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The aim of this study was to analyze time–motion characteristics of elite male handball players during the last European Championship 2020. A total of 414 players from 24 national teams were analyzed during 65 matches using a local positioning system (LPS) for the first time in a European Championship. Players (n = 1865) covered significantly (p < 0.001; ES = 0.48) more total distance in offense (1217.48 ± 699.33 m) and in all locomotion categories (p < 0.001) than in defense (900.96 ± 538.95 m), with a similar average total time on court (13.40 ± 8.19 min in offense and 13.27 ± 8.59 min; p > 0.05). The running pace was significantly higher in offense 96.53 ± 22.57 m/min than in defense 82.72 ± 43.28 m/min (p < 0.001; ES = 0.47). By playing positions, the Left Wing players covered significantly (p < 0.001) higher distances (2547.14 ± 1309.52) and showed longer playing time (32.08 ± 17.01). Center Back was the playing position that showed the highest global running pace (98.34 m/min). Players with higher running pace in offense (p < 0.001) were Left Backs (105.95 ± 25.20) and the Center Backs in defense (95.76 ± 48.90). There were no significant differences between winners and losers or between top ranked and lower ranked teams in terms of time played, distance covered, and running pace. Specific physical conditioning is necessary to maximize performance and minimize fatigue when performing in long tournaments.
Carmen Manchado; Basilio Pueo; Luis Chirosa-Rios; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Time–Motion Analysis by Playing Positions of Male Handball Players during the European Championship 2020. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2787 .
AMA StyleCarmen Manchado, Basilio Pueo, Luis Chirosa-Rios, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Time–Motion Analysis by Playing Positions of Male Handball Players during the European Championship 2020. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):2787.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Manchado; Basilio Pueo; Luis Chirosa-Rios; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2021. "Time–Motion Analysis by Playing Positions of Male Handball Players during the European Championship 2020." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 2787.
Background Exercise has been proposed as a good strategy to prevent use and relapse and to improve mental health and quality of life in drug-dependent people. However, it is not known if physical condition per se influences quality of life and mental health. Objective The aims of this study were to analyze the relationships between physical condition, mental health, and quality of life in patients with drug dependence and to determine whether physical condition could predict levels of mental health and quality of life. Method Levels of physical condition (Timed Get Up and Go test, Chair Stand Test, six-minute walk test), mental health (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales [DASS-21]), and quality of life (Short Form Health Survey) were measured in a sample of 125 patients with drug dependence. A correlation analysis and a stepwise multiple linear regression analysis were performed. Results The physical condition tests predicted all DASS-21 variables: stress (F = 26.30, p < .001), anxiety (F = 18.33, p < .001), depression (F = 27.63, p < .001), total DASS-21 (F = 23.91, p < .001), and all the variables of the Short Form Health Survey for quality of life. Conclusions Physical condition can predict the levels of mental health and quality of life of patients with drug dependence.
Jorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. The Influence of Physical Condition on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Drug Dependence. Journal of Addictions Nursing 2021, 32, 32 -38.
AMA StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. The Influence of Physical Condition on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Drug Dependence. Journal of Addictions Nursing. 2021; 32 (1):32-38.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2021. "The Influence of Physical Condition on Mental Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Drug Dependence." Journal of Addictions Nursing 32, no. 1: 32-38.
