Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Junjun Tan, Zhenbiao Liu, Yu Wang, Yuanyang Wang, Senfan Ke, Xiaotao Shi
Summary: The study investigated fish movement behavior in response to water flow field information by estimating energetic expenditure, revealing that fish will require more energy in high TKE zones. This provides valuable insights for optimizing fish passage design and fisheries management.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Diogo V. Martinho, Robert J. Naughton, Cesar Leao, Joao Lemos, Adam Field, Ana Faria, Andre Rebelo, Elvio R. Gouveia, Hugo Sarmento
Summary: This study aims to assess the daily energy and macronutrient intake of under-16 male soccer players and compare it with predicted daily energy expenditure. The results showed that youth soccer players do not meet energy requirements and fluctuations in protein intake may affect training adaptations.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kellen T. Krajewski, Camille C. Johnson, Nizam U. Ahamed, Gavin L. Moir, Qi Mi, Shawn D. Flanagan, William J. Anderst, Chris Connaboy
Summary: Optimal motor control in gait variability is crucial for stable and adaptable movement. Load carriage and forced-marching are common perturbations that affect gait and are associated with a high incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in military populations. This study investigated the effects of load magnitude, locomotion pattern, sex, and task duration on motor variability, stride regulation, and spatiotemporal complexity during gait in recruit-aged adults.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Leonie C. Ruddick-Collins, Alan Flanagan, Jonathan D. Johnston, Peter J. Morgan, Alexandra M. Johnstone
Summary: The differences in thermic effect of food (TEF) between morning and evening can be explained by the underlying circadian variability in resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is independent of the acute effect of eating.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Ilse J. Blokland, Linda F. A. Schiphorst, Jessie R. Stroek, Floor P. Groot, Coen A. M. van Bennekom, Jaap H. van Dieen, Jos J. de Koning, Han Houdijk
Summary: Individuals after stroke have less activity, more fatigue, and perform activities at a slower pace. This study aimed to quantify the relative aerobic load during daily-life activities after stroke. The results showed that individuals after stroke have a higher relative aerobic load, slower movement pace, and lower aerobic capacity. Therefore, further research on improving aerobic capacity through structured aerobic training should be conducted to improve mobility and functioning after stroke.
Article
Biology
Faisal Asiri, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Jaya Shanker Tedla, Snehil Dixit, Adel Alshahrani, Kumar Gular, Abdullah Raizah
Summary: This study aims to compare postural control between individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) and asymptomatic individuals, estimate the relationship between kinesiophobia and postural control in individuals with FM, and evaluate whether pain intensity mediates the association. The results showed that individuals with FM had impaired postural control, kinesiophobia had a positive relationship with postural control, and pain intensity mediated this relationship.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Barry A. Nickel, Justin P. Suraci, Anna C. Nisi, Christopher C. Wilmers
Summary: The study highlights the importance of energy demands and fear of predators in shaping animal behavior and influencing short-term movement and long-term spatial ecology. Predation risk plays a primary role in driving long-term space use, indicating that fear of humans may be a major factor affecting wildlife movements worldwide.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Aylin Aydin Sayilan, Asuman Saltan, Selda Mert, Handan Ankarali
Summary: This study aims to investigate the relationships among kinesiophobia, pain, mobility, and functional status in older adults after surgery. The results revealed significant negative correlations between social security, functional level, type of anesthesia, and mental status in older women. Through attracting interest in this field and increasing evaluations, the study emphasizes the importance of assessing older adults' functional, mobility, mental, and kinesiophobic status after surgery.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Krishnamoorthy Krishnan, Baptiste Garde, Ashley Bennison, Nik C. Cole, Emma-L Cole, Jamie Darby, Kyle H. Elliott, Adam Fell, Agustina Gomez-Laich, Sophie de Grissac, Mark Jessopp, Emmanouil Lempidakis, Yuichi Mizutani, Aurelien Prudor, Michael Quetting, Flavio Quintana, Hermina Robotka, Alexandre Roulin, Peter G. Ryan, Kim Schalcher, Stefan Schoombie, Vikash Tatayah, Fred Tremblay, Henri Weimerskirch, Shannon Whelan, Martin Wikelski, Ken Yoda, Anders Hedenstrom, Emily L. C. Shepard
Summary: The study analyzed high-frequency acceleration data from 14 species flying in the wild, two species flying in controlled conditions in a wind tunnel, and a review of experimental and field studies. The results showed that wingbeat frequency and amplitude are positively correlated, but parameters can vary independently, and birds are more likely to modulate amplitude to adapt to flight modes with higher energy demands.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pablo Jesus Bascuas, Hector Gutierrez, Eduardo Piedrafita, Juan Rabal-Pelay, Cesar Berzosa, Ana Vanessa Bataller-Cervero
Summary: This study analyzed the behavior of variables such as mechanical power, metabolic power, and velocity in trail running. The results showed significant differences in the mean values of these variables between top-level runners and low-level runners. The study also found significant differences in these variables depending on the sections, incline, and interactions between variables, as well as the level of the runner. The study proposed a method to predict mechanical power from metabolic power and vertical net metabolic cost and discussed the potential opportunity of integrating these variables into phone apps and smartwatches for performance monitoring in trail running.
