baseline and after 6 and 12 months. Outcome measures were attrition, weight loss ≥10 % initial body weight, 10 % increase in 6-min walk test; their association with a PA program was tested by logistic regression analysis. Attrition rate was lower in the supervised PA group (28 vs. 45 % than in the self-selected cohort, P = 0.023). After adjustment for confounders, the supervised PA program was associated with a lower risk of attrition at 1 year (odds ratio 0.45; 95 % confidence interval, 0.21–0.98) at logistic regression analysis. Body weight similarly decreased in both groups (more rapidly in the supervised PA cohort); also physical fitness improved in a similar way, and no differences in achieved targets of body weight (supervised, 31 %; self-selected, 18 %; P = 0.118) or fitness (supervised, 62 %; self-selected, 49 %; P = 0.312) were demonstrated. Different PA programs produce very similar health benefits, but an initially supervised program has lower attrition rates, which might translate into better outcomes in the long term.
Paolo Mazzuca; Luca Montesi; Gianni Mazzoni; Giovanni Grazzi; Maria Maddalena Micheli; Silvia Piergiovanni; Valeria Pazzini; Giulia Forlani; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Giulio Marchesini. Supervised vs. self-selected physical activity for individuals with diabetes and obesity: the Lifestyle Gym program. Internal and Emergency Medicine 2016, 12, 45 -52.
AMA StylePaolo Mazzuca, Luca Montesi, Gianni Mazzoni, Giovanni Grazzi, Maria Maddalena Micheli, Silvia Piergiovanni, Valeria Pazzini, Giulia Forlani, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Giulio Marchesini. Supervised vs. self-selected physical activity for individuals with diabetes and obesity: the Lifestyle Gym program. Internal and Emergency Medicine. 2016; 12 (1):45-52.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaolo Mazzuca; Luca Montesi; Gianni Mazzoni; Giovanni Grazzi; Maria Maddalena Micheli; Silvia Piergiovanni; Valeria Pazzini; Giulia Forlani; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Giulio Marchesini. 2016. "Supervised vs. self-selected physical activity for individuals with diabetes and obesity: the Lifestyle Gym program." Internal and Emergency Medicine 12, no. 1: 45-52.
The imbalance between vastus medialis oblique (VMO) and vastus lateralis (VL) strength is one of the main factor for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) onset, related to improper alignment of the patella. The aim of this paper is to investigate the effects of knee flexion, knee rotation and ankle flexion attitudes on the activity of the VMO and VL muscles during unilateral maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MIVC) of the quadriceps femoris. Eighteen healthy subjects volunteered for the study. Five conditions for two different knee flexion angles (90°; 30°) were tested using leg extension machine: Neutral (N) condition, maximal knee medial rotation (MR), maximal knee lateral rotation (LR), maximal ankle plantarflexion (PF) and maximal ankle dorsiflexion (DF). Data were normalized in order to calculate the normalized VMO/VL ratio. The normalized VMO/VL ratio for all the conditions occurred at 90° of knee flexion was higher than the same conditions at 30° of knee flexion (p = 0.02). No statistical differences between conditions at the same knee angle and for angle x condition interaction were observed (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that knee flexion should be the first variable to be managed during isometric knee extension movement performed by leg extension machine, in order to increase VMO/VL ratio.
Guido Belli; Luca Vitali; Matteo Botteghi; Leydi Natalia Vittori; Elisabetta Petracci; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF LEG EXTENSION EXERCISE DURING DIFFERENT ANKLE AND KNEE POSITIONS. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2015, 15, 1540037 .
AMA StyleGuido Belli, Luca Vitali, Matteo Botteghi, Leydi Natalia Vittori, Elisabetta Petracci, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF LEG EXTENSION EXERCISE DURING DIFFERENT ANKLE AND KNEE POSITIONS. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. 2015; 15 (2):1540037.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGuido Belli; Luca Vitali; Matteo Botteghi; Leydi Natalia Vittori; Elisabetta Petracci; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa. 2015. "ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF LEG EXTENSION EXERCISE DURING DIFFERENT ANKLE AND KNEE POSITIONS." Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 15, no. 2: 1540037.
