A comparison of VȮ2, and muscle and prefrontal cortex tissue oxygen extraction between short and long-term aerobically trained men aged 40-60 years

International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 964-978, 2020. This study was designed to compare systemic O2 utilization (VȮ2), and changes in tissue O2 extraction [deoxyhemoglobin ($Δ$HHb)] in the vastus lateralis (VL), gastrocnemius (GAST) and …

Exercise-Based cardiac rehabilitation modulates prefrontal cortex oxygenation during submaximal exercise testing in cardiovascular disease patients

The purpose of this study was to investigate if prefrontal cortex (PFC) oxygenation during incremental exercise is altered among cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients who completed 6 weeks of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Nineteen (male …

Active Preconditioning With Blood Flow Restriction or/and Systemic Hypoxic Exposure Does Not Improve Repeated Sprint Cycling Performance

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of active preconditioning techniques using blood flow restriction or/and systemic hypoxic exposure on repeated sprint cycling performance and oxygenation responses. Methods: Participants were …

Effects of acute nitric oxide precursor intake on peripheral and central fatigue during knee extensions in healthy men

New Findings: What is the central question of this study? What is the effect of acute NO precursor intake on vascular function, muscle and cerebral oxygenation and peripheral and central neuromuscular fatigue during knee-extension exercise? What is …

Exercise intensity influences prefrontal cortex oxygenation during cognitive testing

Activation changes in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) regions have been linked to acute exercise-induced improvements in cognitive performance. The type of exercise performed may influence PFC activation, and further impact cognitive function. The …

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy to probe sensorimotor region activation during electrical stimulation-evoked movement

This study used non-invasive functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) neuroimaging to monitor bilateral sensorimotor region activation during unilateral voluntary (VOL) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)-evoked movements. Methods. …

Reliability of near-infrared spectroscopy for measuring intermittent handgrip contractions in sport climbers

The use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to investigate muscle oxygenation changes during physical tasks such as rock climbing has rapidly increased within recent years; yet, there is no known measure of reliability. The current study aimed to …

Effects of a pre-workout supplement on hyperemia following leg extension resistance exercise to failure with different resistance loads

Background: We sought to determine if a pre-workout supplement (PWS), containing multiple ingredients thought to enhance blood flow, increases hyperemia associated with resistance training compared to placebo (PBO). Given the potential interaction …

Sex-specific impact of ischemic preconditioning on tissue oxygenation and maximal concentric force

Prior peripheral hypoxia induced via remote ischemic preconditioning (IPC) can improve physical performance in male athletes through improved O2 delivery and utilization. Since females may have an innate protective mechanism against …

Ischemic preconditioning increases muscle perfusion, oxygen uptake, and force in strength-trained athletes

Muscle ischemia and reperfusion induced by ischemic preconditioning (IPC) can improve performance in various activities. However, the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of IPC on …

Near-infrared spectroscopy during exercise and recovery in children with juvenile dermatomyositis

Introduction: We hypothesized that microvascular disturbances in muscle tissue play a role in the reduced exercise capacity in juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Methods: Children with JDM, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (clinical …

Alveolar gas exchange and tissue oxygenation during incremental treadmill exercise, and their associations with blood O 2 carrying capacity

The magnitude and timing of oxygenation responses in highly active leg muscle, less active arm muscle, and cerebral tissue, have not been studied with simultaneous alveolar gas exchange measurement during incremental treadmill exercise. Nor is it …

Short intermittent hypoxic exposures augment ventilation but do not alter regional cerebral and muscle oxygenation during hypoxic exercise

This study investigated the effects of four exposures to normobaric hypoxia (SIH group; FIO2=0.120, N= 10) or placebo-control normoxia (Control group; FI O2=0.209, N= 9) on cardio-respiratory responses to hypoxic exercise. Before and after the …

Effects of aging on the cerebrovascular orthostatic response

When healthy subjects stand up, it is associated with a reduction in cerebral blood velocity and oxygenation although cerebral autoregulation would be considered to prevent a decrease in cerebral perfusion. Aging is associated with a higher incidence …

Reduction of oxygenation and blood flow in pedicled bowel segments in the rat and its consequences for anastomotic healing

Purpose: Experimental studies indicate that perioperative hypoperfusion impairs anastomotic healing. In bowel surgery, the part of bowel that will be anastomosed is often pedicled, leaving the blood supply dependent on the marginal artery only. …

Effect of carbogen breathing on the physiological profile of human glioma xenografts

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of carbogen breathing on the physiological profile of human glioma xenografts. Near infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate changes in oxy- and deoxyhemoglobin concentrations in tumor blood. …

Measurement of the blood supply to the abdominal testis by means of near infrared spectroscopy

Cryptorchidism is the most common male sexual disorder. In the case of an abdominal testis there is no objective criterion to choose between autotransplantation or orchiopexy after ligation of the spermatic vessels with. subsequent development of …