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Heart rate and pulmonary oxygen uptake response in professional badminton players: comparison between on-court game simulation and laboratory exercise testing

Susanna Rampichini, Eloisa Limonta, Lorenzo Pugliese, Emiliano Cè, more

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2018 > 118 > 11 > 2339-2347

Purpose Badminton is characterized by bouts of high intensity interspersed by short recovery periods. Aerobic assessment via indirect calorimetry is impractical on court because of the encumbrance of portable metabolic devices. When the relationship between heart rate (HR) and pulmonary oxygen uptake $$\left( {{{\dot {V}}_{{O_2}}}} \right)$$ V˙O2 $$\left( {{\text{HR}}\;{\text{vs}}\;{{\dot {V}}_{{{\text{O}}_2}}}}...

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Running fatiguing protocol affects peak torque joint angle and peak torque differently in hamstrings vs. quadriceps

Giuseppe Coratella, Eloisa Limonta, Emiliano Cé, Stefano Longo, more

Sport Sciences for Health > 2018 > 14 > 1 > 193-199

Purpose The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of a running fatiguing protocol on the peak torque joint angle and the peak torque in hamstrings vs. quadriceps. Methods Twenty-one male runners underwent a running fatiguing protocol consisting of 40 min at a speed corresponding at first ventilatory threshold. Before and after the fatiguing protocol, isokinetic concentric and eccentric...

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Cardiovascular and metabolic responses during indoor climbing and laboratory cycling exercise in advanced and élite climbers

Eloisa Limonta, Alfredo Brighenti, Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cè, more

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2018 > 118 > 2 > 371-379

Purpose To validate heart rate (f_H) as an effective indicator of the aerobic demands of climbing, the f_H vs oxygen uptake ( $$\dot {V}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}$$ V ˙ O 2 ) relationship determined during cycling exercise and climbing on a circular climbing treadwall was compared. Possible differences in maximum aerobic characteristics between advanced and élite climbers were also assessed...

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Acute effects of direct inhibitory pressure over the biceps brachii myotendinous junction on skeletal muscle activation and force output

Emiliano Cè, Stefano Longo, Emily McCoy, Angela Valentina Bisconti, more

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology > 2017 > 37 > C > 25-34

Force (F) reduction is reported with myotendinous junction (MTJ) manipulation. Autogenic inhibition reflex (AIR) activation is supposed to be the main mechanism. Still, its role remains unclear. The study aimed at assessing the effects of MTJ direct inhibitory pressure (DIP) on neuromuscular activation and F in the elbow flexor (agonist) and extensor (antagonist) muscles. After maximum voluntary contraction...

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Aerobic exercise training improves physical performance of patients with binge-eating disorder

Letizia Galasso, Angela Montaruli, Eleonora Bruno, Cristiana Pesenti, more

Sport Sciences for Health > 2018 > 14 > 1 > 47-51

The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effects of aerobic exercise training and traditional treatment on body mass index (BMI) and aerobic capacity compared to the traditional treatment alone in patients with binge-eating disorder (BED). Fourteen BED patients were divided into Intervention Group (IG, n = 6) and Control Group (CG, n = 8). All patients participated into the weekly multidisciplinary...

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Correlation between stiffness and electromechanical delay components during muscle contraction and relaxation before and after static stretching

Stefano Longo, Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Michela Devoto, more

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology > 2017 > 33 > C > 83-93

The study was aimed at assessing possible correlations of the electromechanical delay components during muscle contraction (Delay_TOT) and relaxation (R-Delay_TOT), with muscle-tendon unit (MTU), muscle, and tendon stiffness before and after static stretching (SS). Plantarflexor muscles’ maximum voluntary torque (T_max) was measured in 18 male participants (age 24±3yrs; body mass 76.4±8.9kg; stature...

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Electromechanical delays during a fatiguing exercise and recovery in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1

Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Elena Monti, more

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2017 > 117 > 3 > 551-566

Purpose The partitioning of the electromechanical delay by an electromyographic (EMG), mechanomyographic (MMG) and force combined approach can provide further insight into the electrochemical and mechanical processes involved with skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation. The aim of the study was to monitor by this combined approach the changes in delays’ electrochemical and mechanical components...

