Publications by authors named "Pierrick Guillemot"

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  • Knee ligament injuries, particularly ACL injuries, are on the rise due to increased sports activities, and dynamic maneuvers for diagnosis can be challenging immediately after injury, leading to excessive use of MRI scans.
  • A study created a screening score based on patient history to help identify ACL injuries and set guidelines for when MRI scans might be necessary.
  • Results showed that scores below 4 indicate a low risk of ACL injury, while scores above 8 suggest a high probability, providing a useful tool for clinicians to make more informed decisions.
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Background: The present study aimed to examine the effects of spirulina supplementation on pro/antioxidant status, inflammation and skeletal muscle damage markers immediately and 24 h after exhaustive exercise in elite rugby players.

Methods: Seventeen elite male Rugby Union players were randomly assigned to a spirulina (SPI: n = 9) or placebo (PLA: n = 8) group in a double-blind design. Subjects were supplemented with Spirulina platensis (5.

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The present study aimed to examine the effects of supplementation on anthropometrical measurements and physical performance in elite rugby players. Twenty-two elite male Rugby Union players (21-36 years old) volunteered to participate in this study. They were randomly assigned to a group (SPI:  = 11), or a placebo group (PLA:  = 11) in a double-blind design.

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