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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had an unprecedent impact on the world of sport and society at large. Many of the challenges with respect to integrity previously facing competitive sport have been accentuated further during the pandemic. Threats to the integrity of sporting competition include traditional doping, issues of technological fairness, and integration of transgender and intersex athletes in elite sport. The enforced lull in competitive sport provides an unprecedented opportunity for stakeholders in sport to focus on unresolved integrity issues and develop and implement long-lasting solutions. There needs to be a concerted effort to focus on the many technological innovations accelerated by and perfected during COVID-19 that have enabled us to work from home, such as teaching students on-line, applications for medical advice, prescriptions and referrals, and treating patients in hospitals/care homes via video links and use these developments and innovations to enhance sport integrity and anti-doping procedures. Positive sports integrity actions will require a considered application of all such technology, as well as the inclusion of "omics" technology, big data, bioinformatics and machine learning/artificial intelligence approaches to modernize sport. Applications include protecting the health of athletes, considered non-discriminative integration of athletes into elite sport, intelligent remote testing to improve the frequency of anti-doping tests, detection windows, and the potential combination with omics technology to improve the tests' sensitivity and specificity in order to protect clean athletes and deter doping practices.
Giscard Lima; Borja Muniz-Pardos; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Blair Hamilton; Fergus M Guppy; Gerasimos Grivas; Andrew Bosch; Paolo Borrione; Alessia DI Gianfrancesco; Chiara Fossati; Fabio Pigozzi; Yannis Pitsiladis. Anti-doping and other sport integrity challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2021, 61, 1173 -1183.
AMA StyleGiscard Lima, Borja Muniz-Pardos, Alexander Kolliari-Turner, Blair Hamilton, Fergus M Guppy, Gerasimos Grivas, Andrew Bosch, Paolo Borrione, Alessia DI Gianfrancesco, Chiara Fossati, Fabio Pigozzi, Yannis Pitsiladis. Anti-doping and other sport integrity challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 2021; 61 (8):1173-1183.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiscard Lima; Borja Muniz-Pardos; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Blair Hamilton; Fergus M Guppy; Gerasimos Grivas; Andrew Bosch; Paolo Borrione; Alessia DI Gianfrancesco; Chiara Fossati; Fabio Pigozzi; Yannis Pitsiladis. 2021. "Anti-doping and other sport integrity challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic." The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 61, no. 8: 1173-1183.
Blair R. Hamilton; Giscard Lima; James Barrett; Leighton Seal; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Guan Wang; Antonia Karanikolou; Xavier Bigard; Herbert Löllgen; Petra Zupet; Anca Ionescu; Andre Debruyne; Nigel Jones; Karin Vonbank; Federica Fagnani; Chiara Fossati; Maurizio Casasco; Demitri Constantinou; Bernd Wolfarth; David Niederseer; Andrew Bosch; Borja Muniz-Pardos; José Antonio Casajus; Christian Schneider; Sigmund Loland; Michele Verroken; Pedro Manonelles Marqueta; Francisco Arroyo; André Pedrinelli; Konstantinos Natsis; Evert Verhagen; William O. Roberts; José Kawazoe Lazzoli; Rogerio Friedman; Ali Erdogan; Ana V. Cintron; Shu-Hang Patrick Yung; Dina C. Janse van Rensburg; Dimakatso A. Ramagole; Sandra Rozenstoka; Felix Drummond; Theodora Papadopoulou; Paulette Y. O. Kumi; Richard Twycross-Lewis; Joanna Harper; Vasileios Skiadas; Jonathan Shurlock; Kumpei Tanisawa; Jane Seto; Kathryn North; Siddhartha S. Angadi; Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño; Mats Borjesson; Luigi Di Luigi; Michiko Dohi; Jeroen Swart; James Lee John Bilzon; Victoriya Badtieva; Irina Zelenkova; Juergen M. Steinacker; Norbert Bachl; Fabio Pigozzi; Michael Geistlinger; Dimitrios G. Goulis; Fergus Guppy; Nick Webborn; Bulent O. Yildiz; Mike Miller; Patrick Singleton; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Correction to: Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement. Sports Medicine 2021, 51, 1417 -1418.
AMA StyleBlair R. Hamilton, Giscard Lima, James Barrett, Leighton Seal, Alexander Kolliari-Turner, Guan Wang, Antonia Karanikolou, Xavier Bigard, Herbert Löllgen, Petra Zupet, Anca Ionescu, Andre Debruyne, Nigel Jones, Karin Vonbank, Federica Fagnani, Chiara Fossati, Maurizio Casasco, Demitri Constantinou, Bernd Wolfarth, David Niederseer, Andrew Bosch, Borja Muniz-Pardos, José Antonio Casajus, Christian Schneider, Sigmund Loland, Michele Verroken, Pedro Manonelles Marqueta, Francisco Arroyo, André Pedrinelli, Konstantinos Natsis, Evert Verhagen, William O. Roberts, José Kawazoe Lazzoli, Rogerio Friedman, Ali Erdogan, Ana V. Cintron, Shu-Hang Patrick Yung, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Dimakatso A. Ramagole, Sandra Rozenstoka, Felix Drummond, Theodora Papadopoulou, Paulette Y. O. Kumi, Richard Twycross-Lewis, Joanna Harper, Vasileios Skiadas, Jonathan Shurlock, Kumpei Tanisawa, Jane Seto, Kathryn North, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño, Mats Borjesson, Luigi Di Luigi, Michiko Dohi, Jeroen Swart, James Lee John Bilzon, Victoriya Badtieva, Irina Zelenkova, Juergen M. Steinacker, Norbert Bachl, Fabio Pigozzi, Michael Geistlinger, Dimitrios G. Goulis, Fergus Guppy, Nick Webborn, Bulent O. Yildiz, Mike Miller, Patrick Singleton, Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Correction to: Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement. Sports Medicine. 2021; 51 (7):1417-1418.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlair R. Hamilton; Giscard Lima; James Barrett; Leighton Seal; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Guan Wang; Antonia Karanikolou; Xavier Bigard; Herbert Löllgen; Petra Zupet; Anca Ionescu; Andre Debruyne; Nigel Jones; Karin Vonbank; Federica Fagnani; Chiara Fossati; Maurizio Casasco; Demitri Constantinou; Bernd Wolfarth; David Niederseer; Andrew Bosch; Borja Muniz-Pardos; José Antonio Casajus; Christian Schneider; Sigmund Loland; Michele Verroken; Pedro Manonelles Marqueta; Francisco Arroyo; André Pedrinelli; Konstantinos Natsis; Evert Verhagen; William O. Roberts; José Kawazoe Lazzoli; Rogerio Friedman; Ali Erdogan; Ana V. Cintron; Shu-Hang Patrick Yung; Dina C. Janse van Rensburg; Dimakatso A. Ramagole; Sandra Rozenstoka; Felix Drummond; Theodora Papadopoulou; Paulette Y. O. Kumi; Richard Twycross-Lewis; Joanna Harper; Vasileios Skiadas; Jonathan Shurlock; Kumpei Tanisawa; Jane Seto; Kathryn North; Siddhartha S. Angadi; Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño; Mats Borjesson; Luigi Di Luigi; Michiko Dohi; Jeroen Swart; James Lee John Bilzon; Victoriya Badtieva; Irina Zelenkova; Juergen M. Steinacker; Norbert Bachl; Fabio Pigozzi; Michael Geistlinger; Dimitrios G. Goulis; Fergus Guppy; Nick Webborn; Bulent O. Yildiz; Mike Miller; Patrick Singleton; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. 2021. "Correction to: Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement." Sports Medicine 51, no. 7: 1417-1418.
