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Dr. Antonino Patti
Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo

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Journal article
Published: 17 August 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Parents play a key role in the youth sports educational experience. They are responsible for the introduction of their children to physical or sporting education and their involvement has been associated with sport participation in early stages. The aims of this cross-sectional study were, first, to assess the perceived and desired parental involvement by children and, secondly, to examine their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with any specific behavior. 80 male soccer players filled the Parental Involvement in Sport Questionnaire (PISQ) before or after a training session in presence of a coach. PISQ results revealed excessive active involvement and pressure, insufficient praise and understanding and satisfactory directive behavior from children’s parents. Our findings suggest that excessive parental involvement can cause pressure on children who would prefer parental participation characterized by praise and understanding. A balance between a supporting involvement without putting too much pressure is needed by the parents. To prevent burnout and dropout and to facilitate future practice, parents should be counseled (possibly by a sport educator) on how to positively support their children concerning their sport experience.

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Valerio Bonavolontà; Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino; Roberto Carvutto; Michele De Candia; Gioacchino Mastrorilli; Giulia Messina; Antonino Patti; Francesco Fischetti. The Role of Parental Involvement in Youth Sport Experience: Perceived and Desired Behavior by Male Soccer Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 8698 .

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Valerio Bonavolontà, Stefania Cataldi, Francesca Latino, Roberto Carvutto, Michele De Candia, Gioacchino Mastrorilli, Giulia Messina, Antonino Patti, Francesco Fischetti. The Role of Parental Involvement in Youth Sport Experience: Perceived and Desired Behavior by Male Soccer Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (16):8698.

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Valerio Bonavolontà; Stefania Cataldi; Francesca Latino; Roberto Carvutto; Michele De Candia; Gioacchino Mastrorilli; Giulia Messina; Antonino Patti; Francesco Fischetti. 2021. "The Role of Parental Involvement in Youth Sport Experience: Perceived and Desired Behavior by Male Soccer Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16: 8698.

Review
Published: 13 August 2021 in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Maintaining appropriate levels of physical exercise is an optimal way for keeping a good state of health. At the same time, optimal exercise performance necessitates an integrated organ system response. In this respect, physical exercise has numerous repercussions on metabolism and function of different organs and tissues by enhancing whole-body metabolic homeostasis in response to different exercise-related adaptations. Specifically, both prolonged and intensive physical exercise produce vast changes in multiple and different lipid-related metabolites. Lipidomic technologies allow these changes and adaptations to be clarified, by using a biological system approach they provide scientific understanding of the effect of physical exercise on lipid trajectories. Therefore, this systematic review aims to indicate and clarify the identifying biology of the individual response to different exercise workloads, as well as provide direction for future studies focused on the body’s metabolome exercise-related adaptations. It was performed using five databases (Medline (PubMed), Google Scholar, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library). Two author teams reviewed 105 abstracts for inclusion and at the end of the screening process 50 full texts were analyzed. Lastly, 14 research articles specifically focusing on metabolic responses to exercise in healthy subjects were included. The Oxford quality scoring system scale was used as a quality measure of the reviews. Information was extracted using the participants, intervention, comparison, outcomes (PICOS) format. Despite that fact that it is well-known that lipids are involved in different sport-related changes, it is unclear what types of lipids are involved. Therefore, we analyzed the characteristic lipid species in blood and skeletal muscle, as well as their alterations in response to chronic and acute exercise. Lipidomics analyses of the studies examined revealed medium- and long-chain fatty acids, fatty acid oxidation products, and phospholipids qualitative changes. The main cumulative evidence indicates that both chronic and acute bouts of exercise determine significant changes in lipidomic profiles, but they manifested in very different ways depending on the type of tissue examined. Therefore, this systematic review may offer the possibility to fully understand the individual lipidomics exercise-related response and could be especially important to improve athletic performance and human health.

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Francesca Latino; Stefania Cataldi; Roberto Carvutto; Michele De Candia; Francesca D'Elia; Antonino Patti; Valerio Bonavolontà; Francesco Fischetti. The Importance of Lipidomic Approach for Mapping and Exploring the Molecular Networks Underlying Physical Exercise: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22, 8734 .

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Francesca Latino, Stefania Cataldi, Roberto Carvutto, Michele De Candia, Francesca D'Elia, Antonino Patti, Valerio Bonavolontà, Francesco Fischetti. The Importance of Lipidomic Approach for Mapping and Exploring the Molecular Networks Underlying Physical Exercise: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021; 22 (16):8734.

