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  1. Article ; Online: Effects of a Transoceanic Rowing Challenge on Cardiorespiratory Function and Muscle Fitness.

    Ellis, Chris / Ingram, Thomas E / Kite, Chris / Taylor, Suzan R / Howard, Elizabeth / Pike, Joanna L / Lee, Eveline / Buckley, John P

    International journal of sports medicine

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 5, Page(s) 349–358

    Abstract: Ultra-endurance sports and exercise events are becoming increasingly popular for older age groups. We aimed to evaluate changes in cardiac function and physical fitness in males aged 50-60 years who completed a 50-day transoceanic rowing challenge. This ... ...

    Abstract Ultra-endurance sports and exercise events are becoming increasingly popular for older age groups. We aimed to evaluate changes in cardiac function and physical fitness in males aged 50-60 years who completed a 50-day transoceanic rowing challenge. This case account of four self-selected males included electro- and echo-cardiography (ECG, echo), cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness measures recorded nine months prior to and three weeks after a transatlantic team-rowing challenge. No clinically significant changes to myocardial function were found over the course of the study. The training and race created expected functional changes to left ventricular and atrial function; the former associated with training, the latter likely due to dehydration, both resolving towards baseline within three weeks post-event. From race-start to finish all rowers lost 8.4-15.6 kg of body mass. Absolute cardiorespiratory power and muscular strength were lower three weeks post-race compared to pre-race, but cardiorespiratory exercise economy improved in this same period. A structured program of moderate-vigorous aerobic endurance and muscular training for>6 months, followed by 50-days of transoceanic rowing in older males proved not to cause any observable acute or potential long-term risks to cardiovascular health. Pre-event screening, fitness testing, and appropriate training is recommended, especially in older participants where age itself is an increasingly significant risk factor.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Water Sports/physiology ; Middle Aged ; Cardiorespiratory Fitness/physiology ; Muscle Strength/physiology ; Physical Fitness/physiology ; Physical Endurance/physiology ; Electrocardiography
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-06
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603122-5
    ISSN 1439-3964 ; 0172-4622 ; 0943-917X
    ISSN (online) 1439-3964
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    DOI 10.1055/a-2205-1849
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  2. Article ; Online: The efficacy of appropriate paper-based technology for Kenyan children with cerebral palsy.

    Barton, Catherine / Buckley, John / Samia, Pauline / Williams, Fiona / Taylor, Suzan R / Lindoewood, Rachel

    Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology

    2020  Volume 17, Issue 8, Page(s) 927–937

    Abstract: Purpose: Appropriate paper-based technology (APT) is used to provide postural support for children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low-resourced settings. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the impact of APT on the children's and families' lives.: ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Appropriate paper-based technology (APT) is used to provide postural support for children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low-resourced settings. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the impact of APT on the children's and families' lives.
    Materials and methods: A convenience sample of children with CP and their families participated. Inclusion was based on the Gross Motor Function Classification System levels IV and V. APT seating or standing frames were provided for six months. A mixed methods impact of APT devices on the children and families included the Family Impact Assistive Technology Scale for Adaptive Seating (FIATS-AS); the Child Engagement in Daily Life (CEDL) questionnaire; and a qualitative assessment from diary/log and semi-structured interviews.
    Results: Ten children (median 3 years, range 9 months to 7 years). Baseline to follow-up median (IQR) FIATS-AS were: 22.7 (9.3) and 30.3 (10.2), respectively (
    Conclusions: APT devices used in Kenyan children with non-ambulant CP had a meaningful positive effect on both the children's and their families' lives.Implications for rehabilitationAssistive devices are often unobtainable for children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low-income countries.APT is a low cost and sustainable solution to make seating and standing devices for disabled children in Kenya.The regular use of a postural support device enhanced the children's motor skills, ability to function and participate in everyday activities, reduced the burden of care for the families and promoted the children's social interaction.The postural support devices were highly valued and utilised by the children and families in this study.
    MeSH term(s) Cerebral Palsy ; Child ; Dimaprit/analogs & derivatives ; Humans ; Kenya ; Pilot Projects ; Technology
    Chemical Substances APT (7320-57-2) ; Dimaprit (ZZQ699148P)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2221782-4
    ISSN 1748-3115 ; 1748-3107
    ISSN (online) 1748-3115
    ISSN 1748-3107
    DOI 10.1080/17483107.2020.1830442
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    Ellis, Chris / Ingram, Thomas E. / Kite, Chris / Taylor, Suzan R. / Howard, Elizabeth / Pike, Joanna L. / Lee, Eveline / Buckley, John P.

