Biochemical monitoring in sports: focal points for improvement

Literature data analysis along with decades of experience in sports medicine (biochemistry of sports included) enabled us to classify and explain key points that would be appropriate to consider when conducting biochemical research in sports, but in doing so we believe that the relevant research studies make just a part of a comprehensive medical and pedagogical monitoring

Energy spectrum of cascades generated by muons in Baksan underground scintillation telescope

Spectrum of cascades generated by cosmic ray muons underground is presented. The mean zenith angle of the muon arrival is theta=35 deg the depth approx. 1000 hg/sq cm. In cascades energy range 700 GeV the measured spectrum is in agreement with the sea-level integral muon spectrum index gamma=3.0. Some decrease of this exponent has been found in the range 4000 Gev

Enchanced preoperative rehabilitation as part of the complex perioperative rehabilitation of patients with super-obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (clinical outlook)

Obesity is a global social and economic problem. The bariatric surgery is a most effective treatment for obesity. The presented clinical case demonstrates the usage of principles of enchanced perioperative rehabilitation for the preoperative preparation of a patient with super obesity and with severe obstructive sleep apnea and alveolar hypoventilation syndrome.A 54-year-old patient was hospitalized with complaints of obesity, impossibility of persistent weight loss conservatively, severe daytime sleepiness, frequent nocturnal awakenings (up to 8 times per night). The patient’s weight was 230 kg with a height of 157 cm (BMI 93.5 kg / m2). The examination revealed a syndrome of sleep apnea of mixed genesis of extremely severe degree, chronic night hypoxemia of an extremely severe degree. Preoperative preparation was performed in accordance with the program of enchanced perioperative rehabilitation. The duration of preoperative preparation was 19 days; weight loss — 40 kg (%WL -17,4), compensation of comorbidities was achieved as well. After that the patient underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. There were no complications in the postoperative period. Length of postoperative hospital stay was 6 days. At follow-up examination one year after surgery, body weight dropped from 230 to 153 kg (% WL-33.5), a significant improvement of the quality of life was achieved.The enchanced perioperative rehabilitation program can be successfully used as an effective method for preoperartive preparation of the patients with morbid obesity in combination with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.and obesity hypoventilation. It can be a reasonable alternative to the standard program with preoperative intragastric balloon treatment. The use of this technique allows to increase the effectiveness of treatment of these high-risk patients, as well as to reduce the risk of perioperative complications

Methods of physical rehabilitation of elderly people for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia

The aim of the review is to analyze the prevalence of sarcopenia in the elderly age group, the causes of its occurrence, and to present modern methods of prevention and physical rehabilitation. The study focuses on the relationship between exercise, training effects and physiological mechanisms, as well as the safety of various types of strength, anaerobic and multimodal training, which have a positive impact during the prevention and rehabilitation treatment of sarcopenia. Literature reviews, meta-analyses, and original studies are included that focus on older people in all settings, using validated assessment tools and methods. A literature search was conducted in four electronic databases – PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Springer, for the period from 2012 to June 30, 2022. There were no restrictions on the language bias of the publication. Search strategy. The keywords used to define the terms of participation in the review are “older/advanced age”, “sarcopenia” and “sarcopenic obesity”. Articles were included if they met the following criteria – cohorts with mean or median age ≥ 60 years and any of the following definitions of sarcopenia: European Working Group on Sarcopenia in the Elderly (EWGSOP), Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia (AWGS), International Working Group on Sarcopenia (IWGS). To ensure comparability of interventions, the review included studies that were conducted for at least 8 weeks, and the distribution of patients by study design was randomized. Also, articles involving hospitalized patients are excluded

Evaluation of indicators of goniometry of the ankle joint in the complex rehabilitation of athletes with peroneal tendinopathy

The study reflects the results of comprehensive rehabilitation of professional athletes with fibular tendinopathy. The effectiveness was evaluated based on the indicators of goniometry of the ankle joint at different stages of the rehabilitation process.Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed comprehensive program of physical rehabilitation with tendinopathy of the fibular tendons.Materials and methods. The study involved 60 professional male athletes with the diagnosis of “fibular tendinopathy” established by ultrasound examination. All patients were randomly divided into two equal groups of 30 people. Group I patients, in addition to the main ones, were assigned specially designed exercises for balance, balance and proprioceptive sensitivity on the Biodex Balance System (BBS) biofeedback system (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. New York, USA), as well as balancing disksResults. The percentage of reduction in the total amplitude of movement in the ankle joint, that is, its deficiency, statistically significantly differed between the groups. Thus, at the time of examination before the start of treatment, the total amplitude deficit in group I patients was 13.2°, and in group II – 14.0°. At week 6 after the start of treatment, this indicator improved in group I patients and amounted to 3.8°, and in group II – 12.2°

