scholarly journals Relationship of Table Tennis Sports Nutritional Food to Sports Athletes’ Training and Physical Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rong Qi
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Scheme ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Physiological Tests ◽  
Experimental Group

Table tennis has a broad mass base in our country and is a sport suitable for all ages. It has achieved outstanding results in the international arena and has become our country’s traditional advantage. To engage in professional table tennis, table tennis players are required to have good physical quality. However, table tennis is actually a high-intensity, high-skills sport. It has a very large impact on the main power-generating parts and joints of the athlete’s body. Soldiers and ball players often suffer from sports injuries. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out the nutrition corresponding supplements and targeted training. Therefore, the experimental group members were supplemented with nutritious food to distinguish the control group. The operation steps and experimental principle of this method are provided in detail in this article. Based on the above test scheme, a comparative experiment has been done and a number of physiological tests on the two groups of sports have been carried out. It includes the statistical analysis of athletes’ body composition changes after the experiment and the comparative analysis of body composition before and after nutrition intervention in the experimental group. Analysis of experimental data shows that nutritional food can improve the physical indicators of table tennis players and enhance the overall health evaluation coefficient.

Role of Nutrition Counseling and Lifestyle Modification in Managing Prediabetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 037957212110254
Author(s):  
Harleen Kaur ◽  
Neerja Singla ◽  
Rohini Jain
Keyword(s):  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: India is the second country after China having the highest population prevalence of diabetes. Several research studies investigating diabetes have been done, but not much work has been done on prediabetes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of nutrition and lifestyle modification on prediabetic females. Methods: A total of 120 prediabetic females from Ludhiana city were divided into 2 matched groups: control group (n = 60) and experimental group (n = 60). Impact of nutrition intervention for dietary and lifestyle modification (for 3 months) was assessed on the anthropometric, dietary, biochemical parameters, and diabetes risk score of the experimental group and control group (no intervention). Results: All the selected 120 subjects completed the study (experimental group = 60; control group = 60). There was significant difference in the changes between the 2 groups throughout the study. The fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin A1c levels of the experimental group subjects reduced significantly ( P ≤ .01). However, no change was observed among the control group subjects. The lipid profile of the experimental group showed a significant improvement ( P ≤ .01). Conclusion: Nutrition counselling of the prediabetics regarding dietary and lifestyle modification is recommended so as to improve their metabolic control, thus preventing them from being diabetics.

scholarly journals PLAYING ACTIVE VIDEO GAMES WHILE IN A TENNIS TRAINING PROCESS: A NEW TRAINING TOOL OR A HANDICAP FOR CHILDREN?

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-88
Author(s):  
Luka Šlosar ◽  
Matej Plevnik ◽  
Uroš Marušič
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Kinetic Chain ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Training Tool ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Game Intervention ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: The purpose of this pilot study was to quantify the effect of a continued active video games (AVG) playing on the tennis forehand and backhand technique development. Methods: Altogether 24 tennis players (7 – 9 year olds) were randomly divided in two different groups, both involved in a 12-week tennis training program (twice a week for an hour). The participants in the experimental group received an additional twice a week (20-minute) AVG Virtua Tennis 4 game intervention at the end of each regular tennis training hour, while the participants in the control group received no additional intervention. Pre- and post-AVG intervention, the Tennis Rating Score for Children scale (TRSC) was applied to detect tennis training-related changes that occur in each specific stroke. Results: Our results at the post-test show that participants in the experimental group did not significantly improved in one element (TRSC12; p = 0,317) in the forehand stroke and two (TRSC10; p = 0,157 and TRSC12 p = 0,157) in the backhand. The control group significantly improved in all the fifteen evaluated elements in both the forehand and backhand stroke. The experimental group had a higher effect size in all the kinetic chain section in both the forehand and backhand stroke compared to the control. The same happens for the TRSC7 (point of contact – height). Conclusion: Prolonged AVG playing seems to improve visual attentions skills (perception of a moving object) in young tennis players, giving them the opportunity to be able to prepare themselves for the oncoming ball sooner as compared to their control counterparts. From the other perspective, AVG were shown to negatively affect correct players positioning, especially at the beginning and at the end of a stroke. Keywords: exergames, tennis technique, visual attention skills

The Effects of Guided Imagery (GI) on Allergic Subjects' Responses to Ragweed-Pollen Nasal Challenge: An Exploratory Investigation