Sport is historically designated by the binary categorization of male and female that conflicts with modern society. Sport’s governing bodies should consider reviewing rules determining the eligibility of athletes in the female category as there may be lasting advantages of previously high testosterone concentrations for transwomen athletes and currently high testosterone concentrations in differences in sex development (DSD) athletes. The use of serum testosterone concentrations to regulate the inclusion of such athletes into the elite female category is currently the objective biomarker that is supported by most available scientific literature, but it has limitations due to the lack of sports performance data before, during or after testosterone suppression. Innovative research studies are needed to identify other biomarkers of testosterone sensitivity/responsiveness, including molecular tools to determine the functional status of androgen receptors. The scientific community also needs to conduct longitudinal studies with specific control groups to generate the biological and sports performance data for individual sports to inform the fair inclusion or exclusion of these athletes. Eligibility of each athlete to a sport-specific policy needs to be based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence made available to policymakers from all scientific communities. However, even the most evidence-based regulations are unlikely to eliminate all differences in performance between cisgender women with and without DSD and transwomen athletes. Any remaining advantage held by transwomen or DSD women could be considered as part of the athlete’s unique makeup.
Blair R. Hamilton; Giscard Lima; James Barrett; Leighton Seal; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Guan Wang; Antonia Karanikolou; Xavier Bigard; Herbert Löllgen; Petra Zupet; Anca Ionescu; Andre Debruyne; Nigel Jones; Karin Vonbank; Federica Fagnani; Chiara Fossati; Maurizio Casasco; Demitri Constantinou; Bernd Wolfarth; David Niederseer; Andrew Bosch; Borja Muniz-Pardos; José Antonio Casajus; Christian Schneider; Sigmund Loland; Michele Verroken; Pedro Manonelles Marqueta; Francisco Arroyo; André Pedrinelli; Konstantinos Natsis; Evert Verhagen; William O. Roberts; José Kawazoe Lazzoli; Rogerio Friedman; Ali Erdogan; Ana V. Cintron; Shu-Hang Patrick Yung; Dina C. Janse van Rensburg; Dimakatso A. Ramagole; Sandra Rozenstoka; Felix Drummond; Theodora Papadopoulou; Paulette Y. O. Kumi; Richard Twycross-Lewis; Joanna Harper; Vasileios Skiadas; Jonathan Shurlock; Kumpei Tanisawa; Jane Seto; Kathryn North; Siddhartha S. Angadi; Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño; Mats Borjesson; Luigi Di Luigi; Michiko Dohi; Jeroen Swart; James Lee John Bilzon; Victoriya Badtieva; Irina Zelenkova; Juergen M. Steinacker; Norbert Bachl; Fabio Pigozzi; Michael Geistlinger; Dimitrios G. Goulis; Fergus Guppy; Nick Webborn; Bulent O. Yildiz; Mike Miller; Patrick Singleton; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement. Sports Medicine 2021, 51, 1401 -1415.
AMA StyleBlair R. Hamilton, Giscard Lima, James Barrett, Leighton Seal, Alexander Kolliari-Turner, Guan Wang, Antonia Karanikolou, Xavier Bigard, Herbert Löllgen, Petra Zupet, Anca Ionescu, Andre Debruyne, Nigel Jones, Karin Vonbank, Federica Fagnani, Chiara Fossati, Maurizio Casasco, Demitri Constantinou, Bernd Wolfarth, David Niederseer, Andrew Bosch, Borja Muniz-Pardos, José Antonio Casajus, Christian Schneider, Sigmund Loland, Michele Verroken, Pedro Manonelles Marqueta, Francisco Arroyo, André Pedrinelli, Konstantinos Natsis, Evert Verhagen, William O. Roberts, José Kawazoe Lazzoli, Rogerio Friedman, Ali Erdogan, Ana V. Cintron, Shu-Hang Patrick Yung, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Dimakatso A. Ramagole, Sandra Rozenstoka, Felix Drummond, Theodora Papadopoulou, Paulette Y. O. Kumi, Richard Twycross-Lewis, Joanna Harper, Vasileios Skiadas, Jonathan Shurlock, Kumpei Tanisawa, Jane Seto, Kathryn North, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño, Mats Borjesson, Luigi Di Luigi, Michiko Dohi, Jeroen Swart, James Lee John Bilzon, Victoriya Badtieva, Irina Zelenkova, Juergen M. Steinacker, Norbert Bachl, Fabio Pigozzi, Michael Geistlinger, Dimitrios G. Goulis, Fergus Guppy, Nick Webborn, Bulent O. Yildiz, Mike Miller, Patrick Singleton, Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement. Sports Medicine. 2021; 51 (7):1401-1415.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlair R. Hamilton; Giscard Lima; James Barrett; Leighton Seal; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Guan Wang; Antonia Karanikolou; Xavier Bigard; Herbert Löllgen; Petra Zupet; Anca Ionescu; Andre Debruyne; Nigel Jones; Karin Vonbank; Federica Fagnani; Chiara Fossati; Maurizio Casasco; Demitri Constantinou; Bernd Wolfarth; David Niederseer; Andrew Bosch; Borja Muniz-Pardos; José Antonio Casajus; Christian Schneider; Sigmund Loland; Michele Verroken; Pedro Manonelles Marqueta; Francisco Arroyo; André Pedrinelli; Konstantinos Natsis; Evert Verhagen; William O. Roberts; José Kawazoe Lazzoli; Rogerio Friedman; Ali Erdogan; Ana V. Cintron; Shu-Hang Patrick Yung; Dina C. Janse van Rensburg; Dimakatso A. Ramagole; Sandra Rozenstoka; Felix Drummond; Theodora Papadopoulou; Paulette Y. O. Kumi; Richard Twycross-Lewis; Joanna Harper; Vasileios Skiadas; Jonathan Shurlock; Kumpei Tanisawa; Jane Seto; Kathryn North; Siddhartha S. Angadi; Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño; Mats Borjesson; Luigi Di Luigi; Michiko Dohi; Jeroen Swart; James Lee John Bilzon; Victoriya Badtieva; Irina Zelenkova; Juergen M. Steinacker; Norbert Bachl; Fabio Pigozzi; Michael Geistlinger; Dimitrios G. Goulis; Fergus Guppy; Nick Webborn; Bulent O. Yildiz; Mike Miller; Patrick Singleton; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. 2021. "Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement." Sports Medicine 51, no. 7: 1401-1415.
