Asian Journal Of Sports Medicine (20087209)15(1)
Context: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPAR-γ) plays a crucial role in regulating oxidative phosphorylation and energy utilization, both of which are diminished in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM), major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is well established that exercise, as one of the significant modifiable lifestyle factors, is associated with the expression and activity of PPAR-γ-controlled genes. Evidence Acquisition: In this systematic review, we conducted comprehensive searches across various databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, for relevant literature published between January 2000 and May 2022. This study focused on published articles (in-vivo and human) in English. This review encompasses 16 studies (4 involving humans and 12 involving animals). Results: The findings from 14 studies indicated that various types of exercise programs, including regular exercise, resistance exercise, swimming, climbing, and treadmill running, effectively improved PPAR-γ levels in individuals with T2DM, obese populations, and healthy subjects. Only two studies reported no significant improvement in PPAR-γ levels following physical activity. Notably, all studies involving subjects with T2DM showed improved PPAR-γ levels after exercise training. Conclusions: Upon comparing various types of exercise training, the collected data suggest that all forms of aerobic exercise, regardless of their type and duration, have the potential to up-regulate PPAR-γ messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression. This study lays the foundation for further research into the association between different types of exercise training and PPAR-γ levels/activity across various human populations. However, given the limited number of human studies, further high-quality research is necessary to draw firm conclusions. © 2023, Nazari et al.
Asian Journal Of Sports Medicine (20087209)15(2)
Background: Microvascular changes and precursors of atherosclerosis are frequently observed in young patients with earlyonset type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Due to their known beneficial effects, physical activity is strongly recommended for its management. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of eight weeks of organized exercise (OE) and non-organized leisure time activity (NOLTA) on determinants of cardiovascular disease and physical fitness in children with type 1 diabetes. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 20 children with T1DM were randomly divided into two groups of 10: OE (n = 10, mean age = 12.60 ± 1.34 years) and NOLTA (n = 10, mean age = 12.40 ± 0.84 years). Subjects in both groups participated in their respective activities 3 days per week. Blood samples and physiological measurements were taken 48 hours before and after the 8-week training period. Results: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and physical fitness factors increased significantly in both exercise groups. Fasting blood glucose, C-reactive protein, and the cholesterol/HDL ratio were also significantly reduced in both groups. Waist circumference, glycosylated hemoglobin, and the LDL/HDL ratio were significantly reduced only in the OE group. However, the decrease in the acute phase protein pentraxin 3 was minimal and statistically insignificant. Conclusions: In children and adolescents with T1DM, regular exercise—due to its anti-inflammatory effects and its ability to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, lipid profile, and blood glucose levels—may help reduce the severity and likelihood of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. © 2024, Nazari and Minasian.
Life Sciences (18790631)332
In type 1 diabetes (T1D), pancreatic beta cells are destroyed by the immune system, causing chronic hyperglycemia and micro and macrovascular complications. However, some people experience a ‘honeymoon’ phase (or partial remission) after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. During this phase, a substantial amount of insulin is still produced by the pancreas, helping to reduce blood sugar levels and the requirement for external insulin. The clinical significance of this phase lies in the potential for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions during this time frame to either slow down or arrest beta-cell destruction. Clearly, we need to continue researching novel therapies like immunomodulatory agents, but we also need to look at potentially effective therapies with acceptable side effects that can serve as a complement to the medicines currently being studied. Physical activity and exercise, regardless of its type, is one of the factors its impact on the control of diabetes is being investigated and promising results have been achieved. Although there are still limited reports in this regard, there is some evidence to suggest that regular physical exercise could prolong the honeymoon period in both adults and children. In this review, having described the immune base of type 1 diabetes, we outline the benefits of exercise on the general health of individuals with T1D. Moreover, we centered on the honeymoon and current evidence suggesting the effects of physical activity and exercise on this phase duration. © 2023 Elsevier Inc.