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Francesca Latino; Stefania Cataldi; Roberto Carvutto; Michele De Candia; Francesca D'Elia; Antonino Patti; Valerio Bonavolontà; Francesco Fischetti. 2021. "The Importance of Lipidomic Approach for Mapping and Exploring the Molecular Networks Underlying Physical Exercise: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22, no. 16: 8734.

Research article
Published: 02 April 2021 in Medicine
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Introduction: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related mortality and morbidity in the elderly. Physical activity plays a key role in the prevention of falls and stimulates postural control. The aim of this study was to compare a general physical activity program for the elderly with a Pilates program to evaluate the effects on balance and on reducing the risk of falling. Materials and Methods: Forty-six subjects were enrolled in this study, but only 41 were included in the study. The subjects were divided into 2 groups: Pilates group (P-G) and a group following a nonspecific program of physical activity (Pa-G). Each subject underwent the hand grip test, Berg balance scale test, and posturographic analysis. Results: Spearman correlation coefficient showed correlations between the following parameters: BBS versus hand grip test (r = 0.68); BBS versus ellipse surface area (r = −0.75). There were significant differences between groups after the exercise program: both groups showed an improvement in performance but the P-G recorded significantly better results than the Pa-G. Discussion and conclusions: This study confirmed that physical activity improves both balance and strength. However, our data show that Pilates has a greater effect on these physical abilities than a general physical activity program.

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Antonino Patti; Daniele Zangla; Fatma Nese Sahin; Stefania Cataldi; Gioacchino Lavanco; Antonio Palma; Francesco Fischietti. Physical exercise and prevention of falls. Effects of a Pilates training method compared with a general physical activity program. Medicine 2021, 100, e25289 .

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Antonino Patti, Daniele Zangla, Fatma Nese Sahin, Stefania Cataldi, Gioacchino Lavanco, Antonio Palma, Francesco Fischietti. Physical exercise and prevention of falls. Effects of a Pilates training method compared with a general physical activity program. Medicine. 2021; 100 (13):e25289.

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Antonino Patti; Daniele Zangla; Fatma Nese Sahin; Stefania Cataldi; Gioacchino Lavanco; Antonio Palma; Francesco Fischietti. 2021. "Physical exercise and prevention of falls. Effects of a Pilates training method compared with a general physical activity program." Medicine 100, no. 13: e25289.

Journal article
Published: 07 February 2020 in Sustainability
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Background: The American Psychiatric Association has identified dyslexia as a neurobiological disorder. The aim of the study was to evaluate podalic support, balance control, and dyslexia’s effects on interpersonal relationships. Methods: Fifty-seven subjects were enrolled for this study. The subjects were divided into two groups. The experimental group was composed of children with diagnosis of dyslexia. The control group was composed of healthy subjects. Each subject underwent baropodometry and posturographic analysis. In addition, the Multidimensional Self-esteem Assessment test by Bracken was used for a precise measurement of self-esteem in both groups (TMA). Results: The static baropodometry and posturographic results of the experimental group were significantly higher compared to the control group. The analysis showed significant differences: Surface left and right, Surface forefoot left, Surface forefoot right, Retro foot surface left, Retro foot surface right, and the Ellipse surface area. The test for multidimensional self-esteem assessment (TMA) analysis showed a significant difference. The Pearson correlation index showed a high correlation between the following parameters: Surface ellipse vs. TMA; Length of sway path vs. average speed of movement. Conclusion: The dyslexic children showed a flat-footed trend and an unstable balance compared with healthy subjects. Furthermore, the Multidimensional Self-Esteem test showed significantly lower self-assessments in the experimental group compared to control group.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Giuseppe Messina; Angelo Iovane; Marianna Alesi; Annamaria Pepi; Antonio Palma. Evaluation of Podalic Support and Monitoring of Balance Control in Children with and without Dyslexia: A Pilot Study. Sustainability 2020, 12, 1191 .

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Antonino Patti, Antonino Bianco, Giuseppe Messina, Angelo Iovane, Marianna Alesi, Annamaria Pepi, Antonio Palma. Evaluation of Podalic Support and Monitoring of Balance Control in Children with and without Dyslexia: A Pilot Study. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (3):1191.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Giuseppe Messina; Angelo Iovane; Marianna Alesi; Annamaria Pepi; Antonio Palma. 2020. "Evaluation of Podalic Support and Monitoring of Balance Control in Children with and without Dyslexia: A Pilot Study." Sustainability 12, no. 3: 1191.

