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Original Article Pages 198-204

Eight Weeks Sit-Up versus Isometric Abdominal Training: Effects on Abdominal Muscles Strength Capacity

Authors: Christoph Anders, Franz Ludwig, Florian Sänger and Martin Marks

Abstract: The importance of abdominal muscles to achieve and maintain adequate mobility and stability of the trunk has long been underestimated. We therefore examined different abdominal muscles training modalities (classical sit-ups vs. isometric training) with regard to their effects on trunk muscle’s strength performance.

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Case Report Pages 184-186

Rapid and Successful Rehabilitation and Return to Play for a Division 1 Gymnast after Treatment for Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylosis with Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Tenotomy

Authors: Bryant Walrod

Abstract: We present a novel case of an 18-year-old Division 1 college gymnast with recalcitrant lateral elbow pain. His symptoms were refractory to conservative care including NSAIDS, bracing and formal rehabilitation. This athlete had a percutaneous tenotomy performed. After a specific rehabilitation protocol, he was able to return to full Division 1 athletics two months after the procedure.

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Research Article Pages 192-197

Can IGF-I be used as a Metabolic Biomarker in Professional Volleyball Players during a Training Season?

Authors: Marcel Frezza Pisa, Enrico Fuini Puggina, Eike Bianchi Kohama, Marilia Roque Mansur, Rodrigo Custodio, Carlos Eduardo Martinelli Jr and Hugo Tourinho Filho

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the kinetics of serum IGF-I and IGF binding protein (IGFBP)-3 on volleyball athletes during a training season and their relation to the performance in physical tests. Ten adult male volleyball professional players were analysed at baseline (A1), during (A2), and at the end (A3) of 17 weeks of training.

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Research Article Pages 187-191

A Survey of Preparation, Strategy and the Effect of Exercise in an Extreme Cold Environment in a Group of Experienced Marathon Runners

Authors: Boyce SH, Ross D, Scott DL and Murray AD

Abstract: Running in extreme environments is becoming more accessible with increasing numbers of participants. This has led to increasing heterogeneity in the physical condition and previous experience of these participants. A survey was performed to establish rates and types of injuries/illness suffered and any protective factors that may exist.

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Research Article Pages 178-183

Volleyball Injuries: Brazilian Men's National Squad Sports Medicine Experience

Authors: Ney Coutinho Pecegueiro do Amaral, Marco Martins Lages, Felipe Malzac Franco, Felipe Serrão Mendes de Souza, Matheus Cardoso dos Santos, Aridone Borgonovo and Vinícius Soares Santos

Abstract: Our purpose is a descriptive epidemiology study of the most common injuries in high performance volleyball practice. All players were evaluated by our multidisciplinary staff of the Medical Department of Brazilian Men's National Team, at Volleyball Development Center, at Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Important injuries, which lead to interruption of training or competitions, were included.

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