    International Journal of Sports Medicine

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 05, Page(s) 349–358

    Abstract: Ultra-endurance sports and exercise events are becoming increasingly popular for older age groups. We aimed to evaluate changes in cardiac function and physical fitness in males aged 50–60 years who completed a 50- ... ...

    Abstract Ultra-endurance sports and exercise events are becoming increasingly popular for older age groups. We aimed to evaluate changes in cardiac function and physical fitness in males aged 50–60 years who completed a 50-day transoceanic rowing challenge. This case account of four self-selected males included electro- and echo-cardiography (ECG, echo), cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness measures recorded nine months prior to and three weeks after a transatlantic team-rowing challenge. No clinically significant changes to myocardial function were found over the course of the study. The training and race created expected functional changes to left ventricular and atrial function; the former associated with training, the latter likely due to dehydration, both resolving towards baseline within three weeks post-event. From race-start to finish all rowers lost 8.4–15.6 kg of body mass. Absolute cardiorespiratory power and muscular strength were lower three weeks post-race compared to pre-race, but cardiorespiratory exercise economy improved in this same period. A structured program of moderate-vigorous aerobic endurance and muscular training for>6 months, followed by 50-days of transoceanic rowing in older males proved not to cause any observable acute or potential long-term risks to cardiovascular health. Pre-event screening, fitness testing, and appropriate training is recommended, especially in older participants where age itself is an increasingly significant risk factor.
    Keywords cardiopulmonary exercise test ; echocardiogram ; veteran athletes ; cardiovascular risk ; sports cardiology ; ultra endurance rowing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-06
    Publisher Georg Thieme Verlag KG
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 603122-5
    ISSN 1439-3964 ; 0172-4622 ; 0943-917X
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  4. Article ; Online: Time to Load Up-Resistance Training Can Improve the Health of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Scoping Review.

    Kite, Chris / Parkes, Elizabeth / Taylor, Suzan R / Davies, Robert W / Lagojda, Lukasz / Brown, James E / Broom, David R / Kyrou, Ioannis / Randeva, Harpal S

    Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 4

    Abstract: Background: Guidelines for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) focus on lifestyle changes, incorporating exercise. Whilst evidence suggests that aerobic exercise may be beneficial, less is known about the effectiveness of resistance ... ...

    Abstract Background: Guidelines for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) focus on lifestyle changes, incorporating exercise. Whilst evidence suggests that aerobic exercise may be beneficial, less is known about the effectiveness of resistance training (RT), which may be more feasible for those that have low fitness levels and/or are unable to tolerate/participate in aerobic exercise.
    Objectives: To identify the available evidence on RT in women with PCOS and to summarise findings in the context of a scoping review.
    Eligibility criteria: Studies utilising pre-post designs to assess the effectiveness of RT in PCOS; all outcomes were included.
    Sources of evidence: Four databases (PubMed, CENTRAL, CINAHL and SportDiscus) were searched and supplemented by hand searching of relevant papers/reference lists.
    Charting methods: Extracted data were presented in tables and qualitatively synthesised.
    Results: Searches returned 42 papers; of those, 12 papers were included, relating to six studies/trials. Statistical changes were reported for multiple pertinent outcomes relating to metabolic (i.e., glycaemia and fat-free mass) and hormonal (i.e., testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin) profiles.
    Conclusions: There is a striking lack of studies in this field and, despite the reported statistical significance for many outcomes, the documented magnitude of changes are small and the quality of the evidence questionable. This highlights an unmet need for rigorously designed/reported and sufficiently powered trials.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/therapy ; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin ; Resistance Training ; Life Style ; Testosterone
    Chemical Substances Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin ; Testosterone (3XMK78S47O)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2754473-4
    ISSN 2076-3271 ; 2076-3271
    ISSN (online) 2076-3271
    ISSN 2076-3271
    DOI 10.3390/medsci10040053
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  5. Article ; Online: Results From Wales' 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Is Wales Turning the Tide on Children's Inactivity?

