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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900087
title: POSTURAL ANALYSIS IN BASKETBALL BASED ON SPORTS SKILLS

description: ABSTRACT Introduction The continuous development of basketball provides greater demands on its players. The traditional method of practical education hardly adapts to the current situation of rapid development, requiring updated teaching strategies. Objective Explore the teaching method concerning the posture taught in basketball based on sports training and skills. Methods Under a particular protocol, the outstanding sports skills of each athlete were analyzed kinematically with a marker ball, deficiencies in their sports skills were checked and corrected, and new tests were performed from the corrections. After the training, the kinematic data of the motor skills were obtained again. The before and after data were compared, analyzed, and discussed. A group of experts discussed a scientific training scheme dedicated to each practitioner’s sports skills. Results Using the kinematic movement analysis model, we can find in detail the athletes’ deficiencies in the sport process and adjust them, optimizing the outstanding aspects of each player. Conclusion The use of the mechanical model to analyze basketball sports skills and movements can complement scientific teaching programs for athletes, and further studies are recommended for its popularization. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900087.v1
title: POSTURAL ANALYSIS IN BASKETBALL BASED ON SPORTS SKILLS

description: ABSTRACT Introduction The continuous development of basketball provides greater demands on its players. The traditional method of practical education hardly adapts to the current situation of rapid development, requiring updated teaching strategies. Objective Explore the teaching method concerning the posture taught in basketball based on sports training and skills. Methods Under a particular protocol, the outstanding sports skills of each athlete were analyzed kinematically with a marker ball, deficiencies in their sports skills were checked and corrected, and new tests were performed from the corrections. After the training, the kinematic data of the motor skills were obtained again. The before and after data were compared, analyzed, and discussed. A group of experts discussed a scientific training scheme dedicated to each practitioner’s sports skills. Results Using the kinematic movement analysis model, we can find in detail the athletes’ deficiencies in the sport process and adjust them, optimizing the outstanding aspects of each player. Conclusion The use of the mechanical model to analyze basketball sports skills and movements can complement scientific teaching programs for athletes, and further studies are recommended for its popularization. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900131
title: ABDOMINAL CORE TRAINING IN TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS

description: ABSTRACT Introduction The current teaching mode of table tennis in China is satisfactory, but there are still some problems that are the focus of physical education teachers, such as the low efficiency of sports training. Objective Study the effect of abdominal core training on table tennis teaching. Methods Volunteers trained in table tennis at a physical education college were divided into the experimental and control group. Before and after the beginning of the experiment, table tennis students’ physical indices and overall physical scores were obtained under a parameterized protocol. Results The overall score of the experimental group resulted from 7.355 (± 1.827) to 9.072 (± 1.992) before training, and the mean difference was 1.2581 points (P &lt; 0.05), indicating a significant difference. The control group score increased from 7.606 (± 1.937) to 7.989 (± 1.440) before training, and the mean difference was 0.1976, P &gt; 0.05, indicating no significant difference. Conclusion Compared with the current way of teaching table tennis, the scheme proposed in this paper showed better sports efficiency and could help students to improve their physical quality and sports ability. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900131.v1
title: ABDOMINAL CORE TRAINING IN TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS

description: ABSTRACT Introduction The current teaching mode of table tennis in China is satisfactory, but there are still some problems that are the focus of physical education teachers, such as the low efficiency of sports training. Objective Study the effect of abdominal core training on table tennis teaching. Methods Volunteers trained in table tennis at a physical education college were divided into the experimental and control group. Before and after the beginning of the experiment, table tennis students’ physical indices and overall physical scores were obtained under a parameterized protocol. Results The overall score of the experimental group resulted from 7.355 (± 1.827) to 9.072 (± 1.992) before training, and the mean difference was 1.2581 points (P &lt; 0.05), indicating a significant difference. The control group score increased from 7.606 (± 1.937) to 7.989 (± 1.440) before training, and the mean difference was 0.1976, P &gt; 0.05, indicating no significant difference. Conclusion Compared with the current way of teaching table tennis, the scheme proposed in this paper showed better sports efficiency and could help students to improve their physical quality and sports ability. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22032296
title: Emerging and reemerging forms of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission

description: This review aims to update and discuss the main challenges in controlling emergent and reemergent forms of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission through organ transplantation, blood products and vertical transmission in endemic and non-endemic areas as well as emergent forms of transmission in endemic countries through contaminated food, currently representing the major cause of acute illness in several countries. As a neglected tropical disease potentially controllable with a major impact on morbimortality and socioeconomic aspects, Chagas disease (CD) was approved at the WHO global plan to interrupt four transmission routes by 2030 (vector/blood transfusion/organ transplant/congenital). Implementation of universal or target screening for CD are highly recommended in blood banks of non-endemic regions; in organ transplants donors in endemic/non-endemic areas as well as in women at risk from endemic areas (reproductive age women/pregnant women-respective babies). Moreover, main challenges for surveillance are the application of molecular methods for identification of infected babies, donor transmitted infection and of live parasites in the food. In addition, the systematic recording of acute/non-acute cases and transmission sources is crucial to establish databases for control and surveillance purposes. Remarkably, antiparasitic treatment of infected reproductive age women and infected babies is essential for the elimination of congenital CD by 2030.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22032296.v1
title: Emerging and reemerging forms of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission

description: This review aims to update and discuss the main challenges in controlling emergent and reemergent forms of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission through organ transplantation, blood products and vertical transmission in endemic and non-endemic areas as well as emergent forms of transmission in endemic countries through contaminated food, currently representing the major cause of acute illness in several countries. As a neglected tropical disease potentially controllable with a major impact on morbimortality and socioeconomic aspects, Chagas disease (CD) was approved at the WHO global plan to interrupt four transmission routes by 2030 (vector/blood transfusion/organ transplant/congenital). Implementation of universal or target screening for CD are highly recommended in blood banks of non-endemic regions; in organ transplants donors in endemic/non-endemic areas as well as in women at risk from endemic areas (reproductive age women/pregnant women-respective babies). Moreover, main challenges for surveillance are the application of molecular methods for identification of infected babies, donor transmitted infection and of live parasites in the food. In addition, the systematic recording of acute/non-acute cases and transmission sources is crucial to establish databases for control and surveillance purposes. Remarkably, antiparasitic treatment of infected reproductive age women and infected babies is essential for the elimination of congenital CD by 2030.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900234
title: SPORTS YOGA BASED ON THE PREVENTION OF JOINT INJURIES

description: ABSTRACT Introduction During sports, the athletes’ joints bear a strong overload, causing joint injuries, which have a strong impact on the sports level and shorten the sports athletes’ careers. Objective Explore the preventive effect of yoga practice on joint injuries. Methods In this study, an experimental protocol was tested. The experimental group adopted the yoga teaching method, and the control group adopted traditional massage. The interventions were performed three times a week, lasting one hour for a total of 6 months. The scores of the VAS and the Oswestry functional disorder index questionnaire were collected and compared, and the joint activity before and after the experiment was also collected and analyzed. Results Both methods can effectively improve the overall joint condition and prevent joint injury, but the effect of the yoga teaching group was superior to the massage group. Conclusion Compared to traditional massage, sport-oriented yoga training proved superior, better adapted to the actual situation of athletes, and more cost-effective. Further studies are recommended for its promotion. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900234.v1
title: SPORTS YOGA BASED ON THE PREVENTION OF JOINT INJURIES

description: ABSTRACT Introduction During sports, the athletes’ joints bear a strong overload, causing joint injuries, which have a strong impact on the sports level and shorten the sports athletes’ careers. Objective Explore the preventive effect of yoga practice on joint injuries. Methods In this study, an experimental protocol was tested. The experimental group adopted the yoga teaching method, and the control group adopted traditional massage. The interventions were performed three times a week, lasting one hour for a total of 6 months. The scores of the VAS and the Oswestry functional disorder index questionnaire were collected and compared, and the joint activity before and after the experiment was also collected and analyzed. Results Both methods can effectively improve the overall joint condition and prevent joint injury, but the effect of the yoga teaching group was superior to the massage group. Conclusion Compared to traditional massage, sport-oriented yoga training proved superior, better adapted to the actual situation of athletes, and more cost-effective. Further studies are recommended for its promotion. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22032302
title: Technological performance of different rabbit meat cuts in processing cured cooked ready-to-eat meat products

