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The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of Ramadan observance (RAM) on decision-making in Kung-Fu athletes. Fourteen male Kung-Fu athletes (mean age = 19 ± 3 years) completed two test sessions: before Ramadan (BR) and at the end of Ramadan (ER). In the afternoon of each session (between 16:00 h and 18:00 h), participants completed: Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Profile of Mood States (POMS), and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Subjects also reported subjective fatigue, alertness, and concentration. Additionally, all participants performed video-based decision-making tasks (i.e., reaction time and decision-making). Results indicated that reaction time decreased by 30% at ER vs. BR (p< 0.01). However, decision-making decreased by 9.5% at ER vs. BR (p< 0.05). PSQI results indicated sleep quality score, sleep duration, and sleep efficiency were negatively affected at ER compared to BR (p< 0.05). ESS was higher at ER compared to BR (p< 0.05). In addition, fatigue scores, estimated by the POMS and current subjective feelings (i.e., fatigue, concentration, and alertness), were also negatively affected at ER compared to BR (p< 0.05). In conclusion, Ramadan observance was associated with an adverse effect on sleep and decision making, as well as feelings of fatigue, alertness, and concentration.
Anis Saddoud; Aïmen Khacharem; Cyrine H’Mida; Khaled Trabelsi; Omar Boukhris; Achraf Ammar; Cain Clark; Jordan Glenn; Hamdi Chtourou; Mohamed Jarraya; Thomas Rosemann; Beat Knechtle. Ramadan Observance Is Associated with Impaired Kung-Fu-Specific Decision-Making Skills. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7340 .
AMA StyleAnis Saddoud, Aïmen Khacharem, Cyrine H’Mida, Khaled Trabelsi, Omar Boukhris, Achraf Ammar, Cain Clark, Jordan Glenn, Hamdi Chtourou, Mohamed Jarraya, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle. Ramadan Observance Is Associated with Impaired Kung-Fu-Specific Decision-Making Skills. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (14):7340.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnis Saddoud; Aïmen Khacharem; Cyrine H’Mida; Khaled Trabelsi; Omar Boukhris; Achraf Ammar; Cain Clark; Jordan Glenn; Hamdi Chtourou; Mohamed Jarraya; Thomas Rosemann; Beat Knechtle. 2021. "Ramadan Observance Is Associated with Impaired Kung-Fu-Specific Decision-Making Skills." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 14: 7340.
Physical training is considered as a low-cost intervention to generate cardioprotective benefits and to promote physical and mental health, while reducing the severity of acute respiratory infection symptoms in older adults. However, lockdown measures during COVID-19 have limited people’s opportunity to exercise regularly. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of Fitness and Dance training, followed by four weeks of COVID-19-induced detraining, on cardiac adaptations and physical performance indicators in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Twelve older adults (6 males and 6 females) with MCI (age, 73 ± 4.4 y; body mass, 75.3 ± 6.4 kg; height, 172 ± 8 cm; MMSE score: 24–27) participated in eight weeks of a combined Fitness-Dance training intervention (two sessions/week) followed by four weeks of training cessation induced by COVID-19 lockdowns. Wireless Polar Team Pro and Polar heart rate sensors (H10) were used to monitor covered distance, speed, heart rate (HR min, avg and max), time in HR zone 1 to 5, strenuousness (load score), beat-to-beat interval (max RR and avg RR) and heart rate variability (HRV-RMSSD). One-way ANOVA was used to analyze the data of the three test sessions (T1: first training session, T2: last training session of the eight-week training program, and T3: first training session after the four-week training cessation). Statistical analysis showed that eight weeks of combined Fitness-Dance training induced beneficial cardiac adaptations by decreasing HR (HR min, HR avg and HR max) with p< 0.001, ES = 0.5–0.6 and Δ = −7 to−9 bpm, and increasing HRV related responses (max and avg RR and RMSSD), with p< 0.01 and ES = 0.4. Consequently, participants spent more time in comfortable HR zones (e.g., p< 0.0005; ES = 0.7; Δ = 25% for HR zone 1) and showed reduced strenuousness (p = 0.02, Δ = −15% for load score), despite the higher covered total distance and average speed (p< 0.01; ES = 0.4). However, these changes were reversed after only four weeks of COVID-19 induced detraining, with values of all parameters returning to their baseline levels. In conclusion, eight weeks of combined Fitness-Dance training seems to be an efficient strategy to promote cardioprotective benefits in older adults with MCI. Importantly, to maintain these health benefits, training has to be continued and detraining periods should be reduced. During a pandemic, home-based exercise programs may provide an effective and efficient alternative of physical training.
Achraf Ammar; Omar Boukhris; Nicole Halfpaap; Berit Labott; Corinna Langhans; Fabian Herold; Bernhard Grässler; Patrick Müller; Khaled Trabelsi; Hamdi Chtourou; Piotr Zmijewski; Tarak Driss; Jordan Glenn; Notger Müller; Anita Hoekelmann. Four Weeks of Detraining Induced by COVID-19 Reverse Cardiac Improvements from Eight Weeks of Fitness-Dance Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5930 .
AMA StyleAchraf Ammar, Omar Boukhris, Nicole Halfpaap, Berit Labott, Corinna Langhans, Fabian Herold, Bernhard Grässler, Patrick Müller, Khaled Trabelsi, Hamdi Chtourou, Piotr Zmijewski, Tarak Driss, Jordan Glenn, Notger Müller, Anita Hoekelmann. Four Weeks of Detraining Induced by COVID-19 Reverse Cardiac Improvements from Eight Weeks of Fitness-Dance Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (11):5930.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAchraf Ammar; Omar Boukhris; Nicole Halfpaap; Berit Labott; Corinna Langhans; Fabian Herold; Bernhard Grässler; Patrick Müller; Khaled Trabelsi; Hamdi Chtourou; Piotr Zmijewski; Tarak Driss; Jordan Glenn; Notger Müller; Anita Hoekelmann. 2021. "Four Weeks of Detraining Induced by COVID-19 Reverse Cardiac Improvements from Eight Weeks of Fitness-Dance Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11: 5930.
Evidence suggests that athletes often experience chronic sleep disturbance. Napping is widely recommended as a safe and non-invasive intervention to counteract the negative effects of partial sleep deprivation. However, systematic reviews on the benefits of napping have yet to be undertaken. (i) To evaluate the effectiveness of diurnal napping opportunities on athletes’ physical and cognitive performance and (ii) to outline how aspects of the study design (i.e., nap duration, exercise protocol, participants’ fitness level and previous sleep quantity) can influence the potential effects of napping through a systematic appraisal of the literature. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science and SCOPUS databases were searched up to June 2020 for relevant studies investigating the effect of napping on physical and cognitive performances in physically active participants. Fourteen strong-quality and four moderate-quality (mean QualSyst score = 75.75 ± 5.7%) studies met our inclusion criteria and were included in the final sample (total participants: 158 physically active and 168 athletes). Most studies (n = 15) confirmed the beneficial effects of napping and showed that diurnal napping improved short-term physical performance (n = 10), endurance performance (n = 3) and specific skills performance (n = 2). Two studies showed no significant napping effect and only one study showed reduced sprint performance following diurnal napping. Moreover, napping improved reaction time (n = 3), attention (n = 2) and short-term memory (n = 1) performances. Importantly, “replacement naps” improved both physical and cognitive performance regardless of the type of exercise. However, “prophylactic naps” improved only jump, strength, running repeated-sprint, attention and reaction time performances. In addition, this systematic review revealed that longer nap opportunities (i.e., 90 min) resulted in better improvement of physical and cognitive performance and lower induced fatigue. A diurnal nap seems to be an advantageous intervention to enhance recovery process and counteract the negative effect of partial sleep deprivation on physical and cognitive performance. Particularly, to optimize physical performances of athletes experiencing chronic lack of sleep, findings from the included individual studies suggest 90 min as the optimal nap duration. Diurnal napping may be beneficial for athletes but this benefit should be viewed with caution due to the quality of the evidence, risk of bias and the limited evidence about napping interventions.