    Tyler, Richard / Mannello, Marianne / Mattingley, Rebecca / Roberts, Chris / Sage, Robert / Taylor, Suzan R / Ward, Malcolm / Williams, Simon / Stratton, Gareth

    Journal of physical activity & health

    2016  Volume 13, Issue 11 Suppl 2, Page(s) S330–S336

    Abstract: Background: This is the second Active Healthy Kids Wales Report Card. The 2016 version consolidates and translates research related to physical activity (PA) among children and youth in Wales, and aims to raise the awareness of children's engagement in ... ...

    Abstract Background: This is the second Active Healthy Kids Wales Report Card. The 2016 version consolidates and translates research related to physical activity (PA) among children and youth in Wales, and aims to raise the awareness of children's engagement in PA and sedentary behaviors.
    Methods: Ten PA indicators were graded using the Active Healthy Kids-Canada Report Card methodology involving a synthesis and expert consensus of the best available evidence.
    Results: Grades were assigned as follows: Overall PA, D+; Organized Sport Participation, C; Active and Outdoor Play, C; Active Transportation, C; Sedentary Behaviors, D-; Physical Literacy, INC; Family and Peer Influences, D+; School, B; Community and the Built Environment, C; and National Government Policy, Strategies, and Investments, B-.
    Conclusions: Despite the existence of sound policies, programs, and infrastructure, PA levels of children and youth in Wales are one of the lowest and sedentary behavior one of the highest globally. From the 2014 Report Card, the Family and Peer Influences grade improved from D to D+, whereas Community and the Built Environment dropped from B to C. These results indicate that a concerted effort is required to increase PA and decrease sedentary time in children and young people in Wales.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Child ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; Environment Design ; Exercise ; Health Policy ; Health Promotion ; Humans ; Motor Activity ; Play and Playthings ; Research Report ; Sedentary Lifestyle ; Sports ; Wales
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ISSN 1543-5474
    ISSN (online) 1543-5474
    DOI 10.1123/jpah.2016-0309
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  6. Article ; Online: Digit ratio (2D:4D), testosterone, cortisol, aggression, personality and hand-grip strength: Evidence for prenatal effects on strength.

    Ribeiro, Evaldo / Neave, Nick / Morais, Rosana Nogueiro / Kilduff, Liam / Taylor, Suzan R / Butovskaya, Marina / Fink, Bernhard / Manning, John T