Observational study
Published: 01 December 2018 in Medicine
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In the past 20 years, posturography has been widely used in the medical field. This observational study aimed to report the values derived from posturography of a wide set of healthy subjects from various European countries using a plantar pressure platform and a standardized method of measurement. A random cluster sampling of 914 healthy subjects aged between 7.0 and 85.99 years, stratified by age, was carried out. To provide percentile values of our cohort, data were processed to obtain 3 curves corresponding to the following percentiles: 25th, 50th, 75th, and the interquartile range. Distance-weighted least squares method was used to represent the percentile on appropriate graphs. In our sample, the balance to improve with age, up to approximately 45 years, but the trend to reverse with older age. The data show that the oscillations on the sagittal plane (y-mean) change with advancing age. Young people had more retro-podalic support than older people; the balance shifted forward in elderly people. As the study included a relatively large quantity of data collected using a standardized protocol, these results could be used as normative values of posturography for similar populations. On the basis of this data, correct diagnostic clues will be available to clinicians and professionals in the field. However, further studies are needed to confirm our findings.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Neşe Şahin; Damir Sekulic; Antonio Paoli; Angelo Iovane; Giuseppe Messina; Pierre Marie Gagey; Antonio Palma. Postural control and balance in a cohort of healthy people living in Europe. Medicine 2018, 97, e13835 .

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Antonino Patti, Antonino Bianco, Neşe Şahin, Damir Sekulic, Antonio Paoli, Angelo Iovane, Giuseppe Messina, Pierre Marie Gagey, Antonio Palma. Postural control and balance in a cohort of healthy people living in Europe. Medicine. 2018; 97 (52):e13835.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Neşe Şahin; Damir Sekulic; Antonio Paoli; Angelo Iovane; Giuseppe Messina; Pierre Marie Gagey; Antonio Palma. 2018. "Postural control and balance in a cohort of healthy people living in Europe." Medicine 97, no. 52: e13835.

Dataset
Published: 23 January 2018 in http://isrctn.com/
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Antonino Patti. Postural control and balance in a cohort of healthy people living in Europe: posturography-derived normative data. http://isrctn.com/ 2018, 1 .

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Antonino Patti. Postural control and balance in a cohort of healthy people living in Europe: posturography-derived normative data. http://isrctn.com/. 2018; ():1.

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Antonino Patti. 2018. "Postural control and balance in a cohort of healthy people living in Europe: posturography-derived normative data." http://isrctn.com/ , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2018 in Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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[Purpose] Physical activity can influence the development of postural control and balance. Therefore, the aim of study was to use posturography assessment to compare balance control on the Romberg test between athletes in two very different sports, taekwondo and tennis. [Participants and Methods] Twenty-nine young athletes participated in the study, 11 forming the taekwondo group and 18 the tennis group. Posturography was performed using the FreeMed system (Sensor Medica). Between-group differences were evaluated using unpaired Student’s t-test. [Results] There was a significance between-group difference in the centre of pressure and the ellipse surface area with no between-group difference in frontal and sagittal plane postural control. [Conclusion] The taekwondo athletes displayed greater stability than tennis athletes, with a smaller ellipse area and a decrease in the amplitude of oscillations of the centre of pressure along the frontal plane, adaptations which likely reflect the demands of the taekwondo. Further studies are needed to support these conclusions.

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Antonino Patti; Giuseppe Messina; Romilda Palma; Matteo Barcellona; Jessica Brusa; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. Comparison of posturographic parameters between young taekwondo and tennis athletes. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2018, 30, 1052 -1055.

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Antonino Patti, Giuseppe Messina, Romilda Palma, Matteo Barcellona, Jessica Brusa, Angelo Iovane, Antonio Palma. Comparison of posturographic parameters between young taekwondo and tennis athletes. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2018; 30 (8):1052-1055.

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Antonino Patti; Giuseppe Messina; Romilda Palma; Matteo Barcellona; Jessica Brusa; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. 2018. "Comparison of posturographic parameters between young taekwondo and tennis athletes." Journal of Physical Therapy Science 30, no. 8: 1052-1055.

Journal article
Published: 16 August 2017 in Isokinetics and Exercise Science
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E. Thomas; A. Bianco; E.P. Mancuso; A. Patti; G. Tabacchi; A. Paoli; G. Messina; A. Palma. The effects of a calisthenics training intervention on posture, strength and body composition. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2017, 25, 215 -222.

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E. Thomas, A. Bianco, E.P. Mancuso, A. Patti, G. Tabacchi, A. Paoli, G. Messina, A. Palma. The effects of a calisthenics training intervention on posture, strength and body composition. Isokinetics and Exercise Science. 2017; 25 (3):215-222.

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E. Thomas; A. Bianco; E.P. Mancuso; A. Patti; G. Tabacchi; A. Paoli; G. Messina; A. Palma. 2017. "The effects of a calisthenics training intervention on posture, strength and body composition." Isokinetics and Exercise Science 25, no. 3: 215-222.

