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Shift work can lead to circadian desynchronization due to temporary misalignment between working hours and physiological and behavioral functioning, resulting in compromised health, insomnia, worsening of sleep quality, reduced ability to work during waking hours, and increased cardiovascular risk. We evaluated the effects of shift work on the rest-activity circadian rhythm (RAR) and health status of Italian orthopaedic nurses. The study population was 59 nurses: 44 worked the night shift and 15 worked the day shift. All carried out continuous 5-day actigraphic monitoring to assess RAR, including both the working and the rest period. The rhythmometric analysis showed that, during the working period, the night shift nurses had a significantly lower amplitude than the day shift nurses (p< 0.001), and the acrophase was significantly different between the two groups (p< 0.01). When we stratified the two groups by median body mass index (<25 kg/m2 normal weight and ≥25 kg/m2 overweight), during the working period, we noted a significantly lower amplitude for both the normal weight and the overweight nurses who worked the night shift (p< 0.01 and p< 0.001, normal weight and overweight respectively). The current findings suggest the need for further study of the relationship between activity levels and shift work.
Letizia Galasso; Antonino Mulè; Lucia Castelli; Emiliano Cè; Vincenzo Condemi; Giuseppe Banfi; Eliana Roveda; Angela Montaruli; Fabio Esposito. Effects of Shift Work in a Sample of Italian Nurses: Analysis of Rest-Activity Circadian Rhythm. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 8378 .
AMA StyleLetizia Galasso, Antonino Mulè, Lucia Castelli, Emiliano Cè, Vincenzo Condemi, Giuseppe Banfi, Eliana Roveda, Angela Montaruli, Fabio Esposito. Effects of Shift Work in a Sample of Italian Nurses: Analysis of Rest-Activity Circadian Rhythm. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (16):8378.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLetizia Galasso; Antonino Mulè; Lucia Castelli; Emiliano Cè; Vincenzo Condemi; Giuseppe Banfi; Eliana Roveda; Angela Montaruli; Fabio Esposito. 2021. "Effects of Shift Work in a Sample of Italian Nurses: Analysis of Rest-Activity Circadian Rhythm." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16: 8378.
Purpose Continuous incremental protocols (CP) may misestimate the maximum aerobic velocity (Vmax) due to increases in running speed faster than cardiorespiratory/metabolic adjustments. A higher aerobic capacity may mitigate this issue due to faster pulmonary oxygen uptake ( $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2) kinetics. Therefore, this study aimed to compare three different protocols to assess Vmax in athletes with higher or lower training status. Methods Sixteen well-trained runners were classified according to higher (HI) or lower (LO) $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2max $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2-kinetics was calculated across four 5-min running bouts at 10 km·h−1. Two CPs [1 km·h−1 per min (CP1) and 1 km·h−1 every 2-min (CP2)] were performed to determine Vmax $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2max, lactate-threshold and submaximal $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2/velocity relationship. Results were compared to the discontinuous incremental protocol (DP). Results Vmax, $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2max, $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ CO2 and VE were higher [(P < 0.05,(ES:0.22/2.59)] in HI than in LO. $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2-kinetics was faster [P < 0.05,(ES:-2.74/ − 1.76)] in HI than in LO. $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2/velocity slope was lower in HI than in LO [(P < 0.05,(ES:-1.63/ − 0.18)]. Vmax and $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2/velocity slope were CP1 > CP2 = DP for HI and CP1 > CP2 > DP for LO. A lower [P < 0.05,(ES:0.53/0.75)] Vmax-difference for both CP1 and CP2 vs DP was found in HI than in LO. Vmax-differences in CP1 vs DP showed a large inverse correlation with Vmax, $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2max and lactate-threshold and a very large correlation with $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2-kinetics. Conclusions Higher aerobic training status witnessed by faster $$\dot{V}$$ V ˙ O2 kinetics led to lower between-protocol Vmax differences, particularly between CP2 vs DP. Faster kinetics may minimize the mismatch issues between metabolic and mechanical power that may occur in CP. This should be considered for exercise prescription at different percentages of Vmax.
Andrea Riboli; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cè; Eloisa Limonta; Marta Borrelli; Giuseppe Coratella; Fabio Esposito. Training status affects between-protocols differences in the assessment of maximal aerobic velocity. European Journal of Applied Physiology 2021, 1 -11.
AMA StyleAndrea Riboli, Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cè, Eloisa Limonta, Marta Borrelli, Giuseppe Coratella, Fabio Esposito. Training status affects between-protocols differences in the assessment of maximal aerobic velocity. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2021; ():1-11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Riboli; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cè; Eloisa Limonta; Marta Borrelli; Giuseppe Coratella; Fabio Esposito. 2021. "Training status affects between-protocols differences in the assessment of maximal aerobic velocity." European Journal of Applied Physiology , no. : 1-11.
The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of ballistic and power training on table tennis players’ electromyography (EMG) changes. Thirty male table tennis players, who were able to perform top spin strikes properly, were randomly assigned to three groups: power training (PT; n = 10); ballistic training (BT; n = 10); and no training (CON = control group; n = 10). PT and BT were performed 3 times weekly for 8 weeks. Before and after training programs, a one-repetition maximum test (1RM) and the EMG activity of all the subjects’ upper/lower body muscles while performing top spin strokes were analyzed. After training, significant interactions (group × time) were observed in increasing 1RM strength in upper/lower muscles (p< 0.05). However, neither training type had any significant effect on muscle EMG activity. These findings suggest that there should not necessarily be any significant change in the EMG signal after BT and PT despite the increase in muscle strength.
Amir Haghighi; Ali Zaferanieh; Seyed Hosseini-Kakhak; Ali Maleki; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè; Carlos Castellar; Víctor Toro-Román; Francisco Pradas. Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7735 .
