Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To examine the effect of exercise during the first year postpartum on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis.

Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis.

Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscuss, Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews (Ovid), Scopus, Web of Science and ClinicalTrials.

Women's perspectives to improve prenatal care for gestational diabetes: A systematic review and meta-aggregation of qualitative studies.

Introduction: In numerous qualitative primary studies, women have identified opportunities to improve prenatal gestational diabetes care. The objective of our systematic review and meta-aggregation was to synthesize patient-guided suggestions for improving prenatal gestational diabetes care that are informed by lived experience of women and their support persons.

Material And Methods: This study was registered a priori on PROSPERO (CRD42023394014).

Impact of postpartum physical activity on maternal depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To examine the influence of postpartum exercise on maternal depression and anxiety.

Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Data Sources: Online databases up to 12 January 2024, reference lists, recommended studies and hand searches.

Vascular Health in Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1% of live births and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and reduced life expectancy. Previous studies have suggested CHD is associated with impaired vascular health, but this has not been established. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the effect of CHD on vascular health.

Impact of postpartum physical activity on cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury and infant growth and development: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To examine the relationship between postpartum physical activity and maternal postnatal cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury, and infant growth and development.

Design: Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Data Sources: Eight online databases were searched up until 12 January 2024.

Defining contribution: A scoping review.

Introduction: The term contribution is a key feature of approaches to positive youth development but has yet to be adequately defined. The purposes of this study were to identify properties that underlie contribution and to establish a theoretical definition of the construct.

Methods: A two-phase scoping review was conducted.

The impact of exercise training on muscle sympathetic nerve activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effects of exercise training on muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) in humans. Studies included exercise interventions [randomized controlled trials (RCTs), nonrandomized controlled trials (non-RCTs), or pre-to-post intervention] that reported on adults (≥18 yr) where MSNA was directly assessed using microneurography, and relevant outcomes were assessed [MSNA (total activity, burst frequency, burst incidence, amplitude), heart rate, blood pressure (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, or mean blood pressure), and aerobic capacity (maximal or peak oxygen consumption)]. Forty intervention studies ( = 1,253 individuals) were included.

The effect of hyperoxia on muscle sympathetic nerve activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effect of hyperoxia on muscle sympathetic nerve activity in healthy individuals and those with cardio-metabolic diseases.

Methods: A comprehensive search of electronic databases was performed until August 2022. All study designs (except reviews) were included: population (humans; apparently healthy or with at least one chronic disease); exposures (muscle sympathetic nerve activity during hyperoxia or hyperbaria); comparators (hyperoxia or hyperbaria vs.

Effectiveness of the Children's Fitness Tax Credit: A scoping review.

Objectives: A scoping review was conducted to synthesize the literature examining impact of the Children's Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC) on the physical activity (PA) of Canadian children. Specifically, we posed two research questions seeking evidence for: (1) equitable take-up (e.g.

Nerve excitability measured with the TROND protocol in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis assessed the 30+ nerve excitability indices generated by the TROND protocol to identify potential biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A comprehensive search was conducted in multiple databases to identify human studies that tested median motor axons. Forest plot analyses were performed using a random-effects model to determine the pooled effect (Z-score), heterogeneity (I), and Cohen's d for potential biomarker identification.

The effect of hypoxemia on muscle sympathetic nerve activity and cardiovascular function: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of acute poikilocapnic, high-altitude, and acute isocapnia hypoxemia on muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) and cardiovascular function. A comprehensive search across electronic databases was performed until June 2021. All observational designs were included: population (healthy individuals); exposures (MSNA during hypoxemia); comparators (hypoxemia severity and duration); outcomes (MSNA; heart rate, HR; and mean arterial pressure, MAP).

Muscle sympathetic nerve activity during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the impact of healthy and complex pregnancy on muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) at rest, and in response to stress. Structured searches of electronic databases were performed until February 23, 2022. All study designs (except reviews) were included: population (pregnant individuals); exposures (healthy and complicated pregnancy with direct measures of MSNA); comparator (individuals who were not pregnant, or with uncomplicated pregnancy); and outcomes (MSNA, BP, and heart rate).

Investigation of movement-related behaviors and energy compensation in people living with liver disease: A scoping review.

The importance of integrated movement behaviours (MB, i.e., physical activity [PA], sedentary behaviour, and sleep) and their interdependence for health has been recently discussed in the literature.

Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity on Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Blood Pressure: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: We conducted meta-analyses to identify relationships between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity, muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA), and blood pressure (BP). We quantified the effect of OSA treatment on MSNA.

Methods: Structured searches of electronic databases were performed until June 2021.

Physical activity before and during pregnancy and maternal mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Objective: To examine the influence of physical activity before and during pregnancy on maternal mental health outcomes.

Methods: Ten electronic databases were searched up to May 11, 2021. Studies of all observational designs (except case studies and reviews) were included, which contained information on the relevant population (women before and or during pregnancy), exposures (objective or subjective measures of physical activity), comparator (low or no physical activity), and outcomes (diagnosis and symptom severity of depression or anxiety, quality of life scores, stress and emotions).

Fifty Years of Motor Unit Number Estimation.

The objective was to use bibliometric analysis to create an infographic of motor unit number estimation methods over the past 50 years. The original method was published in 1971, but secondary and tertiary waves of research using alternative methods occurred in the early 2000s and a decade later. A metric of influence was used to determine if different methods had clear peaks of use over the past 50 years.

Ambient air pollution and movement behaviours: A scoping review.

This scoping review summarizes the literature about how ambient (outdoor) air pollution impacts movement behaviours (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep), or beliefs about movement behaviours.

Health Outcomes after Pregnancy in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate postpartum maternal health and training outcomes of females who were competing or training as elite athletes before or during pregnancy.

Methods: Online databases were searched up to August 26, 2020. Studies of any design and language were eligible if they contained information on the relevant population (postpartum athletes [any period after pregnancy]), exposure (engaged in the highest level of sport immediately before or during pregnancy), comparators (sedentary/active controls), and outcomes: maternal (breastfeeding initiation and duration, postpartum weight retention or loss, bone mineral density, low back or pelvic girdle pain, incontinence [prevalence or severity of stress, urge or mixed urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence], injury, anemia, diastasis recti, breast pain, depression, anxiety) and training (<6 wk time to resume activity, training volume or intensity, performance level).

Effects of prenatal artificial sweeteners consumption on birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To examine the influence of prenatal artificial sweetener (AS) consumption on birth outcomes.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Setting: Online databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, FSTA - the food resource database, and ClinicalTrials.

Elite Athletes and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate fetal and maternal pregnancy outcomes of elite athletes who had participated in competitive sport immediately before conception.

Methods: Online databases were searched up to March 24, 2020. Studies of any design and language were eligible if they contained information on the relevant population (pregnant women), exposure (engaged in elite sport immediately before pregnancy), and outcomes (birth weight, low birth weight, macrosomia, preterm birth, fetal heart rate and pulse index, cesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, episiotomies, duration of labor, perineal tears, pregnancy-induced low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence, miscarriages, prenatal weight gain, inadequate/excess prenatal weight gain, maternal depression or anxiety).

Potential Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Movement Behavior: A Scoping Review.

Context: This scoping review examines the literature as it relates to autonomous vehicles and impact on movement behavior (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) or mode choice (e.

The extent to which family physicians record their patients' exercise in medical records: a scoping review.

Objective: Exercise is an effective modality for the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions and family physicians are the healthcare providers tasked to manage patients' chronic disease status. However, little is known about the exercise documentation in family-physician records. Therefore, a scoping review was conducted to describe family-physician-recorded exercise-related advice to patients in electronic medical records.

Prenatal Exercise and Cardiorespiratory Health and Fitness: A Meta-analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the influence of prenatal exercise on maternal cardiorespiratory health and fitness during pregnancy.

Methods: Online databases were searched up to February 25, 2019. Studies of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were eligible, which contained information on the relevant population (pregnant women), intervention (subjective or objective measures of frequency, intensity, duration, volume, or type of exercise), comparator (no exercise intervention), and outcomes (maternal cardiorespiratory fitness, including V˙O2max, submaximal V˙O2, V˙O2 at anaerobic threshold, and cardiorespiratory health, including resting heart rate, and resting systolic and diastolic blood pressures during pregnancy).

Motivators and deterrents for seeking eye care in a Canadian region.

Background: Motivators and deterrents for seeking eye care in a Canadian setting were sought using a qualitative study. Provincial deregulation of eyewear dispensing in 2010 allows consumers to order eyewear without an optical prescription, thus eliminating a potential motivator for obtaining an eye examination.

Methods: Convenience sampling was used to obtain 25 members of the public who contributed to one of seven focus groups that were facilitated, audiotaped, anonymised and transcribed.