American Journal of Sports Science

Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014

  • Lateral Epicondylitis: A Novel Non-Invasive Treatment Approach

    Christopher Bui

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 111-114
    Received: Aug. 07, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 01, 2014
    Published: Sep. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the TheraPoint Focal Pressure Support (TP-FPS) as a non-invasive treatment for pain associated with lateral Epicondylitis (LE). Design: Prospective cohort study. Participants: n = 25 study subjects (20 males and 5 females) ranging in age from 18-65 with pain in one upper limb either dominant (23) or non-d... Show More
  • Computational Aerodynamics of Baseball, Soccer Ball and Volleyball

    Pouya Jalilian, Patrick K. Kreun, MohammadHady M. Makhmalbaf, William W. Liou

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 115-121
    Received: Aug. 18, 2014
    Accepted: Aug. 29, 2014
    Published: Sep. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Recent advances in the computing power of modern computers have made computational fluid dynamics studies particularly interesting and feasible. We used the computational fluid dynamics method to solve the physical governing equations of the air flow around balls of popular sports in typical game conditions and investigated their aerodynamics and t... Show More
  • Analysis of Set Shot in Basketball in Relation with Time to Perform the Course and Displacement of Center of Gravity

    Mandeep Singh Nathial

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 122-126
    Received: Aug. 23, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 03, 2014
    Published: Sep. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: The purpose of the study was to analysis of the technique of set shot while attempting free throws with the performance, in relation with time to perform the course and displacement of center of gravity. Sixty National level male basketball players of three different height groups i.e. Group I: 5’5’’ to 5’8’’,Group II: 5’9” to 6’ and Group III: 6’ ... Show More
  • A Comparative Study of Lung Function Test between Physically Trained and Untrained Adults

    Sridip Chatterjee, Aloke Sen Borman, Aparup Konar, Samiran Mondal

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 127-130
    Received: Sep. 03, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 18, 2014
    Published: Oct. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Background: The maximum lung function for human being reached around the age of 20-25 years. Studies on lung function indicated a progressive age-related functional change of the respiratory physiology. Regular physical activity throughout the life may delay this deterioration of lung function. Objective of the study: The present study was designed... Show More
  • Effects of an Individualized and Time Based Training Program on Physical Fitness and Mood States in Recreational Endurance Runners

    Kuno Hottenrott, Sebastian Ludyga, Thomas Gronwald, Stephan Schulze

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 131-137
    Received: Sep. 19, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 05, 2014
    Published: Oct. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Previous studies have shown that training guided individually by heart rate variability (HRV) elicits benefits on endurance performance. Meanwhile complex programs, which use HRV assessments to tailor exercise prescriptions to individual needs, are included in portable training computers. However, knowledge on health and fitness benefits of such tr... Show More
  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Scuba Diving or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

    Raja Ben Sassi, Karima Taamallah, Imen Mezoughi, Walid Belhaj Brahim, Zied Hajjej, Hedi Gharsallah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 138-140
    Received: Sep. 15, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 13, 2014
    Published: Oct. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Heart rhythm disorders are widely reported as complications of scuba diving but rarely after HBO therapy. We report the case of a professional diver who developed a paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after hyperbaric oxygen therapy as treatment of diving accident. It is a professional diver admitted for the treatment of a cochleovestibular desaturation... Show More