Publications by authors named "C Di Falco"
The Multiple Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKT) is used to investigate which characteristics are necessary for, contribute to, or limit the ability to repeat high-intensity intermittent efforts in taekwondo. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between anthropometric and body composition characteristics, muscle power performance, and sport-specific anaerobic performance. Nineteen black belt taekwondo athletes (mean ± SD age: 17.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Inertial systems are increasingly used to analyze human motion, especially for gait analyses and in clinical settings. Calibration methods for these systems are designed for ease of implementation, and previous studies have shown that they can provide accurate knee kinematics in the sagittal plane. However, the reason of their lack of accuracy in the other planes (i.
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- The ATP-PCr system is crucial for high-intensity actions in taekwondo, while the glycolytic system helps sustain these efforts during repeated techniques.
- This narrative review focuses on sport-specific anaerobic tests for taekwondo, analyzing 41 studies published from 2014 to 2023 to highlight various testing protocols.
- Tests include the Taekwondo Anaerobic Test and various kick tests, designed for easy implementation by coaches and trainers to monitor and improve anaerobic performance, with guidelines on their validity, reliability, and application.
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- ECP is a promising treatment for managing acute rejection in heart transplant patients by modulating the immune system, particularly through the action of regulatory T cells (Treg).
- The study involved 14 heart transplant participants undergoing ECP therapy, assessing the effects on Treg frequency and their suppressive functions over time, alongside a control group.
- Results indicate that ECP significantly boosts the number and function of suppressive Tregs, particularly those marked by the transcription factor FoxP3, which helps control immune responses and prevent graft rejection.
The Island Mass Effect (IME) around the Maldives is responsible for intense blooms with distinct seasonal patterns. These blooms sustain the fishing industry of the archipelagic nation, a vital source of income that occupies about 30% of the population. Through high resolution ocean simulations, we explore the physical processes responsible for the increased productivity and its observed variability, and their sensitivity to changes in land distribution.
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