description: Abstract There is a worldwide demand for new protein sources through environmentally responsible production, and rabbit farming is a sustainable activity. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize meat from different cuts of rabbit carcasses and evaluate their use in the processing of restructured cured cooked ready-to-eat (RTE) products. Rabbit raw meats from different cuts were technologically characterized, and the RTE products were processed from the meats of the entire carcass (RABB), hind legs (RHIND), loin (RLOIN), and foreleg, thoracic cage, and flank (RBACK). Restructured pork cooked ham (PHAM) was used as the reference. Rabbit raw meat from different anatomical parts difered in proximate composition, total collagen and heme-pigment content, water-holding capacity, and CIE color, afecting the characteristics of processed products. RBACK products had higher fat content (5.46%), cooking and reheating losses (7.50% and 5.61%), and poor hardness and chewiness (11.1 N and 17.37 N×mm). Higher values of lightness (L* ~70.27), hue (h ~68.61°), and a slight cured color were observed in RLOIN, with a pale yellowish color described by sensory evaluation. RABB and RHIND were correlated with the sensory attributes of traditional PHAM, being preferred more often and with greater purchase intent than RLOIN and RBACK. It is concluded that cooked ham development from whole carcass meat (RABB) is a potential opportunity for the rabbit industry to ofer value-added technological products of high quality to consumers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22032302.v1
title: Technological performance of different rabbit meat cuts in processing cured cooked ready-to-eat meat products

description: Abstract There is a worldwide demand for new protein sources through environmentally responsible production, and rabbit farming is a sustainable activity. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize meat from different cuts of rabbit carcasses and evaluate their use in the processing of restructured cured cooked ready-to-eat (RTE) products. Rabbit raw meats from different cuts were technologically characterized, and the RTE products were processed from the meats of the entire carcass (RABB), hind legs (RHIND), loin (RLOIN), and foreleg, thoracic cage, and flank (RBACK). Restructured pork cooked ham (PHAM) was used as the reference. Rabbit raw meat from different anatomical parts difered in proximate composition, total collagen and heme-pigment content, water-holding capacity, and CIE color, afecting the characteristics of processed products. RBACK products had higher fat content (5.46%), cooking and reheating losses (7.50% and 5.61%), and poor hardness and chewiness (11.1 N and 17.37 N×mm). Higher values of lightness (L* ~70.27), hue (h ~68.61°), and a slight cured color were observed in RLOIN, with a pale yellowish color described by sensory evaluation. RABB and RHIND were correlated with the sensory attributes of traditional PHAM, being preferred more often and with greater purchase intent than RLOIN and RBACK. It is concluded that cooked ham development from whole carcass meat (RABB) is a potential opportunity for the rabbit industry to ofer value-added technological products of high quality to consumers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22032303
title: Effects of supplementation with vitamins C and E on the acute inflammatory response in Piaractus mesopotamicus

description: Abstract Vitamins C and E are potent antioxidants that reduces the harmful effects of stress in several species including fish. In this study, it was evaluated the effect of vitamins C, E and their combination in the acute aerocystitis induced by inactivated Aeromonas hydrophila in pacu. 288 fish were distributed into 4 groups supplemented for 90 days: G1-control; G2-supplemented with 500 mg of Vitamin C; G3-supplemented with 500 mg of Vitamin E; G4-supplemented with 500 mg of Vitamin C + 500 mg of Vitamin E. The fish were divided in three groups, the first was not inoculated; second were inoculated in the swim bladder with 3 x 109 CFU of inactivated A. hydrophila and the last one with saline. The inflammatory exudate was collected from the swim bladder for assessment of cellular component and cytochemistry. The results showed higher accumulation of leukocytes in fish inoculated with bacteria. Cytochemistry was effective identifying thrombocytes, lymphocytes, macrophages and, granulocytes present in the exudate. It was also observed fish that received supplementation with vitamins presented higher accumulation of total cells in the exudate with a predominance of lymphocytes and thrombocytes. These results suggested that supplementation with vitamins improved the immunological responses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22032303.v1
title: Effects of supplementation with vitamins C and E on the acute inflammatory response in Piaractus mesopotamicus

description: Abstract Vitamins C and E are potent antioxidants that reduces the harmful effects of stress in several species including fish. In this study, it was evaluated the effect of vitamins C, E and their combination in the acute aerocystitis induced by inactivated Aeromonas hydrophila in pacu. 288 fish were distributed into 4 groups supplemented for 90 days: G1-control; G2-supplemented with 500 mg of Vitamin C; G3-supplemented with 500 mg of Vitamin E; G4-supplemented with 500 mg of Vitamin C + 500 mg of Vitamin E. The fish were divided in three groups, the first was not inoculated; second were inoculated in the swim bladder with 3 x 109 CFU of inactivated A. hydrophila and the last one with saline. The inflammatory exudate was collected from the swim bladder for assessment of cellular component and cytochemistry. The results showed higher accumulation of leukocytes in fish inoculated with bacteria. Cytochemistry was effective identifying thrombocytes, lymphocytes, macrophages and, granulocytes present in the exudate. It was also observed fish that received supplementation with vitamins presented higher accumulation of total cells in the exudate with a predominance of lymphocytes and thrombocytes. These results suggested that supplementation with vitamins improved the immunological responses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900173
title: KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF MUSIC’S INFLUENCE ON BODY EXPRESSION

