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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Muscle thickness"”.
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Neuromuscular Ultrasound as a Biomarker of Disease Progression in ALS
… took part in our study and we measured the thickness of four muscle groups including the biceps brachii, tibialis anterior, geniohyoid, and hemi-diaphragm at both inhalation and exhalation. We measured three times over six months and found significant changes. All muscle groups showed an …
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A Comparison of the Acute Muscular Response and Long-term Adaptation to Resistance Training Using Traditional High Loads or Very Low Loads with Different Degrees of Blood Flow Restriction in the Lower Body
… capped at 90 repetitions) with each condition. Muscle thickness and torque were assessed before (Pre), after (Post), and fifteen minutes after (Post-15) exercise; surface electromyography (EMG) during. Chronic: Untrained participants (20 males, 20 females) performed the same exercise, with one …
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A Comparative Study on the Effects of Eccentric Flywheel Overload and Traditional Resistance Training on the Physiological/Functional Performance in Healthy Older Adults
… with aging among which include; declines in muscle strength, muscle mass, motor unit activation, muscle power and functional performance. Two strength training methods (Traditional resistance training and Eccentric flywheel overload training) have been suggested as effective means of …
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Skeletal muscle mass, function, and metabolic regulation between menopause stages in moderately active mid-life females
… the effect of menopause stage on skeletal muscle mass, strength and function and to evaluate the response to resistance exercise training between pre-, peri and post-menopausal mid-life females. Seventy one moderately active pre-, peri, and post-menopausal females were characterised …
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Investigation of the impact of compression garments on endurance running performance and exercise induced muscle damage in the lower leg
… for various markers of exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) and running performance. Six weeks prior to the race, ultrasound scans of the medial gastrocnemius, mid-calf and figure-of-8 ankle circumference baseline measurements were performed. Shortly prior to the race, these measurements …
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Evaluation of Negative Energy and Mineral Balance in Periparturient Holstein-Friesian Cattle
… seven, characterized the change in skeletal muscle thickness during the first month of lactation as assessed by ultrasonographic measurement and plasma creatinine concentration. Ultrasonographic measurement of longissimus dorsi muscle thickness at the level between 12th and 13th rib provides …
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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Resistance Training in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
… (lean tissue, fat, bone mineral), limb muscle thickness, maximal muscle strength, muscle endurance, and balance. Repeated measures ANOVA showed a group x time interaction for balance (p<0.05). Post-hoc analyses indicated that WBV improved balance after 6 and 12 weeks of training …
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The effect of velocity of contraction on the repeated bout effect
… (ECC) exercise session protects against muscle damage during subsequent ECC exercise bouts and is characterized by faster strength recovery and a reduction in soreness and inflammation. The purpose was to determine if the protective capacity of the RBE is greater when both bouts of ECC …
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Effects of Creatine Supplementation During Resistance Training Sessions in Physically Active Young Adults
… during resistance training sessions on muscle mass and exercise performance in physically active young adults. Twenty-two participants were randomized to supplement with creatine (CR: n = 13, 26.15 ± 4.66 yrs, 80.5 ± 18.07 kg, 174.50 ± 10.53 cm; 0.0055 g/kg post training set) or placebo …
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The Acute and Chronic Muscle Adaptations Following six weeks of "No Load" and Traditional High Load Resistance Training
Muscle growth is postulated to occur through mechanisms initiated by local muscle tension. This appears to be true, independent of the external load, provided sufficient tension is achieved. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to remove the influence of an external load and compare the acute and …
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Acute and chronic skeletal muscle response to very low load resistance exercise with and without the application of blood flow restriction in the upper body
… without blood flow restriction (BFR) on skeletal muscle. Methods: The acute study examined changes in torque, muscle thickness (MTH), and surface electromyography (EMG) in response to resistance exercise with high load [70% 1RM,(7000)], low load [15% 1RM,(1500)], low load with moderate (BRF) [15% …
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The effect of functional electrical stimulation of the abdominal muscles on motor performance and activity of the trunk in patients with stroke: A pilot study
… utilised on the trunk to activate the abdominal muscles. However, this is not well researched. Thus, the primary aim of this study was to establish, in participants with stroke, the effect of FES application to the abdominals and conventional physiotherapy, on trunk performance, general motor …
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Effect of vibration treatment on symptoms associated with eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage [thesis]
… eccentric exercise results in delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS), loss of muscle strength, reduced range of motion (ROM) and swelling. Vibration treatment has been used in physiotherapy to reduce pain and oedema, and to facilitate the repair of injured tissue. This study tested the …
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Implicación de igf1r en inflamación pulmonar aguda y en alergia inducida por ácaros del polvo doméstico en ratones
… lung IL13 levels, airway collagen and smooth muscle thickness, as well as a significant depletion of goblet cell metaplasia and mucus secretion markers. Moreover, acute HDM exposure in inbred C57BL/6 mice led to a progressive increase in inflammatory cells in BALF, airway remodeling and mRNA …
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Comparisons of countermovement jump and isokinetic performance in youth athletes: maturation and early sport specialization considerations
… countermovement jump (CMJ)performance and muscle architecture in adolescents. Eight ultrasound variables, nine CMJ variables and six isokinetic variables were found to be reliable among this subject group and were subsequently used in the remaining studies. Study 2 investigated the …
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Nutrition in survivors of critical illness: an exploration of the effect of nutrition therapy on muscle mass, nutritional status and clinical outcomes after critical illness with a focus on patients with a traumatic brain injury
… marked changes in ultrasound-derived quadriceps muscle thickness. I established that this novel methodology, while challenging, is feasible and may correlate with total lean mass and long-term function (Chapter 3). To provide context beyond the cohort of TBI patients I explored relationships …
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Pain assessment and possible mechanism of delayed onset muscle soreness
Muscle pain is felt during exercise or daily activities for several days after performing unaccustomed exercise, which is referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Many people experience DOMS, but its underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. One of the challenges in the …
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Comparing body condition and foraging ecology of two populations of Cape Gannets on Bird and Malgas Islands
… body condition of adults by measuring pectoral muscle thickness and other morphological parameters. These results were analysed with data from a concurrent hydro-acoustic survey of the distribution and abundance of pelagic fish along the coast of South Africa. The hydro-acoustic survey showed …
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The Validity and Reliability of Ultrasound as a Tool for Assessing Skeletal Muscle Characteristics in the Pediatric Population
… disabilities, including loss of skeletal muscle mass (SMM), a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans, often performed during PICU admissions, can assess muscle mass but pose risks of increased cost and radiation exposure. While CT and Magnetic …
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Performance characteristics of elite softball players: Changes and determinants of performance related to the lower body
… deterministic relationship. Study 3: Changes in muscle architecture and performance during a competitive season in female softball players The purpose of this research was to (1) examine the performance changes that occur in elite female softball players during 20 weeks of concurrent softball …