Iranian Journal Of Basic Medical Sciences (20083874)26(8)pp. 1016-1020
Objective(s): Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting sensory and motor function in the central nervous system. Physical activities in the prevention and treatment of such conditions have shown promising results. However, their mechanisms of action have not been fully known yet and need further study. The present study aimed to evaluate the preventive effect of swimming exercise on some liver factors involved in inflammation and MS. Materials and Methods: In this study, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis was induced in C57BL/6 mice, and the effect of a 6-week swimming exercise on the levels of fetuin-A, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), and Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in their liver tissue was investigated by western blot analysis and NAD+ colorimetric assay. Results: The study showed that EAE induction substantially (3.5 - fold) enhanced the fetuin-A levels and caused a reduction in AMPK and NAD+ amount. This is when doing 6 weeks of swimming exercise reduced fetuin-A to slightly above control. Also, levels of AMPK and NAD+ markedly increased in C57BL/6 mice with EAE. Conclusion: Doing regular exercise may limit the body’s inflammatory responses and reduce the severity of MS by regulating the expression of fetuin-A and increasing AMPK and NAD+ levels in liver tissue. © 2022 Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
Minasian, V.,
Khaliltahmasebi, R.,
Hovsepian, S.,
Khaliltahmasebi, R.,
Minasian, V.,
Hovsepian, S. Sadra Medical Sciences Journal (23224339)10(2)pp. 97-110
Introduction: Serum microRNAs are associated with numerous metabolic diseases, including obesity, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to identify the miR146b changes following different exercise training interventions in adolescents with overweight and obesity. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 obese and overweight male adolescents aged 13-15 years were selected through the convenience sampling method based on body mass index (BMI) and assigned to two high-intensity interval training (HIIT) (Mean BMI: 26.15±2.25 kg/m2) and school-based (SBE) (Mean BMI: 26.02±2.26 kg/m2) groups. Exercises in each group were performed for 12 weeks/ three weekly sessions after 10-15 minutes of initial warm-up. Moreover, at the end of each training session, 5-10 minutes were considered for cooling down. The circulating miR146b was extracted using a Real-Time PCR system. The subjects’ lipid profile was measured by enzymatic methods, using certified commercial kits. Results: The expression of miR146b in both training groups, HIIT and SBE, dropped around 46.88% vs. 62.05%, respectively, but there was no significant difference between groups (p=0.836). Lipid profile levels also improved in both HIIT and SBE groups, but there were no significant differences in the Cholesterol (p=0.677), Triglyceride (p=0.977), LDL (p=0.247), and HDL levels between the two groups (p=0.977). Conclusion: The results showed that both school-based and high-intensity interval training can be used to modify lipid Profile and miR146b levels as an indicator of the pathological status of obesity in children and reduce the risk of disease in adulthood. © 2022, Sadra Medical Sciences Journal. All Rights Reserved.
International Journal Of Preventive Medicine (20088213)13(1)
Background: Some circulating microRNAs, such as miR15b, are predictors of diseases associated with adulthood obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two selected school-based and high-intensity interval training (HIT) on miR15b expression and lipid profile of obese adolescents. Methods: Thirty-eight adolescent males (12 ± 1 years) with obesity (body mass: 74.7 ± 13.2 kg, body mass index (BMI): 26.0 ± 2.3 kg/m 2, and body fat (BF): 27.2 ± 3.6%) were randomly assigned to the following based on the age-related body mass index: (i) HIT (n = 13), (ii) school-based exercises (SBE, n = 13), and (iii) control (n = 12) groups. Mir15b was extracted using the RT-PCR system, and lipid profile was studied using the enzymatic colorimetric method before and after 12 weeks. Three training sessions were held each week during the course. Results: Following the exercise interventions, in both training groups, miR15b (HIT: -63.8 vs. SBE: -56. 