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Specific Bioelectrical Vector Reference Values for Italian Adults: A Multicentre Study

Objective: Since specific bioelectrical reference values for Italian adults are lacking, this study aims to define specific values and test their suitability in pathological cases and athletes. Methods: A sample of 1049 Italian individuals (441 men, 608 women) aged 30–65 years was considered. Competitive athletes (bodybuilding, streetlifting and tennis) were identified within the general sample, and an independent group of individuals with obesity or anorexia nervosa was analyzed for comparis...

The effects of short-term visual feedback training on the stability of the roundhouse kicking technique in young karatekas

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of using real-time visual feedback (VF)during a one-week balance training intervention on postural sway parameters in young karatekas.Twenty-six young male karatekas (age = 14.0±2.3 years) were randomly divided into two groups:real-time VF training (VFT;n= 14) and control (CTRL;n= 12). Their center of pressure (COP)displacement (path length, COPpl; distance from origin, COPod) was assessed pre- and post-trainingon a Wii Balance Board platform ...

Are People with Obesity Attracted to Multidisciplinary Telemedicine Approach for Weight Management?

Effects of a nasal breathing protocol on physical fitness and pulmonary function in young basketball players

Background: Respiratory muscle training has been shown to provide positive effects for both health and performance purposes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a six-week period of nasal breathing on pulmonary function and cardio-respiratory fitness in young basketball players. Methods: Thirty-four, male, basketball players were enrolled and assigned either to experimental group (EG) or to control group (CG). All participants were tested for Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery level...