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Changes in the electromechanical delay components during a fatiguing stimulation in human skeletal muscle: an EMG, MMG and force combined approach

Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Elena Monti, Massimo Venturelli, more

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2017 > 117 > 1 > 95-107

Purpose Peripheral fatigue involves electrochemical and mechanical mechanisms. An electromyographic, mechanomyographic and force combined approach may permit a kinetic evaluation of the changes at the synaptic, skeletal muscle fiber, and muscle–tendon unit level during a fatiguing stimulation. Methods Surface electromyogram, mechanomyogram, force and stimulation current were detected from the gastrocnemius medialis...

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Fall-risk factors in hospitalized elderly: the role of adapted physical activity

Valentina Tonni, Emiliano Cè, Eloisa Limonta, Angela Valentina Bisconti, more

Sport Sciences for Health > 2016 > 12 > 3 > 471-477

Purpose Falls are common events in institutionalized elderly. Recent evidence suggests that several risk factors (FRFs) may be related to these falls. The aim of this study was to elucidate if some demographic and clinical factors are associated with the risk of falls in institutionalized elderly. The role of adapted physical activity (APA) in the risk of falls was also assessed. Methods With a...

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Acute effects of static stretching on skeletal muscle relaxation at different ankle joint angles

Stefano Longo, Michela Devoto, Elena Monti, Massimo Venturelli, more

Sport Sciences for Health > 2016 > 12 > 3 > 429-436

Purpose By combining electromyographic (EMG), mechanomyographic (MMG) and force analysis, the electromechanical delay during muscle relaxation (R-Delay_TOT) was partitioned into electrochemical and mechanical components. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of changes in joint angle on R-Delay_TOT components during relaxation after electrically evoked contractions before and after static stretching...

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Heart rate response to different training phases in young female acrosport athletes

Eloisa Limonta, Marta Cavagna, Massimo Venturelli, Emiliano Cè, more

Sport Sciences for Health > 2016 > 12 > 1 > 21-26

Background Acrosport is a specific type of gymnastics executed in pairs or groups of athletes, characterized by static, acrobatic, and choreographic elements. Very few data are available in the literature on the physiological profile of acrosport athletes. Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate the heart rate (HR) response to the different phases of a typical acrosport training session. ...

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Electromechanical delay components during skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1

Fabio Esposito, Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Eloisa Limonta, more

Neuromuscular Disorders > 2016 > 26 > 1 > 60-72

The electromechanical delay during muscle contraction and relaxation can be partitioned into mainly electrochemical and mainly mechanical components by an EMG, mechanomyographic, and force combined approach. Component duration and measurement reliability were investigated during contraction and relaxation in a group of patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1, n = 13) and in healthy controls (n...

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Stretch-induced changes in tension generation process and stiffness are not accompanied by alterations in muscle architecture of the middle and distal portions of the two gastrocnemii

Emiliano Cè, Stefano Longo, Susanna Rampichini, Michela Devoto, more

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology > 2015 > 25 > 3 > 469-478

The study aimed to evaluate the stretch-induced changes in muscle architecture in different portions of the gastrocnemius medialis (GM) and lateralis (GL) muscles. The reliability and sensitivity of the measurements were also assessed. Fascicle length (FL) and pennation angle (PA) were calculated in the middle and distal portions of GM and GL at 0°, 10° and 20° of ankle dorsiflexion. At the same angles,...

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Electromechanical delay components during relaxation after voluntary contraction: reliability and effects of fatigue

Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Massimo Venturelli, Eloisa Limonta, more

Muscle & Nerve > 51 > 6 > 907 - 915

IntroductionFatigue effects on total relaxation delay (R‐Delay_TOT) components and measurement reliability were investigated. MethodsElectromyogram (EMG), force (F), and mechanomyogram (MMG) were recorded during maximum voluntary contraction from the biceps brachii muscle before and after fatigue. The delays between EMG cessation and onset of F decay (R‐EMD), between F decay and onset of MMG largest...

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Effects of endurance, circuit, and relaxing training on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive elderly patients

Massimo Venturelli, Emiliano Cè, Eloisa Limonta, Federico Schena, more

AGE > 2015 > 37 > 5 > 1-13

Recommendations for prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) risk factors among older adults highlighted the importance of exercise-based interventions, including endurance training (ET). However, the evidence of efficacy of other interventions based on short-bouts of exercise (circuit training, CT), and the practice of breath-control and meditation (relaxing training, RT) is growing. The aim...

