110 results match your criteria: "University of Applied Sciences Wiener[Affiliation]"

Introduction: While maximum strength diagnostics are applied in several sports and rehabilitative settings, dynamic strength capacity has been determined via the one-repetition maximum (1RM) testing for decades. Because the literature concerned several limitations, such as injury risk and limited practical applicability in large populations (e.g.

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Erratum to "Can Generative Adversarial Networks help to overcome the limited data problem in segmentation?" [Z Med Phys 32 (2022) 361-368].

Z Med Phys

September 2024

Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Competence Center for Preclinical Imaging and Biomedical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Wiener, Neustadt, Austria; Faculty of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Wiener, Neustadt, Austria.

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This study critically examines the suitability of using a single drop height to assess the reaction strength index in trained and active participants, a key component of athletic performance. Using a cross-sectional design, 377 trained (n = 163) and active (n = 214) participants aged 14-18 years performing drop jumps from 4 different heights (24, 32, 40, and 48 cm) were studied. The primary aim was to explore the individual differences in reaction strength index at these heights and to assess whether a single height can reliably represent stretch-shortening cycle capabilities.

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When measuring maximum strength, a high accuracy and precision is required to monitor the training adaptations. Based on available reliability parameters, the literature suggests the replacement of the one repetition maximum (1RM) by isometric testing to save testing time. However, from a statistical point of view, correlation coefficients do not provide the required information when aiming to replace one test by another.

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The mechanisms underlying range of motion enhancements via flexibility training discussed in the literature show high heterogeneity in research methodology and study findings. In addition, scientific conclusions are mostly based on functional observations while studies considering the underlying physiology are less common. However, understanding the underlying mechanisms that contribute to an improved range of motion through stretching is crucial for conducting comparable studies with sound designs, optimising training routines and accurately interpreting resulting outcomes.

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Depending on the respective research question, LC-MS/MS based bottom-up proteomics poses challenges from the initial biological sample all the way to data evaluation. The focus of this study was to investigate the influence of sample preparation techniques and data analysis parameters on protein identification in Tribolium castaneum by applying free software proteomics platform Max Quant. Multidimensional protein extraction strategies in combination with electrophoretic or chromatographic off-line protein pre-fractionation were applied to enhance the spectrum of isolated proteins from T.

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Purpose: The aim of this investigation was to assess alterations of pulmonary oxygen uptake (V˙O2) and muscle deoxygenation on-kinetics during heavy-intensity cycling in youth cyclists over a period of 15 months.

Methods: Eleven cyclists (initial age, 14.3 [1.

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Non-invasive continuous blood pressure (BP) monitoring is of longstanding interest in various cardiovascular scenarios. In this context, pulse arrival time (PAT), i.e.

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Article Synopsis
  • * The main goal was to find connections between data from these devices (like heart rate and activity levels) and participants' subjective sleep quality ratings.
  • * Results showed moderate predictive accuracy (59%), but adjusting the scale's tolerance improved this to 92%, indicating the need for deeper analysis on how wearables and AI can enhance our understanding of sleep behavior.
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Association between Sprint and Jump Performance and Maximum Strength in Standing Calf Raise or Squat in Elite Youth Soccer Players.

Sports (Basel)

March 2024

Department of Sport and Human Movement Science, Centre for Sport Science and University Sports, University of Vienna, 1150 Vienna, Austria.

Soccer is a complex sports discipline that requires players to engage in diverse high-intensity and multidirectional activities. The optimization of strength and conditioning programs requires a comprehensive understanding of the physical attributes influencing player performance. While previous research has demonstrated the influence of knee and hip extensor muscles on the performance in sprints and other explosive movements, this study aimed to establish the relationship between plantar flexor muscle strength and high-intensity actions.

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Background: Increases in maximal strength and muscle volume represent central aims of training interventions. Recent research suggested that the chronic application of stretch may be effective in inducing hypertrophy. The present systematic review therefore aimed to syntheisize the evidence on changes of strength and muscle volume following chronic static stretching.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the concordance of isokinetic bilateral strength differences of the knee extensors in single- and multi-joint movement tasks. One hundred and nineteen male athletes performed isokinetic legpresses at 0.1 m/s and 0.

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Introduction: Based on the assumption of maximal strength as a basic ability, several studies show a high influence of maximum strength on jumping performance in several sport athletes. However, there is a wide range of correlations from  = 0.17-0.

