Publications by authors named "P B Assomo-Ndemba"
Background: Previous studies reported that poor sleep quality (PSQ) was associated with musculoskeletal pains (MSP) and poor physical performance in athletes.
Objective: The current study aimed at determining PSQ and its associations with MSP in some sub-Saharan athletes.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 205 highly trained and 115 elite athletes (aged: 25 ± 2 years, Body mass index: 22.
The 800-m (m) run is part of Physical Education classes in Cameroon, after which arrhythmias may occur during recovery. Hence, this study aimed at determining relationship between 800-m run loads on cardiac autonomic recovery among school adolescents. Forty-two male adolescents (aged [17 ± 1] years) performed 800-m.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of metabolic syndrome and components in rural, semi-urban and urban areas in the littoral region in Cameroon: impact of physical activity.
J Health Popul Nutr
September 2023
Background: Living areas in developing countries impact seriously lifestyle by modifying energy consumption and energy expenditure. Thus, urbanization is associated with less practice of physical activity (PA), a leading cause of metabolic syndrome (MetS) which prevalence vary in African countries. The present study aimed to assess the effect of PA on MetS according to urbanization level in the littoral region, Cameroon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Musculoskeletal pains (MSPs) in sport are cause of poor performances and loss of competition in athletes. The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of MSPs with regard to sport disciplines and athletic status.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 Senegalese professional and amateur athletes practicing football, basketball, rugby, tennis, athletics, and wrestling.
Article Synopsis
- - Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a significant public health issue, particularly affecting secondary school teachers in Cameroon, with high prevalence rates (84.3% over 12 months and 69.3% over the last week).
- - Commonly affected areas include the neck, lower back, and shoulders, with risk factors linked to age, gender, and physical activity levels, revealing that inactive teachers are more likely to suffer from MSDs.
- - The study highlights the need for regular physical activity as a preventive measure against MSDs, suggesting a correlation between active lifestyles and reduced risk of these disorders in educators.