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Novel insights into skeletal muscle function by mechanomyography: from the laboratory to the field

Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Fabio Esposito

Sport Sciences for Health > 2015 > 11 > 1 > 1-28

Purpose The review aimed to provide a wider overview on the new application fields of MMG signal. A particular emphasis on measurements reliability and sensitivity was also given. Methods Five electronic databases were searched for eligible studies published between 2000 and 2014. Two authors assessed selected articles. Several domains (sensor types, participants’ characteristics, experimental...

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Influence of acute passive stretching on the oxygen uptake vs work rate slope during an incremental cycle test

Eloisa Limonta, Susanna Rampichini, Andrea Riboli, Massimo Venturelli, more

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2015 > 115 > 12 > 2583-2592

Purpose The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of acute passive stretching on O₂ uptake ( $$\dot{V}{\text{O}}_{2}$$ V ˙ O 2 ) vs work rate slope during a continuous incremental ramp exercise. Methods On two different occasions, eight participants (age 23 ± 3 years; stature 1.71 ± 0.10 m; body mass 68 ± 8 kg; mean ± SD) performed two maximum incremental ramp tests on a cycle...

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Effects of visual feedback absence on force control during isometric contraction

Eloisa Limonta, Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cè, Fabio Esposito

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2015 > 115 > 3 > 507-519

Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate the force control in the complete absence of visual feedback and the effect of repeated contractions without visual feedback. Methods Twelve physically active males (age 23 ± 1 years; stature 1.74 ± 0.07 m; body mass 71 ± 6 kg) performed isometric tasks at 20, 40 and 60 % maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) for 20 s. For each intensity, a trial with force...

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Mechanomyogram amplitude correlates with human gastrocnemius medialis muscle and tendon stiffness both before and after acute passive stretching

Stefano Longo, Emiliano Cè, Susanna Rampichini, Michela Devoto, more

Experimental Physiology > 99 > 10 > 1359 - 1369

New FindingsWhat is the central question of this study?The aim of this study was to determine the possible correlations between the mechanomyogram signal amplitude and the stiffness at the muscle–tendon unit, muscle and tendon levels, which were only hypothesised in previous investigations.What is the main finding and its importance?The main findings of this study are that the amplitude of the mechanomyogram...

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Effects of fatigue on the electromechanical delay components in gastrocnemius medialis muscle

Susanna Rampichini, Emiliano Cè, Eloisa Limonta, Fabio Esposito

European Journal of Applied Physiology > 2014 > 114 > 3 > 639-651

Purpose Under electrically evoked contractions, the time interval between the onset of the stimulation pulse (Stim) and the beginning of force (F) development can be partitioned (Delay_TOT), by an electromyographic (EMG), mechanomyographic (MMG) and F combined approach, into three components each containing different parts of the electrochemical and mechanical processes underlying neuromuscular activation...

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Heart rate and pulmonary oxygen uptake response in professional badminton players: comparison between on-court game simulation and laboratory exercise testing

Running fatiguing protocol affects peak torque joint angle and peak torque differently in hamstrings vs. quadriceps

Cardiovascular and metabolic responses during indoor climbing and laboratory cycling exercise in advanced and élite climbers

Acute effects of direct inhibitory pressure over the biceps brachii myotendinous junction on skeletal muscle activation and force output

Aerobic exercise training improves physical performance of patients with binge-eating disorder

Correlation between stiffness and electromechanical delay components during muscle contraction and relaxation before and after static stretching

Electromechanical delays during a fatiguing exercise and recovery in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1

Changes in the electromechanical delay components during a fatiguing stimulation in human skeletal muscle: an EMG, MMG and force combined approach

Fall-risk factors in hospitalized elderly: the role of adapted physical activity

Acute effects of static stretching on skeletal muscle relaxation at different ankle joint angles

Heart rate response to different training phases in young female acrosport athletes

Electromechanical delay components during skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1

Stretch-induced changes in tension generation process and stiffness are not accompanied by alterations in muscle architecture of the middle and distal portions of the two gastrocnemii

Electromechanical delay components during relaxation after voluntary contraction: reliability and effects of fatigue

Effects of endurance, circuit, and relaxing training on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive elderly patients

Novel insights into skeletal muscle function by mechanomyography: from the laboratory to the field

Influence of acute passive stretching on the oxygen uptake vs work rate slope during an incremental cycle test

Effects of visual feedback absence on force control during isometric contraction

Mechanomyogram amplitude correlates with human gastrocnemius medialis muscle and tendon stiffness both before and after acute passive stretching

Effects of fatigue on the electromechanical delay components in gastrocnemius medialis muscle

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