7%; P = 0.001), cholesterol (HIT: -8.8 vs. SBE: -9.2%; P = 0.025), and low-density lipoproteins levels (SBE: -13.1 vs. -20.8%; P = 0.48) decreased; however, the peak oxygen uptake of subjects increased (HIT: 4.0 vs. SBE: 4.0%; P = 0.003). However, there were no significant differences in triglyceride (HIT: -16.9 vs. SBE: -8.3%; P = 0.134), and high-density lipoprotein (HIT: 3.1 vs. SBE: 4.8%; P = 0.479) levels between both intervention and control groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The results showed that both types of exercises had almost similar effects on reducing miR15b expression and improving the lipid profile. Hence, based on the difficult nature of HIT for children with obesity, further use of school-based exercises is suggested. © 2022 International Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (17359260)31(200)pp. 49-60
Background and purpose: ANGPTL3, a protein secreted by the liver, is involved in regulating fat and glucose metabolism. In this study, we investigated the relationship between serum ANGPTL3 levels and VO2max, body composition, and markers of metabolic syndrome. Also, we studied the effect of interval training on this factors in women who have overweight or obesity. Materials and methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 40 sedentary females were assigned into three groups: (1) Control / without exercise (n=13, average age: 28.5 years, BMI=30. 2 kg/m2), and experimental groups; (2) Moderate intensity interval training (n=13, average age: 30.1 years, BMI= 31.2 kg/m2), and (3) High intensity interval training (average age: 27.8 years, BMI= 30.9 kg/m2). The experimental groups participated in selected interval trainings for eight weeks. Blood samples were taken 48 hours prior to the first training session and 48 hours following the last training session and study variables were measured in all participants. Results: The findings revealed significant positive correlations between ANGPTL3 and BMI (P= 0.009), ANGPTL3 and Insulin (P= 0.027), ANGPTL3 and total cholesterol levels (P= 0.004). After eight weeks of interval training, we observed significant decrease in levels of ANGPTL3 (P= 0.021), triglyceride (P= 0.012), total cholesterol (P= 0.010), TG/HDL (P= 0.002), insulin (P= 0.020), insulin resistance index (P= 0.014), body fat percentage (P= 0.036), and BMI (P= 0.001) in experimental groups. VO2max (P= 0.041) and HDL levels (P= 0.039) also showed significant increase in these groups. Conclusion: It seems that high-intensity interval exercises reduce ANGPTL3 levels and could be useful in preventing metabolic syndrome in women who have overweight or obesity. © 2021, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
International Journal Of Preventive Medicine (20088213)12(1)
Background: Subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) relative to the other adipose tissues may have different roles in health and insulin resistance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise on SAT thermogenesis indices, serum orexin-A (OXA), and insulin resistance in high-fat diet-induced obesity male Wistar rats. Methods: Thirty-two male Wistar rats with an average weight of 180-200 g were randomly assigned into 4 equal groups: Normal fat diet (NFD), high-fat diet obesity (HFDO), normal fat diet after high-fat diet obesity (HFDO-NFD), and aerobic exercise group with normal fat diet after high-fat diet obesity (HFDO-AEX). Fasting levels of serum OXA, insulin, FBS, high-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, cholesterol and gene expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α) and UCP1 in SAT were evaluated. Samples were taken in the HFDO group after obesity-induced and in other groups 48 h after 8 weeks of aerobic exercise. Results: The results showed that HFD significantly decreased serum levels of OXA, HDL-c and gene expression of PGC1α and UCP1 in SAT. In addition, it caused a significant increase in Lee index, FBS, insulin resistance, and serum lipid profile in comparison with the NFD group (P ≤ 0.001). Aerobic exercise significantly modified the changes caused by HFD to the normal levels (P ≤ 0.001). Conclusions: These data suggest that aerobic exercise caused an improvement in insulin resistance and blood lipid profiles through an increase in the serum level of OXA and alteration in the SAT phenotype from white to brown or beige. © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.
