Article
Sport Sciences
Luuk Hilkens, Jolien De Bock, Joris Kretzers, Alwine F. M. Kardinaal, Esther G. Floris-Vollenbroek, Petra A. M. J. Scholtens, Astrid M. H. Horstmanc, Luc J. C. van Loon, Jan-Willem Van Dijk
Summary: The study found that whey protein supplementation did not significantly impact muscle function recovery or muscle soreness following eccentric exercise, while carbohydrate supplementation was associated with faster recovery of MVC speed.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Angus Lindsay, Gavin Abbott, Christopher P. Ingalls, Cory W. Baumann
Summary: The study found that performing a third bout of skeletal muscle eccentric contractions does not improve indices of strength loss or rate of strength recovery, and there is no significant difference compared to the second bout.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Brett A. Baxter, Anthony W. Baross, Declan J. Ryan, Ben H. Wright, Anthony D. Kay
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the acute and repeated bout effects of eccentric contractions on neuromuscular factors associated with the risk of falling in older adults. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in eccentric strength after the initial bout, but no significant reduction in static balance or functional ability at any time-point.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Trevor C. Chen, Hsin-Lian Chen, Li-Fu Cheng, Tai-Ying Chou, Kazunori Nosaka
Summary: The study found that exercises performed on the legs did not have a protective effect on muscle damage induced in the elbow flexor, suggesting that muscle damage protection was not transferred from knee extensor or flexor to the elbow flexor.
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Tomoko Koeda, Georgios Mavropalias, Kazue Mizumura, Kimiaki Katanosaka, Kazunori Nosaka
Summary: This study suggests that an increase in NGF is associated with the development of DOMS in humans.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Xin Ye, William M. Miller, Sunggun Jeon, Jun Seob Song, Tyler J. West
Summary: The study aimed to investigate whether initial muscle-damaging exercise could confer a protective effect between different muscle groups. Results showed that, relative to the control group, the experimental group exhibited an exacerbating damaging effect on knee flexor isometric strength following the second exercise bout.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Gislaine Cristina-Souza, Ana C. Santos-Mariano, Adriano E. Lima-Silva, Poliana L. Costa, Pablo R. Domingos, Sandro F. Silva, Wilson C. Abreu, Fernando R. De-Oliveira, Raul Osiecki
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Panax ginseng on muscle force and muscle excitation during and after an eccentric-based exercise. The results showed that Panax ginseng increased muscle excitation, attenuated perceived effort, and accelerated the recovery of muscle force.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joel L. Prowting, Debra Bemben, Christopher D. Black, Eric A. Day, Jason A. Campbell
Summary: The study found that consuming collagen peptides can reduce performance decline 24 hours after muscle damage and alleviate muscle soreness. However, there was no significant difference in muscle soreness between groups at 120 hours after exercise.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT NUTRITION AND EXERCISE METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Avery Hinks, Adam Hess, Mathew I. B. Debenham, Jackey Chen, Nicole Mazara, Keaton A. Inkol, Daniel T. Cervone, Lawrence L. Spriet, Brian H. Dalton, Geoffrey A. Power
Summary: The study investigated the impact of high-intensity eccentric exercise on the elbow flexor torque-frequency relationship, and found that the repeated bout effect did not have a protective effect on this relationship.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Harold Akehurst, John E. Grice, Manuela Angioi, Dylan Morrissey, Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Maffulli
Summary: The study found that post-exercise whole-body vibration therapy can significantly reduce muscle soreness and tightness in elite athletes after eccentric exercise, contributing to decreased injury risk and improved performance. This treatment modality can be easily integrated into existing training regimes and may have implications for other multi-sprint sports.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Trevor C. Chen, Hsin-Lian Chen, Wei-Chin Tseng, Tai-Ying Chou, Jui-Hung Tu, Allen C. Parcell, Kazunori Nosaka
Summary: The present study compared the effects of ipsilateral and contralateral repeated bouts of exercise on the elbow and knee flexor muscles, and found that the protective effect was similar between the two muscle groups.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Svenja A. Hoger, Lena Gast, Benjamin Marty, Thilo Hotfiel, Sebastian Bickelhaupt, Michael Uder, Rafael Heiss, Armin M. Nagel
Summary: This study aimed to assess the changes in sodium and proton parameters in muscle tissue using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after eccentric exercise and in delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The results showed that sodium concentration and intracellular-weighted sodium signal increased significantly after exercise and decreased after 48 hours. These findings provide insights into the physiological processes of DOMS and muscle regeneration, which may help optimize training and reduce sports-related injuries.
NMR IN BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Ryoichi Ema, Kazunori Nosaka, Ryosuke Kawashima, Akihiro Kanda, Koya Ikeda, Ryota Akagi
Summary: The study confirmed that rectus femoris (RF) damage is greater in the supine position compared to the sitting position, especially at the proximal region, but did not support the hypothesis about the repeated bout effect (RBE).