Risk factors in fitness physical activities

Objective: to identify the dominant groups of risk factors when practicing fitness physical activities. Materials and methods: analysis of 110 websites of local fitness centres, workout facilities, sports clubs, wellness studios, dancing schools, fight clubs, Yoga centres etc. Results: the analysis revealed that modern fitness industry involves a wide range of additional risk factors (scarcely ever considered) in addition to conventional reasons for potential medical problems with enhanced physical activity. The focus points are as follows: lack of medical permission to participation in sports activities; specific motivation of fitness-goers in the vast majority of cases; progressive convergence of strength fitness programs with particular strength sports; wide use of a variety of means and methods (typically in strength programs) classified as doping; exercise loads along with health-promoting activities (each characterized by distinct physiological price); frequent combination of physical exercise with pathogenic nutrition and water consumption violation; etc. Conclusions: only a few trends of the analyzed fitness programs were considered to be actually health-improving ones (with correct biomechanics and competent dosing of exercises). Realization of other programs may have a number of negative consequences, especially for persons with border-line states of health. Some of trends in fitness are in greatest possible convergence with professional commercial sport where health of athletes occupies one of the last places in the list of priorities. Consideration of the identified risk factors dictates the need for a broad range of measures to prevent emergencies and sudden deaths in amateur athletes

Оценка качества жизни реципиентов органов по итогам проведения Первых Российских трансплантационных игр

Objective: to evaluate the role of physical activity (at sports games) in improving the quality of life of organ recipients.Materials and methods. We examined 42 adult lung, heart, kidney and liver recipients, and patients undergoing renal replacement therapy (mean age 42.6 ± 12.09 years) - participants of the First Russian Transplant Games. The results were analyzed. Quality of life of the recipients was assessed using the nonspecific SF-36 questionnaire.Results. After solid organ transplantation, the interviewed recipients answered that they try to lead an active lifestyle, to engage in accessible physical activities, and to participate in sports events intended for organ recipients. Assessment of the quality of life according to the SF-36 questionnaire showed that all the participants had high scores in terms of the physical and psychological component, which is associated with regular physical training and sports. Conclusion. Physical exercise and active participation in sports activities are an important component in the socialization and rehabilitation of organ recipients. These two factors also improve the psychological and physical components of the quality of life of the recipients.Цель: оценить роль физической активности (на спортивных играх) в повышении качества жизни людей после трансплантации органов.Материалы и методы. Анализированы результаты обследования 42 совершеннолетних реципиентов легких, сердца, почки и печени, а также пациентов, находящихся на заместительной почечной терапии (средний возраст - 42,6 ± 12,09 года) - участников Первых Российских трансплантационных игр. С помощью неспецифического опросника SF-36 было оценено качество жизни реципиентов.Результаты. После трансплантации солидных органов опрашиваемые пациенты ответили, что стараются вести активный образ жизни, заниматься доступными видами физической культуры, участвовать в проводимых спортивных мероприятиях для реципиентов органов. Оценка качества жизни по шкалам опросника SF-36 показала, что у всех участников отмечаются высокие показатели в шкалах физического и психологического компонента, что связано с регулярными занятиями физической культурой и спортом.Заключение. Показано, что физические упражнения и активное участие в спортивных мероприятиях являются важной составляющей в социализации и реабилитации реципиентов органов, а также позволяют улучшить их психологический и физический компоненты качества жизни

Long-Term Results of Medical and Surgical Methods for Elimination of the Internal Anal Sphincter Spasm in Chronic Anal Fissure (NCT03855046)

Aim: evaluation of long-term results of injection of botulinum toxin type A into the internal anal sphincter and performing lateral internal sphincterotomy in combination with excision of chronic anal fissure.Materials and methods. The study included 176 patients (73 (41.5 %) men and 103 (58.5 %) women) older than 18 years; randomization into the compared groups was carried out by random number generation in a computer program. Patients, researchers and surgeons were not blinded. Patients of the main group underwent fissure excision in combination with relaxation of the internal anal sphincter by botulinum toxin type A (BTA) at a dosage of 40 units, patients of the control group underwent lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) with excision of chronic anal fissure. Long-term results of complex treatment were studied in 126 patients (54 (43 %) men and 72 (57 %) women), the median follow-up was 12.3 (12.2; 15.7) months. Statistical analysis was carried out in the program Statistica 13.3 (TIBCO Software Inc., USA).Results. In the long-term postoperative period, the indicators of mean resting anal pressure were lower in the LIS group (p = 0.04). The compared groups were comparable in terms of the level mean squeeze anal pressure (p = 0.69); however, in patients of the BTA group, the level of this indicator increased over time (p = 0.001). None of the patients of the compared groups had anal incontinence and relapse of the disease.Discussion. In the framework of the performed study, in some patients from the compared groups, spasm of the internal anal sphincter persisted throughout the observation period, and in some patients it occurred again, while no signs of relapse fissure were detected. The functional and clinical results of treatment obtained by us cast doubt on the exclusivity of the increased tone of the internal anal sphincter as the main link in the pathogenesis of chronic anal fissure in some patients and indicates the presence of other factors in combination with which the course of the disease is determined. The above facts do not exclude the possibility of recurrence of anal fissure in a more distant period of observation.Conclusion. Medical relaxation with botulinum toxin type A at a dosage of 40 units can serve as an alternative to lateral internal sphincterotomy as a method of eliminating spasm of the internal anal sphincte

