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To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment – Hamstrings (VISA-H) scale into Spanish. Clinical measurement study (psychometric analysis). Sports clubs and physiotherapy clinics. The Spanish version of the VISA-H (VISA-H-Sp) scale was administered to 101 subjects: 50 healthy runners and 51 patients with a clinical diagnosis of PHT. The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment – Hamstrings. Cronbach's alpha for the VISA-H-Sp was >0.8. The ICC 2,1 was 0.993 (95%CI 0.991–0.995). In the exploratory factor analysis, a one-factor solution explained 72.1% of the total variance. Athletes with PHT scored significantly lower in the VISA-H-Sp than healthy subjects (P < 0.001). The VISA-H-Sp score results in the PHT group showed significant correlations with SF-36 physical components (Spearman r’>0.6; P < 0.001), and low or non-significant association with psychological dimensions. The standard error of measurement was 1.45 whereas the minimal detectable change was 4.02 points. The responsiveness indicators included an effect size of 2.75, and a standardised response mean of 3.1 at discharge. The VISA-H-Sp shows adequate psychometric properties for assessing the severity of symptoms in Spanish-speaking athletes who suffer from PHT.
Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres; Nicola Maffulli; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez. Cross-cultural adaptation of the Victorian institute of sports assessment - Hamstrings (VISA-H) questionnaire for Spanish speaking athletes with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Physical Therapy in Sport 2021, 51, 50 -57.
AMA StyleBlanca De-La-Cruz-Torres, Nicola Maffulli, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez. Cross-cultural adaptation of the Victorian institute of sports assessment - Hamstrings (VISA-H) questionnaire for Spanish speaking athletes with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2021; 51 ():50-57.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlanca De-La-Cruz-Torres; Nicola Maffulli; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez. 2021. "Cross-cultural adaptation of the Victorian institute of sports assessment - Hamstrings (VISA-H) questionnaire for Spanish speaking athletes with proximal hamstring tendinopathy." Physical Therapy in Sport 51, no. : 50-57.
(1) Background: Knowledge of competition loads is a relevant aspect of injury prevention. We aimed to describe the training and match injury incidence and physical demand variables observed during a competition using a multi-camera video analysis system (Mediacoach®) (LaLigaTM, Madrid, Spain) in a professional Spanish soccer team during two consecutive seasons. (2) Methods: 30 players (age: 26.07 ± 3.78 years) participated in the study. Physical variables of 74 matches were collected retrospectively. Injury characteristics of both seasons were also collected. Differences in these variables between the two seasons and by player position and correlations between variables were explored. (3) Results: There were statistically significant differences between the two seasons in the total distance traveled and the distance traveled at a high-intensity sprint (p < 0.05). During the two seasons, there was an average of 4.7 ± 2.2 injuries. The total distance traveled was different according to the playing position, and statistically significant correlations were found in the total distance and sprint at a high intensity for certain positions with different injury severity (4) Conclusions: The match performance data recorded by the Mediacoach® system may provide relevant information by player position to technical and medical staff for injury prevention.
Manuel Alcantarilla-Pedrosa; David Álvarez-Santana; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Angel Yañez-Álvarez; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Assessment of External Load During Matches in Two Consecutive Seasons Using the Mediacoach® Video Analysis System in a Spanish Professional Soccer Team: Implications for Injury Prevention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1128 .
AMA StyleManuel Alcantarilla-Pedrosa, David Álvarez-Santana, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Angel Yañez-Álvarez, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Assessment of External Load During Matches in Two Consecutive Seasons Using the Mediacoach® Video Analysis System in a Spanish Professional Soccer Team: Implications for Injury Prevention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1128.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Alcantarilla-Pedrosa; David Álvarez-Santana; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Angel Yañez-Álvarez; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. 2021. "Assessment of External Load During Matches in Two Consecutive Seasons Using the Mediacoach® Video Analysis System in a Spanish Professional Soccer Team: Implications for Injury Prevention." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1128.