Maher Souabni; Omar Hammouda; Mohamed Romdhani; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Tarak Driss. Benefits of Daytime Napping Opportunity on Physical and Cognitive Performances in Physically Active Participants: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine 2021, 1 -32.
AMA StyleMaher Souabni, Omar Hammouda, Mohamed Romdhani, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Tarak Driss. Benefits of Daytime Napping Opportunity on Physical and Cognitive Performances in Physically Active Participants: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine. 2021; ():1-32.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaher Souabni; Omar Hammouda; Mohamed Romdhani; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Tarak Driss. 2021. "Benefits of Daytime Napping Opportunity on Physical and Cognitive Performances in Physically Active Participants: A Systematic Review." Sports Medicine , no. : 1-32.
The effect of a 40-min nap opportunity was investigated during the day following a late evening simulated soccer match. Twelve male amateur soccer players (23 ± 3 years; 77.3 ± 5.3 kg; 1.76 ± 0.04 m) performed the Loughborough-intermittent-shuttle test at 21h00 and the following day they completed the sleepiness scale after either a nonap (N0) or 40-min nap (N40) opportunity that began at 14h00. At 17h00, participants performed the 5-m shuttle run test (5mSRT) (6 × 30-s with 35-s in-between; best distance (BD) and total distance (TD) were calculated). After performing the 5mSRT, they provided their rating of the perceived exertion (RPE) and rated their muscle soreness. Sleepiness scores were significantly lower in N40 in comparison with N0 (P < 0.05). A significant increase of TD (+64.5 m) and BD (+9.6 m) after N40 compared to N0 was observed (P < 0.05). The improved performance was associated with reduced levels of muscle soreness and lower RPE. In conclusion, a daytime 40-min nap opportunity after a late evening simulated soccer match improves short-term repetitive maximal performance in soccer players, and has positive effects on perception of sleepiness, muscle soreness, and RPE.
Hsen Hsouna; Omar Boukhris; David W. Hill; Raouf Abdessalem; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Khadijah Irandoust; Nizar Souissi; Morteza Taheri; Omar Hammouda; Cain C.T Clark; Tarak Driss; Hamdi Chtourou. A daytime 40-min nap opportunity after a simulated late evening soccer match reduces the perception of fatigue and improves 5-m shuttle run performance. Research in Sports Medicine 2021, 1 -14.
AMA StyleHsen Hsouna, Omar Boukhris, David W. Hill, Raouf Abdessalem, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Khadijah Irandoust, Nizar Souissi, Morteza Taheri, Omar Hammouda, Cain C.T Clark, Tarak Driss, Hamdi Chtourou. A daytime 40-min nap opportunity after a simulated late evening soccer match reduces the perception of fatigue and improves 5-m shuttle run performance. Research in Sports Medicine. 2021; ():1-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHsen Hsouna; Omar Boukhris; David W. Hill; Raouf Abdessalem; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Khadijah Irandoust; Nizar Souissi; Morteza Taheri; Omar Hammouda; Cain C.T Clark; Tarak Driss; Hamdi Chtourou. 2021. "A daytime 40-min nap opportunity after a simulated late evening soccer match reduces the perception of fatigue and improves 5-m shuttle run performance." Research in Sports Medicine , no. : 1-14.
Background. The COVID-19 lockdown could engender disruption to lifestyle behaviors, thus impairing mental wellbeing in the general population. This study investigated whether sociodemographic variables, changes in physical activity, and sleep quality from pre- to during lockdown were predictors of change in mental wellbeing in quarantined older adults. Methods. A 12-week international online survey was launched in 14 languages on 6 April 2020. Forty-one research institutions from Europe, Western-Asia, North-Africa, and the Americas, promoted the survey. The survey was presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “pre” and “during” the lockdown period. Participants responded to the Short Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results. Replies from older adults (aged >55 years, n = 517), mainly from Europe (50.1%), Western-Asia (6.8%), America (30%), and North-Africa (9.3%) were analyzed. The COVID-19 lockdown led to significantly decreased mental wellbeing, sleep quality, and total physical activity energy expenditure levels (all p < 0.001). Regression analysis showed that the change in total PSQI score and total physical activity energy expenditure (F(2, 514) = 66.41 p < 0.001) were significant predictors of the decrease in mental wellbeing from pre- to during lockdown (p < 0.001, R2: 0.20). Conclusion. COVID-19 lockdown deleteriously affected physical activity and sleep patterns. Furthermore, change in the total PSQI score and total physical activity energy expenditure were significant predictors for the decrease in mental wellbeing.
Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Liwa Masmoudi; Omar Boukhris; Hamdi Chtourou; Bassem Bouaziz; Michael Brach; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Hsen Hsouna; Yousri Elghoul; Mohamed Romdhani; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sofia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Washif; Albina Andreeva; Stephen Bailey; Jarred Acton; Emma Mitchell; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Wassim Moalla; Nafaa Souissi; Asma Aloui; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Gemert-Pijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Jan Delhey; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Ismail Dergaa; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Jürgen Steinacker; Piotr Zmijewski; Christian Apfelbacher; Jordan Glenn; Aïmen Khacharem; Cain Clark; Helmi Saad; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann; on behalf of the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. Sleep Quality and Physical Activity as Predictors of Mental Wellbeing Variance in Older Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown: ECLB COVID-19 International Online Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4329 .