Nobari, H.,
Ahmadi, M.,
Sá, M.,
Pérez-gómez, J.,
Clemente, F.M.,
Adsuar, J.C.,
Minasian, V.,
Afonso, J. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness (18271928)61(10)pp. 1317-1325
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of combined training of high-volume/low intensity vs. low volume/high intensity on different bio-motor adaptations in sedentary women. METHODS: Thirty sedentary healthy females (mean age, 22.1±3.3 years), were randomly assigned into: control group (cG; N.=10), high-Volume/low-intensity training group (hV; N.=10); or high-intensity/low-volume training group (hi; N.=10). Training protocols were performed for 8 weeks, on three non-consecutive days a week. RESULTS: Post-intervention, there were significant main effects of time and a group by time interaction for all body composition and performance variables (P≤0.001), while no significant differences were found for changes in maximum heart rate. Pairwise comparisons revealed significant decreases in body fat percentage and speed test in HV and HI (P≤0.001) after intervention, while anaerobic power significantly increased in HV and HI (P≤0.001). The rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was significantly superior in HI than HV (P≤0.05). Additionally, there were significant main effects of time and a group by time interaction for all one-repetition maximum tests (P≤0.001). coNcluSioNS: combined interval training and resistance training were effective for improving bio-motor parameters in sedentary young women. hV training produced less rpe than hi training, which may potentially increase adherence to training protocols post-intervention. © 2020 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA
Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences (15614107)22(1)pp. 92-100
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Due to the proximity of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) to the myocardial tissue, it is considered that EAT be more pathogenic than subcutaneous adipose tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the alterations of PGC-1α andUCP1 gene expression in EAT and orexin-A following aerobic exercise in high-fat diet induced and obese male wistar rats. METHODS: In this study, 32 male wistar rats aged 6-week and weight of 180-200 g, assigned randomly in: 1) Normal fat diet (NFD), 2) High-fat diet induced obesity (HFDO), 3) Normal fat diet after high-fat diet induced obesity group (HFDO-NFD) and Aerobic exercise group with normal fat diet after high-fat diet induced obesity group (HFDO-AEX). After obesity-induced in HFDO group (8-week diet with 60% fat) and 48 hours after eight weeks of aerobic exercise (60% of maximal training capacity, 4 sessions/week) in other groups, fasting levels of OXA, Lee index, lipid profile, and gene expression of PGC-1α and UCP1 in EAT have been measured. FINDINGS: The results revealed that HFD significantly decreased serum OXA, HDL-c, gene expression of PGC1α and UCP1, also caused a significant increase in Lee index, TG, LDL-c, cholesterol and EAT mass (p≤0.001), but aerobic exercise significantly improved the OXA (34.74%), HDL-c (23.65%), gene expression of PGC-1α and UCP1 (61.28% and 82.67%), lipid profile, EAT mass (76.19%) and Lee index (18.34%) to the normal levels (P≤ 0.001). CONCLUSION: Aerobic exercise by affecting OXA and gene expression of PGC-1α and UCP1 in EAT, probably could reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases due to high-fat diet. © 2020, Babol University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (22348646)24(1)pp. 54-64
Purpose: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent cause of chronic liver diseases in both adults and children with obesity. The aim of this study was to compare the changes in liver enzymes and metabolic profile in adolescents with fatty liver following selected school-based exercise (SBE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions. Methods: In a semi-experimental study, 34 obese male adolescents with clinically defined NAFLD were divided into the HIIT (n=11, age=12.81±1.02 years, body mass index [BMI]=26.68 ±2.32 kg/m2 ), selected SBE (n=11, age=13.39±0.95 years, BMI=26.47±1.74 kg/m2 ), and control (n=12, age=13.14±1.49 years, BMI=26.45±2.21 kg/m2 ) groups. The ultrasonography NAFLD grade, peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), lipid profile, insulin resistance, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels of the participants were measured before and after the exercise interventions. Results: The BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage of the participants decreased, and a significant increase in VO2peak was observed after the intervention; however, the HIIT group showed a significant improvement compared with the SBE group (p<0.01). Significant reductions were observed in the levels of insulin resistance, triglyceride, total cholesterol, ALT, and AST in both groups, although high-density lipoprotein levels decreased only in the HIIT group (p<0.01). Further, a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein level was observed in the training groups (p<0.01), but this decrease was not significant compared with the control group (p<0.01). Conclusion: HIIT and SBE are equally effective in improving health parameters in obese children and adolescents. © 2021. by The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. All Rights Reserved.