Governments have restricted public life during the COVID-19 pandemic, inter alia closing sports facilities and gyms. As regular exercise is essential for health, this study examined the effect of pandemic-related confinements on physical activity (PA) levels. A multinational survey was performed in 14 countries. Times spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as well as in vigorous physical activity only (VPA) were assessed using the Nordic Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form). Data were obtained for leisure and occupational PA pre- and during restrictions. Compliance with PA guidelines was calculated based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). In total, n = 13,503 respondents (39 ± 15 years, 59% females) were surveyed. Compared to pre-restrictions, overall self-reported PA declined by 41% (MVPA) and 42.2% (VPA). Reductions were higher for occupational vs. leisure time, young and old vs. middle-aged persons, previously more active vs. less active individuals, but similar between men and women. Compared to pre-pandemic, compliance with WHO guidelines decreased from 80.9% (95% CI: 80.3–81.7) to 62.5% (95% CI: 61.6–63.3). Results suggest PA levels have substantially decreased globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key stakeholders should consider strategies to mitigate loss in PA in order to preserve health during the pandemic.
Jan Wilke; Lisa Mohr; Adam Tenforde; Pascal Edouard; Chiara Fossati; Marcela González-Gross; Celso Sánchez Ramírez; Fernando Laiño; Benedict Tan; Julian Pillay; Fabio Pigozzi; David Jimenez-Pavon; Bernhard Novak; Johannes Jaunig; Mandy Zhang; Mireille van Poppel; Christoph Heidt; Steffen Willwacher; Gustavo Yuki; Daniel Lieberman; Lutz Vogt; Evert Verhagen; Luiz Hespanhol; Karsten Hollander. A Pandemic within the Pandemic? Physical Activity Levels Substantially Decreased in Countries Affected by COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2235 .
AMA StyleJan Wilke, Lisa Mohr, Adam Tenforde, Pascal Edouard, Chiara Fossati, Marcela González-Gross, Celso Sánchez Ramírez, Fernando Laiño, Benedict Tan, Julian Pillay, Fabio Pigozzi, David Jimenez-Pavon, Bernhard Novak, Johannes Jaunig, Mandy Zhang, Mireille van Poppel, Christoph Heidt, Steffen Willwacher, Gustavo Yuki, Daniel Lieberman, Lutz Vogt, Evert Verhagen, Luiz Hespanhol, Karsten Hollander. A Pandemic within the Pandemic? Physical Activity Levels Substantially Decreased in Countries Affected by COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2235.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJan Wilke; Lisa Mohr; Adam Tenforde; Pascal Edouard; Chiara Fossati; Marcela González-Gross; Celso Sánchez Ramírez; Fernando Laiño; Benedict Tan; Julian Pillay; Fabio Pigozzi; David Jimenez-Pavon; Bernhard Novak; Johannes Jaunig; Mandy Zhang; Mireille van Poppel; Christoph Heidt; Steffen Willwacher; Gustavo Yuki; Daniel Lieberman; Lutz Vogt; Evert Verhagen; Luiz Hespanhol; Karsten Hollander. 2021. "A Pandemic within the Pandemic? Physical Activity Levels Substantially Decreased in Countries Affected by COVID-19." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2235.
The revised European consensus defined sarcopenia as a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder that is associated with an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, physical disability and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and analyse the influence of diet, physical activity (PA) and obesity index as risk factors of each criteria of sarcopenia. A total of 629 European middle-aged and older adults were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Anthropometrics were assessed. Self-reported PA and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were evaluated with the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and Prevention with Mediterranean Diet questionnaire (PREDIMED), respectively. The functional assessment included handgrip strength, lower body muscle strength, gait speed and agility/dynamic balance. Of the participants, 4.84% to 7.33% showed probable sarcopenia. Sarcopenia was confirmed in 1.16% to 2.93% of participants. Severe sarcopenia was shown by 0.86% to 1.49% of participants. Male; age group ≤65 years; lower body mass index (BMI); high levels of vigorous PA; and the consumption of more than one portion per day of red meat, hamburgers, sausages or cold cuts and/or preferential consumption of rabbit, chicken or turkey instead of beef, pork, hamburgers or sausages (OR = 0.126–0.454; all p < 0.013) resulted as protective factors, and more time of sedentary time (OR = 1.608–2.368; p = 0.032–0.041) resulted as a risk factor for some criteria of sarcopenia. In conclusion, age, diet, PA, and obesity can affect the risk of having low muscle strength, low muscle mass or low functional performance, factors connected with sarcopenia.
Pablo Marcos-Pardo; Noelia González-Gálvez; Abraham López-Vivancos; Alejandro Espeso-García; Luis Martínez-Aranda; Gemma Gea-García; Francisco Orquín-Castrillón; Ana Carbonell-Baeza; José Jiménez-García; Daniel Velázquez-Díaz; Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez; Emanuele Isidori; Chiara Fossati; Fabio Pigozzi; Lorenzo Rum; Catherine Norton; Audrey Tierney; Ilvis Äbelkalns; Agita Klempere-Sipjagina; Juris Porozovs; Heikki Hannola; Niko Niemisalo; Leo Hokka; David Jiménez-Pavón; Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal. Sarcopenia, Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity in European Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The LifeAge Study. Nutrients 2020, 13, 8 .
AMA StylePablo Marcos-Pardo, Noelia González-Gálvez, Abraham López-Vivancos, Alejandro Espeso-García, Luis Martínez-Aranda, Gemma Gea-García, Francisco Orquín-Castrillón, Ana Carbonell-Baeza, José Jiménez-García, Daniel Velázquez-Díaz, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Emanuele Isidori, Chiara Fossati, Fabio Pigozzi, Lorenzo Rum, Catherine Norton, Audrey Tierney, Ilvis Äbelkalns, Agita Klempere-Sipjagina, Juris Porozovs, Heikki Hannola, Niko Niemisalo, Leo Hokka, David Jiménez-Pavón, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal. Sarcopenia, Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity in European Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The LifeAge Study. Nutrients. 2020; 13 (1):8.