This cross-sectional study of repeated measures investigated whether integrating the abdominal hollowing maneuver (AHM) into the prone plank performance is an effective strategy for increasing both the activation of the deep and superficial core musculature. Electromyographical (EMG) responses of rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO), and lumbar erector spinae (LES), and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) of 20 participants (13 male, 7 female; mean ± standard deviation (SD) age: 24.25 ± 3.54 years; body mass: 66.42 ± 8.40 kg; height: 1.70 ± 9.51 m) were compared across two experimental conditions: the traditional prone plank (STANDARD); and a variation including the AHM (HOLLOWING). Regarding Total Intensity, HOLLOWING resulted in significantly greater EMG response than STANDARD (p < 0.001; Effect size (ES) = 3.01). Specifically, RA showed no significant differences between STANDARD and HOLLOWING (p = 0.056; ES = 0.285). However, for the remaining analyzed muscles, HOLLOWING significantly provided higher EMG activation compared to STANDARD (LES: p = 0.004; ES = 0.619; left EO: p < 0.001; ES = 1.031; right EO: p < 0.001; ES = 1.419; left IO: p < 0.001; ES = 2.021; right IO: p < 0.001; ES = 2.269). Regarding RPE, HOLLOWING reported values significantly greater than STANDARD (p < 0.001; ES = 2.94). In conclusion, integrating the AHM into the prone plank exercise enhances overall abdominal activity, particularly in both obliques. These findings provide updated guidelines for lumbar stabilization and core strengthening in health-related physical fitness programs.
Miguel García-Jaén; Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Influence of Abdominal Hollowing Maneuver on the Core Musculature Activation during the Prone Plank Exercise. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7410 .
AMA StyleMiguel García-Jaén, Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Influence of Abdominal Hollowing Maneuver on the Core Musculature Activation during the Prone Plank Exercise. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (20):7410.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMiguel García-Jaén; Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2020. "Influence of Abdominal Hollowing Maneuver on the Core Musculature Activation during the Prone Plank Exercise." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 20: 7410.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the on-court demands of handball players during the European Handball Federation Champions League Final Four (VELUX EHF FINAL4) 2019 to define time–motion characteristics (played time; covered distances) both in offense and defense. Furthermore; we aimed to define position-specific demands and differences among them. Forty players from three teams were analyzed during the tournament using a local positioning system (LPS) for the first time in top handball. Players covered similar distances both in offense (1388.28 ± 2627.08 m), and in defense (1305.47 ± 5059.64 m) and remained on court for a similar average time (15.69 ± 8.02 min and 15.40 ± 8.94 min respectively). When locomotion activities were normalized according to the time they spent on court; significant differences were found for defense compared to offense in walking (+20%; p < 0.000; Cohen’s effect size (ES) = 1.01) and jogging (−29.6%; p = 0.000; ES = 0.90), as well as a tendency for high-intensity running (+ 25.2%; p = 0.077; ES = 0.31). Per playing position; center and left back (CB = 94.86 ± 10.98 m·min−1; LB = 96.55 ± 24.65 m·min−1) showed the highest running pace in offense and mid-left; front center defender and outside right for the defense (ML = 90.38 ± 30.16 m·min−1; FCD = 87.04 ± 14.94 m·min−1; OR = 89.64 ± 34.93 m·min−1). In conclusion; profile differences existed among players’ position activity; both in offense and defense; which should be taken into account when designing specific physical training programs
Carmen Manchado; Juan Tortosa Martínez; Basilio Pueo; Juan Cortell Tormo; Helena Vila; Carmen Ferragut; Francisco Sánchez Sánchez; Sonia Busquier; Sergio Amat; Luis Chirosa Ríos. High-Performance Handball Player’s Time-Motion Analysis by Playing Positions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6768 .
AMA StyleCarmen Manchado, Juan Tortosa Martínez, Basilio Pueo, Juan Cortell Tormo, Helena Vila, Carmen Ferragut, Francisco Sánchez Sánchez, Sonia Busquier, Sergio Amat, Luis Chirosa Ríos. High-Performance Handball Player’s Time-Motion Analysis by Playing Positions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (18):6768.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Manchado; Juan Tortosa Martínez; Basilio Pueo; Juan Cortell Tormo; Helena Vila; Carmen Ferragut; Francisco Sánchez Sánchez; Sonia Busquier; Sergio Amat; Luis Chirosa Ríos. 2020. "High-Performance Handball Player’s Time-Motion Analysis by Playing Positions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18: 6768.