AMA StyleKhaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Liwa Masmoudi, Omar Boukhris, Hamdi Chtourou, Bassem Bouaziz, Michael Brach, Ellen Bentlage, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Patrick Mueller, Notger Mueller, Hsen Hsouna, Yousri Elghoul, Mohamed Romdhani, Omar Hammouda, Laisa Paineiras-Domingos, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Christian Wrede, Sofia Bastoni, Carlos Pernambuco, Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos, Morteza Taheri, Khadijeh Irandoust, Nicola Bragazzi, Jana Strahler, Jad Washif, Albina Andreeva, Stephen Bailey, Jarred Acton, Emma Mitchell, Nicholas Bott, Faiez Gargouri, Lotfi Chaari, Hadj Batatia, Samira Khoshnami, Evangelia Samara, Vasiliki Zisi, Parasanth Sankar, Waseem Ahmed, Gamal Ali, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Jarraya, Kais Abed, Wassim Moalla, Nafaa Souissi, Asma Aloui, Nizar Souissi, Lisette Gemert-Pijnen, Bryan Riemann, Laurel Riemann, Jan Delhey, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Monique Epstein, Robbert Sanderman, Sebastian Schulz, Achim Jerg, Ramzi Al-Horani, Taysir Mansi, Ismail Dergaa, Mohamed Jmail, Fernando Barbosa, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Saša Pišot, Andrea Gaggioli, Jürgen Steinacker, Piotr Zmijewski, Christian Apfelbacher, Jordan Glenn, Aïmen Khacharem, Cain Clark, Helmi Saad, Karim Chamari, Tarak Driss, Anita Hoekelmann, on behalf of the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. Sleep Quality and Physical Activity as Predictors of Mental Wellbeing Variance in Older Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown: ECLB COVID-19 International Online Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):4329.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKhaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Liwa Masmoudi; Omar Boukhris; Hamdi Chtourou; Bassem Bouaziz; Michael Brach; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Hsen Hsouna; Yousri Elghoul; Mohamed Romdhani; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sofia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Washif; Albina Andreeva; Stephen Bailey; Jarred Acton; Emma Mitchell; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Wassim Moalla; Nafaa Souissi; Asma Aloui; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Gemert-Pijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Jan Delhey; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Ismail Dergaa; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Jürgen Steinacker; Piotr Zmijewski; Christian Apfelbacher; Jordan Glenn; Aïmen Khacharem; Cain Clark; Helmi Saad; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann; on behalf of the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. 2021. "Sleep Quality and Physical Activity as Predictors of Mental Wellbeing Variance in Older Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown: ECLB COVID-19 International Online Survey." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 4329.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate which of two strategies, Video Feedback with Pedagogical Activity (VF-PA) or Video Feedback (VF), would be more beneficial for the remote error correction of the snatch weightlifting technique during the confinement period. Thirty-five school aged children with at least three months of weightlifting experience were randomized to one of three training conditions: VF-PA, VF or the Control group (CONT). Subjects underwent test sessions one week before (T0) and one day after (T1) a six-session training period and a retention test session a week later (T2). During each test session, the Kinovea version 0.8.15 software measured the kinematic parameters of the snatch performance. Following distance learning sessions (T1), the VF-PA improved various kinematic parameters (i.e., barbell horizontal displacements, maximum height, looping and symmetry) compared with T0 (p < 0.5; Cohen’s d = 0.58–1.1). Most of these improvements were maintained during the retention test (T2) (pp < 0.05; Cohen’s d = 0.9), which were not maintained at T2. Better horizontal displacement and looping values were registered during the retention test in the VF-PA group compared with theCONT group (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d = 1.49–1.52). The present findings suggest combining video feedback with pedagogical activity during the pandemic induced online coaching or physical education to improve movement learning in school aged children.
Mohamed Souissi; Achraf Ammar; Omar Trabelsi; Jordan Glenn; Omar Boukhris; Khaled Trabelsi; Bassem Bouaziz; Piotr Zmijewski; Hichem Souissi; Anis Chikha; Tarak Driss; Hamdi Chtourou; Anita Hoekelmann; Nizar Souissi. Distance Motor Learning during the COVID-19 Induced Confinement: Video Feedback with a Pedagogical Activity Improves the Snatch Technique in Young Athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3069 .
AMA StyleMohamed Souissi, Achraf Ammar, Omar Trabelsi, Jordan Glenn, Omar Boukhris, Khaled Trabelsi, Bassem Bouaziz, Piotr Zmijewski, Hichem Souissi, Anis Chikha, Tarak Driss, Hamdi Chtourou, Anita Hoekelmann, Nizar Souissi. Distance Motor Learning during the COVID-19 Induced Confinement: Video Feedback with a Pedagogical Activity Improves the Snatch Technique in Young Athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):3069.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMohamed Souissi; Achraf Ammar; Omar Trabelsi; Jordan Glenn; Omar Boukhris; Khaled Trabelsi; Bassem Bouaziz; Piotr Zmijewski; Hichem Souissi; Anis Chikha; Tarak Driss; Hamdi Chtourou; Anita Hoekelmann; Nizar Souissi. 2021. "Distance Motor Learning during the COVID-19 Induced Confinement: Video Feedback with a Pedagogical Activity Improves the Snatch Technique in Young Athletes." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 3069.
(1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic forced people from all around the globe to strongly modify their daily routines, putting a significant strain on the social aspects of daily lives. While the first wave of the pandemic was a very challenging time in all countries, it is still uncertain whether various lockdown intensities and infection rates differed regarding their psychosocial impact. This work therefore aimed to investigate (i) the psychosocial effects of home confinement in two European countries that underwent different lockdown intensities: Italy and the Netherlands and (ii) the role of communication technology in relation to feelings of loneliness. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional online survey inquiring about different psychosocial variables and the use of and satisfaction towards communication technology was circulated among the general public during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, 629 participants (66% female, 68% from the Netherlands) answered each question twice, referring to “before” and “during” the pandemic. (3) Results: We found significant negative effects of COVID-19 home confinement on depressive feelings (p < 0.001, %∆ = +54%), loneliness (p < 0.001, %∆ = +37.3%), life satisfaction (p < 0.001, %∆ = −19.8%) and mental wellbeing (p < 0.001, %∆ = −10.6%) which were accompanied with a significantly increased need for psychosocial support (p < 0.001, %∆ = +17.3%). However, the magnitude of psychosocial impact did not significantly differ between residents undergoing a more intense (Italy) versus a less intense (Netherlands) lockdown, although the decrease in social participation was found to be significantly different for both countries (z = −7.714, p < 0.001). Furthermore, our findings demonstrate that the increase in loneliness was associated with the adoption of new digital communication tools (r = 0.21, p < 0.001), and significantly higher for individuals who started to adopt at least one new digital communication tool during confinement than for those who did not (z = −4.252, p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: This study highlights that, although COVID-19 home confinement significantly impacted psychosocial wellbeing during the first wave of the pandemic, this impact did not differ based on lockdown intensity. Recognizing the increasing adoption of digital communication technology in an attempt to reduce lockdown loneliness, future studies should investigate what is needed from the technology to achieve this effect.
Sofia Bastoni; Christian Wrede; Achraf Ammar; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Robbert Sanderman; Andrea Gaggioli; Khaled Trabelsi; Liwa Masmoudi; Omar Boukhris; Jordan Glenn; Bassem Bouaziz; Hamdi Chtourou; Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen. Psychosocial Effects and Use of Communication Technologies during Home Confinement in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy and The Netherlands. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2619 .
AMA StyleSofia Bastoni, Christian Wrede, Achraf Ammar, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Robbert Sanderman, Andrea Gaggioli, Khaled Trabelsi, Liwa Masmoudi, Omar Boukhris, Jordan Glenn, Bassem Bouaziz, Hamdi Chtourou, Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen. Psychosocial Effects and Use of Communication Technologies during Home Confinement in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy and The Netherlands. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2619.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSofia Bastoni; Christian Wrede; Achraf Ammar; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Robbert Sanderman; Andrea Gaggioli; Khaled Trabelsi; Liwa Masmoudi; Omar Boukhris; Jordan Glenn; Bassem Bouaziz; Hamdi Chtourou; Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen. 2021. "Psychosocial Effects and Use of Communication Technologies during Home Confinement in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy and The Netherlands." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2619.
The impact of intermittent circadian fasting (ICF) on skin disorders is far to be plenty deciphered. However, the circadian rhythm seems to exert a modulation on dermatoses severity, drug‐response, and drug‐related side effects. We aimed to evaluate ICF effect in the daily management of dermatological diseases. In this multicenter, prospective observational study we enrolled patients willing to undergo the 2018 ICF (from May 16 to June 14). Dermatoses severity were evaluated at the beginning of ICF (T0) and at the end of ICF (T1) by two independent board‐certified dermatologists. Seventy‐two patients suffering from different dermatoses volunteered to take part into the study. They displayed a mean age of 40.38 ± 12.46 years (median 41.0 years), 25 subjects were males (34.7% of the entire sample). The median weight change was 0 kg. The overall ICF effect size was −0.58 ([95% CI −0.83 to −0.33], P < .0001, medium effect size). Since in the present investigation no weight loss occurred, we could speculate that the impact of fasting in terms of improvements in the clinical symptoms could be rather due to the perturbation of the human biological clock. Despite our data remain preliminary, a chronobiological approach should be incorporated in the dermatological armamentarium.