In the health sciences, professionals must keep up to date to conduct their evidence-based practise. Hence, there is a growing need to share medical knowledge efficiently among healthcare professionals, patients, and undergraduate health science students. Infographics (text and image) are a hybrid element that serves to represent information in an attractive and meaningful visual format. Actually, with the use of the Internet and social networks, infographics have become a popular format for sharing medical information around the world. On the basis of a published literature review, we provide 12 tips in this article to make a successfully health-related infographic with the aim of assisting clinicians, educators, and researchers in their task of communicating and transforming complex information into a visual, attractive, didactic and shareable format. By following these basic recommendations, it is possible to improve the dissemination of scientific and health-related knowledge to different audiences who can benefit from infographics.
Sergio Hernandez-Sanchez; Victor Moreno-Perez; Jonatan Garcia-Campos; Javier Marco-Lledó; Eva Maria Navarrete-Muñoz; Carlos Lozano-Quijada. Twelve tips to make successful medical infographics. Medical Teacher 2020, 1 -19.
AMA StyleSergio Hernandez-Sanchez, Victor Moreno-Perez, Jonatan Garcia-Campos, Javier Marco-Lledó, Eva Maria Navarrete-Muñoz, Carlos Lozano-Quijada. Twelve tips to make successful medical infographics. Medical Teacher. 2020; ():1-19.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSergio Hernandez-Sanchez; Victor Moreno-Perez; Jonatan Garcia-Campos; Javier Marco-Lledó; Eva Maria Navarrete-Muñoz; Carlos Lozano-Quijada. 2020. "Twelve tips to make successful medical infographics." Medical Teacher , no. : 1-19.
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.
In elite tennis, a high percentage of musculoskeletal injuries were located in the lower limbs in males and in the trunk in females, occurred during matches and affected muscles or tendon structures. However, the type of the injury is influenced by different conditions such as the type of exposure (match vs. training) or the mechanism of injury (acute vs. gradual-onset). This information suggests that an early focus should be placed on the monitoring of the workload and changes in court surface during a season.
Víctor Moreno-Pérez; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Jaime Fernandez-Fernandez; Juan Del Coso; Francisco J Vera-Garcia. Incidence and conditions of musculoskeletal injuries in elite Spanish tennis academies: a prospective study. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2019, 59, 655 -665.
AMA StyleVíctor Moreno-Pérez, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Jaime Fernandez-Fernandez, Juan Del Coso, Francisco J Vera-Garcia. Incidence and conditions of musculoskeletal injuries in elite Spanish tennis academies: a prospective study. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 2019; 59 (4):655-665.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVíctor Moreno-Pérez; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Jaime Fernandez-Fernandez; Juan Del Coso; Francisco J Vera-Garcia. 2019. "Incidence and conditions of musculoskeletal injuries in elite Spanish tennis academies: a prospective study." The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 59, no. 4: 655-665.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the tips and the surface conditions of two types of needles with different quality and their possible alterations after performing different needling on human beings. A total of 160 needles from AguPunt brand were examined. Surface conditions (lumps and scratches) and tip of the needles after needling procedures in humans were tested using a JEOL JSM-6360LV microscopy device. Additionally, a group of physiotherapists assessed the use of both types of needles in clinical practice using a self-reported questionnaire. Both types of needles, after performing different needling on human beings, kept the needle tips well preserved although the dry needle (Type B) suffered very little deformation even touching the bone of the scapula 10 times versus acupuncture needle (Type A), which were deformed slightly. The surface conditions revealed irregularities and scratches in both types of needles but the tips of Type A suffered more damage after different procedures (Odds ratio = 0.04,95% CI:0.01-0.13, p < 0.001). The cellular tissue adhered to the surface was similar in both types of needles and the questionnaire about clinical practice of both types of needles showed that Type B seemed easier than Type A when the physical therapist penetrated the skin and when the needle went out the skin.
Emilio J. Poveda-Pagán; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Luis Rhys-Jones-López; Antonio Palazón-Bru; Carlos Lozano-Quijada. Scanning electron microscopy examination of needle tips after different procedures of deep dry needling in humans. Scientific Reports 2018, 8, 17966 .
AMA StyleEmilio J. Poveda-Pagán, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Luis Rhys-Jones-López, Antonio Palazón-Bru, Carlos Lozano-Quijada. Scanning electron microscopy examination of needle tips after different procedures of deep dry needling in humans. Scientific Reports. 2018; 8 (1):17966.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmilio J. Poveda-Pagán; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Luis Rhys-Jones-López; Antonio Palazón-Bru; Carlos Lozano-Quijada. 2018. "Scanning electron microscopy examination of needle tips after different procedures of deep dry needling in humans." Scientific Reports 8, no. 1: 17966.
