A Study of Sports Related Occurrence of Traumatic Orodental Injuries and Associated Risk Factors in High School Students in North India
Conclusions: The result of the present study confirmed that students participating in different organized sports at high school level are at a very high risk of getting orodental injury. Hence knowledge and education regarding prevention of traumatic injuries is of paramount importance.,Results: 30.3% (n = 335) of students suffered from orodental injuries. A higher number of girls had injury (32%) than boys (29%), though the difference was not significant. Most of the students suffered from soft tissue injuries (48%) followed by tooth fractures (43%). Maximum numbers of injuries were reported in high velocity (44.1%) and m...
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - August 27, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Surgical Treatment of Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture (Outcome Assessment)
Conclusions: In conclusion, we see that 87.5% of the patients had good to excellent results, according to modified Kakwani classification, after one year of follow up. So it seems that surgical repair of the pectoralis major ruptures will help the patients to return to their previous activities more frequently and we believe, to achieve better functional outcome. Meticulous surgical technique and attention to rehabilitation program are more important than delay in surgery. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - March 3, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Resistance versus Endurance Training on Plasma Lipocalin-2 in Young Men
Purpose: Lipocalin-2 (Lcn2) has been recognized as an adipocyte-derived acute phase protein that is positively correlated with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The effects of resistance and endurance training (RT vs. ET) on plasma lipocalin-2 are still unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of RT vs. ET on plasma lipocalin-2 in young men.,Methods: Twenty nine healthy and sedentary young men (age, 21-29 years) participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to RT group (n=9), ET group (n=10) or control group (n=10). The experimental g...
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - March 1, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The Effect of Two-Week L-Carnitine Supplementation on Exercise –Induced Oxidative Stress and Muscle Damage
This study was conducted to assess the effect of Two-week L-carnitine supplementation on known markers of oxidative stress and muscle damage following acute bouts of exercise in active healthy young men. ,Methods: Twenty-one active healthy men volunteered for this study. Participants were randomized in a double-blind placebo-controlled fashion into two groups: L-carnitine (C group; n=10) and placebo group (P group; n=11). They arrived at the laboratory after overnight fasting. A baseline blood sample was taken. Afterwards, subjects consumed either L-carnitine (2 capsules containing totally 2000 mg L-carnitine) or placebo ...
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - March 1, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Assessment of Correlation between Electrogoniometer Measurements and Sports-Specific Movement in Karate Elites
Conclusion: Dachi could be divided into three distinct phases; each of them should constitute a specific percent of the total in an elite athlete (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - February 19, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Common Sports-Related Infections: A Review on Clinical Pictures, Management and Time to Return to Sports
: There is a relationship between exercise and changes in immunity. So athletes are prone to different medical problems such as injuries and infections. Infection is an important medical problem which could be a reason for athletes’ absence from training. The relationship between physical activity and immune system, characteristics of different types of infections in athletes with emphasis on special clinical presentations or complications, time to return to physical activity and training and strategies to prevent development and transmission of infections in athletes or physically active people are the main topics of th...
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - January 25, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of Recovery Type after a Kickboxing Match on Blood Lactate and Performance in Anaerobic Tests
Purpose: To verify whether active recovery (AR) applied after a kickboxing match resulted in better performance in anaerobic tests when compared to passive recovery (PR).,Methods: Eighteen kickboxers volunteered to participate on a Kickboxing match preceded and followed by anaerobic tests: squat jump (SJ), the counter movement jump (CMJ) and the upper-body Wingate test. Blood lactate (BL), heart rate (HR) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were analyzed before and after rounds. The recovery sessions consisted of 10min at 50% of maximal aerobic speed or PR. BL was measured at 3, 5 and 10 min after the match, while HR, RPE...
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - January 20, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Relationship of Anthropometric and Training Characteristics with Race Performance in Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Athletes
In conclusion, the most important predictor variables for ultra-endurance athletes were a fast personal best time in shorter races, a low body fat and a high speed during training units. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - January 17, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Repeated Acceleration Ability (RAA): A New Concept with Reference to Top-Level Field and Assistant Soccer Referees
Conclusion: The results of the present study would appear to support the appropriateness of a repeated acceleration ability (RAA) concept, instead of the repeated sprint ability (RSA) concept, in soccer referees. Further studies should assess RAS in referees and athletes of different team sports for designing better training exercises and physiological testing. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 28, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Surface Electromyography Assessments of the Vastus medialis and Rectus femoris Muscles and Creatine Kinase after Eccentric Contraction Following Glutamine Supplementation
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that glutamine supplementation has no positive effect on muscle injury markers after a resistance training session. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 28, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Physical Activity during a Prolonged Congested Period in a Top-Class European Football Team
Conclusion: The present study reveals that prolonged congested match fixture did not affect the high-intensity physical activity of top-class soccer players during official games during a 5 months fixture period. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 25, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of Relationship between Trunk Muscle Endurance and Static Balance in Male Students
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between trunk muscle endurance and static balance. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 14, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Late Care in Marathon Runs Leading to Exertional Heat Stroke with Multiple Organ Failure
Conclusions: This case reminds us that, despite the advancements of knowledge in the area of EHS prevention, recognition, and treatment, knowledge has not been translated into practice. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 11, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Exercise Therapy for Total Tear of Rotator Cuff: A Case Report
Conclusion: Exercise therapy was very effective for improving pain and function in total tear of supraspinatus tendon and tendinitis of biceps. (Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - December 10, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Association of Ambient Air Quality with Pulmonary Function of Youngster Footballers
Conclusion: Exposure to high air pollutant concentration might be associated with reduced pulmonary function in both sedentary and trained boys in spite of the fact that regular participation in training program may improve pulmonary function.,Results: Results revealed that particulate matter (PM10), oxides of sulfur (SO2) concentrations were significantly higher in Rabindrabharati zone, whereas no significant differences were noted in oxides of nitrogen (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations though values were higher at Rabindrabharati than Victoria Memorial. Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in...
Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - October 28, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