Nicola Luigi Bragazzi; Khaled Trabelsi; Sergio Garbarino; Achraf Ammar; Hamdi Chtourou; Alessia Pacifico; Piergiorgio Malagoli; Hristina Kocic; Rosalynn R. Z. Conic; Khalaf Kridin; Paolo Daniele Maria Pigatto; Giovanni Damiani; Young Dermatologists Italian Network. Can intermittent, time‐restricted circadian fasting modulate cutaneous severity of dermatological disorders? Insights from a multicenter, observational, prospective study. Dermatologic Therapy 2021, e14912 .
AMA StyleNicola Luigi Bragazzi, Khaled Trabelsi, Sergio Garbarino, Achraf Ammar, Hamdi Chtourou, Alessia Pacifico, Piergiorgio Malagoli, Hristina Kocic, Rosalynn R. Z. Conic, Khalaf Kridin, Paolo Daniele Maria Pigatto, Giovanni Damiani, Young Dermatologists Italian Network. Can intermittent, time‐restricted circadian fasting modulate cutaneous severity of dermatological disorders? Insights from a multicenter, observational, prospective study. Dermatologic Therapy. 2021; ():e14912.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicola Luigi Bragazzi; Khaled Trabelsi; Sergio Garbarino; Achraf Ammar; Hamdi Chtourou; Alessia Pacifico; Piergiorgio Malagoli; Hristina Kocic; Rosalynn R. Z. Conic; Khalaf Kridin; Paolo Daniele Maria Pigatto; Giovanni Damiani; Young Dermatologists Italian Network. 2021. "Can intermittent, time‐restricted circadian fasting modulate cutaneous severity of dermatological disorders? Insights from a multicenter, observational, prospective study." Dermatologic Therapy , no. : e14912.
Khadijeh Irandoust, Morteza Taheri, Cyrine H’mida, Gabriel Rodrigues Neto, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Nizar Souissi, Hamdi Chtourou, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children Int J Sports Med 2020; eFirst DOI: 10.1055/a-1289-9307 Published online: 11.11.2020. Mr. Irandoust's first name was corrected from Khadijah to Khadijeh. Publication Date:01 February 2021 (online) © 2020. Thieme. All rights reserved. Georg Thieme Verlag KGRüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany
Khadijeh Irandoust; Morteza Taheri; Cyrine H’Mida; Gabriel Rodrigues Neto; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Nizar Souissi; Hamdi Chtourou; Pantelis T. Nikolaidis; Thomas Rosemann; Beat Knechtle. Correction: Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children. Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleKhadijeh Irandoust, Morteza Taheri, Cyrine H’Mida, Gabriel Rodrigues Neto, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Nizar Souissi, Hamdi Chtourou, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle. Correction: Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children. Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie. 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKhadijeh Irandoust; Morteza Taheri; Cyrine H’Mida; Gabriel Rodrigues Neto; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Nizar Souissi; Hamdi Chtourou; Pantelis T. Nikolaidis; Thomas Rosemann; Beat Knechtle. 2021. "Correction: Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children." Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie , no. : 1.
The study investigated the influence of hydrotherapy method-based McKenzie and Williams among patients with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). Semi-experimental pretest-posttest with a control group design trial was conducted at Health Service Center, Qazvin, Iran. Twenty-eight NSLBP patients (16 men and 12 women, age: 42.5 ± 7 years) were recruited. Hydrotherapy program developed based on McKenzie and Williams therapy was performed individually 3 days per week for 20 sessions. Therefore, the study compared a hydrotherapy group (based on McKenzie and Williams therapy) to a control group. Participants attended a hydrotherapy program under the supervision of a hydrotherapist. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and Straight Leg Raise Test (SLRT) were measured at the beginning, middle, and at the end of the 20 sessions to determine pain and functionality of the patient's improvement. Overall, NPRS, RMDQ, and SLRT scores were improved in hydrotherapy group in the 10th session and 20th session compared with baseline (p ≤ 0.001) and control group (p ≤ 0.001). No difference in the treatment variables between the 10th session and the 20th session was observed (p > 0.05). The results indicated that the NSLBP symptom was improved after 10 sessions of hydrotherapy program developed based on McKenzie and Williams therapy.
Masoud Mirmoezzi; Khadijeh Irandoust; Cyrine H’Mida; Morteza Taheri; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Nesa Paryab; Pantelis T. Nikolaidis; Beat Knechtle; Hamdi Chtourou. Efficacy of hydrotherapy treatment for the management of chronic low back pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 2021, 1 -9.
AMA StyleMasoud Mirmoezzi, Khadijeh Irandoust, Cyrine H’Mida, Morteza Taheri, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Nesa Paryab, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Beat Knechtle, Hamdi Chtourou. Efficacy of hydrotherapy treatment for the management of chronic low back pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -). 2021; ():1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMasoud Mirmoezzi; Khadijeh Irandoust; Cyrine H’Mida; Morteza Taheri; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Nesa Paryab; Pantelis T. Nikolaidis; Beat Knechtle; Hamdi Chtourou. 2021. "Efficacy of hydrotherapy treatment for the management of chronic low back pain." Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) , no. : 1-9.
Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Liwa Masmoudi; Omar Boukhris; Hamdi Chtourou; Bassem Bouaziz; Michael Brach; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Hsen Hsouna; Mohamed Romdhani; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Washif; Albina Andreeva; Stephen Bailey; Jarred Acton; Emma Mitchell; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Wassim Moalla; Nafaa Souissi; Asma Aloui; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Gemert-Pijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Jan Delhey; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Ismail Dergaa; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Jürgen Steinacker; Piotr Zmijewski; Cain C.T. Clark; Christian Apfelbacher; Jordan Glenn; Helmi Saad; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann. Globally altered sleep patterns and physical activity levels by confinement in 5056 individuals: ECLB COVID-19 international online survey. Biology of Sport 2021, 38, 495 -506.
AMA StyleKhaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Liwa Masmoudi, Omar Boukhris, Hamdi Chtourou, Bassem Bouaziz, Michael Brach, Ellen Bentlage, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Patrick Mueller, Notger Mueller, Hsen Hsouna, Mohamed Romdhani, Omar Hammouda, Laisa Paineiras-Domingos, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Christian Wrede, Sophia Bastoni, Carlos Pernambuco, Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos, Morteza Taheri, Khadijeh Irandoust, Aïmen Khacharem, Nicola Bragazzi, Jana Strahler, Jad Washif, Albina Andreeva, Stephen Bailey, Jarred Acton, Emma Mitchell, Nicholas Bott, Faiez Gargouri, Lotfi Chaari, Hadj Batatia, Samira Khoshnami, Evangelia Samara, Vasiliki Zisi, Parasanth Sankar, Waseem Ahmed, Gamal Ali, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Jarraya, Kais Abed, Wassim Moalla, Nafaa Souissi, Asma Aloui, Nizar Souissi, Lisette Gemert-Pijnen, Bryan Riemann, Laurel Riemann, Jan Delhey, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Monique Epstein, Robbert Sanderman, Sebastian Schulz, Achim Jerg, Ramzi Al-Horani, Taysir Mansi, Ismail Dergaa, Mohamed Jmail, Fernando Barbosa, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Saša Pišot, Andrea Gaggioli, Jürgen Steinacker, Piotr Zmijewski, Cain C.T. Clark, Christian Apfelbacher, Jordan Glenn, Helmi Saad, Karim Chamari, Tarak Driss, Anita Hoekelmann. Globally altered sleep patterns and physical activity levels by confinement in 5056 individuals: ECLB COVID-19 international online survey. Biology of Sport. 2021; 38 (4):495-506.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKhaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Liwa Masmoudi; Omar Boukhris; Hamdi Chtourou; Bassem Bouaziz; Michael Brach; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Hsen Hsouna; Mohamed Romdhani; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Washif; Albina Andreeva; Stephen Bailey; Jarred Acton; Emma Mitchell; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Wassim Moalla; Nafaa Souissi; Asma Aloui; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Gemert-Pijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Jan Delhey; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Ismail Dergaa; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Jürgen Steinacker; Piotr Zmijewski; Cain C.T. Clark; Christian Apfelbacher; Jordan Glenn; Helmi Saad; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann. 2021. "Globally altered sleep patterns and physical activity levels by confinement in 5056 individuals: ECLB COVID-19 international online survey." Biology of Sport 38, no. 4: 495-506.