Objective: To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury for professional Spanish-speaking soccer players. Design: Clinical measurement study. Cross-cultural adaptation was conducted following international recommendations. Indicators of validity, reliability and responsiveness are provided. Subjects: The Spanish version of the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury scale was administered to 165 participants: 45 professional soccer players with acute hamstring muscle injury diagnosis, 40 healthy subjects, 40 individuals at-risk for a hamstring muscle injury and 40 patients with injuries of the lower limb other than hamstring muscle injury. Main measures: The Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury. Reference measures: Spanish version of the Quality of Life Short-Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36) and the Lower Limb Functional Index (LLFI). Results: Cronbach’s alpha (internal consistency) for the Spanish version of the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury scale was >0.8. The intraclass correlation coefficient using the two-way random model (ICC2,1) (test–retest) was 0.993 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.991–0.995; P < 0.05). In the exploratory factor analysis, a one-factor solution explained 85% of the variance. Subjects with hamstring muscle injury scored significantly lower than the other groups in the Spanish version of the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury scale ( P < 0.001). The Spanish version of the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury scale score within the hamstring muscle injury group showed moderate and significant correlations with SF-36 physical components (Spearman’s rs > 0.6; P < 0.001), and LLFI score at baseline ( rs = 0.42; P < 0.01). The standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimum detectable change threshold (MDC95%) were 2.6 and 7.2 points, respectively. The responsiveness indicators have an effect size of 3.62, and the standardized response mean is 3.24. Conclusion: The Spanish version of the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury scale showed satisfactory psychometric properties. It can be considered a reliable and valid instrument to assess the functional impact of acute hamstring muscle injury in professional Spanish-speaking football players.
Sergio Hernández-Sanchez; Vasileios Korakakis; Nikos Malliaropoulos; Víctor Moreno-Perez. Validation study of the Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring injuries in Spanish professional soccer players. Clinical Rehabilitation 2018, 33, 711 -723.
AMA StyleSergio Hernández-Sanchez, Vasileios Korakakis, Nikos Malliaropoulos, Víctor Moreno-Perez. Validation study of the Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring injuries in Spanish professional soccer players. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2018; 33 (4):711-723.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSergio Hernández-Sanchez; Vasileios Korakakis; Nikos Malliaropoulos; Víctor Moreno-Perez. 2018. "Validation study of the Functional Assessment Scale for Acute Hamstring injuries in Spanish professional soccer players." Clinical Rehabilitation 33, no. 4: 711-723.
The findings of this study reinforce the necessity of prescribing exercises aimed at improving PHFKE and ADFKF ROM within everyday football training routines. In addition, as some bilateral deficits were observed, unilateral training should be considered where appropriate.
Alejandro López-Valenciano; Francisco Ayala; Francisco J Vera-García; Mark De Ste Croix; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez; Antonio Cejudo; Fernando Santonja. Comprehensive profile of hip, knee and ankle ranges of motion in professional football players. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2018, 59, 102 -109.
AMA StyleAlejandro López-Valenciano, Francisco Ayala, Francisco J Vera-García, Mark De Ste Croix, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez, Antonio Cejudo, Fernando Santonja. Comprehensive profile of hip, knee and ankle ranges of motion in professional football players. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 2018; 59 (1):102-109.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlejandro López-Valenciano; Francisco Ayala; Francisco J Vera-García; Mark De Ste Croix; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez; Antonio Cejudo; Fernando Santonja. 2018. "Comprehensive profile of hip, knee and ankle ranges of motion in professional football players." The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 59, no. 1: 102-109.
