Lower Extremity Kinematic and Kinetic Characteristics as Effects on Running Economy of Recreational Runners.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine associations between running economy (RE) and running sagittal plane kinematic and kinetic parameters.

Method: A total of 30 male recreational runners (age: 21.21 ± 1.

Prognostic value of E‑26 transformation‑specific‑related gene in prostate cancer based on immunohistochemistry analysis.

E-26 transformation-specific-related gene (ERG) has been implicated in prostate cancer; however, its prognostic role remains unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the association of ERG with the prognosis after radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer. Patient data were collected at the Huadong Hospital, affiliated with Fudan University, between January 2016 and March 2020.

Long-term prognosis and prognostic factors of brachytherapy and propensity score matched comparisons of the outcomes between brachytherapy and radical prostatectomy: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: To report outcomes of patients undergoing brachytherapy (BT), investigate factors associated with biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS) and to compare its long-term prognosis with that of radical prostatectomy (RP) in localized prostate cancer.

Methods: The clinical data of 87 elderly patients with localized prostate cancer who underwent BT at Huadong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University from January 2009 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Patient prognoses and associated factors were investigated using univariate and multivariate Cox regression models.

Relationship Between Isokinetic Lower-Limb Joint Strength, Isometric Time Force Characteristics, and Leg-Spring Stiffness in Recreational Runners.

Neuromuscular characteristics, such as lower-limb joint strength and the ability to rapidly generate force, may play an important role in leg-spring stiffness regulation. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between isokinetic knee and ankle joint peak torque (PT), the force-time characteristics of isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), and leg stiffness ( )/vertical stiffness ( ) in recreationally trained runners. Thirty-one male runners were recruited and underwent three separate tests.

Construction of the structural equation model of badminton players' variable direction ability and its enlightenment to sports training.

Background: With the continuous development of modern badminton, higher requirements were put forward for the comprehensive quality of athletes. Studies show that players' ability of changing direction play an important role in badminton competition. In the present study, the SpeedCourt test system was used to study factors of badminton players' variable direction ability.

Concurrent complex and endurance training for recreational marathon runners: Effects on neuromuscular and running performance.

Marathon performance is influenced by factors such as aerobic capacity and those related to neuromuscular function. Complex training (CPX) is a multicomponent training method, wherein heavy strength and plyometric exercises alternate within a single session and is an effective method to improve neuromuscular adaptations. This study compared the effects of CPX, heavy strength training (HST) and endurance-strength (EST) combined with running endurance training on neuromuscular adaptations and running performance in 38 recreational marathoners (age:31.

Correlation of Eccentric Strength, Reactive Strength, and Leg Stiffness With Running Economy in Well-Trained Distance Runners.

Li, F, Newton, RU, Shi, Y, Sutton, D, and Ding, H. Correlation of eccentric strength, reactive strength, and leg stiffness with running economy in well-trained distance runners. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1491-1499, 2021-Neuromuscular characteristics play a critical role in distance running performance; however, their relationship with running economy (RE) remains unclear.

Effects of complex training versus heavy resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation, running economy and 5-km performance in well-trained distance runners.

Background: Recently, much attention has been paid to the role of neuromuscular function in long-distance running performance. Complex Training (CT) is a combination training method that alternates between performing heavy resistance exercises and plyometric exercises within one single session, resulting in great improvement in neuromuscular adaptation. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of CT vs.

MicroRNA-146b acts as a potential tumor suppressor in human prostate cancer.

Purpose: MicroRNAs (miRs) act as either tumor suppressors or oncogenes and are frequently deregulated in cancers. Although downregulation of miR-146b has been reported in various cancers, its role in prostate cancer is totally unknown.

Methods: The miR-146b expression in 18 human prostate cancer lines with case-matched adjacent normal tissues was measured by quantitative RT-PCR.