AMA StyleAmir Haghighi, Ali Zaferanieh, Seyed Hosseini-Kakhak, Ali Maleki, Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè, Carlos Castellar, Víctor Toro-Román, Francisco Pradas. Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (15):7735.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAmir Haghighi; Ali Zaferanieh; Seyed Hosseini-Kakhak; Ali Maleki; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè; Carlos Castellar; Víctor Toro-Román; Francisco Pradas. 2021. "Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 15: 7735.
Purpose We investigated the effects of 12 weeks of passive static stretching training (PST) on force-generating capacity, passive stiffness, muscle architecture of plantarflexor muscles. Methods Thirty healthy adults participated in the study. Fifteen participants (STR, 6 women, 9 men) underwent 12-week plantarflexor muscles PST [(5 × 45 s-on/15 s-off) × 2exercises] × 5times/week (duration: 2250 s/week), while 15 participants (CTRL, 6 women, 9 men) served as control (no PST). Range of motion (ROM), maximum passive resistive torque (PRTmax), triceps surae architecture [fascicle length, fascicle angle, and thickness], passive stiffness [muscle–tendon complex (MTC) and muscle stiffness], and plantarflexors maximun force-generating capacity variables (maximum voluntary contraction, maximum muscle activation, rate of torque development, electromechanical delay) were calculated Pre, at the 6th (Wk6), and the 12th week (Wk12) of the protocol in both groups. Results Compared to Pre, STR ROM increased (P < 0.05) at Wk6 (8%) and Wk12 (23%). PRTmax increased at Wk12 (30%, P < 0.05), while MTC stiffness decreased (16%, P < 0.05). Muscle stiffness decreased (P < 0.05) at Wk6 (11%) and Wk12 (16%). No changes in triceps surae architecture and plantarflexors maximum force-generating capacity variables were found in STR (P > 0.05). Percentage changes in ROM correlated with percentage changes in PRTmax (ρ = 0.62, P = 0.01) and MTC stiffness (ρ = − 0.78, P = 0.001). In CTRL, no changes (P > 0.05) occurred in any variables at any time point. Conclusion The expected long-term PST-induced changes in ROM were associated with modifications in the whole passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint, while maximum force-generating capacity characteristics were preserved. 12 weeks of PST do not seem a sufficient stimulus to induce triceps surae architectural changes.
Stefano Longo; Emiliano Cè; Angela Valentina Bisconti; Susanna Rampichini; Christian Doria; Marta Borrelli; Eloisa Limonta; Giuseppe Coratella; Fabio Esposito. The effects of 12 weeks of static stretch training on the functional, mechanical, and architectural characteristics of the triceps surae muscle–tendon complex. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2021, 121, 1743 -1758.
AMA StyleStefano Longo, Emiliano Cè, Angela Valentina Bisconti, Susanna Rampichini, Christian Doria, Marta Borrelli, Eloisa Limonta, Giuseppe Coratella, Fabio Esposito. The effects of 12 weeks of static stretch training on the functional, mechanical, and architectural characteristics of the triceps surae muscle–tendon complex. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2021; 121 (6):1743-1758.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefano Longo; Emiliano Cè; Angela Valentina Bisconti; Susanna Rampichini; Christian Doria; Marta Borrelli; Eloisa Limonta; Giuseppe Coratella; Fabio Esposito. 2021. "The effects of 12 weeks of static stretch training on the functional, mechanical, and architectural characteristics of the triceps surae muscle–tendon complex." Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 121, no. 6: 1743-1758.
The present study investigated the activation of gluteal, thigh, and lower back muscles in different squat variations. Ten male competitive bodybuilders perform back-squat at full (full-BS) or parallel (parallel-BS) depth, using large feet-stance (sumo-BS), and enhancing the feet external rotation (external-rotated-sumo-BS) and front-squat (FS) at 80% 1-RM. The normalized surface electromyographic root-mean-square (sEMG RMS) amplitude of gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, adductor longus, longissimus, and iliocostalis was recorded during both the ascending and descending phase of each exercise. During the descending phase, greater sEMG RMS amplitude of gluteus maximus and gluteus medius was found in FS vs. all other exercises (p < 0.05). Additionally, FS elicited iliocostalis more than all other exercises. During the ascending phase, both sumo-BS and external-rotated-sumo-BS showed greater vastus lateralis and adductor longus activation compared to all other exercises (p < 0.05). Moreover, rectus femoris activation was greater in FS compared to full-BS (p < 0.05). No between-exercise difference was found in vastus medialis and longissimus showed no between-exercise difference. FS needs more backward stabilization during the descending phase. Larger feet-stance increases thigh muscles activity, possibly because of their longer length. These findings show how bodybuilders uniquely recruit muscles when performing different squat variations.
Giuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Francesca Caccavale; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. The Activation of Gluteal, Thigh, and Lower Back Muscles in Different Squat Variations Performed by Competitive Bodybuilders: Implications for Resistance Training. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 772 .
AMA StyleGiuseppe Coratella, Gianpaolo Tornatore, Francesca Caccavale, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè. The Activation of Gluteal, Thigh, and Lower Back Muscles in Different Squat Variations Performed by Competitive Bodybuilders: Implications for Resistance Training. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (2):772.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Francesca Caccavale; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. 2021. "The Activation of Gluteal, Thigh, and Lower Back Muscles in Different Squat Variations Performed by Competitive Bodybuilders: Implications for Resistance Training." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 2: 772.