Introduction The application of contemporary statistical approaches coming from Machine Learning and Data Mining environments to build more robust predictive models to identify athletes at high risk for injury might support injury prevention strategies of the future. Purpose The purpose was to analyze and compare the behavior of numerous machine learning methods to select the best-performing injury risk factor model to identify athlete at risk for lower extremity muscle injuries (MUSINJ). Methods A total of 132 male professional soccer and handball players underwent a preseason screening evaluation that included personal, psychological, and neuromuscular measures. Furthermore, injury surveillance was used to capture all the MUSINJ occurring in the 2013/2014 seasons. The predictive ability of several models built by applying a range of learning techniques were analyzed and compared. Results There were 32 MUSINJ over the follow-up period, 21 (65.6%) of which corresponded to the hamstrings, 3 to the quadriceps (9.3%), 4 to the adductors (12.5%), and 4 to the triceps surae (12.5%). A total of 13 injures occurred during training and 19 during competition. Three players were injured twice during the observation period so the first injury was used, leaving 29 MUSINJ that were used to develop the predictive models. The model generated by the SmooteBoost technique with a cost-sensitive ADTree as the base classifier reported the best evaluation criteria (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve score, 0.747; true positive rate, 65.9%; true negative rate, 79.1) and hence was considered the best for predicting MUSINJ. Conclusions The prediction model showed moderate accuracy for identifying professional soccer and handball players at risk for MUSINJ. Therefore, the model developed might help in the decision-making process for injury prevention.
Alejandro López-Valenciano; Francisco Ayala; José Miguel Puerta; Mark Brian Amos De Ste Croix; Francisco Jose Vera-Garcia; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez; Gregory D. Myer. A Preventive Model for Muscle Injuries. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2018, 50, 915 -927.
AMA StyleAlejandro López-Valenciano, Francisco Ayala, José Miguel Puerta, Mark Brian Amos De Ste Croix, Francisco Jose Vera-Garcia, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez, Gregory D. Myer. A Preventive Model for Muscle Injuries. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2018; 50 (5):915-927.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlejandro López-Valenciano; Francisco Ayala; José Miguel Puerta; Mark Brian Amos De Ste Croix; Francisco Jose Vera-Garcia; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Iñaki Ruiz-Pérez; Gregory D. Myer. 2018. "A Preventive Model for Muscle Injuries." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 50, no. 5: 915-927.
The aim of this study was to identify determinants of the nutrition labelling (NL) use and explore its association with the adherence to Mediterranean Diet (MD) in Spanish health university students. We performed a cross-sectional analysis of the baseline data from 1026 university students aged 17–35 years enrolled in the DiSA-UMH (Dieta, Salud y Antropometría-Universidad Miguel Hernández) cohort study. Students were asked about their NL use by the following question: “Do you usually read the nutrition labelling of packaged foods?” (No, Yes). Dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire and the adherence to MD was measured by relative Mediterranean Diet score (rMED). Socio-demographic, lifestyle, and anthropometric variables were also collected. Multiple logistic regression models were applied for the analysis. Fifty-eight percent of the students were NL users and were most likely to be women (Odds Ratio (OR): 1.38; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.01–1.89), be older (OR per year: 1.08; 95% CI: 1.03–1.13), be physically active/very active (OR: 1.68; 95% CI: 1.17–2.41), and spend less time watching television (OR per hour: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.74–0.95). After adjusting for potential confounding factors, our findings suggested that those university students who had higher adherence to MD used NL greatly (OR per 2 points increase: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.18–1.43) and had a larger consumption of fish (OR per 100 g/day: 1.94; 95 CI: 1.38–2.71), vegetables (OR per 100 g/day: 1.15; CI 95%: 1.08–1.12), and fruits (OR per 100 g/day: 1.22; 1.11–1.34) and a smaller intake of meats (OR per 100 g/day: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.58–0.99). Our approach contributes to exploring the role of NL use as a suitable tool to make healthier food choices from a different wider perspective based on dietary patterns such as MD, which can also indicate an overall healthy lifestyle. Given the lack of research in Mediterranean areas, further studies focused on exploring the potential role of NL in promoting healthy dietary habits are required.
Eva María Navarrete-Muñoz; Laura Torres-Collado; Desirée Valera-Gran; Sandra Gonzalez-Palacios; Laura María Compañ-Gabucio; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Manuela Garcia-De-La-Hera. Nutrition Labelling Use and Higher Adherence to Mediterranean Diet: Results from the DiSA-UMH Study. Nutrients 2018, 10, 442 .
