30 research outputs found
Parameters of low back pain chronicity among athletes: associations with physical and mental stress
Get PDFObjective: In the general population, physical and mental stress factors are linked to chronic low back pain (LBP). The aim of the present study was to examine this association among athletes
The role of psychological recovery in back pain prevention and rehabilitation
No full textFür die Prävention und Rehabilitation von Rückenschmerz (RS) sind psychosoziale Einflüsse bedeutsam. Einen neuen Ansatz in der RS-Therapie könnte die Förderung von Erholung darstellen.
Studie 1 analysierte Erholungs-Beanspruchungsmuster und rückenbezogene Schmerzintensität und Beeinträchtigung.
In Studie 2 erhielt die Interventionsgruppe (IG) Bausteine über einen Zeitraum von 3 Monaten und Inhalte zu Erholung im Behandlungssetting.
In Studie 3 erhielten zwei Gruppen multimodale Inhalte im Rehabilitationsprogramm, wobei die Inhalte der IG um Erholung ergänzt wurden.
Erholung im Sinne der Wiederherstellung der eigenen Ressourcen scheint mit dem Phänomen RS in einer Beziehung zu stehen. Die Befunde dieser Doktorarbeit deuten darauf hin, dass Erholungsbausteine einen vielversprechenden Ansatz in der RS-Prävention und Rehabilitation darstellen
Changes in the perception of stress and recovery in German secondary school teachers
No full textTeachers’ job characteristics in Germany appear to predispose this population to high stress levels without sufficient recovery periods. This study aimed to analyse changes in the recovery-stress state of\ua040 German secondary school teachers to assess the health-related status quo of this population. The role of the school type for this development was also analysed. The Recovery-Stress Questionnaire was administered four times (twice before, twice after the Christmas holiday period). A significant decrease in stress over the holidays followed by an increased stress level after the holidays was found. An increase in recovery was noted after the Christmas break which declined by late January. The school type was of subordinate relevance regarding the development of stress and recovery. The outcomes of this study indicate a fade-out of the beneficial holiday effects and underline the importance of the optimal use of recovery times to deal with occupational stress
Recovery in football
No full textModern elite football requires a myriad of different skills from the players encompassing technical, tactical, physical, and psychological capabilities. These demands can exhibit significant stress on the players and need to be balanced by appropriate physiological and psychological recovery in order to maintain a high level of performance. An important prerequisite of recovery interventions consists of the implementation of monitoring routines to assess the specific recovery needs of players and teams. Ideally, a combination of behavioural (e.g. global positioning system), physiological (e.g. blood lactate), and psychological (e.g. questionnaires) instruments for recovery monitoring should be evaluated to enable a detailed picture of the recovery status and the development of individualised recovery interventions. On a physiological level, a recovery protocol entailing rehydration and nutrition, cold water immersion, compression garments, and sufficient sleep should be warranted to promote the physiological recovery process. Psychologically, relaxation techniques can be performed to reduce mental fatigue and should be selected based on the individual preferences. It can be stated that the probability of success in elite football can be significantly increased in case the transfer from scientific knowledge regarding recovery monitoring and interventions can be integrated into practical contexts. The complexity of contemporary elite football suggests an array of different recovery strategies for each player to accomplish optimal functioning. Future research should therefore focus on individual and practice-oriented approaches to both assess and stimulate recovery
THE EFFECT OF SEQUENCE EARTHQUAKE ON FRAGILITY CURVE DUAL SYSTEMS OF LOW RISE STEEL MOMENT FRAME WITH ECCENTRIC BRACED FRAME
No full textFollowing a large earthquake, numerous aftershocks can be triggered due to the
complex stress interaction between and within tectonic plates. Although
aftershocks are normally smaller in magnitude, their ground motion intensity
can be large and have different energy contents than the mainshock. Even
seemingly, undamaged buildings may be damaged as a result of aftershocks. The
mainshock-damaged buildings with deteriorated structural properties are more
susceptible to damage. Based on the achievements of structural engineering and
earthquake today, design of structures based on performance can be mentioned.