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity (11787007)13pp. 1385-1390
Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effects of two modes of moderate-and high-intensity interval training on serum Salusin-α and Salusin-β and lipid profile in women with overweight/obesity. Subjects and Methods: A number of forty females were assigned to each of (1) Control (BMI= 30.2 ± 2.8 kg/m2, n=14), (2) Moderate-intensity (BMI= 31.2 ±3.3 kg/m2, n=13) and (3) High-intensity interval training (BMI=30.9±3.4 kg/m2, n=13) groups. The subjects of experimental groups participated in the selected interval trainings for eight weeks. The first blood sampling was performed within 48 hours prior to the first training session and the second samples were obtained 48 hours after the last training session. Results: The findings revealed that there were significant increases in Salusin-α (36% vs. 3%; p = 0.001) and high-density lipoprotein levels (7% vs. 5%; P = 0.039), while significant reductions in the levels of Triglyceride (−8% vs. −9%; p= 0.012) and total cholesterol (−1% vs. −8%; P =0.01) levels of moderate-and high-intensity interval training groups, respectively. Also, there were insignificant changes in Salusin-β (−7% vs. −5%; P = 0.108), low-density lipoproteins (−3% vs. −11%; P =0.046) and very-low-density lipoprotein (−10% vs. −8%; P = 0.056) compared to control group. There were only significant differences between Salusin-α and high-density lipoprotein levels of training groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: It is suggested that, although improvements in lipid profile was nearly similar for two training modes, moderate intensity interval training was more effective to prevent and control atherosclerosis. © 2020 Nazari et al.
Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (16834844)21(3)pp. 163-173
Introduction: Compared to other adipose tissues, Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT), may have different effects on health and insulin resistance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise on serum orexin-A (OXA), SAT thermogenic indices gene expression, and insulin resistance in high-fat diet-induced obese rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two male wistar rats with an average weight of 180-200 g were randomly assigned into 4 equal groups: normal fat diet (NFD), high-fat diet-induced obesity (HFDO), normal fat diet after high-fat diet-induced obesity (HFDO-NFD) and the aerobic exercise group with normal fat diet after high-fat diet-induced obesity (HFDO-AEX). After induction of obesity in the HFDO group and 48 hours after eight weeks of aerobic exercise in other groups (60% of maximum exercise capacity), fasting levels of serum OXA, FBS, insulin resistance, lipid profiles, and gene expression of PGC-1α and UCP1 in SAT were measured. Results: Results showed that, following HFD, compared to the NFD group, levels of OXA, HDL-C, PGC-1α and UCP1 gene expression in the HFDO group, significantly decreased, and lipid profiles, Lee index, FBS, insulin and insulin resistance significantly increased (P<0.01). Also after aerobic exercise in the HFDO-AEX group, compared to the HFDO group, levels of OXA (34.74%), HDL-C (23.65%), PGC-1α and UCP1 genes expression (77.38% and 78.72%, respectively) increased and values of lipid profile, Lee index (18.34%), FBS (32.28%), insulin (4.01%) and insulin resistance (37.48%) were significantly decreased (P≤0.001), changes however, not significant in the HFDO-NFD group. Conclusion: Data obtained suggest that aerobic exercise by an increase in the OXA and alteration in the SAT thermogenic gene expression indices may improve insulin resistance and blood lipid profiles. © 2019, Endocrine Research Center. All rights reserved.