AMA StyleEva María Navarrete-Muñoz, Laura Torres-Collado, Desirée Valera-Gran, Sandra Gonzalez-Palacios, Laura María Compañ-Gabucio, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Manuela Garcia-De-La-Hera. Nutrition Labelling Use and Higher Adherence to Mediterranean Diet: Results from the DiSA-UMH Study. Nutrients. 2018; 10 (4):442.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEva María Navarrete-Muñoz; Laura Torres-Collado; Desirée Valera-Gran; Sandra Gonzalez-Palacios; Laura María Compañ-Gabucio; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Manuela Garcia-De-La-Hera. 2018. "Nutrition Labelling Use and Higher Adherence to Mediterranean Diet: Results from the DiSA-UMH Study." Nutrients 10, no. 4: 442.
Objective: To analyze the training effects of the FIFA 11+ kids on several parameters of physical performance in male youth football players. Materials and methods: Twenty-three youth players were randomized within each team into two groups (control vs. intervention). The intervention group performed the FIFA 11+ kids programme 2 times a week for 4 weeks; the control groups completed their normal warm-up routines. Thirteen physical performance measures {range of motion (hip, knee, and ankle joints), dynamic postural control (measured throughout the Y balance test), 20 m sprint time, slalom dribble with a ball, agility, vertical jumping height [counter movement jump (CMJ) and drop jump (DJ)], horizontal jump distance, accuracy when volleying a ball [measured throughout the Wall Volley test]} were assessed. All physical performance parameters were compared via magnitude-based inference analysis. Results: Significant between-group differences in favor of the FIFA 11+ players were found for dynamic postural control {anterior [mean and 90% confidence intervals (CI) = 1 cm, from −1.6 to 3.5 cm] and posteromedial (mean and 90% CI = 5.1 cm, from −1.8 to 12 cm) and posterolateral (mean and 90% CI = 4.8 cm, from 0.6 to 9.0 cm) distances}, agility run (mean and 90% CI = 0.5 s, from −0.9 to 0 s), vertical jump height [CMJ (mean and 90% CI = 3.1 cm, from 0.2 to 6.1 cm) and DJ (mean and 90% CI = 1.7 cm, from −0.5 to 3.9 cm)], and horizontal jump distance (mean and 90% CI = 2.5 cm, from −8 to 15 cm). The control groups showed better performance in 20 m sprint time (mean and 90% CI = −0.05 s, from −0.11 to 0.07) and wall volley tests (mean and 90% CI = 0.2, from −0.2 to 0.6) compared to the intervention group. Conclusion: The main findings of this study suggest that just 4 weeks of implementation of the FIFA 11+ kids produces improved physical performance compared with traditional warm-up routines in youth soccer players.
Carlos Pomares-Noguera; Francisco Ayala; Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón; Juan F. Alomoto-Burneo; Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano; José L. L. Elvira; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Mark De Ste Croix. Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids on Physical Performance in Youth Football Players: A Randomized Control Trial. Frontiers in Pediatrics 2018, 6, 1 .
AMA StyleCarlos Pomares-Noguera, Francisco Ayala, Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón, Juan F. Alomoto-Burneo, Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano, José L. L. Elvira, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Mark De Ste Croix. Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids on Physical Performance in Youth Football Players: A Randomized Control Trial. Frontiers in Pediatrics. 2018; 6 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos Pomares-Noguera; Francisco Ayala; Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón; Juan F. Alomoto-Burneo; Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano; José L. L. Elvira; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Mark De Ste Croix. 2018. "Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids on Physical Performance in Youth Football Players: A Randomized Control Trial." Frontiers in Pediatrics 6, no. : 1.