The present study investigated whether or not verbal instruction affects the electromyographic (EMG) amplitude of back-squat prime movers. Fifteen resistance-trained men performed back-squat at 50%1-RM and 80%1-RM and received external (EF) or internal focus (IF) on lower-limb posterior muscles. EMG amplitude of gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius medialis, vastus lateralis and tibialis anterior was recorded during both concentric and eccentric phase. During the concentric phase, the gluteus maximus and biceps femoris EMG amplitude was greater in IF vs EF at 50% [effect size (ES): 0.63(95%CI 0.09/1.17) and 0.49(0.10/0.78) respectively] and 80% [ES: 1.30(0.29/2.21) and 0.59(0.08/1.10)]. The gastrocnemius medialis EMG amplitude was greater in IF vs EF during the eccentric phase at 50% [ES: 0.73(0.13/1.33)] and at 80% [ES: 0.72(0.10/1.34)]. Concomitantly, vastus lateralis EMG amplitude was lower at 50% [ES: −0.71(−1.38/-0.04)] and 80% [ES: −0.68(−1.33/-0.03)]. During the eccentric phase, the tibialis anterior EMG amplitude was greater in IF vs EF at 50% [ES: 0.90(0.12 to 1.68)] and 80% [ES: 0.74(0.13/1.45)]. Irrespective of the load, in the thigh muscles the internal focus promoted a different motor pattern, increasing the hip extensors and reducing the knee extensor excitation during the concentric phase. Concomitantly, both ankle muscles were more excited during the eccentric phase, possibly to increase the anterior-posterior balance control. The internal focus in back-squat seems to have phase-dependent effects, and it is visible at both moderate and high load.
Giuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Stefano Longo; Marta Borrelli; Christian Doria; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. The Effects of Verbal Instructions on Lower Limb Muscles’ Excitation in Back-Squat. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2020, 1 -7.
AMA StyleGiuseppe Coratella, Gianpaolo Tornatore, Stefano Longo, Marta Borrelli, Christian Doria, Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè. The Effects of Verbal Instructions on Lower Limb Muscles’ Excitation in Back-Squat. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2020; ():1-7.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Stefano Longo; Marta Borrelli; Christian Doria; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. 2020. "The Effects of Verbal Instructions on Lower Limb Muscles’ Excitation in Back-Squat." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport , no. : 1-7.
The current study determined the area-per-player during small- or large-sided games with or without goalkeeper that replicates the relative (m·min-1) total distance, high-intensity running distance, sprint distance and metabolic power covered during official matches. Time-motion analysis was performed on twenty-five elite soccer-players during 26 home-matches. A total of 2565 individual samples for SSGs using different pitch sizes and different number of players were collected and classified as SSGs with (SSG-G) or without goalkeeper (SSG-P). A between-position comparison was also performed. The area-per-player needed to replicate the official match demands was largely higher in SSG-G vs SSG-P for total distance [187±53 vs 115±35 m2, effect size (ES): 1.60 95%CI 0.94/2.21], high-intensity running distance [262±72 vs 166±39 m2, ES: 1.66(0.99/2.27)] and metabolic power [177±42 vs 94±40, ES: 1.99(1.31/2.67)], but similar for sprint distance [(316±75 vs 295±99 m2, ES: 0.24(-0.32/0.79)] with direction of larger area-per-player for sprint distance > high-intensity running > total distance ≌ metabolic power for both SSG-G and SSG-P. In SSG-G, forwards required higher area-per-player than central-defenders [ES: 2.96(1.07/4.35)], wide-midfielders [ES: 2.45(0.64/3.78)] and wide-defenders [ES: 3.45(1.13/4.99)]. Central-midfielders required higher area-per-player than central-defenders [ES: 1.69(0.20/2.90)] and wide-midfielders [ES: 1.35(-0.13/2.57)]. In SSG-P, central defenders need lower area-per-player (ES: -6.01/-0.92) to overall replicate the match demands compared to all other positions. The current results may be used to gain knowledge of the SSGs relative to the match demands. This imply manipulating SSGs using higher or lower ApP, the presence of the goalkeeper or design specific rules to increase or decrease the position-specific demands with respect to the desired external load outcomes.
Andrea Riboli; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cé; Fabio Esposito. Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players. PLoS ONE 2020, 15, e0229194 .
AMA StyleAndrea Riboli, Giuseppe Coratella, Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cé, Fabio Esposito. Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players. PLoS ONE. 2020; 15 (9):e0229194.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Riboli; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cé; Fabio Esposito. 2020. "Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players." PLoS ONE 15, no. 9: e0229194.
The present study examined the muscle activation in lateral raise with humerus rotated externally (LR-external), neutrally (LR-neutral), internally (LR-internal), with flexed elbow (LR-flexed) and frontal raise during both the concentric and eccentric phase. Ten competitive bodybuilders performed the exercises. Normalized surface electromyographic root mean square (sEMG RMS) was obtained from anterior, medial, and posterior deltoid, pectoralis major, upper trapezius, and triceps brachii. During the concentric phase, anterior deltoid and posterior deltoid showed greater sEMG RMS in frontal raise (effect size (ES)-range: 1.78/9.25)) and LR-internal (ES-range: 10.79/21.34), respectively, vs. all other exercises. Medial deltoid showed greater sEMG RMS in LR-neutral than LR-external (ES: 1.47 (95% confidence-interval—CI: 0.43/2.38)), frontal raise (ES: 10.28(95% CI: 6.67/13.01)), and LR-flexed (ES: 6.41(95% CI: 4.04/8.23)). Pectoralis major showed greater sEMG RMS in frontal raise vs. all other exercises (ES-range: 17.2/29.5), while upper trapezius (ES-range: 2.66/7.18) and triceps brachii (ES-range: 0.41/3.31) showed greater sEMG RMS in LR-internal vs. all other exercises. Similar recruitment patterns were found during the eccentric phase. When humerus rotates internally, greater activation of posterior deltoid, triceps brachii, and upper trapezius occurs. Humerus external rotation increases the activation of anterior and medial deltoid. Frontal raise mainly activates anterior deltoid and pectoralis major. LR variations and frontal raise activate specifically shoulders muscles and should be proposed accordingly.
Giuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. An Electromyographic Analysis of Lateral Raise Variations and Frontal Raise in Competitive Bodybuilders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6015 .
AMA StyleGiuseppe Coratella, Gianpaolo Tornatore, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè. An Electromyographic Analysis of Lateral Raise Variations and Frontal Raise in Competitive Bodybuilders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (17):6015.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. 2020. "An Electromyographic Analysis of Lateral Raise Variations and Frontal Raise in Competitive Bodybuilders." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17: 6015.