Childhood anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries—which can pose a major risk to a child’s sporting career—have been on the rise in the last few decades. Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) has been linked to an increased risk of ACL injury. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the acute effects of an ACL injury prevention protocol (ACL-IPP) and a soccer-specific fatigue protocol (SSFP) on DKV in youth male soccer players. The research hypothesis was that DKV would be reduced by the ACL-IPP and increased by the SSFP. Eighteen youth male soccer players were divided according to baseline DKV. Those with moderate or large DKV performed a neuromuscular training protocol based on activation of the abductor and external rotator hip muscles. Those with little or no DKV performed a soccer-specific fatigue protocol. DKV was assessed using the single-leg squat pre- and post-protocols in both legs. The ACL-IPP significantly decreased DKV during single-leg squat (p < 0.01, effect size = 1.39), while the SSFP significantly increased baseline DKV in the dominant leg during single-leg squat (p = 0.012; effect size = 1.74). In conclusion, the ACL-IPP appears to acutely reduce the DKV in youth male soccer players, and the SSFP seems to acutely increase the DKV in those players who showed a light or no DKV in a non-fatigue situation. By using the SSFP, it may be possible to determine which players would benefit from injury prevention programs due to increased DKV during game scenarios, while hip abductor and external rotator neuromuscular training may be beneficial for players who have moderate and severe DKV during single-leg squat under non-fatigued scenarios.
Marco Andrés García-Luna; Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo; Miguel García-Jaén; Manuel Ortega-Navarro; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Acute Effects of ACL Injury-Prevention Warm-Up and Soccer-Specific Fatigue Protocol on Dynamic Knee Valgus in Youth Male Soccer Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5608 .
AMA StyleMarco Andrés García-Luna, Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo, Miguel García-Jaén, Manuel Ortega-Navarro, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Acute Effects of ACL Injury-Prevention Warm-Up and Soccer-Specific Fatigue Protocol on Dynamic Knee Valgus in Youth Male Soccer Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (15):5608.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarco Andrés García-Luna; Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo; Miguel García-Jaén; Manuel Ortega-Navarro; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2020. "Acute Effects of ACL Injury-Prevention Warm-Up and Soccer-Specific Fatigue Protocol on Dynamic Knee Valgus in Youth Male Soccer Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 15: 5608.
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Jorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. Correction: Giménez-Meseguer, J., Tortosa-Martínez, J., Cortell-Tormo, J. M. The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health. 2020, 17, 3680. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5184 .
AMA StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. Correction: Giménez-Meseguer, J., Tortosa-Martínez, J., Cortell-Tormo, J. M. The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health. 2020, 17, 3680. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (14):5184.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. 2020. "Correction: Giménez-Meseguer, J., Tortosa-Martínez, J., Cortell-Tormo, J. M. The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health. 2020, 17, 3680." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14: 5184.
Physical exercise seems to have a promising effect on numerous variables related to the recovery of drug-dependent patients. However, some contradictions are found in the literature. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis in order to identify the effect of physical exercise on mental disorders, quality of life, abstinence, and craving, and make a comparison of the effect of exercise depending on the type of program. A search for articles was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Studies were selected that measured the acute effects or long-term effect (≥2 weeks) of exercise in patients who met criteria for alcohol use disorders or substance use disorders. A total of 59 studies were included. An effect of exercise on quality of life and mental disorders was identified. Subgroup analysis revealed an effect of exercise on stress (SMD = 1.11 (CI: 0.31, 1.91); z = 2.73; p = 0.006), anxiety (SMD = 0.50 (CI: 0.16, 0.84); z = 2.88; p = 0.004) and depression (SMD = 0.63 (CI: 0.34, 0.92); z = 4.31; p < 0.0001), and an effect of exercise on the eight variables included in the SF36 test. The results also showed a trend towards a positive effect on craving (SMD = 0.89 (CI: −0.05, 1.82); z = 1.85, p = 0.06). Body–mind activities and programs based on improving physical conditions produced similar results in mental disorders and quality of life. Available evidence indicates that physical exercise, both body–mind and physical fitness programs, can be effective in improving mental disorders, craving, and quality of life in drug-dependent patients.
Jorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3680 .
AMA StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (10):3680.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. 2020. "The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 10: 3680.
