Massage as a Mechanotherapy for Skeletal Muscle Van Pelt, Douglas W.; Lawrence, Marcus M.; Miller, Benjamin F.; More Van Pelt, Douglas W.; Lawrence, Marcus M.; Miller, Benjamin F.; Butterfield, Timothy A.; Dupont-Versteegden, Esther E. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 49(2):107-114, April 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Massage is a mechanotherapy that promotes recovery of skeletal muscle after damaging exercise and disuse atrophy. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
The Accurate Assessment of Muscle Excitation Requires the Detection of Multiple Surface Electromyograms Vieira, Taian Martins; Botter, Alberto Vieira, Taian Martins; Botter, Alberto Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 49(1):23-34, January 2021. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Summary for table of contents: This article advances the hypothesis that a single, surface electromyogram may be of limited validity for the assessment of muscle excitation. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Pro-opiomelanocortin Neurons and the Transcriptional Regulation of Motivated Exercise Good, Deborah J.; Zhang, Haiyan; Grange, Robert W.; More Good, Deborah J.; Zhang, Haiyan; Grange, Robert W.; Braun, Thomas Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 48(2):74-82, April 2020. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Loss of NHLH2 in pro-opiomelanocortin neurons leads to low motivated spontaneous activity and enforced exercise. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
From the Editor Enoka, Roger M. Enoka, Roger M. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 48(1):1, January 2020. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Exoskeletons Improve Locomotion Economy by Reducing Active Muscle Volume Beck, Owen N.; Punith, Laksh Kumar; Nuckols, Richard W.; More Beck, Owen N.; Punith, Laksh Kumar; Nuckols, Richard W.; Sawicki, Gregory S. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 47(4):237-245, October 2019. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Exoskeletons reduce whole-body metabolic energy expenditure during locomotion by improving muscle dynamics. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Priscilla M. Clarkson 2019 Undergraduate Travel Award Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 47(4):195-196, October 2019. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Syncing Exercise With Meals and Circadian Clocks Heden, Timothy D.; Kanaley, Jill A. Heden, Timothy D.; Kanaley, Jill A. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 47(1):22-28, January 2019. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Circadian rhythms may make postdinner exercise the most effective time to exercise to improve glycemia and lipemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Modulation of Energy Expenditure by Estrogens and Exercise in Women Gavin, Kathleen M.; Kohrt, Wendy M.; Klemm, Dwight J.; More Gavin, Kathleen M.; Kohrt, Wendy M.; Klemm, Dwight J.; Melanson, Edward L. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 46(4):232-239, October 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: In women, loss of estrogens induces changes in several pathways that contribute to reductions in energy expenditure. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
The Microvasculature and Skeletal Muscle Health in Aging Landers-Ramos, Rian Q.; Prior, Steven J. Landers-Ramos, Rian Q.; Prior, Steven J. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 46(3):172-179, July 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The maintenance of capillarization is a critical component of skeletal muscle mass, fitness, and metabolism in aging. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Potential Role of MicroRNA in the Anabolic Capacity of Skeletal Muscle With Aging Margolis, Lee M.; Rivas, Donato A. Margolis, Lee M.; Rivas, Donato A. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 46(2):86-91, April 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Altered expression of microRNA to exercise is blunted with aging, contributing to diminished anabolic capacity of skeletal muscle and potentially sarcopenia. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Sedentary Behaviors and Adiposity in Young People: Causality and Conceptual Model Biddle, Stuart J.H.; Pearson, Natalie; Salmon, Jo Biddle, Stuart J.H.; Pearson, Natalie; Salmon, Jo Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 46(1):18-25, January 2018. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Sedentary behaviors can be associated with adiposity, but the field is complex. Results depend on the type of sedentary and other behaviors being assessed. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Mechanisms Associated With Physical Activity Behavior: Insights From Rodent Experiments Roberts, Michael D.; Ruegsegger, Gregory N.; Brown, Jacob D.; More Roberts, Michael D.; Ruegsegger, Gregory N.; Brown, Jacob D.; Booth, Frank W. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 45(4):217-222, October 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: We provide evidence that physical activity behavior is regulated in part by dopaminergic signaling in the nucleus accumbens and peripheral mechanisms (i.e., tissue-kines and hormones). Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Physical Activity as Cause and Cure of Muscular Pain: Evidence of Underlying Mechanisms Søgaard, Karen; Sjøgaard, Gisela Søgaard, Karen; Sjøgaard, Gisela Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 45(3):136-145, July 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Physical activity has contrasting effects; occupational physical activity can cause muscle pain, while tailored exercise training can cure muscle pain, maintain function, and prevent lifestyle diseases. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Joint Loading in Runners Does Not Initiate Knee Osteoarthritis Miller, Ross H. Miller, Ross H. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 45(2):87-95, April 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Joint loading may protect runners from knee osteoarthritis through the mechanisms of 1) low cumulative load and/or 2) conditioning cartilage to withstand frequent application of high joint stresses. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Mechanisms and Mediators of the Skeletal Muscle Repeated Bout Effect Hyldahl, Robert D.; Chen, Trevor C.; Nosaka, Kazunori Hyldahl, Robert D.; Chen, Trevor C.; Nosaka, Kazunori Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 45(1):24-33, January 2017. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A single bout of eccentric exercise makes skeletal muscles more resistant to damage, and multiple mechanisms interact to give rise to this adaptation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
The Age-Associated Reduction in Propulsive Power Generation in Walking Franz, Jason R. Franz, Jason R. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 44(4):129-136, October 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Declines in force or power generating capacity of propulsive leg muscles cannot fully explain the age-related reduction in propulsive power generation during walking. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Peripheral Blood Flow Regulation in Human Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Limberg, Jacqueline K.; Morgan, Barbara J.; Schrage, William G. Limberg, Jacqueline K.; Morgan, Barbara J.; Schrage, William G. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 44(3):116-122, July 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The present review explores the hypothesis that young obese adults and adults with metabolic syndrome exhibit impaired peripheral blood flow regulation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Fiber Type-Specific Effects of Dietary Nitrate Jones, Andrew M.; Ferguson, Scott K.; Bailey, Stephen J.; More Jones, Andrew M.; Ferguson, Scott K.; Bailey, Stephen J.; Vanhatalo, Anni; Poole, David C. Less Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 44(2):53-60, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The ergogenic effects of dietary nitrate supplementation may be related to specific physiological effects on Type II muscle fibers. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