Key points Vascular function and arterial stiffness are important markers of cardiovascular health and cardiovascular co‐morbidity. Transitional phases of hypoemia and hypermia, with consequent fluctuations in shear rate, occuring during repetitive passive stretching adminstration (passive stretching training) may constitute an effective stimulus to induce an amelioration in vascular function, arterial stiffness and vascular remodelling by improving central and local blood flow control mechanisms. Vascular function, arterial stiffness and vascular remodelling were evaluated before and after 12 weeks of passive stretching training and after 6 weeks from training cessation, in the femoral, popliteal (treated with stretching), and brachial arteries (untreated) of both sides. After passive stretching training, vascular function and arterial remodelling improved, and arterial stiffness decreased in all the arteries, suggesting modifications of both central and local blood flow control mechanisms. Passive stretching‐induced improvements related to central mechanisms seemed to have a short duration, as they returned to pre‐training baseline within 6 weeks from training cessation, whereas those more related to a local mechanism persisted in the follow‐up. Abstract Acute passive stretching (PS) effects on blood flow (), shear rate (), and vascular function in the feeding arteries of the stretched muscle have been extensively investigated; however, few data are available on vascular adjustments induced by long‐term PS training. We investigated the effects of PS training on vascular function and stiffness of the involved (femoral and popliteal) and uninvolved (brachial) arteries. Our hypothesis was that PS‐induced changes in and would improve central and local mechanisms of control. Thirty‐nine participants were randomly assigned to bilateral PS (n = 14), monolateral PS (n = 13) or no PS training (n = 12). Vascular function was measured before and after 12 weeks of knee extensor and plantar flexor muscles’ PS training by single passive limb movement and flow‐mediated dilatation (FMD). Central (carotid‐femoral artery PWV, PWVCF) and peripheral (carotid‐radial artery PWV, PWVCR) arterial stiffness was measured by pulse‐wave velocity (PWV), together with systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure. After PS training, increases of 30%, 25% and 8% (P < 0.05) in femoral Δ, popliteal and brachial artery FMD%, respectively, occurred in both PS training groups. A decrease in PWVCF, PWVCR, SBP and DBP (−25%, −17%, −4% and −8%, respectively; P < 0.05) was noted. No changes occurred in controls. Vascular function improved and arterial stiffness reduced in the arteries involved and uninvolved with PS training, suggesting modifications in both central and local control mechanisms. PS‐induced improvements had a short duration in some of vascular function parameters, as they returned to baseline within 6 weeks of PS training cessation.
Angela Valentina Bisconti; E. Cè; S. Longo; M. Venturelli; G. Coratella; E. Limonta; C. Doria; S. Rampichini; F. Esposito. Evidence for improved systemic and local vascular function after long‐term passive static stretching training of the musculoskeletal system. The Journal of Physiology 2020, 598, 3645 -3666.
AMA StyleAngela Valentina Bisconti, E. Cè, S. Longo, M. Venturelli, G. Coratella, E. Limonta, C. Doria, S. Rampichini, F. Esposito. Evidence for improved systemic and local vascular function after long‐term passive static stretching training of the musculoskeletal system. The Journal of Physiology. 2020; 598 (17):3645-3666.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAngela Valentina Bisconti; E. Cè; S. Longo; M. Venturelli; G. Coratella; E. Limonta; C. Doria; S. Rampichini; F. Esposito. 2020. "Evidence for improved systemic and local vascular function after long‐term passive static stretching training of the musculoskeletal system." The Journal of Physiology 598, no. 17: 3645-3666.
The effect of sleep–wake rhythm disruption on neuromuscular control and muscle fatigue has received little attention. Because nurse shift work is so varied, including overnight duty, rotating shift schedules, early awakening, and interrupted nocturnal sleep, it offers an interesting model to study this paradigm. It has been investigated so far using only subjective markers. A combined approach based on the simultaneous analysis of surface electromyographic (sEMG) and force signals can objectively detect possible deficits in neuromuscular control and muscle fatigue. With this study we investigated neuromuscular activation and muscle contraction capacity at submaximum and maximum level in nurses working two night-shift schedules and compared them to levels in nurses working entirely in day shifts. Sleep quality and activity levels were also assessed. The study sample was 71 nurses grouped by their shift work schedule: night shift for 5 days (NS5, n = 46), night shift for 10 days (NS10, n = 9), and only day/swing shift (DS, n = 16). Before and after the shift-work cycle, maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) force and muscle activation, neuromuscular control, and muscle fatigability were measured in the finger flexor muscles. Activity level and sleep quality during the shift-work cycle were recorded with a wrist actigraph. After the shift-work cycles, MVC force and muscle activation were decreased (−11 ± 3% and −33 ± 3%, p < 0.001) as was neuromuscular control (−36 ± 8%, p = 0.007), whereas muscle fatigability was increased (+ 19 ± 9%, p = 0.006) in the NS5 and the NS10 group. Sleep quality was lower in the NS5 and the NS10 group (−8 ± 1.8% and −15%3, respectively, p < 0.001), while the activity level for the three groups was similar. There was a clear reduction in neuromuscular control and an increase in muscle fatigue in the nurses working the night shift. These findings may inform of work schedule planning or recommendations for devising new recovery strategies to counteract neuromuscular alterations in night shift nurses.
Emiliano Cè; Christian Doria; Eliana Roveda; Angela Montaruli; Letizia Galasso; Lucia Castelli; Antonino Mulè; Stefano Longo; Giuseppe Coratella; Pasqualino D’Aloia; Giuseppe Banfi; Fabio Esposito. Reduced Neuromuscular Performance in Night Shift Orthopedic Nurses: New Insights From a Combined Electromyographic and Force Signals Approach. Frontiers in Physiology 2020, 11, 693 .
