Can Skin Temperature Be Altered After Different Magnitudes of Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage?

: This study aimed to assess skin temperature (Tsk) changes after different magnitudes of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) of the elbow flexor muscles and investigate whether Tsk is related to indirect markers of EIMD. : Thirty healthy active men were randomly allocated to the mild (MiDG) ( = 15) or moderate (MoDG) ( = 15) muscle damage group. Muscle damage in elbow flexor muscles was induced by 10 (for MiDG) or 30 (for MoDG) maximal eccentric isokinetic contractions at 60 degrees/s.

Evaluation of the relationship between the pelvic floor muscles and insulin resistance.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) in women with insulin resistance (IR) using surface electromyography and to associate the results with insulin levels.

Patients And Methods: Through an analytical, cross-sectional study, 86 women were evaluated and divided into two groups: a control group (n=35) and an IR group (n=51). Data were collected through detailed history-taking, physical examination, and biochemical analysis.

Is there a difference in the electromyographic activity of the pelvic floor muscles across the phases of the menstrual cycle?

[Purpose] To evaluate the electrical activity of the pelvic floor muscle in women during the follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle and its correlation with estradiol and total testosterone levels. [Subjects and Methods] This cross-sectional study involved 30 women with ovulatory menstrual cycles. Total testosterone and estradiol levels were measured and the muscle tone and maximum voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles were evaluated using surface electromyography.

Relationship between pelvic floor muscle and hormone levels in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Aims: To evaluate the electrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Methods: Forty-two women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS group) and 13 premenopausal women (control group) were recruited in this cross-sectional study. Total testosterone and estradiol were measured and muscle tone and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of PFM were determined by surface electromyography.