\ud BACKGROUND:\ud \ud Subcutaneous almost substituted subpectoral approach of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation as a less invasive surgical technique. However, the impact of this change in placement site on procedure-related shoulder impairment is poorly understood.\ud METHODS:\ud \ud Candidates for ICD implantation were prospectively evaluated at baseline, 2-weeks and 3-months after the procedure. Assessment of shoulder function included: Constant Score, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain and the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scoring method. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was adopted for quality of life.\ud RESULTS:\ud \ud Fifty consecutive patients were enrolled (21 single-chamber, 5 dual-chamber and 24 biventricular ICD). Significant changes in the short term were observed: physical component summary (regarding SF-36) decreased from 44.5±9.1 to 41.8±11.4 (p=0.016), patients with NRS >1 increased from 14% to 44% (p<0.001), DASH score increased from 1.29 [interquartile range 0.00-10.34] to 30.60 [interquartile range 12.93-46.34] (p<0.001). Notably, only the shoulder ipsilateral to implantation site presented a decrease in Constant Score (76.00 [interquartile range 61.37-86.87] vs. 95.75 [interquartile range 91.37-98.00]; p<0.001). After three months most of the parameters seemed to have recovered, except for range of motion. Procedure-related increase in pain (i.e. NRS increase ≥1 point) was the most important independent predictor of shoulder impairment, in terms of Constant Score modification (r=0.570; p<0.001).\ud CONCLUSIONS:\ud \ud ICD implantation is frequently associated with ipsilateral shoulder impairment which tends to recover within 3-months. These data positively compare with the subpectoral approach and should be considered for future research regarding impact of ICD implant on physical well-being and quality of life
Igor Diemberger; Francesco Pegreffi; Andrea Mazzotti; Elia Foschi; Cristian Martignani; Guido Belli; Mauro Biffi; Matteo Ziacchi; Angelo Branzi; Francesco Grigioni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Giuseppe Porcellini; Claudio Tentoni; Giuseppe Boriani. Implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator: Effects on shoulder function. International Journal of Cardiology 2013, 168, 294 -299.
AMA StyleIgor Diemberger, Francesco Pegreffi, Andrea Mazzotti, Elia Foschi, Cristian Martignani, Guido Belli, Mauro Biffi, Matteo Ziacchi, Angelo Branzi, Francesco Grigioni, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Giuseppe Porcellini, Claudio Tentoni, Giuseppe Boriani. Implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator: Effects on shoulder function. International Journal of Cardiology. 2013; 168 (1):294-299.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIgor Diemberger; Francesco Pegreffi; Andrea Mazzotti; Elia Foschi; Cristian Martignani; Guido Belli; Mauro Biffi; Matteo Ziacchi; Angelo Branzi; Francesco Grigioni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Giuseppe Porcellini; Claudio Tentoni; Giuseppe Boriani. 2013. "Implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator: Effects on shoulder function." International Journal of Cardiology 168, no. 1: 294-299.
Power-angle curves, describing the isotonic sub-maximal movement of the lower extremities, are better means to evaluate the effects of training protocols and to highlight functional differences between the legs. The aim of this work was to compare the morphology of power-angle curves of pathological subjects (PS) and healthy subjects (HS) and to evaluate the feasibility of this approach to discriminate between pathological and healthy legs. Isotonic evaluation with leg-extension machine was performed on 46 HS and 16 PS previously submitted to knee surgery. The healthy group comprised 33 elderly healthy subjects (EHS) (mean: 65 years) and 13 young healthy subjects (YHS) (mean: 35 years) and the influence of age on the curves was evaluated. All subjects performed a sub-maximal movement with the legs working alone and together. Each curve was interpolated with a parabolic function and the R 2 Pearson coefficient was used as a score for morphological regularity. R 2 of curves of PS obtained with legs working alone were statistically different from those of the HS group, considering both YHS and EHS (p < 0.05). Statistically significant differences between YHS and EHS (p < 0.01) show the importance of age in the modality of performing movements.
Ivan Corazza; Elia Foschi; Guido Belli; Raffaella Marzovillo; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Claudio Tentoni. PARABOLIC FITTING OF ISOTONIC POWER-ANGLE CURVES TO EVALUATE MOTOR DEFICITS IN PATIENTS SUBMITTED TO ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2010, 10, 531 -538.
