Publications by authors named "M Bellafiore"
Background: This study aimed to compare and examine the local and non-local effects of a foam rolling (FR) and static stretching (SS) intervention applied to the plantar flexor (PF).
Methods: Fourteen female participants were investigated. Each participant underwent three conditions in a random order at least 48h apart and at the same time of the day: Control (CC), SS, and FR.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted with 29 participants to examine the effects of static stretching (SS) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on both local and non-local range of motion (ROM) over three sessions, including a control session.
- Findings showed significant increases in local ROM for both dominant and non-dominant limbs after SS and PNF, but no differences were seen in non-local ROM measures like shoulder extension.
- The results indicated that while both SS and PNF can effectively enhance local ROM, they do not appear to have significant effects on non-local ROM.
Relationship between Lifestyle Determinants and Perceived Mental and Physical Health in Italian Nursery and Primary School Teachers after the COVID-19 Lockdown.
J Funct Morphol Kinesiol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on nursery and primary school teachers, specifically their physical and mental health habits.
- It involved 265 teachers who answered surveys about their physical activity levels, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, and overall health perceptions.
- Results showed primary school teachers had better physical activity levels and perceived health, with significant associations found between physical activity, weight status, and overall health outcomes.
The objectives of the present study were twofold: first, to identify the specific relative load at which the concentric motion transforms into a purely propulsive action among women, and second, to compare the load-velocity relationships between men and women during the bench press throw. Fourteen men and fourteen women participated in a test where they progressively increased the load until reaching their one-repetition maximum (1RM) in the bench press exercise. Linear regression models were employed to elucidate the relationships between load and velocity, as well as load and the propulsive phase (% of total concentric time).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of sports experience on children's gross motor coordination level.
Front Sports Act Living
December 2023
Background: Gross motor coordination (GMC) development could be influenced by age, gender, weight status, geographical area, living setting, home environment, socio-economic status, sports practice.
Purpose: To verify whether practicing sports and practicing different sports could influence children's GMC level.
Methods: A total of 295 children aged 8-11 years were involved in the study and divided into 5 groups in relation to the sport they practiced: gymnastics group ( = 67; 51F, 16M), cycling group ( = 64; 15F, 49M), athletics group ( = 47; 22F, 25M), swimming group ( = 35; 20F, 15M), control group ( = 82; 42F, 40M).