Chicago/Turabian StylePablo Marcos-Pardo; Noelia González-Gálvez; Abraham López-Vivancos; Alejandro Espeso-García; Luis Martínez-Aranda; Gemma Gea-García; Francisco Orquín-Castrillón; Ana Carbonell-Baeza; José Jiménez-García; Daniel Velázquez-Díaz; Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez; Emanuele Isidori; Chiara Fossati; Fabio Pigozzi; Lorenzo Rum; Catherine Norton; Audrey Tierney; Ilvis Äbelkalns; Agita Klempere-Sipjagina; Juris Porozovs; Heikki Hannola; Niko Niemisalo; Leo Hokka; David Jiménez-Pavón; Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal. 2020. "Sarcopenia, Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity in European Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The LifeAge Study." Nutrients 13, no. 1: 8.
Blair R. Hamilton; Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño; James Barrett; Leighton Seal; Ross Tucker; Theodora Papadopoulou; Xavier Bigard; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Herbert Löllgen; Petra Zupet; Anca Ionescu; Andre Debruyne; Nigel Jones; Juergen M. Steinacker; Karin Vonbank; Giscard Lima; Federica Fagnani; Chiara Fossati; Luigi Di Luigi; Fabio Pigozzi; Maurizio Casasco; Michael Geistlinger; Bernd Wolfarth; Jane T. Seto; Norbert Bachl; Richard Twycross-Lewis; David Niederseer; Andrew Bosch; Jeroen Swart; Demitri Constantinou; Borja Muniz-Pardos; José Antonio Casajus; Victoriya Badtieva; Irina Zelenkova; James L. J. Bilzon; Michiko Dohi; Christian Schneider; Sigmund Loland; Michele Verroken; Pedro Manonelles Marqueta; Francisco Arroyo; André Pedrinelli; Konstantinos Natsis; Evert Verhagen; William O. Roberts; José Kawazoe Lazzoli; Rogerio Friedman; Ali Erdogan; Ana V. Cintron; Shu-Hang Patrick Yung; Dina C. Janse van Rensburg; Dimakatso A. Ramagole; Sandra Rozenstoka; Felix Drummond; Nick Webborn; Fergus M. Guppy; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Response to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Report on Race and Gender Discrimination in Sport: An Expression of Concern and a Call to Prioritise Research. Sports Medicine 2020, 51, 839 -842.
AMA StyleBlair R. Hamilton, Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño, James Barrett, Leighton Seal, Ross Tucker, Theodora Papadopoulou, Xavier Bigard, Alexander Kolliari-Turner, Herbert Löllgen, Petra Zupet, Anca Ionescu, Andre Debruyne, Nigel Jones, Juergen M. Steinacker, Karin Vonbank, Giscard Lima, Federica Fagnani, Chiara Fossati, Luigi Di Luigi, Fabio Pigozzi, Maurizio Casasco, Michael Geistlinger, Bernd Wolfarth, Jane T. Seto, Norbert Bachl, Richard Twycross-Lewis, David Niederseer, Andrew Bosch, Jeroen Swart, Demitri Constantinou, Borja Muniz-Pardos, José Antonio Casajus, Victoriya Badtieva, Irina Zelenkova, James L. J. Bilzon, Michiko Dohi, Christian Schneider, Sigmund Loland, Michele Verroken, Pedro Manonelles Marqueta, Francisco Arroyo, André Pedrinelli, Konstantinos Natsis, Evert Verhagen, William O. Roberts, José Kawazoe Lazzoli, Rogerio Friedman, Ali Erdogan, Ana V. Cintron, Shu-Hang Patrick Yung, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Dimakatso A. Ramagole, Sandra Rozenstoka, Felix Drummond, Nick Webborn, Fergus M. Guppy, Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Response to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Report on Race and Gender Discrimination in Sport: An Expression of Concern and a Call to Prioritise Research. Sports Medicine. 2020; 51 (4):839-842.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlair R. Hamilton; Maria Jose Martinez-Patiño; James Barrett; Leighton Seal; Ross Tucker; Theodora Papadopoulou; Xavier Bigard; Alexander Kolliari-Turner; Herbert Löllgen; Petra Zupet; Anca Ionescu; Andre Debruyne; Nigel Jones; Juergen M. Steinacker; Karin Vonbank; Giscard Lima; Federica Fagnani; Chiara Fossati; Luigi Di Luigi; Fabio Pigozzi; Maurizio Casasco; Michael Geistlinger; Bernd Wolfarth; Jane T. Seto; Norbert Bachl; Richard Twycross-Lewis; David Niederseer; Andrew Bosch; Jeroen Swart; Demitri Constantinou; Borja Muniz-Pardos; José Antonio Casajus; Victoriya Badtieva; Irina Zelenkova; James L. J. Bilzon; Michiko Dohi; Christian Schneider; Sigmund Loland; Michele Verroken; Pedro Manonelles Marqueta; Francisco Arroyo; André Pedrinelli; Konstantinos Natsis; Evert Verhagen; William O. Roberts; José Kawazoe Lazzoli; Rogerio Friedman; Ali Erdogan; Ana V. Cintron; Shu-Hang Patrick Yung; Dina C. Janse van Rensburg; Dimakatso A. Ramagole; Sandra Rozenstoka; Felix Drummond; Nick Webborn; Fergus M. Guppy; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. 2020. "Response to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Report on Race and Gender Discrimination in Sport: An Expression of Concern and a Call to Prioritise Research." Sports Medicine 51, no. 4: 839-842.
Progression of osteoarthritis in the elderly is often a synonym of impaired function, discontinuation of physical activity and sport participation.
Fabio Pigozzi; Vincenzo Denaro. Elderly or Ageless? Physical Activity in the Aged Orthopaedic Patient. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020, 9, 3243 .
AMA StyleFabio Pigozzi, Vincenzo Denaro. Elderly or Ageless? Physical Activity in the Aged Orthopaedic Patient. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9 (10):3243.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFabio Pigozzi; Vincenzo Denaro. 2020. "Elderly or Ageless? Physical Activity in the Aged Orthopaedic Patient." Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 10: 3243.
Confinement measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have caused substantial reductions in global physical activity (PA) levels. In view of the manifold health benefits of PA, the development of interventions counteracting this trend is paramount. Our survey with 15,261 participants (38 ± 15 years, 58.5% females) examined preferences towards digital home exercise programs in 14 countries affected by COVID-19. More than two-thirds of the sample (68.4%, n = 10,433) indicated being interested in home exercise, and most participants were willing to work out at least three times per week (89.3%, n = 9328). Binary logistic regression revealed that female sex, working part-time, younger age, and being registered in a gym were associated with willingness to exercise. Flexibility (71.1%, n = 7377), resistance (68.6%, n = 7116), and endurance training (62.4%, n = 6478) were the most preferred types of exercise. Our results may guide health providers in developing individually tailored PA interventions during the current and future pandemics.