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chuyao Chen, Cong Huang, Jiamin Liu, Jia Tao, Yuying Chen, Kan Deng, Yikai Xu, Bingquan Lin, Peng Zhao
Summary: This study confirmed the Hofmeister effect of Fe2O3 nanoparticles within the tumor microenvironment and designed a nanocomposite FePN with robust MRI signal enhancement properties in the tumor microenvironment, offering a better visualization of tumors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rachel Kimble, Katherine Jones, Glyn Howatson
Summary: Anthocyanins have potential to facilitate exercise recovery by improving antioxidant capacity, reducing inflammation, and enhancing strength and muscle soreness. The effects are dose-dependent.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Chuan Zhang, Kevin K. McCully
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chuan Zhang, Christopher M. Modlesky, Kevin K. McCully
Summary: The study evaluated the utility and reliability of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in measuring tibial hemodynamics and metabolic rate. The results showed that NIRS is a suitable tool for monitoring hemodynamics and metabolism in the tibia. Additionally, the local muscle exercise protocol utilized did not influence bone hemodynamics or metabolic rate, suggesting that high level of loading and exercise volume may be needed to elicit measurable metabolic changes in bone.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gino S. Panza, Tommy Sutor, Cameron M. Gee, Marnie Graco, Kevin K. McCully, Anthony Chiodo, M. Safwan Badr, Mark S. Nash
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of considering sleep-disordered breathing as a potential confounder in rehabilitation research interventions for spinal cord injury patients. It highlights the high prevalence of SDB in SCI and the lack of research on its impact on physical rehabilitation in SCI, calling for further studies on the integrated relationship among physical rehabilitation, SDB, and proper treatment in SCI.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Megan E. Ware, Kevin K. McCully
Summary: This study highlights the significance of support and perceived support from spouses for women with MS in adopting and continuing physical activity. Regardless of the form, support was highly valued and found to impact women's motivation and prior PA. Women with MS could benefit from understanding and encouraging the various supporting roles spouses play in their decisions to be physically active.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan Sax van Der Weyden, Christopher D. Black, Daniel Larson, Brian Rollberg, Jason A. Campbell
Summary: This study examined the relationship between a Special Weapons and Tactics-specific fitness test (SORT) and an obstacle course (OC) in fourteen male SWAT members, finding a strong correlation between SORT and OC, indicating the reliability and validity of SORT as a measure of SWAT-specific fitness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Robert W. Motl, Bo Fernhall, Kevin K. McCully, Alexander Ng, Mathew Plow, Lara A. Pilutti, Brian M. Sandroff, Kathleen M. Zackowski
Summary: The body of research on exercise and physical activity among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) has grown rapidly over the past 20+ years, but there is still room for improvement in terms of quality. A collective examination of the challenges and opportunities in designing and conducting interventions for exercise and physical activity in MS has been conducted by the National MS Society physical wellness research working-group. This paper serves as a resource for researchers, particularly those new to the field, on conducting high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on exercise and physical activity in MS.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2022)
Letter
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jonathan R. Murrow, Jared T. Brizendine, Hui-Ju Young, Stephen Rathbun, Kent R. Nilsson, Kevin K. McCully
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Megan Ware, Patrick O'Connor, Kristen Bub, Deborah Backus, Kevin McCully
Summary: This study explores the relationship between worry and exercise and physical activity behavior. By using mixed methods, the study found that worry plays a critical role in participants' thought processes, influencing their perceptions of the benefits and value of exercise and physical activity.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
T. Bradley Willingham, Kevin McCully, Deborah Backus
Summary: Impaired mobility is a debilitating symptom in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). While physical damage to the neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) has been considered the main cause of walking impairments, recent research has shown that skeletal muscle dysfunction also plays a role in reducing physical function. This article provides an overview of the cellular mechanisms behind muscle dysfunction in MS and highlights the potential for rehabilitation and exercise interventions to improve mobility in this population.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Melissa J. McGranahan, Samuel W. Kibildis, Kevin K. McCully, Patrick J. O'Connor
Summary: This study aimed to assess the inter-rater agreement for NIRS data analysis and evaluate the reliability of the measurement across different days. The results showed good absolute agreement between the two analysts and good consistency across different days. It is recommended to use multiple raters for scoring the data in order to estimate the error attributable to imperfect reliability.
MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Kristin M. Mendez, Alexander W. Parsons, Khase E. Willis, Kevin K. McCully
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Kristin M. Mendez, Alexander W. Parsons, Kevin K. McCully
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Alexander W. Parsons, Emily Clifton, Kristin M. Mendez, Carol Beatty, Kevin K. McCully
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Adeola A. Sanni, Kevin K. McCully
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Rewais Hanna, Jigar Gosalia, Alaina Demalis, Zachary Hobson, Kevin K. McCully, Brian A. Irving, Swapan Mookerjee, Giampietro L. Vairo, David N. Proctor
Summary: The study evaluated the repeatability of a shortened bilateral NIRS protocol and confirmed its ability to provide valid estimates of k in both sexes and muscle groups. While within-visit repeatability was acceptable, lower than expected between-visit repeatability in some participants highlights the need for further investigation and control of experimental and behavioral sources of variation.
PHYSIOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2021)