Although recognised as effective measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing and self-isolation have been suggested to generate a burden throughout the population. To provide scientific data to help identify risk factors for the psychosocial strain during the COVID-19 outbreak, an international cross-disciplinary online survey was circulated in April 2020. This report outlines the mental, emotional and behavioural consequences of COVID-19 home confinement. The ECLB-COVID19 electronic survey was designed by a steering group of multidisciplinary scientists, following a structured review of the literature. The survey was uploaded and shared on the Google online survey platform and was promoted by thirty-five research organizations from Europe, North Africa, Western Asia and the Americas. Questions were presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” the confinement period. 1047 replies (54% women) from Western Asia (36%), North Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other continents (3%) were analysed. The COVID-19 home confinement evoked a negative effect on mental wellbeing and emotional status (P < 0.001; 0.43 ≤ d ≤ 0.65) with a greater proportion of individuals experiencing psychosocial and emotional disorders (+10% to +16.5%). These psychosocial tolls were associated with unhealthy lifestyle behaviours with a greater proportion of individuals experiencing (i) physical (+15.2%) and social (+71.2%) inactivity, (ii) poor sleep quality (+12.8%), (iii) unhealthy diet behaviours (+10%), and (iv) unemployment (6%). Conversely, participants demonstrated a greater use (+15%) of technology during the confinement period. These findings elucidate the risk of psychosocial strain during the COVID-19 home confinement period and provide a clear remit for the urgent implementation of technology-based intervention to foster an Active and Healthy Confinement Lifestyle AHCL).
Achraf Ammar; Khaled Trabelsi; Michael Brach; Hamdi Chtourou; Omar Boukhris; Liwa Masmoudi; Bassem Bouaziz; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Adrian; Albina Andreeva; Jordan Glenn; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Wassim Moalla; Mohamed Romdhani; Asma Aloui; Nizar Souissi; Lisette GemertPijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Jan Delhey; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Piotr Zmijewski; Stephen Bailey; Jürgen Steinacker; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann. Effects of home confinement on mental health and lifestyle behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insight from the ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study. Biology of Sport 2021, 38, 9 -21.
AMA StyleAchraf Ammar, Khaled Trabelsi, Michael Brach, Hamdi Chtourou, Omar Boukhris, Liwa Masmoudi, Bassem Bouaziz, Ellen Bentlage, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Patrick Mueller, Notger Mueller, Omar Hammouda, Laisa Paineiras-Domingos, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Christian Wrede, Sophia Bastoni, Carlos Pernambuco, Leonardo Mataruna, Morteza Taheri, Khadijeh Irandoust, Aïmen Khacharem, Nicola Bragazzi, Jana Strahler, Jad Adrian, Albina Andreeva, Jordan Glenn, Nicholas Bott, Faiez Gargouri, Lotfi Chaari, Hadj Batatia, Samira Khoshnami, Evangelia Samara, Vasiliki Zisi, Parasanth Sankar, Waseem Ahmed, Gamal Ali, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Jarraya, Kais Abed, Wassim Moalla, Mohamed Romdhani, Asma Aloui, Nizar Souissi, Lisette GemertPijnen, Bryan Riemann, Laurel Riemann, Jan Delhey, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Monique Epstein, Robbert Sanderman, Sebastian Schulz, Achim Jerg, Ramzi Al-Horani, Taysir Mansi, Mohamed Jmail, Fernando Barbosa, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Saša Pišot, Andrea Gaggioli, Piotr Zmijewski, Stephen Bailey, Jürgen Steinacker, Karim Chamari, Tarak Driss, Anita Hoekelmann. Effects of home confinement on mental health and lifestyle behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insight from the ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study. Biology of Sport. 2021; 38 (1):9-21.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAchraf Ammar; Khaled Trabelsi; Michael Brach; Hamdi Chtourou; Omar Boukhris; Liwa Masmoudi; Bassem Bouaziz; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Adrian; Albina Andreeva; Jordan Glenn; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Wassim Moalla; Mohamed Romdhani; Asma Aloui; Nizar Souissi; Lisette GemertPijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Jan Delhey; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Piotr Zmijewski; Stephen Bailey; Jürgen Steinacker; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann. 2021. "Effects of home confinement on mental health and lifestyle behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insight from the ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study." Biology of Sport 38, no. 1: 9-21.
The purpose of the current study was to compare the effectiveness of a video and three different formats of static pictures (simultaneous-permanent pictures, sequential-transient pictures and sequential-permanent pictures) on the acquisition and retention of a complex judo skill in novice young adults. One hundred and thirty-three first-year students in the certificate in Physical Education (PE) were randomly assigned to either: a static-simultaneous-permanent pictures condition (n = 30), a static-sequential-transient pictures condition (n = 29), a static-sequential permanent pictures condition (n = 36) or a video condition (n = 38). They were instructed to observe and reproduce a complex judo technique (Ippon-Seoi-Nage) immediately after the learning phase (including a sequence of three trials—the acquisition phase) and after one week without observation (the retention phase). The results showed that the continuous video generated better learning performances than all static pictures formats. Moreover, it has been shown that sequential-permanent pictures presentation was more effective than static simultaneous-permanent pictures and sequential-transient pictures. In addition to the human movement effect, complementary explanations in terms of cognitive load theory, perceptual continuity, mental animation and intrinsic motivation are suggested. Implications of the results for the effective design of instructional materials within PE context are discussed.
Cyrine H’Mida; Olivier Degrenne; Nafaa Souissi; Ghazi Rekik; Khaled Trabelsi; Mohamed Jarraya; Nicola Luigi Bragazzi; Aïmen Khacharem. Learning a Motor Skill from Video and Static Pictures in Physical Education Students—Effects on Technical Performances, Motivation and Cognitive Load. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 9067 .
AMA StyleCyrine H’Mida, Olivier Degrenne, Nafaa Souissi, Ghazi Rekik, Khaled Trabelsi, Mohamed Jarraya, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Aïmen Khacharem. Learning a Motor Skill from Video and Static Pictures in Physical Education Students—Effects on Technical Performances, Motivation and Cognitive Load. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (23):9067.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCyrine H’Mida; Olivier Degrenne; Nafaa Souissi; Ghazi Rekik; Khaled Trabelsi; Mohamed Jarraya; Nicola Luigi Bragazzi; Aïmen Khacharem. 2020. "Learning a Motor Skill from Video and Static Pictures in Physical Education Students—Effects on Technical Performances, Motivation and Cognitive Load." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 23: 9067.