Study Design Clinical measurement study. Background Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent sport-related injury. The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire is a widely-used patient-reported outcome to assess the severity of symptoms for this injury. Objective To adapt the VISA-A questionnaire into Spanish and to assess its psychometric properties. Methods Cross-cultural adaptation was conducted according to recommended guidelines. The Spanish VISA-A (VISA-A-Sp) questionnaire was administered to 210 subjects: 70 healthy students, 70 active at risk subjects (participating in running and jumping) and 70 patients with Achilles tendinopathy diagnosis. Participants were assessed at baseline and after 3-5 days. The injured subjects were also evaluated with a quality of life questionnaire (SF-36), and at discharge. The final VISA-A-Sp was evaluated for reliability, validity and responsiveness. Results Cronbach's alpha for the VISA-A-Sp was > 0.8. The ICC2,1 was 0.993; 95%CI 0.991-0.995; P<.05. In the CFA, a one-factor solution obtained a relative good fit. Subjects with Achilles tendinopathy scored significantly lower than the other 2 groups (P<.001). The VISA-A-Sp score within the Achilles tendinopathy group showed significant correlations with SF-36 physical components (Spearman r'>0.6; P<.001). The SEM was 2.53 whereas the MDC95% was 7 points. The responsiveness indicators included an effect size of 2.16, and a standardized response mean of 1.92. Conclusion The VISA-A-Sp showed satisfactory psychometric properties which were comparable to the original English-language version. Therefore, it can be recommended for use in clinical practice and research for assessing the severity of symptoms in Spanish- speaking athletes who suffer from Achilles tendinopathy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, Epub 13 Dec 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7402.
Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Emilio José Poveda-Pagán; Yasser Alakhdar-Mohmara; Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Montesinos; César Fernández-De-Las-Peñas; José L. Arias-Buría. Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) Questionnaire for Spanish Athletes With Achilles Tendinopathy. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2018, 48, 111 -120.
AMA StyleSergio Hernández-Sánchez, Emilio José Poveda-Pagán, Yasser Alakhdar-Mohmara, Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Montesinos, César Fernández-De-Las-Peñas, José L. Arias-Buría. Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) Questionnaire for Spanish Athletes With Achilles Tendinopathy. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2018; 48 (2):111-120.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSergio Hernández-Sánchez; Emilio José Poveda-Pagán; Yasser Alakhdar-Mohmara; Maria Dolores Hidalgo-Montesinos; César Fernández-De-Las-Peñas; José L. Arias-Buría. 2018. "Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) Questionnaire for Spanish Athletes With Achilles Tendinopathy." Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 48, no. 2: 111-120.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a single session of global postural reeducation (GPR) in postural sway in young adult university students who use data visualization screens. A randomized controlled trial with 2 parallel groups was performed. Sixty-four subjects were randomized in the experimental group (12 men and 20 women) who underwent the GPR session, and a control group (13 men and 19 women) that did not receive any intervention was included. Center of pressure (COP) was assessed using a stabilometric platform, with eyes open and eyes closed before, immediately after, 48 hours after, and 7 days after intervention in both groups. In the interaction of time and gender, statistically significant differences were found for the area covered by COP (P = .020) and for the standard deviation (SD) in the mediolateral axis (P = .035). Considering the complete interaction time, gender, and group, statistically significant differences were found (P = .015) for the anteroposterior rate covered by COP and the SD in the anteroposterior axis (P = .033). In eyes closed condition, the intersubject analysis showed statistically significant differences for the interaction between group and gender for the variable mediolateral SD (P = .043). Considering the interaction of time with group, statistically significant differences were found for full length covered by COP (P = .017). Changes in postural sway were observed after a single GPR session, mainly at 48 hours, with different behaviors between men and women.
Carlos Lozano-Quijada; Emilio J. Poveda-Pagán; José Vicente Segura-Heras; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; María J. Prieto-Castelló. Changes in Postural Sway After a Single Global Postural Reeducation Session in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2017, 40, 467 -476.
AMA StyleCarlos Lozano-Quijada, Emilio J. Poveda-Pagán, José Vicente Segura-Heras, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, María J. Prieto-Castelló. Changes in Postural Sway After a Single Global Postural Reeducation Session in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2017; 40 (7):467-476.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos Lozano-Quijada; Emilio J. Poveda-Pagán; José Vicente Segura-Heras; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; María J. Prieto-Castelló. 2017. "Changes in Postural Sway After a Single Global Postural Reeducation Session in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 40, no. 7: 467-476.
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.