    Early human development

    2016  Volume 100, Page(s) 21–25

    Abstract: Background: Digit ratio (2D:4D) is a putative marker for prenatal testosterone and is correlated with performance in many sports. Low 2D:4D has been linked to strength but the evidence is mixed and strength is also influenced by mass, testosterone, and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Digit ratio (2D:4D) is a putative marker for prenatal testosterone and is correlated with performance in many sports. Low 2D:4D has been linked to strength but the evidence is mixed and strength is also influenced by mass, testosterone, and behavioural factors. It has been hypothesised that the 2D:4D-strength correlation may be strongest in challenge conditions when short-term changes occur in steroid hormones.
    Aims: We tested this suggestion in men.
    Study design: We used a cross-over study design with a challenge (an aggressive video of rugby tackles) and control (a blank screen) condition.
    Subjects: 89 healthy men.
    Outcome measures: Finger lengths (2nd and 4th for both hands), hand-grip strength (HGS), testosterone (T), cortisol (C), aggression (Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire) and personality type (Ten Item Personality Measure). In both conditions participants provided saliva samples (for hormone assays).
    Results: In the challenge condition there was a highly significant increase in HGS, and modest changes in T, physical aggression and emotional stability. HGS correlated negatively with left hand 2D:4D. In a multiple regression, left hand 2D:4D was negatively related to HGS and emotional stability was positively related to HGS. In the control condition HGS was not correlated with 2D:4D. In a multiple regression, BMI, physical aggression, and emotional stability were significantly related to HGS.
    Conclusions: 2D:4D is a negative correlate of strength in challenge situations. This finding may in part explain associations between 2D:4D and sports performance.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aggression/physiology ; Athletic Performance ; Cross-Over Studies ; Fetal Development/physiology ; Fingers/anatomy & histology ; Hand Strength/physiology ; Humans ; Hydrocortisone/analysis ; Male ; Personality/physiology ; Saliva/chemistry ; Sex Characteristics ; Testosterone/analysis ; United Kingdom ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Testosterone (3XMK78S47O) ; Hydrocortisone (WI4X0X7BPJ)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 752532-1
    ISSN 1872-6232 ; 0378-3782
    ISSN (online) 1872-6232
    ISSN 0378-3782
    DOI 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.04.003
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  7. Article: Digit ratio (2D:4D), testosterone, cortisol, aggression, personality and hand-grip strength

    Ribeiro, Evaldo, Jr. / Neave, Nick / Morais, Rosana Nogueiro / Kilduff, Liam / Taylor, Suzan R. / Butovskaya, Marina / Fink, Bernhard / Manning, John T.

    Early Human Development

    Evidence for prenatal effects on strength

    2016  Volume 100, Page(s) 21–25

    Abstract: Investigated associations between digit ratio (2D:4D), testosterone, cortisol, trait aggression, personality type, and hand grip strength (HGS) in healthy males. Finger lengths were measured for 89 adult men (mean age 23 years) who completed the Buss- ... ...

    Title translation Fingerlängenverhältnis (2D:4D), Testosteron, Cortisol, Aggression, Persönlichkeit und Greiffestigkeit: Belege für pränatale Effekte auf Stärke
    Abstract Investigated associations between digit ratio (2D:4D), testosterone, cortisol, trait aggression, personality type, and hand grip strength (HGS) in healthy males. Finger lengths were measured for 89 adult men (mean age 23 years) who completed the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire and the Ten Item Personality Measure. Using a cross-over design, participants were exposed to a challenge condition (viewing an aggressive scene of rugby tackles) and a control condition (blank screen) on two separate occasions. Hormone levels were assessed at both times via saliva samples. HGS increased significantly in the challenge condition, with moderate fluctuations in testosterone, physical aggression, and emotional stability. While HGS correlated negatively with left-hand 2D:4D, it was positively associated with emotional stability. No association emerged between HGS and 2D:4D in the control condition. Overall, the results suggest that 2D:4D is a negative indicator of physical strength in challenge situations, and this may account for the typical association observed between 2D:4D and athletic performance.
    Keywords Aggressionsverhalten ; Aggressive Behavior ; Emotional Stability ; Emotionale Stabilität ; Finger ; Fingers (Anatomy) ; Human Males ; Hydrocortisone ; Hydrokortison ; Männer ; Personality ; Persönlichkeit ; Physical Strength ; Physische Stärke ; Prenatal Exposure ; Pränatale Gesundheitsrisiken ; Testosteron ; Testosterone
    Language English
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 752532-1
    ISSN 1872-6232 ; 0378-3782
    ISSN (online) 1872-6232
    ISSN 0378-3782
    DOI 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.04.003
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