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Rheological Properties of the Blood in Athletes

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 3920

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Aneta Teległów

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Department of Health Promotion, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
Interests: sports science; hemorheology; rheology blood; blood analysis; erythrocytes aggregation; erythrocyte deformability; viscosity blood
Dr. Bartłomiej Ptaszek

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Institute of Applied Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
Interests: rheology blood; blood analysis; sports medicine

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

Blood rheology (haemorheology) is the branch of science that investigates blood flow. This phenomenon pertains to red blood cells (their deformability and aggregation), plasma and whole blood viscosities, fibrinogens, and haematocrits. One should note that physical activity leads to numerous changes and modifications in blood rheological properties. Although there are a number of reports on this topic, studies on the rheological properties of blood are not popular. However, its implementation would provide an opportunity to characterize the extent and direction of exercise-induced changes and to diagnose transient adaptive effects. Therefore, new strategies are urgently needed. This Special Issue intends to provide an overview of the latest advances in the research on the rheological properties of blood in athletes. The assessment of blood rheological properties allows for individualized and comprehensive interventions in the exercise-associated period, and thus for the appropriate preparation and subsequent regeneration of the body after various efforts.

Prof. Dr. Aneta Teległów
Dr. Bartłomiej Ptaszek
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • blood rheological properties in athletes
  • blood rheological adaptation to physical exercise
  • hemorheological responses to exercise
  • hemorheological alterations related to training
  • the effects of resistance training intensity on erythrocyte deformability and aggregation
  • and the effects of exercise on blood rheology

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Effects of Rowing on Rheological Properties of Blood
by Mateusz Mardyła, Aneta Teległów, Bartłomiej Ptaszek, Małgorzata Jekiełek, Grzegorz Mańko and Jakub Marchewka
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(6), 5159; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20065159 - 15 Mar 2023
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The aim of this study was to analyze the selected hematological and rheological indices in female rowers during the competitive season. The study included 10 female rowers (aged 21.2 ± 2.6) and the control group consisted of 10 woman of corresponding age (non-athletes). [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to analyze the selected hematological and rheological indices in female rowers during the competitive season. The study included 10 female rowers (aged 21.2 ± 2.6) and the control group consisted of 10 woman of corresponding age (non-athletes). The examination of athletes took place two times: at the beginning of the season during high endurance low intensity training period in January (baseline) and at the end of the competitive season in October (after). Blood samples taken from all woman were analyzed for hematological and rheological parameters. The training period of rowers during the 10 months resulted in decrease in red blood cell count and RBC deformability, in contrast to an improvement in some rheological functions such a decrease in fibrinogen concentration, plasma viscosity and aggregation index. The training program practice in rowing modulated some hematological and rheological indices. Some of them positively influenced the cardiovascular system and reduced potential risks connected with hard training and dehydration, but others may have followed from overtraining or not enough relaxation time between training units. Full article
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Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Hemorheological Blood Indices in Young, Healthy Women
by Halina Gattner, Justyna Adamiak, Anna Piotrowska, Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig, Sylwia Mętel, Magdalena Kępińska-Szyszkowska and Wanda Pilch
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(4), 3232; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043232 - 12 Feb 2023
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The aim of the study is to assess the effect of single and 12-week WBVT and training without vibration on changes in hemorheological blood indices and plasma fibrinogen levels in young, healthy women. Three groups are distinguished: the experimental group—participating in WBVT ( [...] Read more.
The aim of the study is to assess the effect of single and 12-week WBVT and training without vibration on changes in hemorheological blood indices and plasma fibrinogen levels in young, healthy women. Three groups are distinguished: the experimental group—participating in WBVT (n = 17); the comparison group—implementing the same physical exercise protocol without the vibration factor (n = 12); and the control group—no intervention (n = 17). In the experimental and comparison group, blood is collected before and after the first and last training, while in the control group, blood is collected twice, 3 months apart. After a series of WBVT, a significant decrease in the mean erythrocyte volume and mean hemoglobin mass in erythrocytes, as well as a slight increase in the mean erythrocyte hemoglobin concentration, is found, and the effect of the last training is a significant decrease in plasma volume. Under the influence of repeated WBVT, there is an increase in erythrocyte deformability at low shear stress and an increase in the aggregation amplitude. The study shows that WBVT improves blood flow in the vessels and does not affect erythrocyte aggregation and the level of fibrinogen, which confirms the safety of this form of exercise. Full article
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