The main purpose of this study was to analyse the training effects of the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee on several parameters of physical performance measures in youth amateur football players. 41 adolescent players were randomised within each team into 2 groups (team 1: control vs. FIFA 11+; team 2: control vs. Harmoknee). The FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee groups performed the program 3 times a week for 4 weeks; the control groups completed their usual warm-up routines. 13 physical performance measures (joint range of motion, dynamic postural control, single legged hop limb symmetry, sprint time, jumping height and agility) were assessed. All physical performance parameters were compared via a magnitude-based inference analysis. Significant between-group differences (in favour of the FIFA 11+ players) were found for dynamic postural control (anterior [2.5%] and posteromedial [7.2%] distances), single legged hop limb symmetry (side-to-side symmetry during a triple hop test [8.3%]), 10 (8.4%) and 20 (1.8%) m sprint times and jumping height (9.1%) neuromuscular outcomes. For the Harmoknee, significant differences (in comparison to its paired control group) were found only for 10 (2.7%) and 20 (2.9%) m sprint times and jumping height (9.7%). Therefore, the main findings of this study suggest exchanging traditional warm-up programmes for the FIFA 11+ in male youth soccer players based on its superior effects on some neuromuscular parameters (sprinting, jumping and stability) of physical performance.
Francisco Ayala; Carlos Pomares-Noguera; Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón; Maria Del Pilar García-Vaquero; Ignacio Ruiz-Pérez; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Mark De Ste Croix. Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee on Several Neuromuscular Parameters of Physical Performance Measures. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2017, 38, 278 -289.
AMA StyleFrancisco Ayala, Carlos Pomares-Noguera, Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón, Maria Del Pilar García-Vaquero, Ignacio Ruiz-Pérez, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Mark De Ste Croix. Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee on Several Neuromuscular Parameters of Physical Performance Measures. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017; 38 (4):278-289.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco Ayala; Carlos Pomares-Noguera; Francisco Javier Robles-Palazón; Maria Del Pilar García-Vaquero; Ignacio Ruiz-Pérez; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Mark De Ste Croix. 2017. "Training Effects of the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee on Several Neuromuscular Parameters of Physical Performance Measures." International Journal of Sports Medicine 38, no. 4: 278-289.
No studies have analysed the acute effects of the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee warm-up programmes on major physical performance measures. The aim of this study was to analyse the acute (post-exercise) effects of the FIFA 11+, Harmoknee and dynamic warm-up routines on several physical performance measures in amateur football players. A randomized, crossover and counterbalanced study design was used to address the purpose of this study. A total of sixteen amateur football players completed the following protocols in a randomized order on separate days: a) FIFA 11+; b) Harmoknee; and c) dynamic warm-up (DWU). In each experimental session, 19 physical performance measures (joint range of motion, hamstring to quadriceps [H/Q] strength ratios, dynamic postural control, 10 and 20 m sprint times, jump height and reactive strength index) were assessed. Measures were compared via a magnitude-based inference analysis. The results of this study showed no main effects between paired comparisons (FIFA 11+ vs. DWU, Harmoknee vs. DWU and Harmoknee vs. FIFA 11+) for joint range of motions, dynamic postural control, H/Q ratios, jumping height and reactive strength index measures. However, significant main effects (likely effects with a probability of >75–99%) were found for 10 (1.7%) and 20 (2.4%) m sprint times, demonstrating that both the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee resulted in slower sprint times in comparison with the DWU. Therefore, neither the FIFA 11+ nor the Harmoknee routines appear to be preferable to dynamic warm-up routines currently performed by most football players prior to training sessions and matches.
Francisco Ayala; Ana Calderón-López; Juan Carlos Delgado-Gosálbez; Sergio Parra-Sánchez; Carlos Pomares-Noguera; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano; Mark De Ste Croix. Acute Effects of Three Neuromuscular Warm-Up Strategies on Several Physical Performance Measures in Football Players. PLOS ONE 2017, 12, e0169660 .
AMA StyleFrancisco Ayala, Ana Calderón-López, Juan Carlos Delgado-Gosálbez, Sergio Parra-Sánchez, Carlos Pomares-Noguera, Sergio Hernández-Sánchez, Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano, Mark De Ste Croix. Acute Effects of Three Neuromuscular Warm-Up Strategies on Several Physical Performance Measures in Football Players. PLOS ONE. 2017; 12 (1):e0169660.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco Ayala; Ana Calderón-López; Juan Carlos Delgado-Gosálbez; Sergio Parra-Sánchez; Carlos Pomares-Noguera; Sergio Hernández-Sánchez; Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano; Mark De Ste Croix. 2017. "Acute Effects of Three Neuromuscular Warm-Up Strategies on Several Physical Performance Measures in Football Players." PLOS ONE 12, no. 1: e0169660.