AMA StyleEmiliano Cè, Christian Doria, Eliana Roveda, Angela Montaruli, Letizia Galasso, Lucia Castelli, Antonino Mulè, Stefano Longo, Giuseppe Coratella, Pasqualino D’Aloia, Giuseppe Banfi, Fabio Esposito. Reduced Neuromuscular Performance in Night Shift Orthopedic Nurses: New Insights From a Combined Electromyographic and Force Signals Approach. Frontiers in Physiology. 2020; 11 ():693.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmiliano Cè; Christian Doria; Eliana Roveda; Angela Montaruli; Letizia Galasso; Lucia Castelli; Antonino Mulè; Stefano Longo; Giuseppe Coratella; Pasqualino D’Aloia; Giuseppe Banfi; Fabio Esposito. 2020. "Reduced Neuromuscular Performance in Night Shift Orthopedic Nurses: New Insights From a Combined Electromyographic and Force Signals Approach." Frontiers in Physiology 11, no. : 693.
The present study investigated the relationship between local fat percentage (SKfat) and muscle quality (MQ) estimated by a new hand-held electrical impedance myography (hEIM) device or derived from ultrasound and strength assessments. The right anterior thigh of 90 healthy participants (mean ± SD; age=22.9 ± 2.9 years; 46 men: BMI=23.9 ± 2.4 kgm-2; 46 women: BMI=21.1 ± 1.9 kgm-2) was scanned by hEIM and ultrasound. Correlations between SKfat, local subcutaneous fat (SUBfat), and echo intensity (EIus) were explored. Correlations between MQ, EIus, quadriceps femoris anatomical cross-sectional area (ACSAQF), knee extensors maximum voluntary isometric torque (T), T/ACSAQF, EIus/SUBfat, and ACSAQF/SUBfat were also assessed. SKfat correlated with SUBfat (r=0.88; p<0.001) and EIus (r=0.64; p<0.001). MQ correlated with EIus (r=-0.66; p<0.001), ACSAQF (r=0.37; p<0.001), EIus/SUBfat (r=0.37; p<0.001), and ACSAQF/SUBfat (r=0.81; p<0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that SUBfat, EIus, and sex explained 86% of SKfat variance, whereas ACSAQF/SUBfat, sex and EIus explained 75% of MQ variance. In conclusion, high hEIM local fat percentage relates to greater subcutaneous fat and intramuscular non-contractile tissue content. High hEIM muscle quality relates to greater muscle-size:subcutaneous-fat ratio and contractile tissue content. Sex influences the prediction of both parameters. This hEIM device seems to be useful to estimate local thigh composition.
Stefano Longo; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Marta Borrelli; Raffaele Scurati; Eloisa Limonta; Emiliano Cè; Fabio Esposito. Local fat content and muscle quality measured by a new electrical impedance myography device: correlations with ultrasound variables. European Journal of Sport Science 2020, 21, 388 -399.
AMA StyleStefano Longo, Giuseppe Coratella, Susanna Rampichini, Marta Borrelli, Raffaele Scurati, Eloisa Limonta, Emiliano Cè, Fabio Esposito. Local fat content and muscle quality measured by a new electrical impedance myography device: correlations with ultrasound variables. European Journal of Sport Science. 2020; 21 (3):388-399.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefano Longo; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Marta Borrelli; Raffaele Scurati; Eloisa Limonta; Emiliano Cè; Fabio Esposito. 2020. "Local fat content and muscle quality measured by a new electrical impedance myography device: correlations with ultrasound variables." European Journal of Sport Science 21, no. 3: 388-399.
The interplay between chronic constraint and advanced aging on blood flow, shear-rate, vascular function, nitric oxide (NO)-bioavailability, microcirculation, and vascular inflammation factors is still a matter of debate. Ninety-eight individuals (Young, n = 28, 23 ± 3 yrs; Old, n = 36, 85 ± 7 yrs; Bedridden, n = 34, 88 ± 6 yrs) were included in the study. The bedridden group included old individuals chronically confined to bed (3.8 ± 2.3 yrs). A blood sample was collected and analyzed for plasma nitrate, and vascular inflammatory markers. Hyperemic response (∆peak) during the single passive leg movement (sPLM) test was used to measure vascular function. Skeletal muscle total hemoglobin was measured at the vastus lateralis during the sPLM test, by means of near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Bedridden subjects revealed a depletion of plasma nitrates compared with Old (−23.8%) and Young (−31.1%). Blood flow was lower in the Bedridden in comparison to Old (−20.1%) and Young (−31.7%). Bedridden presented lower sPLM ∆peak compared Old (−72.5%) and the Young (−83.3%). ∆peak of NIRS total hemoglobin was lower in the Bedridden compared to that in the Young (−133%). All vascular inflammatory markers except IL-6 were significantly worse in the Bedridden compared to Old and Young. No differences were found between the Old and Young in inflammatory markers. Results of this study confirm that chronic physical constraint induces an exacerbation of vascular disfunction and differential regulation of vascular-related inflammatory markers. The mechanisms involved in these negative adaptations seems to be associated with endothelial dysfunction and consequent diminished NO-bioavailability likely caused by the reduced shear-rate consequential to long-term reduction of physical activity.
Anna Pedrinolla; Alessandro L. Colosio; Roberta Magliozzi; Elisa Danese; Emine Kirmizi; Stefania Rossi; Silvia Pogliaghi; Massimiliano Calabrese; Matteo Gelati; Ettore Muti; Emiliano Cè; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Giuseppe Lippi; Federico Schena; Massimo Venturelli. The Vascular Side of Chronic Bed Rest: When a Therapeutic Approach Becomes Deleterious. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020, 9, 918 .
AMA StyleAnna Pedrinolla, Alessandro L. Colosio, Roberta Magliozzi, Elisa Danese, Emine Kirmizi, Stefania Rossi, Silvia Pogliaghi, Massimiliano Calabrese, Matteo Gelati, Ettore Muti, Emiliano Cè, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito, Giuseppe Lippi, Federico Schena, Massimo Venturelli. The Vascular Side of Chronic Bed Rest: When a Therapeutic Approach Becomes Deleterious. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9 (4):918.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Pedrinolla; Alessandro L. Colosio; Roberta Magliozzi; Elisa Danese; Emine Kirmizi; Stefania Rossi; Silvia Pogliaghi; Massimiliano Calabrese; Matteo Gelati; Ettore Muti; Emiliano Cè; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Giuseppe Lippi; Federico Schena; Massimo Venturelli. 2020. "The Vascular Side of Chronic Bed Rest: When a Therapeutic Approach Becomes Deleterious." Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 4: 918.
