The aim of the study was to gather information from the literature on the use of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (compression boots) as a recovery method after exercise. A database search methodology, just in English, was used for the review from 2000 to 2021. In this review a total of 354 studies were found which, after applying inclusion items, such as the need for a recovery method as a means of comparison, and exclusion and analysis of abstracts and full text, reached a total of 6 studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of saliva to monitor immune and hormonal responses in training, competitions, and during recovery is an easy and non-invasive alternative means of collecting samples compared to serum collection. Saliva can provide insight into a number of interesting biomarkers such as cortisol, testosterone, immunoglobulins, alpha-amylase, and melatonin, among others. High-intensity and exhaustive exercises, such as training or competition, provide variations in immune, protein and hormonal markers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis an autoimmune disease characterized by progressive skin depigmentation and the appearance of white patches throughout the body caused by significant apoptosis of epidermal melanocytes. Despite not causing any physical pain, vitiligo can originate several psychosocial disorders, drastically reducing patients' quality of life. Emerging evidence has shown that vitiligo is associated with several genetic polymorphisms related to auto-reactivity from the immune system to melanocytes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo date, there are several knowledge gaps on how to properly prescribe concurrent training to achieve the best dose-response, especially regarding the optimal intensity or volume of the aerobic component. Thus, the objective of this study is to analyze the effects of different aerobic exercise modes and intensities [i.e.
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