Jan Wilke; Lisa Mohr; Adam Tenforde; Pascal Edouard; Chiara Fossati; Marcela González-Gross; Celso Ramirez; Fernando Laiño; Benedict Tan; Julian Pillay; Fabio Pigozzi; David Jimenez-Pavon; Bernhard Novak; David Url; Mandy Zhang; Mireille Poppel; Christoph Heidt; Steffen Willwacher; Lutz Vogt; Evert Verhagen; Karsten Hollander; Luiz Hespanhol; Gustavo Yuki. Restrictercise! Preferences Regarding Digital Home Training Programs during Confinements Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6515 .
AMA StyleJan Wilke, Lisa Mohr, Adam Tenforde, Pascal Edouard, Chiara Fossati, Marcela González-Gross, Celso Ramirez, Fernando Laiño, Benedict Tan, Julian Pillay, Fabio Pigozzi, David Jimenez-Pavon, Bernhard Novak, David Url, Mandy Zhang, Mireille Poppel, Christoph Heidt, Steffen Willwacher, Lutz Vogt, Evert Verhagen, Karsten Hollander, Luiz Hespanhol, Gustavo Yuki. Restrictercise! Preferences Regarding Digital Home Training Programs during Confinements Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (18):6515.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJan Wilke; Lisa Mohr; Adam Tenforde; Pascal Edouard; Chiara Fossati; Marcela González-Gross; Celso Ramirez; Fernando Laiño; Benedict Tan; Julian Pillay; Fabio Pigozzi; David Jimenez-Pavon; Bernhard Novak; David Url; Mandy Zhang; Mireille Poppel; Christoph Heidt; Steffen Willwacher; Lutz Vogt; Evert Verhagen; Karsten Hollander; Luiz Hespanhol; Gustavo Yuki. 2020. "Restrictercise! Preferences Regarding Digital Home Training Programs during Confinements Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18: 6515.
In the scientific landscape, there is a growing interest in defining the role of several biomolecules and humoral indicators of the aging process and in the modifications of these biomarkers induced by physical activity and exercise. The main aim of the present narrative review is to collect the available evidence on the biohumoral indicators that could be modified by physical activity (PA) in the elderly. Online databases including Pubmed, Web of science (Medline), and Scopus were searched for relevant articles published in the last five years in English. Keywords and combination of these used for the search were the following: “biological”, “indicators”, “markers”, “physical”, “activity”, and “elderly”. Thirty-four papers were analyzed for inclusion. Twenty-nine studies were included and divided into four categories: cardiovascular (CV) biomarkers, metabolic biomarkers, inflammatory markers-oxidative stress molecules, and other markers. There are many distinct biomarkers influenced by PA in the elderly, with promising results concerning the metabolic and CV indexes, as a growing number of studies demonstrate the role of PA on improving parameters related to heart function and CV risk like atherogenic lipid profile. Furthermore, it is also a verified hypothesis that PA is able to modify the inflammatory status of the subject by decreasing the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). PA seems also to be able to have a direct effect on the immune system. There is a strong evidence of a positive effect of PA on the health of elderly people that could be evidenced and “quantified” by the modifications of the levels of several biohumoral indicators.
Chiara Fossati; Guglielmo Torre; Paolo Borrione; Arrigo Giombini; Federica Fagnani; Matteo Turchetta; Erika Albo; Maurizio Casasco; Attilio Parisi; Fabio Pigozzi. Biohumoral Indicators Influenced by Physical Activity in the Elderly. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020, 9, 1115 .
AMA StyleChiara Fossati, Guglielmo Torre, Paolo Borrione, Arrigo Giombini, Federica Fagnani, Matteo Turchetta, Erika Albo, Maurizio Casasco, Attilio Parisi, Fabio Pigozzi. Biohumoral Indicators Influenced by Physical Activity in the Elderly. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9 (4):1115.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Fossati; Guglielmo Torre; Paolo Borrione; Arrigo Giombini; Federica Fagnani; Matteo Turchetta; Erika Albo; Maurizio Casasco; Attilio Parisi; Fabio Pigozzi. 2020. "Biohumoral Indicators Influenced by Physical Activity in the Elderly." Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 4: 1115.
It is well recognized that regular physical activity may improve cardiac autonomic regulation preventing chronic non-communicable diseases. Accordingly, the assessment of cardiac autonomic regulation (CAR) with non-invasive techniques, such as RR interval Variability (V) might be of practical interest. We studied 56 soccer players (21.2 ± 4.2 years.) and 56 controls (22.2 ± 1.5 years.) and used a ranked Autonomic Nervous System Index (ANSI), resulting from the combination of multivariate statistical methodologies applied to spectral analysis derived indices from RRV. We hypothesized that ANSI would be higher in soccer players as compared to controls (p < 0.001) and that values would be greatest in defenders and midfielders, who are known to run longer distances during competitions. Conversely in the intrinsically stationary goalkeepers ANSI would be similar to controls. Our data show that it is possible to assess the overall level of autonomic performance in soccer players as compared to the general population, using a ranked composite autonomic proxy (ANSI). This approach suggests as well that CAR is better in those players who during competitions run for a greater distance. We conclude that it is possible to highlight the differences in autonomic profile due to distinct exercise routines, using ANSI, a simple ranked, composite autonomic proxy.
Daniela Lucini; Angelo Fallanca; Mara Malacarne; Maurizio Casasco; Leonarda Galiuto; Fabio Pigozzi; Giorgio Galanti; Massimo Pagani. Streamlining Analysis of RR Interval Variability in Elite Soccer Players: Preliminary Experience with a Composite Indicator of Cardiac Autonomic Regulation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 1844 .
AMA StyleDaniela Lucini, Angelo Fallanca, Mara Malacarne, Maurizio Casasco, Leonarda Galiuto, Fabio Pigozzi, Giorgio Galanti, Massimo Pagani. Streamlining Analysis of RR Interval Variability in Elite Soccer Players: Preliminary Experience with a Composite Indicator of Cardiac Autonomic Regulation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (6):1844.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniela Lucini; Angelo Fallanca; Mara Malacarne; Maurizio Casasco; Leonarda Galiuto; Fabio Pigozzi; Giorgio Galanti; Massimo Pagani. 2020. "Streamlining Analysis of RR Interval Variability in Elite Soccer Players: Preliminary Experience with a Composite Indicator of Cardiac Autonomic Regulation." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 6: 1844.
