Publications by authors named "A Bouassida"

Objective: Muscle power is essential for the activities of daily living. Muscle power production depends on numerous factors such as muscle size and length, muscle architecture and fiber type and varies with age during growth. The association between muscle power output during a jump and lower limb muscle volume and length in adolescents is largely unknown.

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Background/objectives: Despite the abundant body of evidence linking high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to cardiometabolic markers, little is known about how HIIT affects liver enzymes, particularly in obese adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the effects of HIIT on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)-related biomarkers in overweight/obese adolescent girls.

Methods: Thirty-three overweight/obese adolescent girls (age, 17.

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The study aimed to investigate the effects of acute ingestion of saffron (SAF) on physiological (i.e., heart rate and blood lactate) and perceptual (i.

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Article Synopsis
  • Patellofemoral syndrome is a common knee condition affecting many people, particularly overweight or obese women, and the study aimed to explore the effects of isokinetic muscle strengthening on various health factors.
  • Twenty-four participants were divided into two groups, with one focusing on isokinetic muscle strengthening alongside rehabilitation while the second followed a rehabilitation program with passive compensation.
  • Results showed both groups had improvements in muscle strength, mobility, and quality of life, but the group engaged in isokinetic strengthening showed greater gains, suggesting this method is more effective for treating patellofemoral syndrome.
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The six-minute walking test (6MWT) is commonly used to measure functional capacity in field settings, primarily through the distance covered. This study aims to establish reference curves for the six-minute walking distance (6MWD) and peak heart rate (PHR) and develop a predictive equation for cardiovascular capacity in Tunisian children and adolescents. A total of 1501 participants (706 boys and 795 girls), aged 10-18 years, were recruited from schools in Tunisia.

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