The present study evaluates the effect of partial sleep restriction on postural control in judokas. Fourteen elite-level judokas performed three static postural control tests (the Unilateral Stance (US, on the Right and Left Foot); the modified Clinical Test for the Sensory Interaction on Balance (mCTSIB, on a firm and an unstable surface) stance with the eyes opened and then closed, and the Weight-Bearing Squat test (WBS)) after (i) a reference-normal-sleep-night (RN) and (ii) 4-h of partial sleep restriction at the end (SREN) (i.e., sleep from 22h30 to 03h00) or the beginning (SRBN) (i.e., sleep from 03:00h to 07:00h) of the night. Concerning US, sway velocity increased significantly after SRBN and SREN, in comparison with RN (p < 0.001) and was significantly higher in closed vs. open eyes during SRBN, SREN and RN (p < 0.001). For mCTSIB, sway velocity increased significantly during SBND and SRBN, compared to RN (p < 0.001) and was higher with eyes open than eyes closed in the foam surface during SRBN, SREN and RN (p < 0.0001). For WBS, there were no significant between conditions differences. In conclusion, partial sleep restriction of 4-h may negatively affect the postural control of judokas.
Nafaa Souissi; Amira Zouita; Salma Abedelmalek; Khaled Trabelsi; Cain C. T. Clark; Katherine Dziri; Hamdi Chtourou; Nizar Souissi. Partial sleep restriction impairs static postural control in elite judo athletes. Biological Rhythm Research 2020, 1 -12.
AMA StyleNafaa Souissi, Amira Zouita, Salma Abedelmalek, Khaled Trabelsi, Cain C. T. Clark, Katherine Dziri, Hamdi Chtourou, Nizar Souissi. Partial sleep restriction impairs static postural control in elite judo athletes. Biological Rhythm Research. 2020; ():1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNafaa Souissi; Amira Zouita; Salma Abedelmalek; Khaled Trabelsi; Cain C. T. Clark; Katherine Dziri; Hamdi Chtourou; Nizar Souissi. 2020. "Partial sleep restriction impairs static postural control in elite judo athletes." Biological Rhythm Research , no. : 1-12.
We investigated the effect of exergames and aquatic exercises on lung function and weight loss in obese children. Sixty-one obese male primary-school children were randomly allocated to video game, aquatic exercise, and control groups. Lung functions and anthropometric variables were measured before and after the intervention and after one month (follow-up). In the video game group, an Xbox Kinect game was played for 60 min during three sessions a week. The aquatic aerobic exercise was performed three times per week and consisted of a warm-up, main exercises, and a cool down phase. For the video game group, there was a significant reduction in body weight between (i) pre- and (ii) post-intervention and follow-up. In the aquatic exercise group, there was a significant reduction in body weight between pre- and post-intervention and between pre-intervention and follow-up. Both exercise groups improved the waist/hip ratio index compared to the control group. Forced vital capacity was significantly improved in the follow-up of the video game group and the aquatic exercise group compared to the control group. A significant improvement was found in forced expiratory volume in the first second at post-intervention and follow-up in the video game and the aquatic exercise groups. Exergames and aquatic exercises improved weight loss and lung function in obese children.
Khadijeh Irandoust; Morteza Taheri; Cyrine H’Mida; Gabriel Rodrigues Neto; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Nizar Souissi; Hamdi Chtourou; Pantelis T. Nikolaidis; Thomas Rosemann; Beat Knechtle. Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children. Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleKhadijeh Irandoust, Morteza Taheri, Cyrine H’Mida, Gabriel Rodrigues Neto, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Nizar Souissi, Hamdi Chtourou, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle. Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children. Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie. 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKhadijeh Irandoust; Morteza Taheri; Cyrine H’Mida; Gabriel Rodrigues Neto; Khaled Trabelsi; Achraf Ammar; Nizar Souissi; Hamdi Chtourou; Pantelis T. Nikolaidis; Thomas Rosemann; Beat Knechtle. 2020. "Exergaming and Aquatic Exercises Affect Lung Function and Weight Loss in Obese Children." Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie , no. : 1.
Background Public health recommendations and government measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have enforced restrictions on daily-living. While these measures are imperative to abate the spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on mental health and emotional wellbeing is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey (ECLB-COVID19) was launched on April 6, 2020 in seven languages to elucidate the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Methods The ECLB-COVID19 electronic survey was designed by a steering group of multidisciplinary scientists, following a structured review of the literature. The survey was uploaded and shared on the Google online-survey-platform and was promoted by thirty-five research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western-Asia and the Americas. All participants were asked for their mental wellbeing (SWEMWS) and depressive symptoms (SMFQ) with regard to “during” and “before” home confinement. Results Analysis was conducted on the first 1047 replies (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other (3%). The COVID-19 home confinement had a negative effect on both mental-wellbeing and on mood and feelings. Specifically, a significant decrease (p < .001 and Δ% = 9.4%) in total score of the SWEMWS questionnaire was noted. More individuals (+12.89%) reported a low mental wellbeing “during” compared to “before” home confinement. Furthermore, results from the mood and feelings questionnaire showed a significant increase by 44.9% (p < .001) in SMFQ total score with more people (+10%) showing depressive symptoms “during” compared to “before” home confinement. Conclusion The ECLB-COVID19 survey revealed an increased psychosocial strain triggered by the home confinement. To mitigate this high risk of mental disorders and to foster an Active and Healthy Confinement Lifestyle (AHCL), a crisis-oriented interdisciplinary intervention is urgently needed.
Achraf Ammar; Patrick Mueller; Khaled Trabelsi; Hamdi Chtourou; Omar Boukhris; Liwa Masmoudi; Bassem Bouaziz; Michael Brach; Marlen Schmicker; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Asma Aloui; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Soares Pernambuco; Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola L. Bragazzi; Jad Adrian Washif; Jordan M. Glenn; Nicholas T. Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira C. Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem N. Ahmed; Gamal Mohamed Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais El Abed; Mohamed Romdhani; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen; Stephen J. Bailey; Wassim Moalla; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Piotr Zmijewski; Jürgen M. Steinacker; Jana Strahler; Laurel Riemann; Bryan L. Riemann; Notger Mueller; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann; for the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. Psychological consequences of COVID-19 home confinement: The ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study. PLOS ONE 2020, 15, e0240204 .
AMA StyleAchraf Ammar, Patrick Mueller, Khaled Trabelsi, Hamdi Chtourou, Omar Boukhris, Liwa Masmoudi, Bassem Bouaziz, Michael Brach, Marlen Schmicker, Ellen Bentlage, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Asma Aloui, Omar Hammouda, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Christian Wrede, Sophia Bastoni, Carlos Soares Pernambuco, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos, Morteza Taheri, Khadijeh Irandoust, Aïmen Khacharem, Nicola L. Bragazzi, Jad Adrian Washif, Jordan M. Glenn, Nicholas T. Bott, Faiez Gargouri, Lotfi Chaari, Hadj Batatia, Samira C. Khoshnami, Evangelia Samara, Vasiliki Zisi, Parasanth Sankar, Waseem N. Ahmed, Gamal Mohamed Ali, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Jarraya, Kais El Abed, Mohamed Romdhani, Nizar Souissi, Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen, Stephen J. Bailey, Wassim Moalla, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Monique Epstein, Robbert Sanderman, Sebastian Schulz, Achim Jerg, Ramzi Al-Horani, Taysir Mansi, Mohamed Jmail, Fernando Barbosa, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Andrea Gaggioli, Piotr Zmijewski, Jürgen M. Steinacker, Jana Strahler, Laurel Riemann, Bryan L. Riemann, Notger Mueller, Karim Chamari, Tarak Driss, Anita Hoekelmann, for the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. Psychological consequences of COVID-19 home confinement: The ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study. PLOS ONE. 2020; 15 (11):e0240204.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAchraf Ammar; Patrick Mueller; Khaled Trabelsi; Hamdi Chtourou; Omar Boukhris; Liwa Masmoudi; Bassem Bouaziz; Michael Brach; Marlen Schmicker; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Asma Aloui; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Soares Pernambuco; Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola L. Bragazzi; Jad Adrian Washif; Jordan M. Glenn; Nicholas T. Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Samira C. Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem N. Ahmed; Gamal Mohamed Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais El Abed; Mohamed Romdhani; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen; Stephen J. Bailey; Wassim Moalla; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taysir Mansi; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Piotr Zmijewski; Jürgen M. Steinacker; Jana Strahler; Laurel Riemann; Bryan L. Riemann; Notger Mueller; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann; for the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. 2020. "Psychological consequences of COVID-19 home confinement: The ECLB-COVID19 multicenter study." PLOS ONE 15, no. 11: e0240204.