The role of oxidative stress, an imbalance between reactive oxygen species production (ROS) and antioxidants, has been described in several patho-physiological conditions, including cardiovascular, neurological diseases and cancer, thus impacting on individuals' lifelong health. Diet, environmental pollution, and physical activity can play a significant role in the oxidative balance of an organism. Even if physical training has proved to be able to counteract the negative effects caused by free radicals and to provide many health benefits, it is also known that intensive physical activity induces oxidative stress, inflammation, and free radical-mediated muscle damage. Indeed, variations in type, intensity, and duration of exercise training can activate different patterns of oxidant-antioxidant balance leading to different responses in terms of molecular and cellular damage. The aim of the present review is to discuss (1) the role of oxidative status in athletes in relation to exercise training practice, (2) the implications for muscle damage, (3) the long-term effect for neurodegenerative disease manifestations, (4) the role of antioxidant supplementations in preventing oxidative damages.
Cristina Nocella; Vittoria Cammisotto; Fabio Pigozzi; Paolo Borrione; Chiara Fossati; Alessandra D’Amico; Roberto Cangemi; Mariangela Peruzzi; Giuliana Gobbi; Evaristo Ettorre; Giacomo Frati; Elena Cavarretta; Roberto Carnevale; SMiLe Group. Impairment between Oxidant and Antioxidant Systems: Short- and Long-term Implications for Athletes' Health. Nutrients 2019, 11, 1353 .
AMA StyleCristina Nocella, Vittoria Cammisotto, Fabio Pigozzi, Paolo Borrione, Chiara Fossati, Alessandra D’Amico, Roberto Cangemi, Mariangela Peruzzi, Giuliana Gobbi, Evaristo Ettorre, Giacomo Frati, Elena Cavarretta, Roberto Carnevale, SMiLe Group. Impairment between Oxidant and Antioxidant Systems: Short- and Long-term Implications for Athletes' Health. Nutrients. 2019; 11 (6):1353.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Nocella; Vittoria Cammisotto; Fabio Pigozzi; Paolo Borrione; Chiara Fossati; Alessandra D’Amico; Roberto Cangemi; Mariangela Peruzzi; Giuliana Gobbi; Evaristo Ettorre; Giacomo Frati; Elena Cavarretta; Roberto Carnevale; SMiLe Group. 2019. "Impairment between Oxidant and Antioxidant Systems: Short- and Long-term Implications for Athletes' Health." Nutrients 11, no. 6: 1353.
Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the acute effect of the combined and single use of two orthotic devices (neck balance system [NBS] and lumbar support [LS]) on muscle activity of neck and back muscles during typical computer working tasks. Background: An excessive activation of neck muscles could threaten the balance between agonist and antagonist muscles, resulting in a lower stability of the head and possibly leading to neck pain. At present, no study evaluated the effect of a specific orthotic device in reducing neck muscles activation. Methods: Surface electromyography (sEMG) from neck flexor (sternocleidomastoid [SCMD]) and extensor muscles (semispinalis capitis [SPC]) and back extensor muscles (erector spinae [ERS]) of 20 healthy individuals was recorded during three computer working tasks performed with the NBS, with NBS and LS, with the LS, and without devices (ND). Results: In the NBS condition, the SPC showed a reduced activation (NBS = 3.97%; NBS + LS = 4.49%; LS = 4.48%; ND = 4.61% of the maximal voluntary contraction) compared to the other conditions. Conclusions: The use of the NBS promotes a reduction of neck extensor muscles, possibly due to the inertial mass added in the occipital part of the head, producing an external neck extensor moment that cooperates with that produced by neck extensor muscles. Application: Orthotic devices such as the NBS may be used by computer workers to reduce the activation of their neck extensor muscles and possible risks of developing neck pain.
Federico Quinzi; Martina Scalia; Arrigo Giombini; Alessandra Di Cagno; Fabio Pigozzi; Maurizio Casasco; Andrea Macaluso. The Effect of an Orthotic Device for Balancing Neck Muscles During Daily Office Tasks. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2019, 61, 722 -735.
AMA StyleFederico Quinzi, Martina Scalia, Arrigo Giombini, Alessandra Di Cagno, Fabio Pigozzi, Maurizio Casasco, Andrea Macaluso. The Effect of an Orthotic Device for Balancing Neck Muscles During Daily Office Tasks. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2019; 61 (5):722-735.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFederico Quinzi; Martina Scalia; Arrigo Giombini; Alessandra Di Cagno; Fabio Pigozzi; Maurizio Casasco; Andrea Macaluso. 2019. "The Effect of an Orthotic Device for Balancing Neck Muscles During Daily Office Tasks." Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 61, no. 5: 722-735.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) at a frequency spectrum from 20 to 50 Hz on the Hoffmann (H) reflex and the voluntary motor output of ankle plantar-flexor muscles. A single-group (n: 8), repeated measures design was adopted with four conditions: standing (no vibration), 20, 35 and 50 Hz, each lasting one minute. H-reflex of the soleus muscle, maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and central activation ratio (CAR) of the plantar-flexors were evaluated before, 1 and 5 min after each frequency condition. H-reflex decreased by 36.7% at 20 Hz, by 28% at 35 Hz, and by 34.8% at 50 Hz after one minute from WBV compared to baseline. Neither MVC nor CAR changed after WBV at all frequency conditions. The short-term, acute inhibition of the H-reflex after WBV at 20, 35 and 50 Hz suggested that decreased excitability of spinal motoneurons is not frequency dependent. On the other hand, the lack of vibration induced effects on MVC and CAR indicated that a 1-min WBV stimulus is not sufficient to affect the voluntary motor output.
Luca Laudani; José Mira; Flaminia Carlucci; Giorgio Orlando; Federica Menotti; Massimo Sacchetti; Arrigo Giombini; Fabio Pigozzi; Andrea Macaluso. Whole body vibration of different frequencies inhibits H-reflex but does not affect voluntary activation. Human Movement Science 2018, 62, 34 -40.
AMA StyleLuca Laudani, José Mira, Flaminia Carlucci, Giorgio Orlando, Federica Menotti, Massimo Sacchetti, Arrigo Giombini, Fabio Pigozzi, Andrea Macaluso. Whole body vibration of different frequencies inhibits H-reflex but does not affect voluntary activation. Human Movement Science. 2018; 62 ():34-40.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuca Laudani; José Mira; Flaminia Carlucci; Giorgio Orlando; Federica Menotti; Massimo Sacchetti; Arrigo Giombini; Fabio Pigozzi; Andrea Macaluso. 2018. "Whole body vibration of different frequencies inhibits H-reflex but does not affect voluntary activation." Human Movement Science 62, no. : 34-40.