1994 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Cohen ◽  
Peter S. Creticos ◽  
Philip S. Norman
Keyword(s):  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Ragweed Pollen ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nasal Challenge ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Nasal Secretions ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigated the effects of guided imagery (GI) on allergic subjects' responses to ragweed-pollen nasal challenge. Complete data was obtained for fourteen subjects ranging from twenty-one to sixty-two years of age. Nasal challenges were performed before and after GI. Dependent variables consisted of two biochemical mediators obtained from nasal secretions and two subject-reported measures of symptoms, respectively: TAME (tosylarginine methyl ester)-esterase; histamine; severity of symptoms (e.g., nasal congestion); and numbers of sneezes. An experimental group ( n = 7) participated in a three-week program of GI designed to promote relaxation, psychosynthesis, and modulation of immunological activity at the cellular level. A posttreatment, between-groups analysis of the experimental group and a no-contact control group ( n = 7) determined that treatment significantly suppressed TAME-esterase release ( p < .03). Thereafter, the control group participated in the treatment program, and a posttreatment, within-group analysis also indicated significantly suppressed TAME-esterase release ( p < .05). A two-week, follow-up nasal challenge administered to the experimental group indicated maintenance of suppressed TAME-esterase release ( p < .03) and reduced severity of symptoms ( p < .05).

scholarly journals Proprioceptive Ability of Fencing and Table Tennis Practioners

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziemowit Bańkosz ◽  
Paweł Szumielewicz
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Elbow Joint ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
Specific Character ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

AbstractPurpose. The aim of the study was to compare the spatial component of proprioceptive ability by reproducing a upper limb movement typical in table tennis and fencing. Methods. The research comprised 41 young males of which 12 were table tennis players, 14 fencers, and 15 not involved in any competitive sports as a control. The experiment was based on assessing the precision of pronation and supination of the forearm at the elbow joint in recreating a set movement range by use of a goniometer. Results and conclusions. The results point to a higher level of proprioceptive ability in fencers and table tennis players than the control group but only in respect to the tasks executed with the dominant limb. This is inferred to be the result from the specific character of both sports (i.e. the intensive use of one limb and the consequent laterality of that limb) causing higher sensitivity and proprioception. This may provide a link between swordplay, table tennis, and the level of proprioception. The research methodology used herein may be useful in monitoring fencing training. Although not unequivocally statistically significant, the results indicate the potential for further research in this area.

scholarly journals The Effect of 8-Week Balance Training on the Agility, Strength, Balance Performance and Tennis Skills of 10-14 Year-Old Tennis Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Esin Ergin ◽  
Engin Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tennis Skills ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study aimed to examine the effect of an 8-week balance training on the agility, strength, balance performance and tennis skills of tennis players aged 10-14. The study was participated by 19 tennis players (10 males and 9 females) playing in the EA Tennis Academy. The participants were selected randomly and divided into two groups as experimental group (9 players) and the control groups (10 players). Firstly, vertical jump, pro-agility, dynamic balance and ITN tennis skills tests were applied to all the participants. After all the test were completed, the experimental group were applied 8 weeks of balance and tennis training while the players in the control group continued tennis training only. The same tests were applied to the participants at the end of the 8 weeks. The findings of the study showed statistically significant improvement in the agility, balance index and tennis skills tests in the pre-test and post-tests of the experimental group (p = 0.034, p = 0.025, p = 0.003), whereas improvement was seen only in the tennis skills test of the control group (p = 0.000). In addition, no statistically significant difference was found in the vertical jump performance used to determine the explosive strength both in the experimental and control groups. As for the difference between groups, a significant difference was found only in the pro-agility post-tests of the experimental and control groups (p < 0.05). Based on these findings, it was revealed that balance training would improve agility and balance in 10-14 year-old children as well as contributing to their tennis skills. Therefore, it is considered that balance training should be included in training plans.

scholarly journals Internal Proportions of The Body Composition in Members of the Female National Tennis Team of Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (73) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Jagiello ◽  
Wladislaw Jagiello
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
National Team ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Total Body