International Journal Of Preventive Medicine (20088213)5
Background: Since correlations have been found between body composition and physical activity in different parts of the world, inactivity and poor physical condition likely contributes main factors in childhood obesity. This study was implemented to determine the relationship between cardiovascular fitness and body‑composition in a group of Iranian middle school students. Methods: In this descriptive study, subjects comprised of 12,946 students (10,531 girls and 2,415 boys aged 11–13 years) in the city of Isfahan. Height, weight, body‑fat percent, body mass index, and cardiovascular fitness of the aforesaid students were measured by valid tests. Results: This study showed that fat percentage and aerobic fitness (VO2 max) of girls were 24.73%, and 29.5 (ml/kg/min) and boys19.32% and 36.4 (ml/kg/min) respectively. Results also revealed that there was a negative significant correlation between fat percent and aerobic fitness of boys (r = −0.81), and girls (r = −0.77) respectively. Conclusions: To conclude, this study signifies that fat percentage augmentation leads to a decrease in aerobic fitness of children. Thus, fat percentage can be associated with different chronic diseases such as cardiovascular ones. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
Heidari, K.,
Minasian, V.,
Marandi, S.M.,
Kelishadi, R.,
Khalighinejad, P.,
Davari, H. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine (20088213)5
Background: Childhood obesity is a worldwide major public health problem in both developed and developing countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight in 12-14-year-old students in the city of Isfahan. Methods: This study was conducted among 10,531 girls and 2415 boys aged 12–14 years in the city of Isfahan. Percentage of children in the corresponding body mass index (BMI) categories for overweight and obesity (specified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria percentiles) were assessed, based on preventive plan of inactivity in children and youth of Isfahan province. Results: Findings revealed that prevalence of overweight in children varied by age from 15.3% to 26.9% in boys and 12.9% to 29.9% in girls, and prevalence of obesity varied from 14.8% to 33.7% and 15% to 29.9% in boys and girls, respectively. Percentile norms for BMI of subjects were computed based on sex categories. Conclusions: To conclude, results of the study revealed that subjects have approximately the same percentage of overweight/ obesity compared to other children have been studied; however, in comparison to previous studies, a higher rate was witnessed in grade 8 boy students. These situations indicate that there are needs to implement some intervention programs, as well as management policies. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
Marandi, S.M.,
Minasian, V.,
Kelishadi, R.,
Khalighinejad, P.,
Borojeni, M.M.,
Borghi, S.H. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine (20088213)5
Background: Some local governments have implemented strategies to increase physical activity as a way to control obesity in children, but in Iranian students few studies have evaluated the effects of such interventions on overweight and obese children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a short-term school-based physical activity on obesity and cardiovascular fitness in 12-14-year-old boy students. Methods: This study showed an intervention effect on some health-related fitness factors in students. A number of 127 boy students aged 12–14 years, in the city of Isfahan, based on preventive plan of inactivity in children at the provincial Health office selected randomly as subjects. Measurement variables include; weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR), body-fat percent and aerobic power of subjects measured by valid tests. Results: This study revealed that body-fat percentage of this students changed near to 17.84% (42.25% pretest vs. 34.71% posttest), WHR 0.44%, (0.915 pretest vs. 0.911 posttest), VO2 max changed 8.54% (27.84 pretest vs. 30.22 posttest) whereas BMI was changed 2.61% (26.81 pretest vs. 26.03 posttest). Results also revealed that there were significant differences between fat percent, (P = 0.001) and VO2 max (P = 0.001), but there was no difference between BMI of subjects in pre and posttests (P = 0.452). Conclusions: Findings of this study signify that an implementation of short-term intervention components in the school system may have a beneficial effect on body-fat percentage and cardiovascular fitness of overweight/obese children. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
Kelishadi, R.,
Minasian, V.,
Marandi, S.M.,
Farajzadegan, Z.,
Khalighinejad, P.,
Shirdavani, S.,
Omidi, R. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine (20088213)5
Background: In the past two decades, physical activity has decreased during both childhood and adolescence, and particularly adolescence. It seems that schools are attractive settings in which to implement interventions designed in order to promote physical activity in children; but in Iranian students, few studies have evaluated the effects of such interventions on overweight and obese children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a short‑term school‑based physical activity on obesity and aerobic fitness in 12–14 years aged girls. Methods: This is a study with single group pretest and posttest design, in which 129 middle school girls in city of Isfahan were assessed based on preventive plan of inactivity in children at the Provincial Health Office. Variables, including weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist‑hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage and aerobic power of subjects were measured using valid tests. Results: This study showed that subjects’ body fat percentage changed about 3.6% (37.74% pretest vs. 36.39% posttest), VO2 max changed 7.43% (29.72 pretest vs. 31.93 posttest), WHR changed 1.12% (0.89 pretest vs. 0.88 posttest), whereas BMI was changed 1.65% (27.80 pretest vs. 27.34 posttest). Findings also revealed that there were significant differences between fat percent, (P = 0.001) and VO2 max (P = 0.001) of subjects, but there was no difference between BMI of them in pre‑ and post‑tests (P = 0.361). Conclusions: These results suggest that even a short‑term exercise intervention may lead to positive changes in body fat percentage, WHR and aerobic fitness of overweight children. Therefore, school‑based physical activity interventions can be an effective preventive strategy to control obesity and overweight in students. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
Ghorbani, F.,
Heidarimoghadam, R.,
Karami, M.,
Fathi, K.,
Minasian, V.,
Bahram, M.E. Journal of Research in Health Sciences (16822765)14(4)pp. 264-267
Background: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of six-week aerobic training program including running and rope skipping on cardiovascular fitness, body mass index (BMI), and mental health among female students at the University of Isfahan, Iran.