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Dance is a combination of strength and beauty. Improving the expression of body movements in dance can improve the artistic quality of the performers and provide a greater visual experience to its spectators. Objective Explore the influence of music on dancers’ upper limb movement expression through kinematic analysis based on movement mechanics. Methods The factors influencing the expression of body movements and sports training in the dance process were investigated via a questionnaire. A group of 20 volunteers performed a movement performance only through a specific rhythm, while the experimental group combined the full music with the dance moves. After a set of four dance movements, the completion time, trajectory length, speed, and acceleration of the upper limbs were recorded and rated, analyzing the fluency of the two movement groups. Results Dance movement does not interfere as much with the rhythmic control of professional dancers; however, it impacts their fluency, range, and motion. Conclusion With the cooperation of music, the dancers’ movements were more harmonious and smoother, bringing a better expressive effect to the upper limbs. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21900173.v1
title: KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF MUSIC’S INFLUENCE ON BODY EXPRESSION

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Dance is a combination of strength and beauty. Improving the expression of body movements in dance can improve the artistic quality of the performers and provide a greater visual experience to its spectators. Objective Explore the influence of music on dancers’ upper limb movement expression through kinematic analysis based on movement mechanics. Methods The factors influencing the expression of body movements and sports training in the dance process were investigated via a questionnaire. A group of 20 volunteers performed a movement performance only through a specific rhythm, while the experimental group combined the full music with the dance moves. After a set of four dance movements, the completion time, trajectory length, speed, and acceleration of the upper limbs were recorded and rated, analyzing the fluency of the two movement groups. Results Dance movement does not interfere as much with the rhythmic control of professional dancers; however, it impacts their fluency, range, and motion. Conclusion With the cooperation of music, the dancers’ movements were more harmonious and smoother, bringing a better expressive effect to the upper limbs. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20254082
title: Chagas disease control-surveillance in the Americas: the multinational initiatives and the practical impossibility of interrupting vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi transmission

description: Chagas disease (CD) still imposes a heavy burden on most Latin American countries. Vector-borne and mother-to-child transmission cause several thousand new infections per year, and at least 5 million people carry Trypanosoma cruzi. Access to diagnosis and medical care, however, is far from universal. Starting in the 1990s, CD-endemic countries and the Pan American Health Organization-World Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) launched a series of multinational initiatives for CD control-surveillance. An overview of the initiatives’ aims, achievements, and challenges reveals some key common themes that we discuss here in the context of the WHO 2030 goals for CD. Transmission of T. cruzi via blood transfusion and organ transplantation is effectively under control. T. cruzi, however, is a zoonotic pathogen with 100+ vector species widely spread across the Americas; interrupting vector-borne transmission seems therefore unfeasible. Stronger surveillance systems are, and will continue to be, needed to monitor and control CD. Prevention of vertical transmission demands boosting current efforts to screen pregnant and childbearing-aged women. Finally, integral patient care is a critical unmet need in most countries. The decades-long experience of the initiatives, in sum, hints at the practical impossibility of interrupting vector-borne T. cruzi transmission in the Americas. The concept of disease control seems to provide a more realistic description of what can in effect be achieved by 2030.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20254082.v1
title: Chagas disease control-surveillance in the Americas: the multinational initiatives and the practical impossibility of interrupting vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi transmission

description: Chagas disease (CD) still imposes a heavy burden on most Latin American countries. Vector-borne and mother-to-child transmission cause several thousand new infections per year, and at least 5 million people carry Trypanosoma cruzi. Access to diagnosis and medical care, however, is far from universal. Starting in the 1990s, CD-endemic countries and the Pan American Health Organization-World Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) launched a series of multinational initiatives for CD control-surveillance. An overview of the initiatives’ aims, achievements, and challenges reveals some key common themes that we discuss here in the context of the WHO 2030 goals for CD. Transmission of T. cruzi via blood transfusion and organ transplantation is effectively under control. T. cruzi, however, is a zoonotic pathogen with 100+ vector species widely spread across the Americas; interrupting vector-borne transmission seems therefore unfeasible. Stronger surveillance systems are, and will continue to be, needed to monitor and control CD. Prevention of vertical transmission demands boosting current efforts to screen pregnant and childbearing-aged women. Finally, integral patient care is a critical unmet need in most countries. The decades-long experience of the initiatives, in sum, hints at the practical impossibility of interrupting vector-borne T. cruzi transmission in the Americas. The concept of disease control seems to provide a more realistic description of what can in effect be achieved by 2030.