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Reproducibility of peak moment for isometric and isokinetic knee extension exercise.

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

December 2023

Training and Sports Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Johannes Gutenberg-Straße 3, 2700, Wiener Neustadt, Austria.

Background: Accurate measurements of muscular performance are important for diagnostics, for example during rehabilitation after traumatic injuries but also in competitive sports. For these purposes, dynamometric devices are widely used and considered the gold standard for muscle strength testing. However, few previous studies have tested the reproducibility of peak moment (PM) at velocities close to the maximum device capability, and in general, reproducibility results cannot be transferred to other devices or test protocols.

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Since December 2019 the world has been dealing with a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. The first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was made available in Europe at the end of 2020. 202 volunteers from the vicinity of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt took part in this study; their IgG levels recognizing the RBD of SARS-CoV-2 were determined.

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Vitamin D (VD) is the most discussed antioxidant supplement for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and many studies suggest correlations between a low VD serum level and onset and progression of the disease. While many studies in animals as well as clinical studies focused on the role of VD in the relapsing-remitting MS, knowledge is rather sparse for the progressive phase of the disease and the development of cortical pathology. In this study, we used our established rat model of cortical inflammatory demyelination, resembling features seen in late progressive MS, to address the question about whether VD could have positive effects on reducing cortical pathology, oxidative stress, and neurofilament light chain (NfL) serum levels.

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Increasing muscle strength and cross-sectional area is of crucial importance to improve or maintain physical function in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports performance. Decreases in muscular performance are experienced in phases of reduced physical activity or immobilization. These decrements highlight the need for alternative, easily accessible training regimens for a sedentary population to improve rehabilitation and injury prevention routines.

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This study quantified average and peak external intensities of various basketball training drills. Thirteen youth male basketball players (age: 15.2 ± 0.

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The positive effect of spermidine in older adults suffering from dementia after 1 year.

Wien Klin Wochenschr

January 2024

FAZ Floridsdorfer Allergiezentrum, Pius-Parsch-Platz 1/3, 1210, Vienna, Austria.

Background: A positive effect of the effect of a 3-month oral spermidine intake on memory performance has already been demonstrated. The continuation of this study aimed to examine whether there could be observed an improvement in memory performance after one year.

Method: 45 residents of the nursing home "Gepflegt Wohnen" in Hart bei Graz, Styria, Austria, were given a daily dose of 3.

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Purpose: The purpose of the current investigation was to retrospectively assess possible differences in physiological performance characteristics between junior cyclists signing a contract with an under-23 (U23) development team versus those failing to sign such a contract.

Methods: Twenty-five male junior cyclists (age: 18.1 [0.

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Introduction: Increasing obesity rates around the globe have challenged policymakers to find strategies to prompt healthier eating habits. While unhealthy eating takes place in many different contexts, dining out is a context where individuals often choose an unhealthy option despite the availability of healthier alternatives. One possible explanation for this behavior is the unhealthy-tasty intuition, which refers to the belief that unhealthy food is tastier than healthy food.

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Background: The aging population's need for treatment of chronic diseases is exhibiting a marked increase in urgency, with heart failure being one of the most severe diseases in this regard. To improve outpatient care of these patients and reduce hospitalization rates, the telemedical disease management program HerzMobil was developed in the past.

Objective: This work aims to analyze the inter-annotator variability among two professional groups (healthcare and engineering) involved in this program's annotation process of free-text clinical notes using categories.

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Background: Long-term care faces severe challenges on the supply (shortages of formal and informal carers) as well as on the demand side (increasing number of care-dependent people). To cope with these challenges, new forms of support for the professional care network are needed.

Objectives: This paper describes the concept and implementation of a Remote Care Assist (RCA) service, consisting of a web-application for the Care Expert Center (CXC) and Remote Support (RS) applications for the HoloLens 2 as well as for Android and iOS smartphones.

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Objectives: Although there is well-established evidence for the existence of socio-economic inequalities in virtually all dimensions of health, little is known about the implications of these socio-economic disparities for healthcare costs from a cumulative life course perspective. Accounting for differentials in healthcare use patterns and mortality, we assess how lifetime costs differ between socio-economic groups.

Study Design: This study used dynamic microsimulation modelling.

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