Journal article
Published: 19 July 2017 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a main cause of physical disability and has high economic costs for society. The purpose of this study was to assess the fitness levels and the postural and balance deficits with a specific test battery. Methods: Fifty-six subjects were enrolled in this study. Thirty-nine healthy subjects were included in the control group and seventeen in the juvenile idiopathic arthritis group. All subjects were evaluated using a posturography system. The fitness level was evaluated with a battery of tests (Abalakov test, sit-up test, hand grip test, backsaver sit and reach, the toe touch test). An unpaired t-test was used to determine differences. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the correlation between the tests. Results: The battery of tests demonstrated that subjects in the juvenile idiopathic arthritis group have lower fitness levels compared to the control group. The juvenile idiopathic arthritis group showed low postural control with respect to the control group. Pearson analysis of the juvenile idiopathic arthritis group data showed significant correlations between variables. Pearson’s results from the control group data showed a similar trend. Conclusions: The results suggest that the battery of tests used could be an appropriate tool. However, we highlight that these conclusions need to be supported by other studies with a larger population scale.

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Antonino Patti; Maria Cristina Maggio; Giovanni Corsello; Giuseppe Messina; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. Evaluation of Fitness and the Balance Levels of Children with a Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2017, 14, 806 .

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Antonino Patti, Maria Cristina Maggio, Giovanni Corsello, Giuseppe Messina, Angelo Iovane, Antonio Palma. Evaluation of Fitness and the Balance Levels of Children with a Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017; 14 (7):806.

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Antonino Patti; Maria Cristina Maggio; Giovanni Corsello; Giuseppe Messina; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. 2017. "Evaluation of Fitness and the Balance Levels of Children with a Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Pilot Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14, no. 7: 806.

Randomized controlled trial
Published: 07 June 2017 in Work
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Research supports a link between exercise and falls prevention in the older population. Our aims were to evaluate pain perception and balance skills in a group of elderly subjects and to examine the consequences of a standardized equipment-free exercise program intervention on these variables. The study utilized a randomized controlled trial method. 92 subjects were recruited from a rural Sicilian village (Resuttano, Sicily, Italy). Subjects were randomly split into two groups, an experimental group (EG; n = 49) and a control group (CG; n = 43). Qualified fitness instructors delivered the standardized physical exercise program for the EG whilst the CG did not receive this exercise intervention. The Berg Balance Scale and the Oswestry Disability Index were administered in both groups before (T0) and after the intervention (T1). At T1, the EG group significantly improvement in balance (p < 0.0001) and pain perception (p < 0.0001). No significant differences were found within the CG both in BBS and ODI, respectively. Our findings suggest that a 13-weeks standardized exercise equipment-free program is effective in improving balance and perception of pain in the elderly. This type of intervention can consequently provide a low cost strategy to counteract the rate of disability in elderly.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Bettina Karsten; Maria Alessandra Montalto; Giuseppe Battaglia; Marianna Bellafiore; Daniela Cassata; Fabio Scoppa; Antonio Paoli; Angelo Iovane; Giuseppe Messina; Antonio Palma. The effects of physical training without equipment on pain perception and balance in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial. Work 2017, 57, 23 -30.

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Antonino Patti, Antonino Bianco, Bettina Karsten, Maria Alessandra Montalto, Giuseppe Battaglia, Marianna Bellafiore, Daniela Cassata, Fabio Scoppa, Antonio Paoli, Angelo Iovane, Giuseppe Messina, Antonio Palma. The effects of physical training without equipment on pain perception and balance in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial. Work. 2017; 57 (1):23-30.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Bettina Karsten; Maria Alessandra Montalto; Giuseppe Battaglia; Marianna Bellafiore; Daniela Cassata; Fabio Scoppa; Antonio Paoli; Angelo Iovane; Giuseppe Messina; Antonio Palma. 2017. "The effects of physical training without equipment on pain perception and balance in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial." Work 57, no. 1: 23-30.