Background Patient-reported outcome measures are increasingly used in sports medicine to assess results after treatment, but interpretability of change for many instruments remains unclear. Objective To define the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) for the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment scale (VISA-P) in athletes with patellar tendinopathy (PT) who underwent conservative treatment. Methods Ninety-eight athletes with PT were enrolled in the study. Each participant completed the VISA-P at admission, after 1 week, and at the final visit. Athletes also assessed their clinical change at discharge on a 15-point Likert scale. We equated important change with a score of ≥3 (somewhat better). Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and mean change score were used to determine MCID. Minimal detectable change was calculated. The effect of baseline scores on MCID and different criteria used to define important change were investigated. A Bayesian analysis was used to establish the posterior probability of reporting clinical changes related to MCID value. Results Athletes with PT who showed an absolute change greater than 13 points in the VISA-P score or 15.4–27% of relative change achieved a minimal important change in their clinical status. This value depended on baseline scores. The probability of a clinical change in a patient was 98% when this threshold was achieved and 45% when MCID was not achieved. Conclusions Definition of the MCID will enhance the interpretability of changes in the VISA-P score in the athletes with PT, but caution is required when these values are used.
Sergio Hernandez-Sanchez; Ma Dolores Hidalgo; Antonia Gomez. Responsiveness of the VISA-P scale for patellar tendinopathy in athletes. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2012, 48, 453 -457.
AMA StyleSergio Hernandez-Sanchez, Ma Dolores Hidalgo, Antonia Gomez. Responsiveness of the VISA-P scale for patellar tendinopathy in athletes. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2012; 48 (6):453-457.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSergio Hernandez-Sanchez; Ma Dolores Hidalgo; Antonia Gomez. 2012. "Responsiveness of the VISA-P scale for patellar tendinopathy in athletes." British Journal of Sports Medicine 48, no. 6: 453-457.
Clinical measurement. To adapt the VISA-P questionnaire into Spanish and to assess its psychometric properties. Health status questionnaires and scales to report outcomes are increasingly used in medical research and clinical practice. Validated versions of these tools are necessary to avoid bias during use in different languages and cultures. We followed international recommendations to perform cross-cultural adaptation. The Spanish VISA-P (VISA-P-Sp) questionnaire and the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) were administered to 150 individuals: 40 healthy students, 40 professional players in sports requiring jumping, 40 athletes with patellar tendinopathy, and 30 athletes with knee injuries other than patellar tendinopathy. Participants were assessed at baseline and after 1 week. Athletes with tendinopathy also completed questionnaires and other knee measures (the Kujala Scoring Questionnaire and the Cincinnati Knee Rating Scale) after physiotherapy treatment, which consisted of rest, ice, eccentric exercise, electrotherapy, and manual therapy. The VISA-P-Sp showed high reliability for both temporal stability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.994; 95% CI: 0.992, 0.996) and internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.885). Based on a factor analysis, a 2-factor solution explained 76.1% of the variance. The VISA-P-Sp score in the tendinopathy group was significantly correlated with scores on other knee scales (Kujala score [Spearman rho = 0.897; P<.001] and Cincinnati scale [Spearman rho = 0.782, P<.001]) and with SF-36 physical components score (Spearman rho>0.6, P<.001). The standardized size effect was 1.14, and the standardized response mean was 1.17. The VISA-P-Sp questionnaire proved to be a valid and reliable instrument, sensitive to clinical changes and comparable to the original English-language version.
Sergio Hernandez-Sanchez; Maria Dolores Hidalgo; Antonia Gomez. Cross-cultural Adaptation of VISA-P Score for Patellar Tendinopathy in Spanish Population. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2011, 41, 581 -591.
AMA StyleSergio Hernandez-Sanchez, Maria Dolores Hidalgo, Antonia Gomez. Cross-cultural Adaptation of VISA-P Score for Patellar Tendinopathy in Spanish Population. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2011; 41 (8):581-591.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSergio Hernandez-Sanchez; Maria Dolores Hidalgo; Antonia Gomez. 2011. "Cross-cultural Adaptation of VISA-P Score for Patellar Tendinopathy in Spanish Population." Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 41, no. 8: 581-591.