Both abdominal obesity and its visceral component are independently associated with cardiometabolic diseases. Among the non-modifiable and modifiable determinants, lifestyle plays a central role, while chronotype is an emerging factor. Evening type (E-Type), more active and efficient in the last part of the day, has been associated with a health-impairing style, resulting in a higher risk of obesity and cardiometabolic diseases than morning type (M-Type). However, no study has examined the contribution of chronotype to abdominal fat distribution, even considering adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD). We conducted a cross-sectional study on 416 adults (69.5% females, 50 ± 13 years). Waist circumference (WC), visceral fat (VAT) using ultrasonography, chronotype through the reduced Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (rMEQ), and adherence to MD were studied. Our results showed no differences in WC and VAT between chronotypes. However, adherence to MD resulted significantly lower in the E-Types compared to M-Types. WC decreased with increasing Mediterranean score and rMEQ score, and VAT decreased with increasing rMEQ score, indicating that E-Types have +2 cm of WC and +0.5 cm of VAT compared to M-Types. In conclusion, these results showed that chronotype is independently associated with abdominal obesity and visceral fat, underlining the potential implications of the individual circadian typology on abdominal obesity.
Ramona De Amicis; Letizia Galasso; Alessandro Leone; Laila Vignati; Giulia De Carlo; Andrea Foppiani; Angela Montaruli; Eliana Roveda; Emiliano Cè; Fabio Esposito; Angelo Vanzulli; Alberto Battezzati; Simona Bertoli. Is Abdominal Fat Distribution Associated with Chronotype in Adults Independently of Lifestyle Factors? Nutrients 2020, 12, 592 .
AMA StyleRamona De Amicis, Letizia Galasso, Alessandro Leone, Laila Vignati, Giulia De Carlo, Andrea Foppiani, Angela Montaruli, Eliana Roveda, Emiliano Cè, Fabio Esposito, Angelo Vanzulli, Alberto Battezzati, Simona Bertoli. Is Abdominal Fat Distribution Associated with Chronotype in Adults Independently of Lifestyle Factors? Nutrients. 2020; 12 (3):592.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRamona De Amicis; Letizia Galasso; Alessandro Leone; Laila Vignati; Giulia De Carlo; Andrea Foppiani; Angela Montaruli; Eliana Roveda; Emiliano Cè; Fabio Esposito; Angelo Vanzulli; Alberto Battezzati; Simona Bertoli. 2020. "Is Abdominal Fat Distribution Associated with Chronotype in Adults Independently of Lifestyle Factors?" Nutrients 12, no. 3: 592.
The current study determined the area-per-player during small- or large-sided games with or without goalkeeper that replicates the relative (m·min−1) total distance, high-intensity running distance, sprint distance and metabolic power covered during official matches. Time-motion analysis was performed on twenty-five élite soccer-players during 26 home-matches. A total of 2565 individual samples for SSGs using different pitch sizes and different number of players were collected and classified as SSGs with (SSG-G) or without goalkeeper (SSG-P). A between-position comparison was also performed. The area-per-player needed to replicate the official match demands was largely greater in SSG-G vs SSG-P for total distance [187±53 vs 115±35 m2, effect size (ES): 1.60 95%CI 0.94/2.21], high-intensity running distance [262±72 vs 166±39 m2, ES: 1.66(0.99/2.27)] and metabolic power [177±42 vs 94±40, ES: 1.99(1.31/2.67)], but similar for sprint distance [(316±75 vs 295±99 m2, ES: 0.24(−0.32/0.79)] with direction of larger area-per-player for sprint distance > high-intensity running > total distance ≅ metabolic power for both SSG-G and SSG-P. In SSG-G, forwards required greater area-per-player than central-defenders [ES: 2.96(1.07/4.35)], wide-midfielders [ES: 2.45(0.64/3.78)] and wide-defenders [ES: 3.45(1.13/4.99)]. Central-midfielders required greater area-per-player than central-defenders [ES: 1.69(0.20/2.90)] and wide-midfielders [ES: 1.35(−0.13/2.57)]. In SSG-P, central defenders need smaller area-per-player (ES: −6.01/−0.92) to overall replicate the match demands compared to all other positions. The current results highlight that soccer players need a specific area-per-player during the small-side games with or without goalkeeper to replicate the overall match demands, especially to perform high-intensity running or sprint distance. Additionally, central defenders, central midfielders and forwards need to be trained with tailored area-per-player or specific rules/additional exercises.
Andrea Riboli; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cé; Fabio Esposito. Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleAndrea Riboli, Giuseppe Coratella, Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cé, Fabio Esposito. Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Riboli; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cé; Fabio Esposito. 2020. "Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players." , no. : 1.
Peripheral fatigue results from multiple electrochemical and mechanical events in the cell body and the muscle-tendon complex. Combined force and surface electromyographic signal analysis is among the most widely used approaches to describe the behaviour of a fatigued muscle. Advances in technologies and methodological procedures (e.g. laser diffraction, 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy, shear-wave elastography, tensiomyography, myotonometry, mechanomyography, and high-density surface electromyography) have expanded our knowledge of muscle behaviour before, during, and after a fatiguing task. This review gives an update on recent developments in technologies for investigating the effects of peripheral fatigue linked to skeletal muscle contraction and on mechanistic insights into the electrochemical and mechanical aspects of fatigue. The salient points from the literature analysis are: (1) the electrochemical and mechanical events in the cell (alterations in cross-bridge formation and function and in depolarization of the tubular membrane) precede the events taking place at the muscle-tendon complex (decrease in muscle-tendon unit stiffness); (2) the changes in the fatigued muscle are not homogenous along its length and width but rather reflect a functional compartmentalisation that counteracts the decline in performance; (3) fatigue induces changes in load sharing among adjacent/synergistic muscles. A focus of future studies is to observe how these regional differences occur within single muscle fibres. To do this, a combination of different approaches may yield new insights into the mechanisms underlying muscle fatigue and how the muscle counteracts fatigue.