SportAccord organized the inaugural HealthAccord conference on April 19, 2018, in Bangkok, Thailand. The goal of HealthAccord is for the International Sport Federations (IF) and sport industry leaders to address high-priority issues facing sport through a serious commitment to innovation to protect athlete health, to enhance athlete performance, and to stimulate action to improve global health through the promotion of physical activity. The first HeathAccord conference was organized by drawing on the knowledge and experience of experts from global health programs focused on athletes and global citizens, respectively. The first session, “The Power of Sport,” addressed the application of “state of the art” sport science and sport medicine for the protection of athlete health and to enhance sport performance. “The Power of Sport” session concentrated on enabling athletes to perform spectacular feats that are “higher, stronger, faster” intended to engage and thrill global audiences without resorting to prohibited substances and methods, to enable athletes to remain active in sport for a longer career, and to increase the attraction of sport for sponsors. In the second session, “The Power to Change,” sport was viewed as having an important role in promoting physical activity within their respective federations, community, and internationally. The Olympic movement, IF, and other sport stakeholders are urgently needed to become the social drivers to correct the mismatch between physical activity for health development and draw toward sedentary lifestyles of the modern world. Key outcomes of this first HealthAccord conference were the agreement among participants to develop an innovative and high-impact collaboration between IF and related stakeholders; to use sport as a social movement platform to measurably improve health, both for athletes and for global citizens.
Yannis P. Pitsiladis; Catherine Carty; Ivo Ferriani; Sarah Lewis; Matteo Vitello; Charmaine Crooks; John Liljelund; Tegla Loroupe; David Eades; Margo Mountjoy; Fabio Pigozzi. Inaugural HealthAccord Conference (SportAccord Convention, Bangkok, Thailand). Current Sports Medicine Reports 2018, 17, 256 -261.
AMA StyleYannis P. Pitsiladis, Catherine Carty, Ivo Ferriani, Sarah Lewis, Matteo Vitello, Charmaine Crooks, John Liljelund, Tegla Loroupe, David Eades, Margo Mountjoy, Fabio Pigozzi. Inaugural HealthAccord Conference (SportAccord Convention, Bangkok, Thailand). Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2018; 17 (8):256-261.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYannis P. Pitsiladis; Catherine Carty; Ivo Ferriani; Sarah Lewis; Matteo Vitello; Charmaine Crooks; John Liljelund; Tegla Loroupe; David Eades; Margo Mountjoy; Fabio Pigozzi. 2018. "Inaugural HealthAccord Conference (SportAccord Convention, Bangkok, Thailand)." Current Sports Medicine Reports 17, no. 8: 256-261.
Peter Düking; Christian Stammel; Billy Sperlich; Shaun Sutehall; Borja Muniz-Pardos; Giscard Lima; Liam Kilduff; Iphigenia Keramitsoglou; Guoping Li; Fabio Pigozzi; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Necessary Steps to Accelerate the Integration of Wearable Sensors Into Recreation and Competitive Sports. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2018, 17, 178 -182.
AMA StylePeter Düking, Christian Stammel, Billy Sperlich, Shaun Sutehall, Borja Muniz-Pardos, Giscard Lima, Liam Kilduff, Iphigenia Keramitsoglou, Guoping Li, Fabio Pigozzi, Yannis P. Pitsiladis. Necessary Steps to Accelerate the Integration of Wearable Sensors Into Recreation and Competitive Sports. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2018; 17 (6):178-182.
Chicago/Turabian StylePeter Düking; Christian Stammel; Billy Sperlich; Shaun Sutehall; Borja Muniz-Pardos; Giscard Lima; Liam Kilduff; Iphigenia Keramitsoglou; Guoping Li; Fabio Pigozzi; Yannis P. Pitsiladis. 2018. "Necessary Steps to Accelerate the Integration of Wearable Sensors Into Recreation and Competitive Sports." Current Sports Medicine Reports 17, no. 6: 178-182.
Background Several articles have proposed reference values in healthy paediatric subjects, but none of them has evaluated a large population of healthy trained adolescents. Design The study purpose was to establish normal echocardiographic measurements of left heart (aortic root, left atrium and left ventricular dimensions and mass) in relation to age, weight, height, body mass index, body surface area and training hours in this specific population. Methods We retrospectively evaluated 2151 consecutive, healthy, peri-pubertal athletes (100% male, mean age 12.4 ± 1.4 years, range 8–18) referred to a single centre for pre-participation screening. All participants were young soccer athletes who trained for a mean of 7.2 ± 1.1 h per week. Results Left ventricular internal diameters, wall thickness, left ventricular mass, aortic root and left atrium diameters were significantly correlated to age, body surface area, height and weight ( p < 0.01). Age, height, weight and body surface area were found associated with chamber size, while body mass index and training hours were not. Inclusion of both age and body size parameters in the statistical models resulted in improved overall explained variance for diameters and left ventricular mass. Conclusion Equations, mean values and percentile charts for the different age groups may be useful as reference data in efficiently assessing left ventricular parameters in young athletes.
Elena Cavarretta; Francesco Maffessanti; Fabio Sperandii; Emanuele Guerra; Federico Quaranta; Antonia Nigro; Monia Minati; Marco Rebecchi; Chiara Fossati; Leonardo Calò; Fabio Pigozzi. Reference values of left heart echocardiographic dimensions and mass in male peri-pubertal athletes. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 2018, 25, 1204 -1215.
AMA StyleElena Cavarretta, Francesco Maffessanti, Fabio Sperandii, Emanuele Guerra, Federico Quaranta, Antonia Nigro, Monia Minati, Marco Rebecchi, Chiara Fossati, Leonardo Calò, Fabio Pigozzi. Reference values of left heart echocardiographic dimensions and mass in male peri-pubertal athletes. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2018; 25 (11):1204-1215.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElena Cavarretta; Francesco Maffessanti; Fabio Sperandii; Emanuele Guerra; Federico Quaranta; Antonia Nigro; Monia Minati; Marco Rebecchi; Chiara Fossati; Leonardo Calò; Fabio Pigozzi. 2018. "Reference values of left heart echocardiographic dimensions and mass in male peri-pubertal athletes." European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 25, no. 11: 1204-1215.
This study aimed at investigating the effects of a novel neck balance system (NBS), which is a baseball cap with counterweights in the occipital part, on neuromuscular fatigue of neck muscles during and after a full‐range repeated neck flexion‐extension task. Surface electromyography (sEMG) of sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and semispinalis capitis (SC) muscles was recorded in 15 healthy individuals during full‐range flexion‐extension movements of the neck lasting 5 min at a fixed pace (1 Hz), with or without NBS. Maximal isometric force and sEMG were recorded before and after the fatiguing task. During the fatiguing task, the SC muscle showed a higher decline in amplitude of sEMG with NBS than without NBS, while no differences in the SCM muscle emerged between the two conditions. Maximal isometric force of both neck flexor and extensor muscles decreased significantly after the fatiguing task, both with NBS (p < .05) and without NBS (p < .05), with no differences between the two conditions. In conclusion, adopting the NBS promotes an increase of the activation of neck extensor muscles, possibly leading to earlier decline of the neuromuscular performance and to diminished ability to actively stabilize neck structures. For these reasons, the adoption of the NBS during dynamic, fatiguing contractions may not be appropriate.