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (17359260)23(98)pp. 257-264
Background and purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and debilitating disease in which the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is destroyed. The most common complications of this disease are fatigue, cramps, tremor, diplopia, and unsteadiness of gait. This study investigated the effects of 12-week Pilates and aquatic training on fatigue in women suffering from MS. Materials and methods: This quasi-experimental study included 57 female patients attending Kashani MS clinic. The subjects (with MS 0[removed] 4/5; 8±2 years disease; 20-40 years old) were randomly assigned into Pilates, aquatic training and control group. Training program for Pilates and aquatic groups was carried out for 12 weeks (three sessions of one hour per week). Patients' level of fatigue was measured using a fatigue questionnaire, before and after the exercise. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance and paired comparisons of adjusted averages in SPSS V.18. Results: The results showed significant differences in the adjusted mean of fatigue scores in the experimental groups (P<0.05). Pilates exercise interventions and aquatic training significantly decreased the level of fatigue in the experimental groups. Conclusion: Pilates and aquatic training reduced fatigue in patients with MS. Therefore, such exercises could be used as a complementary treatment alongside medications for MS patients.
Journal of Isfahan Medical School (10277595)29(169)
Background: Chronic neck pain is one of the most common problems among computer users. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of an eight-week selected therapeutic exercises course and self-treatment with pamphlet programs on the rate of chronic neck pain and disability among computer users. Methods: Out of a total number of 196 bank staff members, 66 men with chronic neck pain (mean age: 39.19 ±3.1 years) voluntarily recruited in this study. they were randomly allocated into three groups of selected exercise therapy (N = 18), self treatment with pamphlet (N = 23) and control (N = 25). Chronic neck pain and disability were measured by the Neck Pain and Disability Scale. For analyzing data, pretest-posttest measures were calculated. Then, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Scheffe post hoc test were used to analyze the obtained data. Pearson's correlation coefficient test was used to determine the relationship between work experience and neck pain and disability rate of subjects. Findings: The results of this study revealed 42.85% of the subjects to be suffering from chronic neck pain. There were significant differences between decreased values of neck pain and disability between the three groups (P < 0.01). There was no significant relationships between neck pain, disability and work experience (P =0.086; r = 0.21). Conclusion: Generally, it can be concluded that compared to self- treatment by pamphlet program, the selected therapeutic exercises course under supervision of a trainer was beneficial in reducing chronic neck pain and disability.
Noori, S.,
Ghasemi kahrizsangi, G.,
Khayambashi, K.,
Karimi, A.,
Minasian, V.,
Alizamani, S. Journal of Isfahan Medical School (10277595)29(151)
Background: The aim of present research is to compare the effects of exercise therapy and physiotherapy that are two common treatments for pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods: In this research 30 patients with chronic low back pain (history of low back pain for at least 3 months) were selected. Patients allocated in two treatment groups: exercise therapy (n = 17) and physiotherapy (n = 13). Disability was evaluated using oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire (ODQ) and pain intensity was evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS).Two groups underwent treatment for 6 weeks. Post-test was performed at the end of treatment period. Following collection of primary information and determination of different variable, covariance test with the variety factor (pre-test) in the level of α < 0.05 was used to analyze the data. Findings: Research findings did not show statistical significant difference in pain (P > 0.05) but the difference in functional disability between two groups was significant (P < 0.03). Conclusion: Our results indicate that exercise therapy is better than physiotherapy for disability improvement in patients with low back pain. Finally, this study recommends that exercise therapy can be an effective modality to management patients with chronic low back pain.