Firstly, unlike traditional methods, new structures can be designed based on
seismic needs and functional levels; secondly, the possibility of retrofitting existing buildings is provided. There are also famous ATC and FEMA regulations in this field. In this research, the performance of steel structure with eccentric braced frames being affected by sequence earthquakes has been studied. To do so, low-rise buildings of 3, 5, and 7 stories have been analyzed in terms of time history dynamics by nonlinear software of Perform 3D. By drawing the fragility curve of structures at different levels of performance, the seismic vulnerability of structures has been investigated. The results indicate that as the number of stories increases, the seismic vulnerability of the structure decreases, and the probability of failure in Far-field earthquakes is higher than near-fault earthquakes. In a seismic sequence discussion, the second earthquake is often affected by the fact that its PGA is larger than the first earthquake. In other words, when the PGA is the second earthquake smaller than or equal to the first earthquake, its effect on
structures is very slight, which can be ignored. With regard to the fragility curves achieved, it can be concluded that the structure at the level of the safety of life (LS), which is the standard 2800 and the topic of the tenth subject of the national building regulations, has a good performance, and the design based on them is reliable
Evaluation of the effect of psychological recovery tools on back pain in an out-patient prevention program
No full textBACKGROUND: Stress and recovery have recently been linked to health issues and back pain (BP) occurrence. However, the evaluation of these aspects in prevention programs has not been approached so far.OBJECTIVES: The primary aim of this study was to exploratively scrutinize the effectiveness of recovery interventions to reduce BP within a multimodal, out-patient prevention program. The secondary aim consisted in the evaluation of these recovery interventions in terms of reducing stress and increasing recovery.METHODS: A prospective cohort study with 58 employees was conducted. Thirty-one individuals participated in a multimodal out-patient prevention program for 12-weeks, with recovery interventions being conveyed as add-ons. The control group did not receive treatment. At baseline (T-0) and after the prevention program (T-1), both groups completed psychometric instruments assessing BP, stress, and recovery.RESULTS: A MANOVA indicated that Pain Intensity (p = 0.039), Disability (p = 0.011), and Overall Stress (p = 0.001) were significantly reduced in the intervention group compared to the control group. Overall Recovery (p = 0.008) significantly improved in the intervention group while deteriorating in the control group.CONCLUSIONS: The outcomes emphasize the relevance of recovery tools for BP prevention and for reducing stress and enhancing recovery in an out-patient prevention program
A practitioner’s perspective on psychological issues in football
No full textThe challenges for professional football players are becoming more and more complex due to the multifaceted physical, technical, and psychological demands of the modern game. Psychological components have especially attracted the attention of science and are finding their way into practice. This overview article aims to discuss five psychological issues in football which the authors consider to be among the most relevant for sport-psychological practitioners. Each topic is structured identically: (a) topic description, (b) empirical evidence highlighting its relevance in football and potential impacts on performance, and (c) practical recommendations. The first two topics focus on the environment in football by discussing (1) organisational issues and (2) player–coach–parent triads within football teams. Subsequently, the central theme performance is evaluated. (3) How do health and well-being impact long-term elite performance? (4) How can the training of psychological skills enhance performance? (5) How does “choking under pressure” affect performance? It can be stated that sport-psychological football research has provided several important and meaningful findings so far which can partly be adapted to practical settings. An even stronger focus of research in applied settings is warranted to gain further insights into the psychological underpinnings prevalent in the world of football. From a practical perspective, the article may provide both researchers and practitioners with valuable input on selected psychological topics in football. The summarised research can serve as a starting point for further research or interventions in practical settings
Monitoring the recovery-stress state in athletes
No full textTypical daily life situations and events of a National Football League-player are delineated, indicating potential starting points for appropriate and effective monitoring in sports settings. Regular monitoring encompasses the assessment of training and competition loads as well as the consequences on an individual level. Monitoring recovery processes and stress levels has gained significance in professional sports in order to prevent potential detrimental consequences and to optimise performance. In order to obtain an overview of sport-specific as well as external factors affecting the overall recovery-stress state of an athlete, the Recovery-Stress Questionnaire for Athletes provides a thorough evaluation. Stress for elite athletes may not only emerge from sport-specific stressors, but also from personal or social factors. These aspects can also be addressed with subjective instruments and can be evaluated via a coach-athlete dialogue. The monitoring of stress may then become a stressor itself, thereby exhibiting adverse effects
Stress-related psychological factors for back pain among athletes: important topic with scarce evidence
No full textHealth issues represent a frequent problem for athletes, as this particular demographic is repeatedly confronted with physically and psychologically stressful situations. Back pain (BP) materialises as comparatively common health problem being regarded as functionally limiting and psychologically straining burden for athletes. According to research conducted on athletes with BP, biomechanical and physiological mechanisms emerge as influential, whereas stress-related psychological factors appear to be neglected. For athletic injuries, the essential impact of psychological processes on injury occurrence and return from injury has already been corroborated. Hence, the aim of this literature review is to: (1) introduce a conceptual differentiation between injuries and BP; (2) summarise the results obtained regarding stress-related psychological aspects for injuries; and (3) connect the injury research to the state-of-the-art evidence regarding stress-related factors for BP among athletes. A distinction between injuries and BP could be established based on previous definitions, despite the fact that a considerable overlap between both concepts prevails. Injuries can be attributed to a physical origin, whereas BP frequently lacks this physical criterion. For BP, our enquiry yielded four studies including psychological measures of stress – with two studies specifically examining the association between BP and psychological stress among athletes longitudinally. Abundant findings from the general population support the importance of considering psychological and specifically stress-related factors in BP prevention and rehabilitation, but evidence related to the athletic field remains elusive. Further scientific investigations with a wider methodological approach are needed to deepen the knowledge about the crucial relationship between psychological stress, BP, and athletes
Full Title: Examining the Presence of Back Pain in Competitive Athletes: A Focus on Stress and Recovery
No full textContext - Explanatory approaches for back pain (BP) in athletes focus on biomechanical factors while neglecting psychological perspectives. Psychological factors have gained importance in the prediction of injuries in athletes and BP in the general population, with stress and recovery emerging as central risk factors. However, scarce evidence exists regarding the role of these aspects for the prevalent burden of back pain (BP). Objective - To investigate the association between stress and recovery parameters and the presence of BP. Design - Cross-sectional design. Setting - The questionnaires were distributed after the training sessions. Participants - A total number 345 competitive athletes (Mage = 18.31, SDage = 5.40) was investigated. The classification of the athletes' competitive status was based on performance level. Interventions - Data were collected using questionnaires for the assessment of stress, recovery, and BP. Main outcome measures - We performed a multiple logistic regression to obtain Odds Ratios (OR) for stress and recovery parameters with regard to the outcome variable BP status. Results - For stress, the dimension Overall Stress (OR = 1.83, 95 % CI [1.30-2.59], p = .001) and the scale Physical Complaints(OR = 1.68, 95 % CI [1.25-2.25], p = .001) of the general version of the Recovery-Stress Questionnaire (RESTQ-Basic) resulted to be significantly associated with BP. None of the recovery-related scales displayed a statistically significant relationship with BP. Conclusion - The outcomes of this study imply a modest association between stress and the presence of BP in competitive athletes. Practitioners may take these findings into account regarding the conception of training and for monitoring purposes