Contemporary anthropological research confirms the fact that body composition is one of the basic elements differentiating athletes from persons not practising sport. Among athletes representing various branches of sport there are also significant differences in their body composition. Internal proportions of the body composition of an athlete, or a selected group of athletes, is an especially important yet little researched issue of sports anthropology. This problem is still topical in sports games, especially in tennis. Therefore, the aim of the study was to determine internal proportions of the body composition of female tennis players from the Polish national team in comparison to persons who do not practice sport professionally. The study involved female athletes of the Polish national tennis team (n = 10). The study was carried out in a training camp from 28 September to 9 October 2002 in Zakopane — Centre of Sports Preparation. Athletes’ age was 16—20 (18.1 ± 1.4) years, and the training experience 8—12 years (10.5 ± 1.8). The mean body height for the group members was 171.9 ± 6.7 cm and the mean body mass 59.7 ± 6.3 kg. The results of research by Piechaczek et al. (1996) constituted the reference point for the results of measurements of Polish tennis representatives. The authors studied 153 female students of Warsaw Technical University aged 20.2 ± 1.09 years. They were randomly chosen students of the first and the second year of various departments at this university. The mean body height of the students was 166.2 ± 6.2 cm and the mean body mass 57.4 ± 7.72 kg. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard instruments (Drozdowski, 1998). The analysis involved 11 somatic features which determined three so-called factors of body composition: length (m1), stoutness (m2) and obesity (m3). The assessment of proportions of the body composition was made by means of Perkal’s natural indices (1953) with Milicerowa’s modifications (1956). We determined the following: composition factors (m), index of total body size (M), internal proportions of the body composition, evenness of composition, the code of internal proportions; also the assessment of internal proportions of the body composition within each of the factors.Taking into consideration the mean values of the studied somatic features in the control group and the comparative group we found differences in their body composition. The representatives of the Polish national tennis team showed substantially longer upper and lower limbs, and the body height was greater. They also had much greater forearm perimeter and shorter pelvic width. As to the total body size, the tennis players slightly exceeded the students (M = 0.24). The total body size (M) resulted from high values of length features (m1 = 1.01), low ones of stoutness (m2 = –0.39) and medium ones of obesity (m3 = 0.1). The value of the intragroup variability index (harmony of composition) amounted to 1.4 and the code of internal proportions of tennis players’ body composition — to 6—2—4. The proportions of internal features of the stoutness index (natural indices of features within a factor) showed the advantage of the forearm perimeter (1.62) and elbow width (0.36). The knee width (–1.30) and pelvic width (–0.60) were disproportionate to the total value of this factor. The input of features characterizing the length factor was relatively proportional.Keywords: tennis, training, body composition, internal proportions.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF GRADED CONDITIONING ON SELECTED PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES AND BODY COMPOSITION OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

2020 ◽  
Vol 13(62) (2) ◽  
pp. 219-226
Author(s):  
C.K. PASWAN
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Neurological Impairment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Breath Holding ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Resting Heart Rate ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Experimental Group

Cerebral palsy is one of the known and famous types of neurological impairment among children across the globe. The study aimed to see the effect of graded conditioning and exercises over some of the physiological variables of children with cerebral palsy. For the purpose of the study 20 children with cerebral palsy were selected and were divided into two groups of ten each the experimental group were given the treatment and the other was the kept as control group for twelve weeks. To obtain the results the analysis of co-variance was applied and it was seen that resting heart rate (.006), triceps girth (.002), suprailliac girth (.002), abdominal umbilicus (.001), sub-scapular girth (.009), positive breath holding capacity (.007) and cardio-respiratory endurance (.001) showed positive significance at .005 level. As after twelve weeks of graded conditioning it can be seen that most of the physiological variables and variables of body composition showed great signs of improvement and showed positive significance, so it can be concluded that with good graded training (according to their need and capability) the positive physiological improvement can be made among children with cerebral palsy.

scholarly journals Method for the development of physical qualities of tennis players 12-13 years old using react balls and stretching

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
I.M. Sobko ◽  
O.V. Koliesov ◽  
L.O. Ulaeva
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Tennis Balls ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><strong>The purpose</strong> – to develop and experimentally substantiate the method of developing the physical qualities of tennis players aged 12–13 years old, using React Balls and stretching.</p><p><strong>Material and methods</strong>. The experiment was attended by 28 tennis players 12-13 years old sport school № 3, Severodonetsk, who were divided into control and experimental group of 14 people. The study was conducted within 8 months from August 2018 to March 2019. Before and after the experiment, tennis players' physical fitness was tested (shuttle run 6x8 m, push-ups 30 s, jumps with skipping-rope, running 6 m, running 30 m, long jump from the spot, throwing ball 1 kg, torso inclination forward from a sitting position, circular rotations in the shoulder joint with a gymnastic stick).</p><p><strong>Results</strong><em>. </em>Complexes of exercises with React Balls and stretch exercises for all muscle groups were developed and introduced into the training process of young tennis players. A significant (p&lt;0.05) increase in the flexibility indicators of athletes from the experimental group, as a result of the use of stretch exercises, was determined. It was revealed that doing exercises with React Balls and tennis balls significantly (p &lt;0.05) increased the level of speed and coordination capabilities in the control and experimental groups. According to the test results «running 30 m», «circular rotations in the shoulder joint with a gymnastic stick», «torso inclination forward from a sitting position» in the experimental group, these figures are significantly higher compared with the athletes of the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions.</strong>  It was shown that the use of stretching exercises contributes to the development of greater amplitude of movements, and also forms motor freedom, which affects the development of coordination and speed of movement of a tennis player. It is recommended to use the method of development of physical qualities using React Balls and stretching balls in the training process of young tennis players 12-13 years old.</p>

scholarly journals Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Lower Limb Lymphedema in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 1018
Author(s):  
Alessandro de Sire ◽  
Maria Teresa Inzitari ◽  
Lucrezia Moggio ◽  
Monica Pinto ◽  
Giustino de Sire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Interstitial Tissue ◽  
Experimental Group