AMA StyleIvan Corazza, Elia Foschi, Guido Belli, Raffaella Marzovillo, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Claudio Tentoni. PARABOLIC FITTING OF ISOTONIC POWER-ANGLE CURVES TO EVALUATE MOTOR DEFICITS IN PATIENTS SUBMITTED TO ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. 2010; 10 (3):531-538.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Corazza; Elia Foschi; Guido Belli; Raffaella Marzovillo; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Claudio Tentoni. 2010. "PARABOLIC FITTING OF ISOTONIC POWER-ANGLE CURVES TO EVALUATE MOTOR DEFICITS IN PATIENTS SUBMITTED TO ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION." Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 10, no. 3: 531-538.
To evaluate improvements during leg training on an isotonic leg extension system, we analyzed the modality of exercise performance by building power-angle curves for each leg. Ten subjects underwent a two-month training protocol on a leg extension device. Maximal theoretical forces were evaluated to set the protocols for each subject. Each training session was monitored in real time by the acquisition of angles and building power-angle curves for each leg during sub-maximal exercise. Maximal theoretical strength, maximal speed values and slopes between the first and last training sessions differed significantly (p<0.001). Constant monitoring of exercise performance allows physical training efficiency to be improved over time. Adequate training exercises can be devised by prompt analysis of movement by power-angle curves. The isotonic test for monitoring performance is a good solution directly correlated to isokinetic methodology.
P. Maietta Latessa; Ivan Corazza; C. Ravaioli; S. Zannoli; R. Zannoli; C. Tentoni. Performance monitoring during isotonic leg training and analysis of movement. Sport Sciences for Health 2007, 2, 55 -57.
AMA StyleP. Maietta Latessa, Ivan Corazza, C. Ravaioli, S. Zannoli, R. Zannoli, C. Tentoni. Performance monitoring during isotonic leg training and analysis of movement. Sport Sciences for Health. 2007; 2 (2):55-57.
Chicago/Turabian StyleP. Maietta Latessa; Ivan Corazza; C. Ravaioli; S. Zannoli; R. Zannoli; C. Tentoni. 2007. "Performance monitoring during isotonic leg training and analysis of movement." Sport Sciences for Health 2, no. 2: 55-57.
In some medical applications, the simultaneous acquisition of signals corresponding to physiological parameters and video recording allows a more accurate analysis of the problem and a more complete diagnosis. In rehabilitation, the correlation between parameters of interest (angles, speed, power, EMG) and images of the patient's movements is important to devise an adequate training protocol. In neurology, some pathologies need to be investigated by a comparison of images and EEG signals. Nowadays, commonly used systems are made up of two different apparatuses: one for signals acquisition and one for video recording. They are separate pieces of equipment, and the integration between data and video is possible only to the detriment of information and the possibility to make quantitative analysis. This paper describes a new digital system for the concomitant acquisition of signals and video. It is a low cost instrumentation, PC based and easy-to-use. Data and video are recorded in standard formats and can be analyzed in a post-acquisition stage. The time resolution of the system is given by the video frame rate (25 fps), although an A/D conversion system allows frequencies up to 8000 Hz. The prototype was tested to verify synchronism between data and frames, and differences smaller than the resolution (40 ms) were found. The feasibility of the system was checked in two different applications: rehabilitation training with an isotonic Leg Extension and a daily EEG examination of one patient at the Neurological Institute of Bologna University. Both the applications gave good results in terms of time resolution, synchronism and user-friendliness.
Ivan Corazza; Matteo Botteghi; Corinna Terenziani; Sebastiano Zannoli; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Claudio Tentoni. SIMULTANEOUS ACQUISITION OF SIGNALS AND IMAGES: APPLICATIONS IN SPORTS MEDICINE AND NEUROLOGY. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2005, 5, 485 -490.
AMA StyleIvan Corazza, Matteo Botteghi, Corinna Terenziani, Sebastiano Zannoli, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Claudio Tentoni. SIMULTANEOUS ACQUISITION OF SIGNALS AND IMAGES: APPLICATIONS IN SPORTS MEDICINE AND NEUROLOGY. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. 2005; 5 (4):485-490.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Corazza; Matteo Botteghi; Corinna Terenziani; Sebastiano Zannoli; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Claudio Tentoni. 2005. "SIMULTANEOUS ACQUISITION OF SIGNALS AND IMAGES: APPLICATIONS IN SPORTS MEDICINE AND NEUROLOGY." Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 5, no. 4: 485-490.