Randomized controlled trial
Published: 01 January 2016 in Medicine
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Various exercise interventions, such as Pilates exercises and traditional physical therapy methods, are employed to decrease low back pain (LBP). Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is distinct from LBP, however, as the distribution of pain is restricted to the region between the costal margin and the inferior gluteal. The aim of our randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of a program of Pilates exercises on pain perception and stabilometric parameters in patients with NSLBP. Thirty-eight participants were randomly allocated, using a 1:1 scheme, to either the experimental group (EG) or control group (CG). The EG completed a 14-week program of Pilates exercises, performed thrice per week under the supervision of an exercise specialist, while the CG was managed with a social program only. Measures of posturography and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for pain perception were obtained at baseline (T0) and after the 14 weeks of intervention (T1). Posturography measures improved for patients in the EG, with both eyes open and eyes closed (P The Pilates exercise program yielded improvements in pain and posturography outcomes. Our study also confirms the applicability of posturography in evaluating postural instability in patients with NSLBP. Due to our relatively small study group, future studies would be necessary to confirm our findings.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Antonio Paoli; Giuseppe Messina; Maria Alessandra Montalto; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. Pain Perception and Stabilometric Parameters in People With Chronic Low Back Pain After a Pilates Exercise Program. Medicine 2016, 95, e2414 -e2414.

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Antonino Patti, Antonino Bianco, Antonio Paoli, Giuseppe Messina, Maria Alessandra Montalto, Marianna Bellafiore, Giuseppe Battaglia, Angelo Iovane, Antonio Palma. Pain Perception and Stabilometric Parameters in People With Chronic Low Back Pain After a Pilates Exercise Program. Medicine. 2016; 95 (2):e2414-e2414.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Antonio Paoli; Giuseppe Messina; Maria Alessandra Montalto; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. 2016. "Pain Perception and Stabilometric Parameters in People With Chronic Low Back Pain After a Pilates Exercise Program." Medicine 95, no. 2: e2414-e2414.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2016 in Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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[Purpose] Recent findings suggest there is an interesting interaction between the stomatognathic system and the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study was therefore to examine the influence of the temporomandibular joint on the explosive strength of the lower limbs. [Subjects and Methods] An observational study was carried out. The subjects were 60 male football players who voluntarily participated in the investigation. After a warm-up phase of 10 minutes, each participant performed three Squat Jumps (SJ) with different mandible positions: mouth closed and mouth open. SJ heights were recorded using a Sensor Medica force platform and the FreeMed system. [Results] Sixty participants were enrolled in this study (age: 24 ± 7 yrs; height: 174 ± 4.6 cm; weight 63.7 ± 7.6 kg). The SJ heights with the mouth closed, 38.50 ± 4.0 cm, were shorter than those with the mouth open, 40.4 ± 4.1 cm. Statistical analysis showed there was a statistically significant difference between the performances. [Conclusion] This pilot study highlighted that occlusal factors can influence physical performance and this could have practical applications in sports and exercise science. However, our results have to be confirmed in studies with larger numbers of participants and supported by other investigations.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Giuseppe Messina; Antonio Paoli; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Angelo Iovane; Marcello Traina; Antonio Palma. The influence of the stomatognathic system on explosive strength: a pilot study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2016, 28, 72 -75.

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Antonino Patti, Antonino Bianco, Giuseppe Messina, Antonio Paoli, Marianna Bellafiore, Giuseppe Battaglia, Angelo Iovane, Marcello Traina, Antonio Palma. The influence of the stomatognathic system on explosive strength: a pilot study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016; 28 (1):72-75.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Giuseppe Messina; Antonio Paoli; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Angelo Iovane; Marcello Traina; Antonio Palma. 2016. "The influence of the stomatognathic system on explosive strength: a pilot study." Journal of Physical Therapy Science 28, no. 1: 72-75.

Journal article
Published: 16 October 2015 in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
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A Bianco; C Mammina; M Jemni; A R Filippi; Antonino Patti; Ewan Thomas; Antonio Paoli; A Palma; G Tabacchi. A fitness index model for Italian adolescents living in Southern Italy. The ASSO project. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2015, 1 .

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A Bianco, C Mammina, M Jemni, A R Filippi, Antonino Patti, Ewan Thomas, Antonio Paoli, A Palma, G Tabacchi. A fitness index model for Italian adolescents living in Southern Italy. The ASSO project. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 2015; ():1.

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A Bianco; C Mammina; M Jemni; A R Filippi; Antonino Patti; Ewan Thomas; Antonio Paoli; A Palma; G Tabacchi. 2015. "A fitness index model for Italian adolescents living in Southern Italy. The ASSO project." The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness , no. : 1.