Article
Sport Sciences
Erik A. Willis, Seth A. Creasy, Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, Sarah Kozey Keadle, Hermann Pontzer, Dale Schoeller, Richard P. Troiano, Charles E. Matthews
Summary: This study explored the relationship between physical activity and total energy expenditure in older adults, highlighting the role of energy balance status. The results showed that the impact of physical activity on total energy expenditure differed depending on whether individuals were in a positive or negative energy balance state. A prospective study with sufficient power is needed to confirm these initial findings.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher L. Klasson, Srishti Sadhir, Herman Pontzer
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between daily physical activity and both thyroid and immune activity using the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results showed that greater physical activity was associated with lower inflammation levels and blood cell counts, as well as reduced thyroid activity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor Riquelme-Aguado, Antonio Gil-Crujera, Josue Fernandez-Carnero, Ferran Cuenca-Martinez, Guillermo Baviano Klett, Francisco Gomez Esquer
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether emotional and cognitive factors influence the limb laterality discrimination task in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The results showed that FMS patients had longer reaction times for laterality discrimination in hands and exhibited emotional and cognitive disorders compared with healthy subjects. However, there was no correlation between limb laterality discrimination and psychological variables.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Daohua Pan, Hongwei Liu
Summary: Using wearable sensor signals as input, methods for human activity recognition have been proposed to improve the accuracy and automation of daily fall recognition in the elderly. By integrating accelerometer and gyroscope inside smartphones, data on elderly behavior can be collected without disrupting their daily lives. A three-level threshold detection algorithm has been developed to recognize human fall behavior, incorporating new features such as human movement energy expenditure for improved accuracy.
DISCRETE DYNAMICS IN NATURE AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Sanjoy K. Deb, Eimear Dolan, Catherine Hambly, John R. Speakman, Olav Eftedal, Mohammed Gulrez Zariwala, Ingrid Eftedal
Summary: Commercial saturation divers exhibit high daily energy expenditure during diving operations, leading to a negative energy balance, potentially influenced by time spent underwater.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
An De Groef, Ann Hallemans, Nick Gebruers, Jill Meirte, Wim Saeys, Steven Truijen, Vincent Haenen, Charlotte Johnson, Lotte Meert, Lies Peeters, Erik Fransen, Mira Meeus, Lies Durnez
Summary: The study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown measures on the general health status of patients with chronic health conditions in Belgium. The results show that a significant number of adults and children reported a worsening of their health status during the lockdown. Negative personal factors and unhelpful health behavior were associated with a worse health status.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lore Dams, Elien van der Gucht, Vincent Haenen, Nele Devoogdt, Ann Smeets, Bart Morlion, Koen Bernar, Tessa De Vrieze, Niamh Moloney, An De Groef, Mira Meeus
Summary: This study aimed to examine the correlation between questionnaires evaluating signs and symptoms related to somatosensory functioning and quantitative sensory testing (QST) in breast cancer survivors. The results showed significant but weak correlations between the questionnaires and QST, suggesting that questionnaires may be insufficient for somatosensory profiling.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
An De Groef, Mira Meeus, Lauren C. Heathcote, Louise Wiles, Mark Catley, Anna Vogelzang, Ian Olver, William B. Runciman, Peter Hibbert, Lore Dams, Bart Morlion, G. Lorimer Moseley
Summary: This paper discusses the growing problem of persistent pain after successful breast cancer treatment and presents recommendations for improving pain-related outcomes. The authors compare the dominant treatment approach for persistent pain post-breast cancer treatment with contemporary treatment approaches for noncancer-related persistent pain. They emphasize the potential role of pain science education in improving pain and disability outcomes after successful breast cancer treatment. The paper also provides research recommendations for adapting pain science education to the post-breast cancer context.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
C. Najem, A. J. Wijma, M. Meeus, B. Cagnie, F. Ayoubi, J. Van Oosterwijck, K. De Meulemeester, C. P. Van Wilgen
Summary: The purpose of this study was to understand the barriers and facilitators to implementing the BPS model and pain neuroscience education in the Lebanese physical therapy healthcare system, as well as to explore its acceptability. A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with eight Lebanese physical therapists was conducted, and the results indicated that despite the presence of challenges, the therapists were open to implementing and receiving future training on the BPS model and pain neuroscience education in their approach.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Valerie-Anne Chantrain, Catherine Lambert, Patrick De Smet, Sebastien Lobet, Anthe Foubert, Mira Meeus, Cedric Hermans, Nathalie Anne Roussel
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of pain, pain interference, and their relationship with health-related quality of life in male adults with haemophilia. The results showed that pain was a major issue for people with haemophilia, including those with mild haemophilia. The pain interfered with activities, emotions, sleep, and overall quality of life.
