Comparison of Blue-Yellow Opponent Color Contrast Sensitivity Function between Female Badminton Players and Non-athletes
Conclusions: The BYOC threshold results for badminton players indicated a better visual performance which may be a result of enhanced performance of the parallel processing of the parvocellular and magnocellular systems. This may be inherent and/or acquired in badminton players. In addition, badminton players appear to have developed sensory-motor programmed activities. Testing the CSF for BYOC may be useful for athlete selection in different levels and/or used as a criterion for screening players in the field of badminton. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Use of Platelet Rich Plasma in an Isolated Complete Medial Collateral Ligament Lesion in a Professional Football (Soccer) Player: A Case Report
Conclusions: On the basis of this report, we can assume that the treatment of high grade acute MCL lesions of the knee with PRP is a promising therapeutic option to be further explored with good quality Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 14, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Behavior and Knowledge of Iranian Professional Athletes towards Smoking
Conclusions: Rate of smoking among professional athletes is lower than general population average. So participation in organized sports may be a protective factor against tobacco use in people. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Pelvic Incidence and Lumbar Spine Instability Correlations in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Conclusions: Overall, pelvic incidence did not differ between two groups. However, separate evaluation of each level revealed lumbar instability of L5-S1 segment to be associated with lower pelvic incidence. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Fatalities Among Iranian High-altitude Outdoor Enthusiasts: Causes and Mechanisms
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that education of medical service providers of the climbing groups on facing victims in high altitude areas, where they have limited resources, can be particularly helpful. In addition, a national program to educate mountaineers might help to reduce fatalities. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Resistance Training and Vibration Improve Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity in Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Conclusions: The results of this study indicated this type of training can cause improvements in muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Prefabricated Ankle Orthoses on Postural Stability in Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability
Conclusions: According to our results the orthoses improved both dynamic and semi-dynamic postural stability. Therefore, orthoses can prevent injury and its reoccurrence. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Reliability of 1-Repetition Maximum Estimation for Upper and Lower Body Muscular Strength Measurement in Untrained Middle Aged Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Conclusions: The study findings suggest that estimation of 1-RM is reliable for upper and lower body muscular strength measurement in untrained middle aged T2D patients. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Body Composition and Dietary Intake of Elite Cross-country Skiers Members of the Greek National Team
Conclusions: The inadequate energy and nutrient intake in the Greek national cross-country ski team could put the athletes at risk of nutritional deficiencies, and possibly compromise their athletic performance. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Does Muscle Mass Affect Running Times in Male Long-distance Master Runners?
Conclusions: To summarize, body fat and training characteristics, not skeletal muscle mass, were associated with running times in master half-marathoners, master marathoners, and master ultra-marathoners. Master half-marathoners and master marathoners rather rely on a high running speed during training whereas master ultra-marathoners rely on a high running volume during training. The common opinion that skeletal muscle mass affects running performance in master runners needs to be questioned. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of Short-Term Maximal Exercise on Biochemical Markers of Muscle Damage, Total Antioxidant Status, and Homocysteine Levels in Football Players
Conclusions: Short-term maximal exercise (e.g. 30-s Wingate test) is of sufficient intensity and duration to increase markers of muscle damage, and TAS; but not Hcy levels. Increases in the selected enzymes probably come primarily from muscle damage, rather than liver damage. Moreover, increase of TAS confirms the Wingate test induced oxidative stress. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Association of Short-Passing Ability with Athletic Performances in Youth Soccer Players
Conclusion: This study showed that LSPT TP of young elite soccer players is determined by their agility abilities, thus enabling this test to be used for talent identification purposes. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 30, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Effect of Synchronized Forced Running with Chronic Stress on Short, Mid and Long- term Memory in Rats
Conclusion: The data correspond to the possibility that although treadmill running alone has helpful effects on learning and memory consolidation, but when it is synchronized with stress there is no significant benefit and protective effects in improvement of memory deficit induced by chronic stress. However, it is has a better effect than no training on memory deficit in stressed rats. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 19, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Static Stretching of the Hamstring Muscle for Injury Prevention in Football Codes: a Systematic Review
Conclusion: The study protocols are varied in terms of the length of intervention and follow-up. No RCT studies are available, however, RCT studies should be conducted in the near future. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 19, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Blood Phosphorus and Magnesium Levels in 130 Elite Track and Field Athletes
Conclusion: The reference intervals used for general population cannot be used for athletes. Given the lack of pathological manifestations, the physiopathological significance of these findings is uncertain. Further studies on the interpretation of reported ion concentrations in athletes should take in account the type of sport practiced and also the possible variations during the training and competition season. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - November 5, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
