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Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function
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Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 August 2024 | Viewed by 2379

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Marco Duca

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Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, and Kinesiology, Clemmer College, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA
Interests: resistance training; football; track and field; sprint; strength and conditioning
Dr. Athos Trecroci

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Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
Interests: training and testing; football; team sports; strength and conditioning
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Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to introduce the Special Issue titled "Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function", dedicated to advancing our understanding of the impacts of exercise, with a focus on resistance training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), on muscle function in sports and trained individuals.

Exercise training has emerged as a vital tool in optimizing athletic performance and overall fitness. This Special Issue seeks to unravel the intricate mechanisms underlying how these training modalities influence muscle function at various levels.

Resistance training, characterized by progressively challenging muscular contractions, has shown the capacity to induce muscle hypertrophy, enhance strength, and improve functional abilities. Similarly, HIIT, involving brief bursts of intense exercise followed by recovery periods, has gained attention for its potential to boost cardiovascular fitness and metabolic efficiency, potentially affecting muscle fibre composition.

Through a collection of research articles and reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the effects of resistance training and HIIT on muscle function. We invite submissions elucidating the molecular, cellular, and physiological adaptations that drive these improvements. Additionally, we encourage investigations into their integration within sports training and protocols, as well as potential synergies between these modalities.

This Special Issue serves as a platform to enrich our understanding of how exercise training influences muscle function, providing invaluable insights for both practitioners and researchers.

Together, let us bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering a deeper comprehension of how these training modalities can optimize muscle function and ultimately elevate physical performance.

Dr. Marco Duca
Dr. Athos Trecroci
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • exercise
  • training
  • muscle function
  • resistance training
  • HIIT

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Comparison of the Effects of Pilates and Yoga Exercise on the Dynamic Balancing Ability and Functional Movement of Fencers
by So-Jung Lim, Hyun-Jin Kim, Yong-Soo Kim, Eunkuk Kim, Inyoung Hwang and Ju-Seop Kang
Life 2024, 14(5), 635; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14050635 - 16 May 2024
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This study was conducted to compare and analyze whether Pilates exercise and yoga exercise help improve the performance of female fencers and prevent injury, and the dynamic balance test (LQ-YBT) and functional movement screening (FMS) test score of the elite adult female fencers [...] Read more.
This study was conducted to compare and analyze whether Pilates exercise and yoga exercise help improve the performance of female fencers and prevent injury, and the dynamic balance test (LQ-YBT) and functional movement screening (FMS) test score of the elite adult female fencers were compared and analyzed as evaluation indicators. Participants were randomly classified into Pilates (n = 10) and yoga groups (n = 10), members of which took part in 50 min of exercise (5 min of warm-up, 40 min of main exercise, and 5 min of cool-down) twice weekly for eight weeks. The results obtained from this study were analyzed via independent t-test and 2-way ANOVA. The results were as follows: LQ-YBT measures (reaching distance) increased significantly for both groups, as did FMS scores (deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk-stability push-up, and rotary stability). These results suggest that Pilates exercise and yoga exercise might be likely effective in improving the performance of adult female fencers and injury prevention by increasing their dynamic balance ability and functional movement. Full article
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The Efficiency of Kinesiotherapy versus Physical Modalities on Pain and Other Common Complaints in Fibromyalgia
by Daniela Matei, Rodica Trăistaru, Vlad Pădureanu, Taina Elena Avramescu, Daniela Neagoe, Amelia Genunche and Anca Amzolini
Life 2024, 14(5), 604; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14050604 - 8 May 2024
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Due to its variety of signs and symptoms, there have been numerous attempts to treat fibromyalgia (FM), but a cure has yet to be established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a complex kinetic therapy program and a [...] Read more.
Due to its variety of signs and symptoms, there have been numerous attempts to treat fibromyalgia (FM), but a cure has yet to be established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a complex kinetic therapy program and a combined physical modality program on pain and other common symptoms of FM. Patients and methods: A total of 78 female patients were included in this study; 39 subjects underwent a kinesiotherapy (KT) intervention (combining aerobic and Pilates exercises), and 39 participated in a physical modality (PM) program (including electrotherapy (TENS and low-laser therapy) and thermotherapy). Results: Regarding the parameter of pain assessment, kinesiotherapy demonstrated its superiority both during the treatment period and in the evaluation 3 months after therapy cessation. Both in terms of patient-reported pain (inter-group comparisons: p = 0.000 at T3) and the examination of tender points (inter-group comparisons: p = 0.000 at T3), as well as the algometric assessment, pain was alleviated by the two forms of applied kinetic therapy. The observed functional impairment was statistically significantly influenced (p = 0.001) at the end of the kinetic program application, while for the perceived functional impairment, neither therapy proved superiority over the other at any point of evaluation (inter-group comparisons: p = 0.715 at T3). Regarding the influence of the emotional consequences implied by fibromyalgia, neither the forms of kinesiotherapy nor the chosen physical modalities proved superiority at any point of evaluation (HAQ anxiety inter-group comparisons: p = 0.000 at T3). In conclusion, even though kinesiotherapy had superior influences on fibromyalgia pain in the studied group, the current research lends credence to the significance of non-pharmacological therapy in managing fibromyalgia. Participants demonstrated positive advancements in subjective and objective pain assessments, as well as improvements in functional and emotional well-being. Full article
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Management of Upper-Limb Spasticity Using Modern Rehabilitation Techniques versus Botulinum Toxin Injections Following Stroke
by Ana Maria Bumbea, Otilia Constantina Rogoveanu, Adina Turcu-Stiolica, Ionica Pirici, George Cioroianu, Diana Iulia Stanca, Oana Criciotoiu, Viorel Biciusca, Rodica Magdalena Traistaru and Danut Visarion Caimac
Life 2023, 13(11), 2218; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13112218 - 17 Nov 2023
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Our purpose is to emphasize the role of botulinum toxin in spasticity therapy and functional recovery in patients following strokes. Our retrospective study compared two groups, namely ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients. The study group (BT group) comprised 80 patients who received focal [...] Read more.
Our purpose is to emphasize the role of botulinum toxin in spasticity therapy and functional recovery in patients following strokes. Our retrospective study compared two groups, namely ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients. The study group (BT group) comprised 80 patients who received focal botulinum toxin as therapy for an upper limb with spastic muscle three times every three months. The control group (ES group) comprised 80 patients who received only medical rehabilitation consisting of electrostimulation and radial shockwave therapy for the upper limb, which was applied three times every three months. Both groups received the same stretching program for spastic muscles as a home training program. We evaluated the evolution of the patients using muscle strength, Ashworth, Tardieu, Frenchay, and Barthel scales. The analysis indicated a statistically significant difference between the two groups for all scales, with better results for the BT group (p < 0.0001 for all scales). In our study, the age at disease onset was an important prediction factor for better recovery in both groups but not in all scales. Better recovery was obtained for younger patients (in the BT group, MRC scale: rho = −0.609, p-value < 0.0001; Tardieu scale: rho = −0.365, p-value = 0.001; in the ES group, MRC scale: rho = −0.445, p-value < 0.0001; Barthel scale: rho = −0.239, p-value = 0.033). Our results demonstrated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin therapy compared with the rehabilitation method, showing a reduction of the recovery time of the upper limb, as well as an improvement of functionality and a reduction of disability. Although all patients followed a specific kinetic program, important improvements were evident in the botulinum toxin group. Full article
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