Emiliano Cè; Stefano Longo; Eloisa Limonta; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Fabio Esposito. Peripheral fatigue: new mechanistic insights from recent technologies. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2019, 120, 17 -39.
AMA StyleEmiliano Cè, Stefano Longo, Eloisa Limonta, Giuseppe Coratella, Susanna Rampichini, Fabio Esposito. Peripheral fatigue: new mechanistic insights from recent technologies. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2019; 120 (1):17-39.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmiliano Cè; Stefano Longo; Eloisa Limonta; Giuseppe Coratella; Susanna Rampichini; Fabio Esposito. 2019. "Peripheral fatigue: new mechanistic insights from recent technologies." Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 120, no. 1: 17-39.
Purpose: The current study investigated the role of quadriceps and gastrocnemii size and vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius medialis muscle architecture in peak-power and time-to-peak-power exerted in an all-out Wingate test. Twenty-one amateur cyclists were recruited. Methods: Quadriceps and gastrocnemii anatomical cross-sectional area (ACSA), and vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius medialis pennation angle and fascicle length were measured using ultrasound. Relative peak-power (normalized per body mass) and time-to-peak-power were measured during a 30s all-out test. Results: Relative peak-power was correlated with quadriceps ACSA (r = 0.896, p < .001), gastrocnemii ACSA (r = 0.811, p < .001), vastus lateralis (r = 0.787, p < .001) and gastrocnemius medialis pennation angle (r = 0.638, p < .003). Multiple regression revealed that quadriceps and gastrocnemii ACSA accounted for 85% (R2= 0.85) of peak-power variance. Time-to-peak-power showed very large (r = -0.868, p < .001) and large correlation (r = -0.680, p = .001) with VL and GM fascicle length, respectively. Multiple regression analysis revealed that VL fascicle length explained 75% (R2= 0.75) of the time-to-peak-power variance. Conclusions: Quadriceps and gastrocnemii ACSA largely explained relative peak-power in an all-out Wingate test. Vastus lateralis fascicle length was the main predictor of the time-to-peak-power. Muscle architecture characteristics seem to be involved in the power generating capacity.
Giuseppe Coratella; Stefano Longo; Susanna Rampichini; Eloisa Limonta; Sheida Shokohyar; Angela Valentina Bisconti; Emiliano Cè; Fabio Esposito. Quadriceps and Gastrocnemii Anatomical Cross-Sectional Area and Vastus Lateralis Fascicle Length Predict Peak-Power and Time-To-Peak-Power. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2019, 91, 158 -165.
AMA StyleGiuseppe Coratella, Stefano Longo, Susanna Rampichini, Eloisa Limonta, Sheida Shokohyar, Angela Valentina Bisconti, Emiliano Cè, Fabio Esposito. Quadriceps and Gastrocnemii Anatomical Cross-Sectional Area and Vastus Lateralis Fascicle Length Predict Peak-Power and Time-To-Peak-Power. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2019; 91 (1):158-165.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Coratella; Stefano Longo; Susanna Rampichini; Eloisa Limonta; Sheida Shokohyar; Angela Valentina Bisconti; Emiliano Cè; Fabio Esposito. 2019. "Quadriceps and Gastrocnemii Anatomical Cross-Sectional Area and Vastus Lateralis Fascicle Length Predict Peak-Power and Time-To-Peak-Power." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 91, no. 1: 158-165.
The current study compared the muscle excitation in free-weight bench press variations and chest press machine. Ten competitive bodybuilders were recruited. The EMG-RMS amplitude of clavicular and sternocostal head of pectoralis major, long head of triceps brachii and anterior and lateral deltoid was recorded while performing horizontal (BP), inclined (45°) (IBP) or declined (-15°) bench press (DBP) and chest press machine (CP). Four non-exhaustive repetitions were performed using 80% of 1-repetition maximum of each exercise. Both concentric and eccentric phases were recorded. During the concentric phase, [d effect size: 2.78/7.80] clavicular head was more excited in IBP and less excited in CP (d: -9.69/-4.39) compared to all other exercises. The sternocostal head was similarly excited in DBP vs. BP and BP vs. CP and more excited (d: 2.42/9.92) compared to IBP. Triceps brachii excitation was overall greater (d: 2.01/6.75) in BP and DBP compared to all other exercises. Anterior deltoid was less excited (d: 3.84/19.77) in DBP compared to all other exercises. Lateral deltoid excitation was greater (d: 0.96/3.10) in BP, IBP and DBP compared to CP. Muscle excitation during the eccentric phase followed a similar pattern, with the exception of the greater (d: 3.89/11.32) excitation in the clavicular head in BP compared to all other exercises. The present outcomes showed that the excitation of the clavicular and sternocostal head of pectoralis major depends on the bench inclination angle. The use of BP variations vs. CP allows overall greater triceps brachii and lateral deltoid excitation, due to the greater instability.
Giuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. Specific prime movers’ excitation during free-weight bench press variations and chest press machine in competitive bodybuilders. European Journal of Sport Science 2019, 20, 571 -579.
AMA StyleGiuseppe Coratella, Gianpaolo Tornatore, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè. Specific prime movers’ excitation during free-weight bench press variations and chest press machine in competitive bodybuilders. European Journal of Sport Science. 2019; 20 (5):571-579.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Coratella; Gianpaolo Tornatore; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Emiliano Cè. 2019. "Specific prime movers’ excitation during free-weight bench press variations and chest press machine in competitive bodybuilders." European Journal of Sport Science 20, no. 5: 571-579.