Влияние полноты реализации программы ускоренного выздоровления пациентов, перенесших резекцию ободочной кишки по поводу рака, на эффективность лечения

Objective: to assess ERP implementation results in patients with colon cancer and to reveal correlation between compliance of ERP protocol and efficacy of perioperative care.Materials and methods. 124 patients were included in the study. Main group consisted of 62 patients with ERP, others were controls. ERP compliance was assessed using original formula which considers number of accomplished elements of the Protocol and quality of performance of each element.Results. No significant difference between the groups in morbidity was obtained (1.6 % in main group vs 9.8 % controls; р = 0.06). Minor dependence in self-care was obtained in 90.5 % at third post-op day in main group vs 58.0 % in controls (p < 0.0001). Postoperative hospital stay was lower in main group (4.7 ± 0.1 vs 9.0 ± 0.6 days; p < 0.0001). Total hospital stay was lower in main group as well (7.2 ± 0.1 vs 14.1 ± 0.7 days; р < 0.0001). No mortality and readmissions occurred. ERP compliance rate was 80.0 % (56.9–93.3 %). Рostoperative hospital stay in patients with high protocol compliance (≥ 80 %) was significantly shorter then in patients with low protocol compliance (< 80 %): 4.3 ± 0.2 vs 5.1 ± 0.2; р = 0,005).Conclusion. ERP is effective and safe method of postoperative care in patients after colon resection and the effectiveness of the treatment correlates with protocol compliance rate resulted in shorter hospital stay.Целью работы стала оценка непосредственных результатов применения программы ускоренного выздоровления (ПУВ) пациентов, подвергшихся операциям на ободочной кишке, и изучение влияния полноты ее реализации на эффективность лечения.Материалы и методы. В исследование включены 124 пациента. Первую (основную) группу составили 63 больных, в отношении которых которых была применена ПУВ. Пациенты 2-й (контрольной) группы (n = 61) получали стандартное лечение. Для подсчета процента реализации ПУВ нами разработана формула, учитывающая не только количественную реализацию элементов программы, но и качество выполнения каждого из заявленных элементов.Результаты. Частота послеоперационных осложнений в группах и подгруппах достоверно не отличалась (1,6 % (n = 1) – в основной и 9,8 % (n = 6) – в контрольной; р = 0,056). Количество послеоперационных койко-дней ниже в основной группе и составила 4,7 ± 0,1 по сравнению с 9,0 ± 0,6 в контрольной (р < 0,0001). Достоверно ниже было и число общих койко-дней в основной группе (7,2 ± 0,1 против 14,1 ± 0,7 в контрольной (р < 0,0001)). Случаев повторной госпитализации и летальности не отмечено. Доля реализации ПУВ в нашей клинике составила от 56,9 до 93,3 %, медиана – 80 %. Число послеоперационных дней у пациентов с реализацией программы на 80 % и более был достоверно ниже, чем у пациентов с реализацией ПУВ < 80 %: 4,3 ± 0,2 против 5,1 ± 0,2, (р < 0,0001).Заключение. Предложенная ПУВ является эффективным и безопасным методом ведения пациентов, подлежащих хирургическому лечению по поводу рака ободочной кишки. Эффективность лечения, ассоциированная с укорочением сроков пребывания в стационаре, коррелирует с процентом реализации ПУВ

Спорт для пациентов с трансплантированным и органами

The article offers analysis of the problem status as well as World and Russian experience of donor organ recipients participation in sports and physical training.  The connection of physical activity with the quality of life of patients after transplantation is reflected. The problems associated with organ  donation in Russia and other countries and the importance of sports activities in  promoting this problem are described. The analysis of foreign experience in the  organization of sports games for people with transplanted organs, which  indicates: the importance of research methods in admission to physical  education and sports among recipients, the need for dosing and selection of physical activity, the involvement of a transplant doctor for individualization of rehabilitation programs. The personal experience of foreign athletes with  transplanted organs, including the experience of the Russian recipient’s participation in the 21st world games 2017 is presented. Experience of carrying out sports activities for people with transplanted organs in Russia is also given.Представлен анализ состояния проблемы, а также мирового и российского опыта участия реципиентов донорских органов в занятиях спортом и физической культурой. Отражена роль  влияния физической активности на качество жизни пациентов после трансплантации.  Отмечены трудности, связанные с органным донорством в России и за рубежом, и значимость  спортивных мероприятий в содействии данной проблеме. Проанализирован зарубежный опыт  по проведению спортивных игр для лиц с трансплантированными органами, который указывает на важность дополнительных методов исследования при допуске к занятиям физической  культурой и спортом у реципиентов, необходимость дозирования при подборе режима физической нагрузки, привлечение врача-трансплантолога для индивидуализации программ  реабилитации. Представлен личный опыт зарубежных спортсменов с трансплантированными  органами, в том числе опыт участия российского реципиента в 21-х Всемирных играх 2017 года.  Также приводится опыт проведения спортивных мероприятий для людей с трансплантированными органами в России