Background and Objectives: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is a chronic disease associated with fluid accumulation in the interstitial tissue. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) plays a role in reducing lymphoedema, like intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC). By the present pilot study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a synergistic treatment with MLD and IPC in reducing lower limb lymphedema in T2DM patients. Materials and Methods: Adults with a clinical diagnosis of T2DM and lower limb lymphedema (stage II–IV) were recruited from July to December 2020. Study participants were randomized into two groups: experimental group, undergoing a 1-month rehabilitative program consisting of MLD and IPC (with a compression of 60 to 80 mmHg); control group, undergoing MLD and a sham IPC (with compression of <30 mmHg). The primary outcome was the lower limb lymphedema reduction, assessed by the circumferential method (CM). Secondary outcomes were: passive range of motion (pROM) of hip, knee, and ankle; quality of life; laboratory exams as fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c. At baseline (T0) and at the end of the 1-month rehabilitative treatment (T1), all the outcome measures were assessed, except for the Hb1Ac evaluated after three months. Results: Out of 66 T2DM patients recruited, only 30 respected the eligibility criteria and were randomly allocated into 2 groups: experimental group (n = 15; mean age: 54.2 ± 4.9 years) and control group (n = 15; mean age: 54.0 ± 5.5 years). At the intra-group analysis, the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement of all outcome measures (p < 0.05). The between-group analysis showed a statistically significant improvement in pROM of the hip, knee, ankle, EQ-VAS, and EQ5D3L index at T1. Conclusions: A multimodal approach consisting of IPC and MLD showed to play a role in reducing lower limb lymphedema, with an increase of pROM and HRQoL. Since these are preliminary data, further studies are needed.

scholarly journals Effect of the nutritional stabilization program “ESNUT” on body composition, stages of change and self-perception of body image in university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Jazmín García-Navarro Karen ◽  
Josefina Gallegos-Martínez ◽  
Jaime Reyes-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Sugary Drinks ◽  
Body Self ◽  
Experimental Group

Background and objective: Adolescents have changes in diet when entering university (leaving out and irregularity in mealtimes, low intake of fruits and vegetables and high intake of junk food and sugary drinks), often body self-perception does not match the actual body composition leading young people to unhealthy practices. Nutritional educational interventions have been successful based on the Transtheoretical Model of Change. To assess the effectiveness of the educational intervention for Nutritional Stabilization “ESNUT” (name in Spanish) in body composition, stages of change, body self-perception and the concordance level with BMI of students newly admitted to a university before and in post-intervention follow-ups.Methods: Quasi-experimental study with control group in students from 17 to 21 years newly admitted to a university who agreed to participate in the study. Independent variable: Educational intervention Nutrition Stabilization Model “ESNUT” and dependent variables: body self-perception, body composition, BMI. Instruments: SECA 274 digital stadiometer, InBody 230 Bioimpedanciometer, body silhouettes test and change assessment scale of the University of Rhode Island (URICA). Analysis. Descriptive statistics, student’s t (comparison of means) and Pearson's r (correlation) with support from the statistical program SPSS version 18.Results: About 50% of the experimental group showed normal nutritional status according to the Real BMI but only 17% according to the fat mass percentage in the third month of follow-up was 50%. A discrepancy was observed with the Perceived BMI, 67% had a self-perception of normal weight. In the experimental precontemplation group, at basal near 50%, it finally reduced 20% and placed in preparation/action.Conclusions: The effectiveness of the “ESNUT” intervention was observed in the experimental group through body composition with a reduction in the percentage of fat mass, therefore Overweight/Obesity. Self-perception of body image in its correlated Perceived Body Mass Index (BMI) versus Real BMI increased their level of concord. The transition from pre-contemplation to contemplation was observed in the stages of change, as well as from this towards preparation/action. The control group made little progress due to relapse to predecessor stages and revealed itself in an increase in the percentage of body fat. Both the experimental and control groups tended to underestimate the perceived BMI versus the actual BMI. Clinical importance: Identifying the stage of change allows feedback in the support of the change and motivates the participants according to the stage in which they are.

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