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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (3 July 2023) | Viewed by 5670

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Dr. Lorenzo Lippi

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Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont, 28100 Novara, Italy
Interests: cancer rehabilitation; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; aging; physical exercise; pain management; sports medicine

Prof. Dr. Alessandro de Sire

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Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
Interests: rehabilitation; physical exercise; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; osteoarthritis; sports medicine; pain management; fractures; musculoskeletal disorders
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Dr. Marco Invernizzi

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Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont, 10121 Novara, Italy
Interests: rehabilitation; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; osteoarthritis; pain management; breast cancer related lymphedema; stroke; physical exercise
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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, growing attention is rising on skeletal muscle modifications induced by inflammatory and biochemical phenomena characterizing several pathological conditions, and the consequences in terms of muscle catabolism and skeletal muscle system impairment affecting functional independence and quality of life in these patients. These issues have crucial consequences in terms of disabling sequelae, functional impairment and direct/indirect sanitary costs and the set up of effective therapeutic rehabilitative interventions is a crucial clinical priority.

Skeletal muscle modifications are a pathological feature shared by several conditions, including the aging process. Several mechanisms promoting these modifications have been proposed in the current literature, including mechanical factors, oxidative stress, nutritional status, bioenergetic metabolism, cytokines pathways and organelle turnover. However, new insights about this complex framework are continuously emerging with a specific focus on rehabilitation interventions.

On the other hand, a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underpinning skeletal muscle pathological modifications plays a key role in the complex management of rehabilitation interventions. In this context, novel paradigms like the translational approach and rapid technological advances combined with the concomitant increase in life expectancy put in light the need for new tailored and effective strategies to counter this detrimental issue.

Nevertheless, different limitations were reported in the current literature with a large gap of knowledge in specific treatment monitoring in order to optimize functional improvement. Moreover, specific rehabilitation-induced skeletal muscle modifications are far from being fully characterized.

Therefore, this Special Issue aims to provide a broad overview of the evidence supporting rehabilitation in improving skeletal muscle alterations, in order to pave the way to the future concept of precise and tailored rehabilitation programs based on specific biological features characterizing patients' pathological conditions.

Dr. Lorenzo Lippi
Prof. Dr. Alessandro de Sire
Prof. Dr. Marco Invernizzi
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Keywords

muscle
sarcopenia
osteoporosis
elderly
physical exercise
precision medicine
rehabilitation

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Effects of Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping on Gluteus Medius Muscle Activation in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Study

by Kamil Zaworski, Joanna Baj-Korpak, Anna Kręgiel-Rosiak and Krystyna Gawlik

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(22), 14889; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph192214889 - 12 Nov 2022

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Background: Gluteus medius muscle (GMed) dysfunctions may be associated with pain and functional problems in the lumbar spine and lower limbs. The study sought to assess the effects of applying kinesio taping (KT) and rigid taping (RT) on GMed in the dominant leg of healthy individuals. Furthermore, an attempt was made to indicate which of the applied exercises brought about the greatest activation of GMed. Methods: The study included 90 individuals, with an average age of 21.79. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: kinesio tape (KT), rigid tape (RT) and placebo tape (C). GMed activation was assessed using sEMG during the performance of such exercises as glute bridge, unilateral glute bridge, clamshell, pelvic drop and lunge. Each of the participants was examined three times—before taping, immediately after and 48 h after taping. Results: Before taping, the greatest GMed activation on the dominant side was noted in clamshell (54.12 %MVIC), whereas the lowest GMed activation was observed in glute bridge (36.35 %MVIC). The comparison of results obtained before and immediately after taping in all the groups revealed a statistically significant increase in GMed activation (p < 0.05), while the comparison of results achieved before and 48 h after taping showed significant differences in glute bridge in groups KT and RT. In all the groups, the differences in results obtained in the other exercises were not significant. Taking into account each of the applied exercises, at none of the three stages of examination were the differences between the groups significant. Conclusions: Regardless of the type of taping applied (KT, RT, C), a significant increase in GMed activation was noted in all the exercises immediately after taping. At none of the stages of examination were the differences between the groups significant. Full article

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Osteosarcopenia in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Which Pathophysiologic Implications for Rehabilitation?

by Lorenzo Lippi, Arianna Folli, Claudio Curci, Francesco D’Abrosca, Stefano Moalli, Kamal Mezian, Alessandro de Sire and Marco Invernizzi

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(21), 14314; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph192114314 - 02 Nov 2022

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a burdensome condition affecting a growing number of people worldwide, frequently related to major comorbidities and functional impairment. In these patients, several factors might have a role in promoting both bone and muscle loss, including systemic inflammation, corticosteroid therapies, sedentary behaviours, deconditioning, malnutrition, smoking habits, and alcohol consumption. On the other hand, bone and muscle tissues share several linkages from functional, embryological, and biochemical points of view. Osteosarcopenia has been recently defined by the coexistence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, but the precise mechanisms underpinning osteosarcopenia in patients with COPD are still unknown. In this scenario, a deeper understanding of the molecular basis of osteosarcopenia might guide clinicians in a personalized approach integrating skeletal muscle health with the pulmonary rehabilitation framework in COPD. Taken together, our results summarized the currently available evidence about the multilevel interactions between osteosarcopenia and COPD to pave the way for a comprehensive approach targeting the most common risk factors of these pathological conditions. Further studies are needed to clarify the role of modern clinical strategies and telemedicine solutions to optimize healthcare delivery in patients with COPD, including osteopenia, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia screening in these subjects. Full article

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