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of stage duration in incremental protocols on lactate threshold (LT), determined by different methods. Sixteen semi-professional soccer-players performed a 4-min stage incremental discontinuous (DP) and two maximal incremental running continuous (1 km h−1· min−1, CP1; and 1 km h−1·2 min−1 CP2) protocols. Blood-lactate concentration [La−] was measured at baseline and during the protocols. LT was determined using DMAX, DMAX-MOD, 4-mM⋅L−1, Δ1-mM⋅L−1 and Log-Log methods. Log-Log showed no difference in LT between CP1, CP2 and DP. Conversely, LT was determined at higher velocity in CP1 than CP2 for DMAX (15.2 ± 0.5 vs 14.4 ± 1.2 km⋅h−1, P = 0.002), DMAX-MOD (16.0 ± 0.5 vs 14.7 ± 1.3 km⋅h−1, P < 0.001), 4-mM⋅L−1 (15.5 ± 1.4 vs 14.4 ± 1.2 km⋅h−1, P < 0.001), Δ1-mM⋅L−1 (15.5 ± 1.3 vs 14.4 ± 1.2 km⋅h−1, P < 0.001). Higher LT in CP1 than DP for DMAX (15.2 ± 0.5 vs 13.0 ± 1.0 km⋅h−1, P < 0.001) and DMAX-MOD (16.0 ± 0.5 vs 13.6 ± 1.6 km⋅h−1, P < 0.001) was found (P < 0.001). Log-Log resulted in shorter but accurate protocols to determine LT.
Andrea Riboli; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cè; Eloisa Limonta; Giuseppe Coratella; Fabio Esposito. Effect of ramp slope on different methods to determine lactate threshold in semi-professional soccer players. Research in Sports Medicine 2018, 27, 326 -338.
AMA StyleAndrea Riboli, Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cè, Eloisa Limonta, Giuseppe Coratella, Fabio Esposito. Effect of ramp slope on different methods to determine lactate threshold in semi-professional soccer players. Research in Sports Medicine. 2018; 27 (3):326-338.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Riboli; Susanna Rampichini; Emiliano Cè; Eloisa Limonta; Giuseppe Coratella; Fabio Esposito. 2018. "Effect of ramp slope on different methods to determine lactate threshold in semi-professional soccer players." Research in Sports Medicine 27, no. 3: 326-338.
Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate whether or not eccentric-only training induced different sex-related adaptations in vastus lateralis muscle architecture and knee extensors strength. Methods: Thirteen healthy women and 13 healthy men were recruited. Vastus lateralis pennation angle, fascicle length, and muscle thickness, as well as knee extensors eccentric, isometric, and concentric peak torque and one-repetition maximum (1RM) were measured. Both women and men underwent a unilateral iso-load knee-extension eccentric-only training with 120% of the concentric 1RM, consisting of 4 sets × 10 repetitions twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. Results: Pennation angle increased in women (+ 14%, 95% CI [10, 17], effect size [ES] = 1.54) but not in men (+ 5%, 95% CI [−1, 11], ES = 0.28), while fascicle length increased in both women (+ 7%, 95% CI [4, 10], ES = 1.02) and men (+ 12%, 95% CI [8, 16], ES = 1.82) and muscle thickness increased in women (+ 13%, 95% CI [8, 18], ES = 1.11) and men (+ 11%, 95% CI [7, 15], ES = 0.89). In both women and men, eccentric (18%, 95% CI [11, 25], ES = 0.96, and 16%, 95% CI [9, 22], ES = 0.82, respectively), isometric (17%, 95% CI [11, 23], ES = 0.53, and 17%, 95% CI [10, 24], ES = 0.62), concentric (12%, 95% CI [7, 16], ES = 0.49, and 9%, 95% CI [5, 13], ES = 0.42) peak torque and 1RM (10%, 95% CI [6, 14], ES = 0.53, and 10%, 95% CI [5, 15], ES = 0.50) similarly increased after the intervention. Conclusions: This study showed that the adaptations in strength are not sex-dependent, but the increases in pennation angle only in women suggest that the changes in muscle architecture may depend on sex.
Giuseppe Coratella; Stefano Longo; Emiliano Cè; Eloisa Limonta; Susanna Rampichini; Angela Valentina Bisconti; Federico Schena; Fabio Esposito. Sex-Related Responses to Eccentric-Only Resistance Training in Knee-Extensors Muscle Strength and Architecture. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2018, 89, 347 -353.
AMA StyleGiuseppe Coratella, Stefano Longo, Emiliano Cè, Eloisa Limonta, Susanna Rampichini, Angela Valentina Bisconti, Federico Schena, Fabio Esposito. Sex-Related Responses to Eccentric-Only Resistance Training in Knee-Extensors Muscle Strength and Architecture. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2018; 89 (3):347-353.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Coratella; Stefano Longo; Emiliano Cè; Eloisa Limonta; Susanna Rampichini; Angela Valentina Bisconti; Federico Schena; Fabio Esposito. 2018. "Sex-Related Responses to Eccentric-Only Resistance Training in Knee-Extensors Muscle Strength and Architecture." Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 89, no. 3: 347-353.
Massimo Venturelli; Anna Pedrinolla; Silvia Pogliaghi; Alessandro Colosio; Ettore Muti; Emiliano Ce; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Federico Schena. Passive Mobilization-induced Vascular Function. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2018, 50, 237 .
AMA StyleMassimo Venturelli, Anna Pedrinolla, Silvia Pogliaghi, Alessandro Colosio, Ettore Muti, Emiliano Ce, Stefano Longo, Fabio Esposito, Federico Schena. Passive Mobilization-induced Vascular Function. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2018; 50 (5S):237.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMassimo Venturelli; Anna Pedrinolla; Silvia Pogliaghi; Alessandro Colosio; Ettore Muti; Emiliano Ce; Stefano Longo; Fabio Esposito; Federico Schena. 2018. "Passive Mobilization-induced Vascular Function." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 50, no. 5S: 237.