Background The aim of this study is to find the differences between two specific interval exercises. We begin with the hypothesis that the use of microintervals of work and rest allow for greater intensity of play and a reduction in fatigue. Methods Thirteen competition-level male tennis players took part in two interval training exercises comprising nine 2min series, which consisted of hitting...

conclusions: in the present study, we have figured out that a number of the important anaerobic infections treatment antibiotics have lost partly or totally their effectiveness on b. fragilis. background: bacteroides fragilis are among the most important anaerobic bacteria behind most of the anaerobic infections. they have acquired resistance to essential treatment antibiotics of anaerobic infe...

unless anaerobic reactor and digesters have been applied worldwide, suitable operation is still challenging. threats of facing with low efficiency operationally, their sensitivity and souring phenomenon are part of typical problems. in this article, the application of electrolysis as an upgrading alternative is investigated for the purpose of controlling its capability on effluent quality promo...

BACKGROUND The six-minute walk test (6MWT) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) are the 2 testing modalities most broadly used for assessing functional limitation in patients with heart failure (HF). A comprehensive comparison on clinical and prognostic validity of the 2 techniques has not been performed and is the aim of the present investigation. METHODS AND RESULTS Two hundred fifty...

BACKGROUND Evidence is limited for the effectiveness of interventions for survivors of critical illness after hospital discharge. We explored the effect of an 8-week hospital-based exercise-training programme on physical fitness and quality-of-life. METHODS In a parallel-group minimized controlled trial, patients were recruited before hospital discharge or in the intensive care follow-up clin...

BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is used to assess perioperative risk in surgical patients. While previous studies have looked at short-term outcomes, this paper explores the ability of CPET to predict 5 yr survival after major surgery. METHODS Over a period (1996-2009), 1725 patients referred for CPET subsequently underwent major surgery. Breath-by-breath data derived durin...

QUESTION Does functional progressive resistance exercise (PRE) improve walking ability and participation in school-aged children with cerebral palsy (CP)? DESIGN Randomised, controlled trial with concealed allocation and blinded outcome assessment. SETTING Three special schools for children with physical disability in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS Ambulatory children (Gross Motor Function...