Background: Recent anti-aging interventions have shown contradictory impacts of (poly)phenols regarding the prevention of cognitive decline and maintenance of brain function. These discrepancies have been linked to between-study differences in supplementation protocols. This subgroup analysis and meta-regression aimed to (i) examine differential effects of moderator variables related to participant characteristics and supplementation protocols and (ii) identify practical recommendations to design effective (poly)phenol supplementation protocols for future anti-aging interventions. Methods: Multiple electronic databases (Web of Science; PubMed) searched for relevant intervention published from inception to July 2019. Using the PICOS criteria, a total of 4303 records were screened. Only high-quality studies (n = 15) were included in the final analyses. Random-effects meta-analysis was used, and we calculated standard differences in means (SDM), effect size (ES), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for two sufficiently comparable items (i.e., psychomotor function and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)). When significant heterogeneity was computed (I2 > 50%), a subgroup and meta-regression analysis were performed to examine the moderation effects of participant characteristics and supplementation protocols. Results: The reviewed studies support the beneficial effect of (poly)phenols-rich supplementation on psychomotor functions (ES = −0.677, p = 0.001) and brain plasticity (ES = 1.168, p = 0.028). Subgroup analysis revealed higher beneficial impacts of (poly)phenols (i) in younger populations compared to older (SDM = −0.89 vs. −0.47 for psychomotor performance, and 2.41 vs. 0.07 for BDNF, respectively), (ii) following an acute compared to chronic supplementation (SDM = −1.02 vs. −0.43 for psychomotor performance), and (iii) using a phenolic compound with medium compared to low bioavailability rates (SDM = −0.76 vs. −0.68 for psychomotor performance and 3.57 vs. 0.07 for DBNF, respectively). Meta-regressions revealed greater improvement in BDNF levels with lower percentages of female participants (Q = 40.15, df = 6, p < 0.001) and a skewed scatter plot toward a greater impact using higher (poly)phenols doses. Conclusion: This review suggests that age group, gender, the used phenolic compounds, their human bioavailability rate, and the supplementation dose as the primary moderator variables relating to the beneficial effects of (poly)phenol consumption on cognitive and brain function in humans. Therefore, it seems more advantageous to start anti-aging (poly)phenol interventions in adults earlier in life using medium (≈500 mg) to high doses (≈1000 mg) of phenolic compounds, with at least medium bioavailability rate (≥9%).
Achraf Ammar; Khaled Trabelsi; Omar Boukhris; Bassem Bouaziz; Patrick Müller; Jordan M. Glenn; Karim Chamari; Notger Müller; Hamdi Chtourou; Tarak Driss; Anita Hökelmann. Moderators of the Impact of (Poly)Phenols Interventions on Psychomotor Functions and BDNF: Insights from Subgroup Analysis and Meta-Regression. Nutrients 2020, 12, 2872 .
AMA StyleAchraf Ammar, Khaled Trabelsi, Omar Boukhris, Bassem Bouaziz, Patrick Müller, Jordan M. Glenn, Karim Chamari, Notger Müller, Hamdi Chtourou, Tarak Driss, Anita Hökelmann. Moderators of the Impact of (Poly)Phenols Interventions on Psychomotor Functions and BDNF: Insights from Subgroup Analysis and Meta-Regression. Nutrients. 2020; 12 (9):2872.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAchraf Ammar; Khaled Trabelsi; Omar Boukhris; Bassem Bouaziz; Patrick Müller; Jordan M. Glenn; Karim Chamari; Notger Müller; Hamdi Chtourou; Tarak Driss; Anita Hökelmann. 2020. "Moderators of the Impact of (Poly)Phenols Interventions on Psychomotor Functions and BDNF: Insights from Subgroup Analysis and Meta-Regression." Nutrients 12, no. 9: 2872.
Diminished volumes of habitual physical activity and increased sedentary levels have been observed as a result of COVID-19 home-confinement. Consequences of inactivity, including a higher mortality rate and poorer general health and fitness, have been reported. This systematic review aimed to provide practical recommendations for maintaining active lifestyles during pandemics. In May 2020, two electronic databases (PubMed; Web of Science) were used to search for relevant studies. A total of 1206 records were screened by two researchers. Thirty-one relevant studies were included in this systematic review, in which the methodological quality was assessed. With regard to six studies, which explicitly dealt with physical activity during COVID-19, the evidence level is classified by three articles to level II, and in the other three to level VI. Regarding the physical activity recommendations in these papers, three of them were classified to a medium, and the same number to a weak evidence base. Of the 25 papers which refer to other pandemics and/or isolation situations, one was classified to evidence level I, four were ranged to level II, three to level III, one to level V, and the others to level VI. This systematic review revealed that reduced physical activity levels are of serious concern during home confinement in pandemic times. The recommendations provided by many international organizations to maintain active lifestyles during these times mainly target the general population, with less consideration for vulnerable populations (e.g., older adults, people with health issues). Therefore, personalized and supervised physical activity programs are urgently needed, with the option to group-play physical activity programs (e.g., exergames). These can be assisted, delivered, and disseminated worldwide through information and communication technology solutions. If it is permitted and safe, being active outside in daylight is advised, with an effort level of mild to moderate using the rating of perceived exertion scale. Relaxation techniques should be integrated into the daily routine to reduce stress levels. On the evidence base and levels of the included articles in this review, the results need to be interpreted with caution. Given that policies are different across regions and countries, further research is needed to categorize recommendations according to different social-distancing scenarios.
Ellen Bentlage; Achraf Ammar; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Khaled Trabelsi; Hamdi Chtourou; Michael Brach. Practical Recommendations for Maintaining Active Lifestyle during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6265 .
AMA StyleEllen Bentlage, Achraf Ammar, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Khaled Trabelsi, Hamdi Chtourou, Michael Brach. Practical Recommendations for Maintaining Active Lifestyle during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (17):6265.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEllen Bentlage; Achraf Ammar; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Khaled Trabelsi; Hamdi Chtourou; Michael Brach. 2020. "Practical Recommendations for Maintaining Active Lifestyle during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17: 6265.