Review
Published: 26 May 2015 in International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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The aim of the present review is to investigate the main field-based tests, used alone or included in sport or fitness batteries, for the assessment of health- and skill-related physical fitness components in adolescents. Different scientific databases were searched through using the selected key words related to physical fitness and its components for adolescence. The search focused on original articles and reviews/meta-analyses using valid, reproducible and feasible tests that fit within the school environment. A total of 100 scientific manuscripts were included in the qualitative synthesis. The present systematic review pointed out 5 fitness tests that well adapt to the evaluation of the components of physical fitness of adolescents within a school environment: the 20 m shuttle run test for cardio-respiratory endurance; the handgrip strength test for upper body maximal strength; the standing broad jump test for lower body maximal strength; the sit-up test to exhaustion for muscular endurance and the 4×10 m shuttle run test for speed, agility and coordination. These fitness tests have been finally selected and incorporated into the Adolescents and Surveillance System for the Obesity prevention - Fitness Test Battery (ASSO-FTB), and will be adopted within the ASSO Project for evaluation purposes. This instrument could be also provided to teachers and people working in schools in order to assess physical fitness of adolescents over time and prevent obesity and related diseases.

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Antonino Bianco; Moném Jemni; Ewan Thomas; Antonino Patti; Antonio Paoli; Joana Ramos Roque; Antonio Palma; Caterina Mammina; Garden Tabacchi. A systematic review to determine reliability and usefulness of the field-based test batteries for the assessment of physical fitness in adolescents – The ASSO Project. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 2015, 28, 445 -478.

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Antonino Bianco, Moném Jemni, Ewan Thomas, Antonino Patti, Antonio Paoli, Joana Ramos Roque, Antonio Palma, Caterina Mammina, Garden Tabacchi. A systematic review to determine reliability and usefulness of the field-based test batteries for the assessment of physical fitness in adolescents – The ASSO Project. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health. 2015; 28 (3):445-478.

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Antonino Bianco; Moném Jemni; Ewan Thomas; Antonino Patti; Antonio Paoli; Joana Ramos Roque; Antonio Palma; Caterina Mammina; Garden Tabacchi. 2015. "A systematic review to determine reliability and usefulness of the field-based test batteries for the assessment of physical fitness in adolescents – The ASSO Project." International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 28, no. 3: 445-478.

Review
Published: 01 January 2015 in Medicine
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The Pilates method has recently become a fast-growing popular way of exercise recommended for healthy individuals and those engaged in rehabilitation. Several published studies have examined the effects of Pilates method in people with chronic low back pain (LBP). The objective of this study is to describe and provide an extensive overview of the scientific literature comparing the effectiveness of the Pilates method on pain and disability in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP. The study is based on the data from the following sources: MEDLINE-NLM, MEDLINE-EBSCO, Scopus Elsevier, Cochrane, DOAJ, SciELO, and PLOSONE. Original articles and systematic reviews of adults with chronic nonspecific LBP that evaluated pain and/or disability were included in this study; studies in which the primary treatment was based on Pilates method exercises compared with no treatment, minimal intervention, other types of intervention, or other types of exercises. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) were adopted. The literature search included 7 electronic databases and the reference list of relevant systematic reviews and original articles to July 2014. Two independent investigators conducted the literature search and performed the synthesis as follows: Study Design; Sample (n); Disability measure; Intervention; and Main results. The searches identified a total of 128 articles. From these, 29 were considered eligible and were included in the analysis. The items were stratified as follows: Pilates method versus other kind of exercises (n = 6 trials) and Pilates method versus no treatment group or minimal intervention for short-term pain (n = 9 trials); the therapeutic effect of the Pilates method in randomized cohorts (n = 5); and analysis of reviews (n = 9). We found that there is a dearth of studies that clearly demonstrates the efficacy of a specific Pilates exercise program over another in the treatment of chronic pain. However, the consensus in the field suggests that Pilates method is more effective than minimal physical exercise intervention in reducing pain. These conclusions need to be supported by other proper investigations.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Antonio Paoli; Giuseppe Messina; Maria Alessandra Montalto; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. Effects of Pilates Exercise Programs in People With Chronic Low Back Pain. Medicine 2015, 94, e383 -e383.

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Antonino Patti, Antonino Bianco, Antonio Paoli, Giuseppe Messina, Maria Alessandra Montalto, Marianna Bellafiore, Giuseppe Battaglia, Angelo Iovane, Antonio Palma. Effects of Pilates Exercise Programs in People With Chronic Low Back Pain. Medicine. 2015; 94 (4):e383-e383.