AD is a complicated multi-systemic neurological disorder that involves different biological pathways. Several risk factors have been identified, including chronic stress. Chronic stress produces an alteration in the activity of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) system, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which over time increase the risk of AD and also the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factors, such as hypertension, obesity and type 2 diabetes, associated with cognitive impairment and AD. Considering the multi-factorial etiology of AD, understanding the complex interrelationships between different risk factors is of potential interest for designing adequate strategies for preventing, delaying the onset or slowing down the progression of this devastating disease. Thus, in this review we will explore the general mechanisms and evidence linking stress, cardiovascular disease and AD, and discuss the potential benefits of physical activity for AD by counteracting the negative effects of chronic stress, CVD and risk factors.
Gema Sanchis-Soler; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Carmen Manchado; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. The effects of stress on cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease: Physical exercise as a counteract measure. International Review of Neurobiology 2020, 152, 157 -193.
AMA StyleGema Sanchis-Soler, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, Carmen Manchado, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. The effects of stress on cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease: Physical exercise as a counteract measure. International Review of Neurobiology. 2020; 152 ():157-193.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGema Sanchis-Soler; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Carmen Manchado; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo. 2020. "The effects of stress on cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease: Physical exercise as a counteract measure." International Review of Neurobiology 152, no. : 157-193.
Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's disease as well as to improve cognition in healthy and cognitively impaired individuals. However, the mechanisms of these benefits are not well understood. The stress hypothesis suggests that the cognitive benefits attributed to exercise may partially be mediated by changes in the cortisol secretion pattern. Chronic stress may increase the risk of AD and exacerbate the cognitive deficits and brain pathology characteristic of the condition while physical activity has been shown to attenuate most of stress consequences and risk factors for AD. Initially, research on the effects of cortisol on cognition and physical activity focused on cortisol levels at one time point but the circadian pattern of cortisol secretion is complex and it is still unclear which aspects are most closely associated with cognitive function. Thus, the aim of this review was to analyze the exercise/stress/cognition hypothesis focusing on the effects of the diurnal cycle of cortisol on cognitive function and physical activity in older adults with and without cognitive impairment.
J. Tortosa-Martínez; C. Manchado; J.M. Cortell-Tormo; I. Chulvi-Medrano. Exercise, the diurnal cycle of cortisol and cognitive impairment in older adults. Neurobiology of Stress 2018, 9, 40 -47.
AMA StyleJ. Tortosa-Martínez, C. Manchado, J.M. Cortell-Tormo, I. Chulvi-Medrano. Exercise, the diurnal cycle of cortisol and cognitive impairment in older adults. Neurobiology of Stress. 2018; 9 ():40-47.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ. Tortosa-Martínez; C. Manchado; J.M. Cortell-Tormo; I. Chulvi-Medrano. 2018. "Exercise, the diurnal cycle of cortisol and cognitive impairment in older adults." Neurobiology of Stress 9, no. : 40-47.
Exercise is important as adjuvant in the chronic low back pain (CLBP) treatment. Functional training could involve benefits for low back pain (LBP) patients.To evaluate the effects of a 12-week period of functional resistance training on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), disability, body pain, and physical fitness in CLBP females.Nineteen females CLBP were recruited according to Paris Task Force on Back Pain criteria. Participants were randomly assigned to an exercise group (EG); and a control group (CG). Subjects were tested at baseline and at week 12 after 24 sessions, 2 days per week. Body pain was assessed using visual analog scale (VAS), disability with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and HRQOL with Short Form 36 questionnaire. Physical fitness was measured using: flamingo test, back endurance test, side bridge test, abdominal curl-up tests, and 60-s squat test.EG showed significant improvements in physical function (10%; p< 0.05), body pain (42%; p< 0.05), vitality (31%; p< 0.05), physical component scale (15%; p< 0.05), VAS (62.5%; p< 0.01), ODI (61.3%; p< 0.05), balance (58%; p< 0.05), curl-up (83%; p< 0.01), squat (22%; p< 0.01), static back (67%; p< 0.01), and side bridge (56%; p< 0.01).Periodized functional resistance training decreased pain and disability and improved HRQOL, balance and physical fitness in females with CLBP, and can thus be used safely in this population.
Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Pablo Tercedor Sánchez; Ivan Chulvi-Medrano; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Carmen Manchado-López; Salvador Llana-Belloch; Pedro Pérez-Soriano. Effects of functional resistance training on fitness and quality of life in females with chronic nonspecific low-back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2018, 31, 95 -105.
AMA StyleJuan M. Cortell-Tormo, Pablo Tercedor Sánchez, Ivan Chulvi-Medrano, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, Carmen Manchado-López, Salvador Llana-Belloch, Pedro Pérez-Soriano. Effects of functional resistance training on fitness and quality of life in females with chronic nonspecific low-back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2018; 31 (1):95-105.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan M. Cortell-Tormo; Pablo Tercedor Sánchez; Ivan Chulvi-Medrano; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Carmen Manchado-López; Salvador Llana-Belloch; Pedro Pérez-Soriano. 2018. "Effects of functional resistance training on fitness and quality of life in females with chronic nonspecific low-back pain." Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 31, no. 1: 95-105.
Manchado, C, Cortell-Tormo, JM, and Tortosa-Martínez, J. Effects of two different training periodization models on physical and physiological aspects of elite female team handball players. J Strength Cond Res 32(1): 280–287, 2018—The aim of this study was to compare training-induced changes in selected physiological and physical team handball performance factors after 2 training periodization models: traditional periodization (TP) vs. block periodization (BP). Eleven female team handball players who played over 2 consecutive seasons for a Spanish first league team were assessed twice per season during a training cycle. On each occasion, participants completed anthropometric, maximal strength, and lower-body power assessments. In addition, incremental tests to determine maximum oxygen uptake (V̇o2max), sprint- and sport-specific throwing velocity tests were performed. Block periodization group experienced significantly greater improvements than TP on squat jump (5.97%; p < 0.001), countermovement jump (8.76%; p = 0.011), hand-grip strength (8.22%; p = 0.029), bench press 1 repetition maximum (1RM) (5.14%; p = 0.049), 10-m sprint (−6.19%; p < 0.001), and 20-m sprint (2.95%; p = 0.008). Greater changes in BP group (p ≤ 0.05) were also found for the throwing velocities in sport-specific tests compared with the TP group. No significant difference between the groups were detected for the half-squat 1RM (p = 0.15) and the V̇o2max (p = 0.44). These findings suggest that BP may be more effective than TP for improving important physiological and physical team handball performance factors in high level female handball players.
Carmen Manchado; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Effects of Two Different Training Periodization Models on Physical and Physiological Aspects of Elite Female Team Handball Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2018, 32, 280 -287.
AMA StyleCarmen Manchado, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Effects of Two Different Training Periodization Models on Physical and Physiological Aspects of Elite Female Team Handball Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2018; 32 (1):280-287.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Manchado; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2018. "Effects of Two Different Training Periodization Models on Physical and Physiological Aspects of Elite Female Team Handball Players." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 32, no. 1: 280-287.
Prone plank is a widely used exercise in core stability training. Research has shown that pelvic tilt plays an important role on the electromyographical (EMG) activation of core musculature. However, the influence of scapular position on EMG activation is currently unknown. Therefore, this study evaluated the influence of scapular position on the core muscles during a prone plank. Surface electromyography of the rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO) and erector spinae (ES) was collected in fifteen participants (10 men, 5 women). Four variations of the prone plank were evaluated: scapular abduction with anterior (ABANT) and posterior (ABRET) pelvic tilt; and scapular adduction with anterior (ADANT) and posterior (ADRET) pelvic tilt. Individual muscle EMG and overall EMG for each plank exercise was analyzed. Joint positions were controlled with a 2D kinematic analysis. Ratings of perceived effort (RPE) were also registered. ADRET resulted in higher overall EMG activity compared to ABANT (p=0.04) and ADANT (p=0.04). Moreover, ADRET resulted in greater EMG activity compared to ADANT, ABANT, and ABRET for EO (p=0.000; p=0.000; p=0.035), IO (p=0.000; p=0.000; p=0.005) and ES (p=0.019; p=0.001; p=0.014). Regarding RA, ADRET was significantly higher compared to ADANT (p=0.002) and ABANT (p=0.005). Finally, ADRET provoked a higher RPE compared to ABANT (p=0.000), ABRET (p=0.001) and ADANT (p=0.015). These findings demonstrate the influence of the scapular and pelvic position on the EMG response of the core muscle groups analyzed in this study, and highlight the greater contribution of these muscles to the postural stabilizing demands during posterior pelvic tilt positions, particularly when the scapulae are in adduction.
Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Miguel García-Jaén; Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Ángel G. Lucas-Cuevas; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Influence of Scapular Position on the Core Musculature Activation in the Prone Plank Exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2017, 31, 2255 -2262.
AMA StyleJuan M. Cortell-Tormo, Miguel García-Jaén, Iván Chulvi-Medrano, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Ángel G. Lucas-Cuevas, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Influence of Scapular Position on the Core Musculature Activation in the Prone Plank Exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2017; 31 (8):2255-2262.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan M. Cortell-Tormo; Miguel García-Jaén; Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Ángel G. Lucas-Cuevas; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2017. "Influence of Scapular Position on the Core Musculature Activation in the Prone Plank Exercise." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 31, no. 8: 2255-2262.
Regular physical activity is a promising strategy to treat and prevent cognitive decline. The mechanisms that mediate these benefits are not fully clear but physical activity is thought to attenuate the harmful effects of chronic psychological stress and hypercortisolism on cognition. However, the circadian pattern of cortisol secretion is complex and it is not known which aspects are most closely associated with increased cognitive function and better physical performance. This is the first study to simultaneously measure cognitive function, the diurnal cycle of salivary cortisol and physical performance in older adults, without cognitive impairment (n = 30) and with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI) (n = 30). Regression analysis showed that better cognitive function was associated with better physical performance. A greater variance in cortisol levels across the day from morning to evening was associated with better cognitive function and physical performance. The results support the idea that a more dynamic cortisol secretion pattern is associated with better cognitive function and physical performance even in the presence of cognitive impairment, but our results could not confirm a mediating role in this relationship.
B. Dijckmans; J. Tortosa-Martínez; N. Caus; G. González-Caballero; B. Martínez-Pelegrin; C. Manchado-Lopez; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; I. Chulvi-Medrano; A. Clow. Does the diurnal cycle of cortisol explain the relationship between physical performance and cognitive function in older adults? European Review of Aging and Physical Activity 2017, 14, 1 -10.
AMA StyleB. Dijckmans, J. Tortosa-Martínez, N. Caus, G. González-Caballero, B. Martínez-Pelegrin, C. Manchado-Lopez, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo, I. Chulvi-Medrano, A. Clow. Does the diurnal cycle of cortisol explain the relationship between physical performance and cognitive function in older adults? European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 2017; 14 (1):1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleB. Dijckmans; J. Tortosa-Martínez; N. Caus; G. González-Caballero; B. Martínez-Pelegrin; C. Manchado-Lopez; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; I. Chulvi-Medrano; A. Clow. 2017. "Does the diurnal cycle of cortisol explain the relationship between physical performance and cognitive function in older adults?" European Review of Aging and Physical Activity 14, no. 1: 1-10.
In Portugal, Spain and South Africa, there has been a noted anti-neoliberal resistance, marked by the significant participation of the older generation in protest movements. Changing demographics, the global financial crisis, unemployment, poverty, and the reliance of the family nucleus on the pensioner, coupled with neoliberal and austerity-based reductions to welfare programmes, pensions, health, and social care, has caused the "silver revolution". As a population group that is often considered to be less politically active and robust members of society, such resistance is a noteworthy moment in society that needs to be considered and responded to.