Federico Quinzi; Arrigo Giombini; Fabio Pigozzi; Andrea Macaluso. Effects of a novel neck balance system on neuromuscular fatigue of neck muscles during repeated flexions and extensions. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries 2018, 28, 231 -237.
AMA StyleFederico Quinzi, Arrigo Giombini, Fabio Pigozzi, Andrea Macaluso. Effects of a novel neck balance system on neuromuscular fatigue of neck muscles during repeated flexions and extensions. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries. 2018; 28 (5):231-237.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFederico Quinzi; Arrigo Giombini; Fabio Pigozzi; Andrea Macaluso. 2018. "Effects of a novel neck balance system on neuromuscular fatigue of neck muscles during repeated flexions and extensions." Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries 28, no. 5: 231-237.
Joanna Harper; Maria-Jose Martinez-Patino; Fabio Pigozzi; Yannis Pitsiladis. Implications of a Third Gender for Elite Sports. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2018, 17, 42 -44.
AMA StyleJoanna Harper, Maria-Jose Martinez-Patino, Fabio Pigozzi, Yannis Pitsiladis. Implications of a Third Gender for Elite Sports. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2018; 17 (2):42-44.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Harper; Maria-Jose Martinez-Patino; Fabio Pigozzi; Yannis Pitsiladis. 2018. "Implications of a Third Gender for Elite Sports." Current Sports Medicine Reports 17, no. 2: 42-44.
The optimal protein intake for elderly individuals who exercise regularly has not yet been clearly defined. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that protein intake level is associated with muscle strength in elderly elite athletes.We evaluated 50 elite senior athletes (38 men and 12 women) participating in the European Master Games 2011 in an observational cross-sectional study. Participants were divided into two groups-lower (LPI) or higher (HPI) protein intake-according to the median value of their ratio of urinary urea nitrogen to urinary creatinine (i.e., 8.8 g/L), as a marker of protein intake. A dietary interview confirmed differences in protein consumption between the LPI and HPI groups. We also evaluated body composition (bioimpedance), muscle strength, and hematochemical indices.LPI and HPI groups were homogeneous for age (72 [68-74] and 71 [68-74] y, respectively), fat-free mass index (18.4 [17-19.4] and 18.2 [17-19.1] kg/m(2)), body fat (18.3% [12.3-20.7%] and 16.6% [13.6-21.2%]), and glomerular filtration rate (57.7 [53.8-64.9] and 62.7 [56.1-69.3] mL/min/1.73 m(2)). The HPI group showed greater leg and trunk muscle strength (N) compared with the LPI group (left leg extension, 339 [238-369] versus 454 [273-561], respectively, P < 0.05; right leg extension, 319 [249-417] versus 432 [334-635], P ≤ 0.05; trunk extension, 435 [370-467] versus 464 [390-568], P ≤ 0.05).Higher protein intake in elite senior athletes is associated with a greater muscle strength.
Filippo Giorgio Di Girolamo; Roberta Situlin; Nicola Fiotti; Marcello Tence; Paolo De Colle; Filippo Mearelli; Marco Alessandro Minetto; Ezio Ghigo; Massimo Pagani; Daniela Lucini; Fabio Pigozzi; Piero Portincasa; Gabriele Toigo; Gianni Biolo. Higher protein intake is associated with improved muscle strength in elite senior athletes. Nutrition 2017, 42, 82 -86.
AMA StyleFilippo Giorgio Di Girolamo, Roberta Situlin, Nicola Fiotti, Marcello Tence, Paolo De Colle, Filippo Mearelli, Marco Alessandro Minetto, Ezio Ghigo, Massimo Pagani, Daniela Lucini, Fabio Pigozzi, Piero Portincasa, Gabriele Toigo, Gianni Biolo. Higher protein intake is associated with improved muscle strength in elite senior athletes. Nutrition. 2017; 42 ():82-86.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFilippo Giorgio Di Girolamo; Roberta Situlin; Nicola Fiotti; Marcello Tence; Paolo De Colle; Filippo Mearelli; Marco Alessandro Minetto; Ezio Ghigo; Massimo Pagani; Daniela Lucini; Fabio Pigozzi; Piero Portincasa; Gabriele Toigo; Gianni Biolo. 2017. "Higher protein intake is associated with improved muscle strength in elite senior athletes." Nutrition 42, no. : 82-86.
The aim of the present retrospective observational study was to evaluate the time of functional recovery following a specific combined therapeutic approach characterized by an active exercise therapy carried out immediately after Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for the treatment of the muscular lesion of the distal musculotendinous junction of the gastrocnemius medial head.Medical records of 31 subjects treated with three PRP intra-lesional ultrasound guided injections and 30 patients treated with the standard therapeutic approach (control group) were analyzed. Both groups followed the same rehabilitation therapy. Patients in the control group were able to start active exercise with a significant delay when compared to the PRP treated subjects: 17 ± 7.2 days and 9 ± 3.8 days (p = 0.0001), respectively. This delay was mainly due to the persistence of pain in the subjects in the control group. The time necessary to return to walk without pain was significantly shorter in the PRP treated group: 24.27 ± 12.36 days versus 52.4 ± 20.03 days in the control group (p < 0.001) as well as the time needed to fully return to practice the previous sport activity: 53.33 ± 27.74 days versus 119.3 ± 43.87 days in the control group (p < 0.001).The present study showed that ultrasound guided delivery of PRP into the site of muscle injury has to be considered a valid therapeutic approach with the potentiality of significantly reduce time and costs for reaching a complete functional recovery.
Paolo Borrione; Chiara Fossati; Maria Teresa Pereira; Silvana Giannini; Marco Davico; Carlo Minganti; Fabio Pigozzi. The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of gastrocnemius strains: a retrospective observational study. Platelets 2017, 29, 596 -601.
AMA StylePaolo Borrione, Chiara Fossati, Maria Teresa Pereira, Silvana Giannini, Marco Davico, Carlo Minganti, Fabio Pigozzi. The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of gastrocnemius strains: a retrospective observational study. Platelets. 2017; 29 (6):596-601.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaolo Borrione; Chiara Fossati; Maria Teresa Pereira; Silvana Giannini; Marco Davico; Carlo Minganti; Fabio Pigozzi. 2017. "The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of gastrocnemius strains: a retrospective observational study." Platelets 29, no. 6: 596-601.