Public health recommendations and governmental measures during the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have enforced numerous restrictions on daily living including social distancing, isolation, and home confinement. While these measures are imperative to mitigate spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on psychosocial health is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey was launched in April 2020 to elucidate the behavioral and lifestyle consequences of COVID-19 restrictions. This report presents the preliminary results from more than one thousand responders on social participation and life satisfaction. Methods: Thirty-five research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia, and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, in 7 languages (English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Slovenian). Questions were presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” confinement conditions. Results: 1047 participations (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%), and others (3%) were included in the analysis. Findings revealed psychosocial strain during the enforced COVID-19 home confinement. Large decreases (p < 0.001) in the amount of social activity through family (−58%), friends/neighbors (−44.9%), or entertainment (−46.7%) were triggered by the enforced confinement. These negative effects on social participation were also associated with lower life satisfaction (−30.5%) during the confinement period. Conversely, the social contact score through digital technologies significantly increased (p < 0.001) during the confinement period with more individuals (+24.8%) being socially connected through digital technology. Conclusion: These preliminary findings elucidate the risk of psychosocial strain during the early COVID-19 home confinement period in 2020. Therefore, in order to mitigate the negative psychosocial effects of home confinement, implementation of national strategies focused on promoting social inclusion through a technology-based solution is strongly suggested.
Achraf Ammar; Hamdi Chtourou; Omar Boukhris; Khaled Trabelsi; Liwa Masmoudi; Michael Brach; Bassem Bouaziz; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Hsen Hsouna; Asma Aloui; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Washif; Albina Andreeva; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Mohamed Romdhani; Jan Delhey; Stephen Bailey; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Gemert-Pijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Wassim Moalla; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taiysir Mansi; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Piotr Zmijewski; Christian Apfelbacher; Jürgen Steinacker; Helmi Saad; Jordan Glenn; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann; on behalf of the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. COVID-19 Home Confinement Negatively Impacts Social Participation and Life Satisfaction: A Worldwide Multicenter Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6237 .
AMA StyleAchraf Ammar, Hamdi Chtourou, Omar Boukhris, Khaled Trabelsi, Liwa Masmoudi, Michael Brach, Bassem Bouaziz, Ellen Bentlage, Daniella How, Mona Ahmed, Patrick Mueller, Notger Mueller, Hsen Hsouna, Asma Aloui, Omar Hammouda, Laisa Paineiras-Domingos, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Christian Wrede, Sophia Bastoni, Carlos Pernambuco, Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos, Morteza Taheri, Khadijeh Irandoust, Aïmen Khacharem, Nicola Bragazzi, Jana Strahler, Jad Washif, Albina Andreeva, Samira Khoshnami, Evangelia Samara, Vasiliki Zisi, Parasanth Sankar, Waseem Ahmed, Mohamed Romdhani, Jan Delhey, Stephen Bailey, Nicholas Bott, Faiez Gargouri, Lotfi Chaari, Hadj Batatia, Gamal Ali, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Jarraya, Kais Abed, Nizar Souissi, Lisette Gemert-Pijnen, Bryan Riemann, Laurel Riemann, Wassim Moalla, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Monique Epstein, Robbert Sanderman, Sebastian Schulz, Achim Jerg, Ramzi Al-Horani, Taiysir Mansi, Mohamed Jmail, Fernando Barbosa, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Boštjan Šimunič, Rado Pišot, Saša Pišot, Andrea Gaggioli, Piotr Zmijewski, Christian Apfelbacher, Jürgen Steinacker, Helmi Saad, Jordan Glenn, Karim Chamari, Tarak Driss, Anita Hoekelmann, on behalf of the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. COVID-19 Home Confinement Negatively Impacts Social Participation and Life Satisfaction: A Worldwide Multicenter Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (17):6237.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAchraf Ammar; Hamdi Chtourou; Omar Boukhris; Khaled Trabelsi; Liwa Masmoudi; Michael Brach; Bassem Bouaziz; Ellen Bentlage; Daniella How; Mona Ahmed; Patrick Mueller; Notger Mueller; Hsen Hsouna; Asma Aloui; Omar Hammouda; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Annemarie Braakman-Jansen; Christian Wrede; Sophia Bastoni; Carlos Pernambuco; Leonardo Mataruna-Dos-Santos; Morteza Taheri; Khadijeh Irandoust; Aïmen Khacharem; Nicola Bragazzi; Jana Strahler; Jad Washif; Albina Andreeva; Samira Khoshnami; Evangelia Samara; Vasiliki Zisi; Parasanth Sankar; Waseem Ahmed; Mohamed Romdhani; Jan Delhey; Stephen Bailey; Nicholas Bott; Faiez Gargouri; Lotfi Chaari; Hadj Batatia; Gamal Ali; Osama Abdelkarim; Mohamed Jarraya; Kais Abed; Nizar Souissi; Lisette Gemert-Pijnen; Bryan Riemann; Laurel Riemann; Wassim Moalla; Jonathan Gómez-Raja; Monique Epstein; Robbert Sanderman; Sebastian Schulz; Achim Jerg; Ramzi Al-Horani; Taiysir Mansi; Mohamed Jmail; Fernando Barbosa; Fernando Ferreira-Santos; Boštjan Šimunič; Rado Pišot; Saša Pišot; Andrea Gaggioli; Piotr Zmijewski; Christian Apfelbacher; Jürgen Steinacker; Helmi Saad; Jordan Glenn; Karim Chamari; Tarak Driss; Anita Hoekelmann; on behalf of the ECLB-COVID19 Consortium. 2020. "COVID-19 Home Confinement Negatively Impacts Social Participation and Life Satisfaction: A Worldwide Multicenter Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17: 6237.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented worldwide public health concern. Characterized by rapid and high frequency human-to-human transmission, the World Health Organization has recommended implementation of public health measures, including isolation of all suspected infectious individuals for a 14-day quarantine period, while governments have introduced “social distancing” and “lock-downs” of varying severity to curtail COVID-19 spread. Recent COVID-19 research further suggests there are major sleep problems and psychological disorders (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) associated with the reduction of movement and activities, as well as the reduced social interaction. There have been no studies examining the effect of physical activity at home during such periods of isolation. However, based on previous research, potential tactics to overcome these negative effects include home-based exercise, exergaming, dancing to music, and participation in yoga. Adults should accumulate at least 150 min of moderate-intensity and at least 75 min of vigorous-intensity of activity divided in to 5–7 sessions per week. This training volume could be reduced by 30% for children and adolescents if replaced by recess or active play in and around the home. Additionally, exercises should be adapted to the fitness level of the participant and a progressive model of intensity and training volume should be utilized, preferably monitored by telephone applications and wearable sensors.
Hamdi Chtourou; Khaled Trabelsi; Cyrine H'Mida; Omar Boukhris; Jordan M. Glenn; Michael Brach; Ellen Bentlage; Nick Bott; Roy Jesse Shephard; Achraf Ammar; Nicola Luigi Bragazzi. Staying Physically Active During the Quarantine and Self-Isolation Period for Controlling and Mitigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Overview of the Literature. Frontiers in Psychology 2020, 11, 1 .
AMA StyleHamdi Chtourou, Khaled Trabelsi, Cyrine H'Mida, Omar Boukhris, Jordan M. Glenn, Michael Brach, Ellen Bentlage, Nick Bott, Roy Jesse Shephard, Achraf Ammar, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi. Staying Physically Active During the Quarantine and Self-Isolation Period for Controlling and Mitigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Overview of the Literature. Frontiers in Psychology. 2020; 11 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHamdi Chtourou; Khaled Trabelsi; Cyrine H'Mida; Omar Boukhris; Jordan M. Glenn; Michael Brach; Ellen Bentlage; Nick Bott; Roy Jesse Shephard; Achraf Ammar; Nicola Luigi Bragazzi. 2020. "Staying Physically Active During the Quarantine and Self-Isolation Period for Controlling and Mitigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Overview of the Literature." Frontiers in Psychology 11, no. : 1.