Abigail Ornellas; María-Asunción Martínez-Román; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; José Luís Casanova; Maria Das Dores Guerreiro; Lambert K. Engelbrecht. Neoliberalism and Austerity in Spain, Portugal and South Africa: The Revolution of Older Persons. Journal of Gerontological Social Work 2017, 60, 535 -552.
AMA StyleAbigail Ornellas, María-Asunción Martínez-Román, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, José Luís Casanova, Maria Das Dores Guerreiro, Lambert K. Engelbrecht. Neoliberalism and Austerity in Spain, Portugal and South Africa: The Revolution of Older Persons. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 2017; 60 (6):535-552.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbigail Ornellas; María-Asunción Martínez-Román; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; José Luís Casanova; Maria Das Dores Guerreiro; Lambert K. Engelbrecht. 2017. "Neoliberalism and Austerity in Spain, Portugal and South Africa: The Revolution of Older Persons." Journal of Gerontological Social Work 60, no. 6: 535-552.
In handball, throwing velocity is considered to be one of the essential factors in achieving the ultimate aim of scoring a goal. The objective of the present study was to analyze the effect of a core training program on throwing velocity in 30 handball players (age 18.7 ± 3.4 years, body height 179.3 ± 7.0 cm, body mass 78.9 ± 7.7 kg), 16 of whom were in the junior category and 14 of whom were in the senior category. The 30 players were randomly divided into two groups, the control group (n = 15) and the experimental group (n = 15). For a period of ten weeks, both groups attended their regular handball training sessions (four per week), but in addition, the experimental group participated in a program specifically aimed at progressively strengthening the lumbo-pelvic region and consisting of seven exercises performed after the general warm-up in each regular session. Pre- and post-tests were carried out to analyze each player’s throwing velocity from different throwing positions and thus assess the effects of this specific training program. Statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in throwing velocity were observed between the experimental group, which presented a percentage improvement of 4.5%, and the control group, which did not show any improvement. The results seem to indicate that an increase in the strength and stability of the lumbo-pelvic region can contribute to an improvement in the kinetic chain of the specific movement of throwing in handball, thus, increasing throwing velocity.
Carmen Manchado; José García-Ruiz; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Juan Tortosa-Martinez. Effect of Core Training on Male Handball Players’ Throwing Velocity. Journal of Human Kinetics 2017, 56, 177 -185.
AMA StyleCarmen Manchado, José García-Ruiz, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo, Juan Tortosa-Martinez. Effect of Core Training on Male Handball Players’ Throwing Velocity. Journal of Human Kinetics. 2017; 56 (1):177-185.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmen Manchado; José García-Ruiz; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Juan Tortosa-Martinez. 2017. "Effect of Core Training on Male Handball Players’ Throwing Velocity." Journal of Human Kinetics 56, no. 1: 177-185.
Changes in the social and economic landscape for NGOs are distinctly recognised in Spain and South Africa as a result of comparable formative and historical social welfare provision. NGOs in both countries are under siege, operating in the line of two fires, namely the global financial crisis, and the implementation and advancement of a neoliberal agenda. The need for a renewal of identity, activism, collaboration and partnership as well as an alignment of their roles in civil society with their visions, missions and core values is suggested towards ensuring the survival of NGOs.
Lambert Engelbrecht; Abigail Ornellas; María-Asunción Martínez-Román; Juan Tortosa-Martinez. NGOs IN SPAIN AND SOUTH AFRICA: IN THE LINE OF TWO FIRES. Social Work 2016, 52, 1 .
AMA StyleLambert Engelbrecht, Abigail Ornellas, María-Asunción Martínez-Román, Juan Tortosa-Martinez. NGOs IN SPAIN AND SOUTH AFRICA: IN THE LINE OF TWO FIRES. Social Work. 2016; 52 (4):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLambert Engelbrecht; Abigail Ornellas; María-Asunción Martínez-Román; Juan Tortosa-Martinez. 2016. "NGOs IN SPAIN AND SOUTH AFRICA: IN THE LINE OF TWO FIRES." Social Work 52, no. 4: 1.
Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Yasser Alakhdar; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Tamara Rial; Moisés Picón; Laura Masiá-Tortosa; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Effects Of Ergogenic Nutritional Supplements In Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2016, 48, 1 .
AMA StyleIván Chulvi-Medrano, Yasser Alakhdar, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo, Tamara Rial, Moisés Picón, Laura Masiá-Tortosa, Juan Tortosa-Martínez. Effects Of Ergogenic Nutritional Supplements In Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016; 48 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIván Chulvi-Medrano; Yasser Alakhdar; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Tamara Rial; Moisés Picón; Laura Masiá-Tortosa; Juan Tortosa-Martínez. 2016. "Effects Of Ergogenic Nutritional Supplements In Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48, no. : 1.
Roberto Cejuela; Miguel García-Jaén; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Sergio Sellés-Pérez; Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Tamara Rial. Acute Physiological Responses Of Performance Of Choy Lee Fut Forms In Amateur Practitioners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2016, 48, 1046 .
AMA StyleRoberto Cejuela, Miguel García-Jaén, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo, Sergio Sellés-Pérez, Iván Chulvi-Medrano, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, Tamara Rial. Acute Physiological Responses Of Performance Of Choy Lee Fut Forms In Amateur Practitioners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016; 48 ():1046.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoberto Cejuela; Miguel García-Jaén; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Sergio Sellés-Pérez; Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Tamara Rial. 2016. "Acute Physiological Responses Of Performance Of Choy Lee Fut Forms In Amateur Practitioners." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48, no. : 1046.
Miguel García-Jaén; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Sergio Sellés-Pérez; Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Roberto Cejuela; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Tamara Rial. Comparative Acute Responses Of Choy Lee Fut Air And Heavy Bag Forms In Amateur Practitioners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2016, 48, 1046 .
AMA StyleMiguel García-Jaén, Juan M. Cortell-Tormo, Sergio Sellés-Pérez, Iván Chulvi-Medrano, Roberto Cejuela, Juan Tortosa-Martínez, Tamara Rial. Comparative Acute Responses Of Choy Lee Fut Air And Heavy Bag Forms In Amateur Practitioners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016; 48 ():1046.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMiguel García-Jaén; Juan M. Cortell-Tormo; Sergio Sellés-Pérez; Iván Chulvi-Medrano; Roberto Cejuela; Juan Tortosa-Martínez; Tamara Rial. 2016. "Comparative Acute Responses Of Choy Lee Fut Air And Heavy Bag Forms In Amateur Practitioners." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48, no. : 1046.
This study combined quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate quality-of-life changes in drug-dependent patients after participation in a group-based exercise program. Quality of life (SF-36) and physical fitness (six-minute Walk Test, Timed Get Up and Go Test, and Chair Stand Test) were quantitatively determined in a group (n=37) of drug-dependent patients before and after a 12-week group exercise program (n=18) or routine care (n=19). Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted at the end of the program with a subsample of 11 participants from the exercise group. Quantitative results showed improvements in fitness and different aspects of quality of life, such as physical function, mental health, vitality, social function, and general health perception. Qualitative results showed specific physical benefits (decreased injuries and muscle pain, decreased weight, and increased vitality with improvement in activities of daily living), psychological benefits (forgetting about everyday problems, improved mood, decreased stress and anxiety), social benefits, and a reduction in craving. The results of this study provide insight into the importance of exercise for the quality of life and recovery process of drug-dependent patients.
Jorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martinez; María De Los Remedios Fernández-Valenciano. Benefits of Exercise for the Quality of Life of Drug-Dependent Patients. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 2015, 47, 1 -8.
AMA StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer, Juan Tortosa-Martinez, María De Los Remedios Fernández-Valenciano. Benefits of Exercise for the Quality of Life of Drug-Dependent Patients. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 2015; 47 (5):1-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorge Giménez-Meseguer; Juan Tortosa-Martinez; María De Los Remedios Fernández-Valenciano. 2015. "Benefits of Exercise for the Quality of Life of Drug-Dependent Patients." Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 47, no. 5: 1-8.