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Antonino Patti; Antonino Bianco; Antonio Paoli; Giuseppe Messina; Maria Alessandra Montalto; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Angelo Iovane; Antonio Palma. 2015. "Effects of Pilates Exercise Programs in People With Chronic Low Back Pain." Medicine 94, no. 4: e383-e383.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2015 in Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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[Purpose] The main purpose of our study was the evaluation of the effects of long-term volleyball practice on knee joint proprioception and balance of young female athletes. [Subjects and Methods] An observational case-control study was performed. The study enrolled 19 female volleyball players in the experimental group and 19 sedentary counterparts as controls. A Biodex balance system and dynamometer were used for the evaluations. The paired t-test was used to determine the significance of differences between the performance of athletes and controls. [Results] The knee proprioception analysis showed a significant difference at 60° joint position in active and passive tests. A similar trend, but without significance, was found for the 20° joint position. In the postural stability tests both groups showed similar results with no significant differences between them. [Conclusion] In conclusion, the results indicate a significant influence on joint proprioception is elicited by long-term exposure to a team sport like volleyball. However, the postural stability indexes showed similar trends in both groups, highlighting the analogous ontogenesis of the subjects investigated and the low influence of volleyball practice on postural stability.

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Nese Sahin; Antonino Bianco; Antonino Patti; Antonio Paoli; Antonio Palma; Gulfem Ersoz. Evaluation of knee joint proprioception and balance of young female volleyball players: a pilot study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015, 27, 437 -440.

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Nese Sahin, Antonino Bianco, Antonino Patti, Antonio Paoli, Antonio Palma, Gulfem Ersoz. Evaluation of knee joint proprioception and balance of young female volleyball players: a pilot study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2015; 27 (2):437-440.

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Nese Sahin; Antonino Bianco; Antonino Patti; Antonio Paoli; Antonio Palma; Gulfem Ersoz. 2015. "Evaluation of knee joint proprioception and balance of young female volleyball players: a pilot study." Journal of Physical Therapy Science 27, no. 2: 437-440.

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Published: 03 May 2014 in SpringerPlus
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It is known that family history to type 2 diabetes induces anthropometric changes in various populations. Regular physical activity can induce adaptations in these subjects regularizing body composition and anthropometric parameters. The aim of this study is therefore to understand if family history to type 2 diabetes affects anaerobic performance in young male élite athletes. Forty six young male élite athletes were tested. Thirty three without family history to type 2 diabetes (FH-) and thirteen with family history to type 2 diabetes (FH+). Anthropometric parameters, body composition, physiological parameters and athletic performance were assessed. Weight (p 0,0050), BMI (p 0,0019), waist circumference (p 0,0090), hips circumference (p 0,0490) and WHR (p 0,0339) were different between the two groups, showing greater values for the FH + subjects. Body composition showed lower FM and higher FFM percentages for the FH + group compared to the FH-. Anaerobic performance tests showed differences between the groups highlighting that the FH + group had higher anaerobic performance values (Wingate test for FH + 512,77 ± 107,93 W vs Wingate test for FH- 447,94 ± 56,95 W). The élite athletes with FH + showed better anaerobic performances and a higher body mass. At this stage we cannot generalise, but in a sample of athletes we tested, all who were with FH + showed both interesting and unexpected results; if confirmed, this evidence may represent a remarkable knowledge for fitness coaches and professionals who are daily dealing with track and field athletes and their performances.

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Antonino Bianco; Francesco Pomara; Antonino Patti; Ewan Thomas; Marco Petrucci; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Antonio Paoli; Antonio Palma. The surprising influence of family history to type 2 diabetes on anaerobic performance of young male élite athletes. SpringerPlus 2014, 3, 1 -6.

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Antonino Bianco, Francesco Pomara, Antonino Patti, Ewan Thomas, Marco Petrucci, Marianna Bellafiore, Giuseppe Battaglia, Antonio Paoli, Antonio Palma. The surprising influence of family history to type 2 diabetes on anaerobic performance of young male élite athletes. SpringerPlus. 2014; 3 (1):1-6.

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Antonino Bianco; Francesco Pomara; Antonino Patti; Ewan Thomas; Marco Petrucci; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Antonio Paoli; Antonio Palma. 2014. "The surprising influence of family history to type 2 diabetes on anaerobic performance of young male élite athletes." SpringerPlus 3, no. 1: 1-6.

