BACKGROUND Fatigue in combination with gait and balance impairments can severely limit daily activities in people with multiple sclerosis (PWMS). Generalised fatigue has a major impact on walking ability, with moderately disabled PWMS experiencing difficulty in walking extended distances. Localised motor fatigue in the ankle dorsiflexors can lead to foot drop, further reducing functional ambula...

Previous studies have suggested that Type A individuals underreport both subjective fatigue and physical symptoms under conditions of ongoing challenge. The present study tests whether postinfarct Type A's also suppress fatigue and, more importantly, whether they underreport MI-related symptoms during the course of their daily activities. Subjects (N = 40) were post-MI middle-aged men participa...

Exercise undertaken in a fasted state can lead to higher post-exercise mental fatigue. The administration of a vitamin and mineral complex with guaraná (MVM + G) has been shown to attenuate mental fatigue and improve performance during cognitively demanding tasks. This placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, balanced cross-over study examined the effect of MVM + G consumed prior to mornin...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Post-stroke fatigue is a common and neglected issue despite the fact that it impacts daily functions, quality of life, and has been linked with a higher mortality rate because of its association with a sedentary lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to identify the contributing factors of exertion fatigue and chronic fatigue in people post-stroke. METHODS Twenty-one ...

Background. In order to minimize overtraining, a reliable method is required to analyze training loads. Objectives. The objective of this study was to see if session Rate of Perceived Exertion (sRPE) is a valuable tool for tracking changes in perceived training load and strain among Malaysia rugby 15-a-side players during preparation for a significant game. Methods. Twenty-eight (n=28) elite ...

Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are common in contact sports. There is an association between mTBIs and altered motor function. BioSway technology measures individuals' balance using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS). Prior to incorporating BESS testing in concussion protocol, other variables that influence the BESS test require review. The objective of this study is to determine if...

Background. In basketbapp conditioning and repated fatigue affect performance. Moreover a maximum accuracy is required whipe shooting. Aim of the present study was to study the effect of three different peveps of fatigue on jump shot accuracy in expert and junior basketbapp ppayers. Materials & Methods. Epeven expert ppayers (age 26±6 yrs, weight 86±11 kg, height 192±8 cm) and ten junior ppayer...