Article
Hematology
Valerie-Anne Chantrain, Sylvain Guillaume, Anthe Foubert, Mira Meeus, Sebastien Lobet, Catherine Lambert, Frederic Lecouvet, Cedric Hermans, Nathalie Anne Roussel
Summary: People with haemophilia often experience knee and ankle joint pain, but the association with structural damage is not well studied. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between ankle pain and structure, and explore the factors contributing to lower limb activity limitations in haemophilia patients.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Han van Dijk, Albere J. A. Koke, Stefan Elbers, Jurgen Mollema, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, Harriet Wittink
Summary: This scoping review aimed to investigate and map the barriers and facilitators that physiotherapists working in primary care reportedly face when treating patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain from a biopsychosocial perspective. Eight groups of barriers and facilitators were identified, thematically clustered in six themes: knowledge, skills, and attitudes; environmental context and resources; role clarity; confidence; therapeutic alliance; and patient expectations. The results of this review can be used to inform the development of implementation programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
James E. Eubanks, Cristiane Carlesso, Meenakshi Sundaram, Geronimo Bejarano, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, Richard Skolasky, Maria Vanushkina, Rose Turner, Michael J. Schneider
Summary: This study aimed to identify and describe the interventions used in preoperative programs for spine surgery. The findings suggest that prehabilitation programs are feasible and have the potential to improve physical and psychological outcomes for patients undergoing spine surgery. More studies are needed to determine optimal patient characteristics and intervention strategies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charbel Najem, Mira Meeus, Barbara Cagnie, Farah Ayoubi, Mikel Al Achek, Paul Van Wilgen, Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Kayleigh De Meulemeester
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effect of prayers on endogenous pain modulation, pain intensity, and sensitivity in healthy religious participants. The results showed that prayer, irrespective of the type, can positively affect pain sensitivity and intensity, but does not influence endogenous pain inhibition during hot water immersion.
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Thomas Bilterys, Eveline Van Looveren, Anneleen Malfliet, Jo Nijs, Mira Meeus, Lieven Danneels, Kelly Ickmans, Barbara Cagnie, Dorien Goubert, Maarten Moens, Liesbet De Baets, Wouter Munneke, Olivier Mairesse
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship and conformity between self-reported and objectively measured sleep parameters. The findings suggest a discrepancy between subjective and objective sleep parameters in people with chronic spinal pain and comorbid insomnia, with participants tending to underestimate total sleep time and overestimate sleep onset latency.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Margaux Evenepoel, Sophie Van Dijck, Mira Meeus, Lore Dams, Vincent Haenen, Nele Devoogdt, Nathalie Roussel, An De Groef
Summary: The objective of this systematic review is to compare the effectiveness of eHealth self-management interventions on pain intensity between oncological and musculoskeletal populations and examine the barriers and facilitators of using eHealth self-management tools. A systematic search of the literature was conducted in March 2021, but no studies directly comparing the two populations were found. Among the ten included studies, only one showed a significant interaction effect in favor of the eHealth program, and three showed a significant time-effect of the eHealth intervention. User-friendliness was considered a facilitator in both populations, while the length of the program and lack of in-person sessions were identified as barriers. Due to the absence of a direct comparison, no conclusion can be drawn regarding the difference in effectiveness between the two populations. Further research should incorporate patient-experienced barriers and facilitators and make a direct comparison of the effect of eHealth self-management interventions on pain intensity in oncological and musculoskeletal populations.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Anthe Foubert, Evert Cleenders, Marijke Sligchers, Lisette Heystee, Mira Meeus, Peter Vaes, Jo Nijs, Nathalie A. Roussel
Summary: This prospective cohort study aimed to determine the associations between baseline psychological factors, PPTs, and CPM in (S)ALBP and disability after 3 months. Multiple linear regression analysis showed no significant associations between baseline factors and disability at follow-up.
JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Michel G. C. A. M. Mertens, Mira Meeus, Olivier Verborgt, Enrique Lluch Girbes, Silvia Mena-Del Horno, Marta Aguilar-Rodriguez, Lirios Duenas, Santiago Navarro-Ledesma, Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez, Alejandro Luque-Suarez, Filip Struyf
Summary: Most variables in the clinical course of frozen shoulder showed early improvement, with shoulder level external rotation and internal rotation range of motion continuing to improve long term.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Iris Coppieters, Jo Nijs, Mira Meeus, Margot De Kooning, Emma Rheel, Eva Huysmans, Roselien Pas, Wouter Van Bogaert, Ives Hubloue, Kelly Ickmans
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of serotonergic and noradrenergic descending pathways in cognitive functioning in chronic whiplash-associated disorders (CWAD). The results showed that a single dose of Atomoxetine improved selective attention, while Citalopram had no significant effect. Exercise improved selective attention without medication intake, but worsened cognitive performance after taking Citalopram or Atomoxetine.
CLINICS AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kayleigh De Meulemeester, Mira Meeus, Robby De Pauw, Barbara Cagnie, Hannah Keppler, Dorine Lenoir
Summary: This study compares the signs and symptoms of central sensitization in patients with tinnitus and examines the correlation between central sensitization and tinnitus, pain, psychological factors, and lifestyle factors. The study finds that patients with chronic tinnitus and chronic idiopathic neck pain have more extensive signs of central sensitization than other groups. The findings suggest that central sensitization may play a role in chronic tinnitus and its impact on psychological well-being and sleep.