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Published: 12 February 2014 in Cancer Medicine
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The aim of this study was to assess the fitness levels and possible deficits in physical performance in children with a diagnosis of childhood acute leukemia and lymphoma after 10 months of therapy ending through a specific test battery. A total of 58 subjects were enrolled in this study. The experimental group (EG) (7.55 ± 2.43 years; 41.8 ± 16.37 kg; 144.6 ± 10.21 cm) consisted of 18 children with diagnosed leukemia and lymphoma after completion of 10 months of therapy intervention and 40 healthy children who were enrolled in a control group (CG) (7.92 ± 1.78 years; 37.4 ± 12.37 kg; 140.6 ± 12.61 cm). A testing battery including the standing broad jump; the sit‐up test; the 4 × 10 m shuttle run test, and the hand grip strength test were administered to both groups. An unpaired t‐test was adopted to determine differences and the Pearson product moment was administered when appropriate. Results of the EG were generally lower when compared to the CG. Significant differences were identified for the standing broad jump (P < 0.05); 4 × 10 m shuttle run (P < 0.05); hand grip test DX (P < 0.05), and hand grip test SX (P < 0.05). No significant differences were found between the sit‐up tests. Pearson product moment correlation revealed a good interaction for all EG participants. Findings suggest that the proposed testing battery could be an appropriate tool to evaluate residual fitness levels in children with previous hematological malignancies. However, our results have to be confirmed with a larger number of participants with the same diagnosis of our EG.

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Antonino Bianco; Antonino Patti; Ewan Thomas; Romilda Palma; Maria Cristina Maggio; Antonio Paoli; Antonio Palma. Evaluation of fitness levels of children with a diagnosis of acute leukemia and lymphoma after completion of chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Cancer Medicine 2014, 3, 385 -389.

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Antonino Bianco, Antonino Patti, Ewan Thomas, Romilda Palma, Maria Cristina Maggio, Antonio Paoli, Antonio Palma. Evaluation of fitness levels of children with a diagnosis of acute leukemia and lymphoma after completion of chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Cancer Medicine. 2014; 3 (2):385-389.

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Antonino Bianco; Antonino Patti; Ewan Thomas; Romilda Palma; Maria Cristina Maggio; Antonio Paoli; Antonio Palma. 2014. "Evaluation of fitness levels of children with a diagnosis of acute leukemia and lymphoma after completion of chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation." Cancer Medicine 3, no. 2: 385-389.

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Published: 21 September 2013 in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
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The aim of this study was to examine the opportunity to adopt, for the elderly, already validated function ability tests to better understand how to prevent falls and injuries and to better plan group fitness activities like ballroom dance classes (e.g., Valzer, Polka, Mazurka). A cross-sectional study was conducted. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the Barthel Index (BI) were administered and the occurrence of falls during the previous 2 years was evaluated by anamnesis. One hundred and twenty-two elderly subjects living in Palermo city participated to the study. According to the anamnesis, subjects were divided into two groups: experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). The EG consisted of 75 subjects attending classes of ballroom dancing (73.0 ± 5.6 years 26.1 ± 3.9 BMI), while the CG included 47 volunteers (74.3 ± 5.4 years, 26.8 ± 4.4 BMI). A threshold of 70 % for both scales (BBS-70 and BI-70 %) was set, according to the aims of the study. STATISTICA software was adopted to perform an unpaired t test. A P value lower than 0.05 was considered to be statistically relevant. The BI and BBS of CG were 76.7 ± 33.08 and 30.9 ± 14.9, respectively, while the BI and BBS of EG were 98.1 ± 6.9 and 50.5 ± 54. In EG the BBS-70 % showed 96.0 % of cases compared to 27.6 % of the CG. The BI showed a similar trend to BBS. In EG the BI-70 % showed 98.6 % of cases, while the BI-70 % of CG showed 70.2 % of cases. Moreover, only 36.0 % of EG reported falls previously, while CG reported 53.2 % of falls during the same period of time. The BBS seems to be a valid and reliable tool able to be adopted also by professionals of the ballroom dancing sector (e.g., Valzer, Polka and Mazurka classes). Instructors may evaluate the functional ability of their attendees through BBS to easily obtain more information and better plan ballroom dance classes. Moreover, we highlight that these conclusions need to be supported by other studies with different cohorts and a larger population scale.

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Antonino Bianco; Antonino Patti; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Fatma Nese Sahin; Antonio Paoli; Maria Concetta Cataldo; Caterina Mammina; Antonio Palma. Group fitness activities for the elderly: an innovative approach to reduce falls and injuries. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013, 26, 147 -152.

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Antonino Bianco, Antonino Patti, Marianna Bellafiore, Giuseppe Battaglia, Fatma Nese Sahin, Antonio Paoli, Maria Concetta Cataldo, Caterina Mammina, Antonio Palma. Group fitness activities for the elderly: an innovative approach to reduce falls and injuries. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. 2013; 26 (2):147-152.

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Antonino Bianco; Antonino Patti; Marianna Bellafiore; Giuseppe Battaglia; Fatma Nese Sahin; Antonio Paoli; Maria Concetta Cataldo; Caterina Mammina; Antonio Palma. 2013. "Group fitness activities for the elderly: an innovative approach to reduce falls and injuries." Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 26, no. 2: 147-152.