Thesis (M. S.)--Florida State University, 2006. / Advisor: W. Ross Ellington, Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Biological Science. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Dec. 12, 2006). Document formatted into pages; contains xii, 77 pages. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Montana State University--Bozeman, 2006. / Typescript. Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Mary P. Miles. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-66).

Orientador: Julio Wilson Dos-Santos / Banca: Camila Buonani da Silva / Banca: João Paulo Borin / Resumo: O futebol é um esporte com ações de alta intensidade, implicando em aumento de dano tecidual, que pode ser mensurado pela análise de marcadores bioquímicos, como a creatina quinase (CK), lactato desidrogenase (LDH) e mioglobina (Mb). Os testes físicos mais utilizados para determinar a aptidão física dos jogadores são: teste aeróbio intermitente de Yo-yo, velocidade de 10 e 30 metros, corridas repetidas anaeróbias (RSA, 6 x 20-20 m) e impulsão vertical squat e contra movimento (IVSQUAT e IVCMV). Entretanto, a relação entre o nível de aptidão física do jogador, seu desgaste durante a partida com a intensidade na qual ele joga e com as ações técnicas é pouco estudada. Diante disso, o presente estudo tem como objetivo: verificar se os jogadores que apresentam melhor desempenho nos testes físicos também têm maior participação com a bola e jogam em maior intensidade; verificar quais indicadores de dano muscular no jogo se relacionam com a aptidão física, as ações técnicas e a intensidade do jogo de futebol; bem como, verificar a relação entre CK, LDH e Mb com a intensidade do jogo. O presente estudo contou com 11 jogadores de futebol de uma equipe participante do Campeonato Paulista da primeira divisão. Os jogadores passaram por avaliação antropométrica e avaliação das capacidades físicas (Yo-yo, RSA, 10 e 30 metros e IV). A FC do jogo foi monitorada durante duas partidas oficiais para determinar a carga do jogo, pelo impulso de treinamento (TRIMP). Duas horas antes do início e apó... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Soccer is a sport with high intensity actions, involving an increase in tissue damage, which can be measured by the analysis of biochemical markers such as creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and myoglobin (Mb). The physical tests most used to determine the physical fitness of the players are: Yo-yo intermittent aerobic test, 10 and 30 meters speed, repeated anaerobic races (RSA, 6 x 20-20 m) and vertical squat and counter-movement (IVSQUATand IVCMV). However, therelationship between the level of physical fitness of the player, his wear during the match with the intensity in which he plays and the technical actionsis little studied. Therefore, the present study has as objective: to verify if the players that present better performance in the physical tests also have higherparticipation with the ball and play in higherintensity; to verifywhich indicators of muscle damage in matches relate to physical fitness, technical actions and intensity of the soccermatch; as well as,toverifythe relationship amongCK, LDH and Mb with the intensity of the match. The present study had 11 soccer players from a team participating in the First Division Paulista Championship. The players underwent anthropometric evaluation and assessment of physical abilities (Yo-yo, RSA, 10 and 30 meters and IV). The HFof the game was monitored during two official matches to determine the loading of the game by the training impulse (TRIMP). Two hours before and after the game blood samples (5 mL) w... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

The objective of the study was to determine the effects of pre-slaughter conditions and anima-l related factors on bruising, creatine kinase (CK) and beef quality. Three hundred and twenty one cattle from three breeds (108 Bonsmara, 130 Beefmaster and 83 Brahman) were used in this study. The animals were grouped according to age categories as follows; Group 1(16months), Group 2 (18months) and Group 3 (24 months). Blood samples for CK determination were collected at exsanguisation using disposable vacutainer tubes. The Muscularis longisimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle was used to determine beef colour (L,* a* and b*) and ultimate pH. Significant P (<0.05) breed effects were observed on bruising score and CK levels with Bonsmara breed having the highest percentage (80 percent) of bruising score and higher CK (705.3±80.57) values. The higher CK levels were also in winter season. The effect of breed, sex and age at slaughter on meat quality (pHu, L*, a*, b*) was also observed. There were positive correlations between distance travelled and meat quality, while there was no relationship observed between CK and distance travelled. Therefore, it was concluded that animal related factors had an effect on meat quality and CK levels.

This study examined effects of carbohydrate (C), carbohydrate-protein (CP), or placebo (P) beverages following eccentric resistance exercise on muscle damage by serum creatine kinase (CK), muscle protein breakdown by urinary 3-methylhistidine (3MH), muscle soreness, isokinetic muscle strength, muscle glycogen resynthesis, and serum hormones. Untrained males (N=26) underwent a 9-day controlled meat-free diet and 24 hr urine collections. To reduce glycogen, subjects cycled for 40 min at 70% of VO_2peakfollowed by 5 cycling sprints on day 4 evening. On day 5, fasted subjects performed 100 eccentric leg flexions at 120% of 1-RM and drank C (n=8, 1.25 g C/kg), CP (n=9, 0.875 g C/kg, 0.375 g protein/kg), or P (n=9) beverages immediate post-exercise (IPE) and 2 hr later. Muscle biopsies were taken IPE on day 5, and days 6 and 8 mornings. Blood was obtained days 4-10 fasted plus IPE, 3 hr, and 6 hr post-exercise on day 5. At 3 hr on day 5, insulin was higher for CP (24.6 ( 15.5 &amp;#181;IU/ml) and C (17.2 +/- 10.9 &amp;#181;IU/ml) than P (5.3 +/- 0.4 &amp;#181;IU/ml, p<.05). Glycogen was low on day 5, partially recovered on day 6, and normal by day 8 (p<.01) with no difference among groups. Isokinetic quadriceps peak torque at 60^o/s decreased 24% on day 6 and remained depressed by 21% on d 8 (p<.01) for all groups. Soreness peaked on day 7 and CK on day 8 (p<.01) with no differences by group. CK increased (p<.01) over day 5 (delta CP 24.6 +/- 19.1, delta P 39.2 +/- 71.6, delta C 70.8 +/- 60.4 U/L) and was highest for C (p<.05). On day 5, CP had lowest 3MH (193.0 +/- 13.8 &amp;#181;mol/d) versus C (251.1 +/- 22.5 &amp;#181;mol/d, p<.05). Testosterone at 3 hr on day 5 was lower for C (4.2 +/- 0.3 ng/ml) and CP (4.3 +/- 0.3 ng/ml) versus P (5.1 +/- 0.2 ng/ml, p<.05). In summary, glycogen, muscle strength and soreness were unaffected by beverage. However, a CP beverage may be beneficial for reducing muscle damage and protein breakdown on the day of eccentric resistance exercise. / Ph. D.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on muscle damage and inflammation following an acute eccentric exercise bout. Methods: A double-blind placebo-controlled, study was performed using 41 healthy, untrained males aged 18-28 y who consumed either 2 g/d DHA or placebo (PL, corn oil) for 32 days. Supplements were consumed for 28 days prior to exercise. Participants completed an eccentric exercise procedure of the elbow flexors at 140% of 1-RM (6 sets x 10 repetitions). The time under tension (TUT) for each set of eccentric contractions was recorded manually from the investigators voice commands. Fasted blood samples for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL1-ra), C-reactive protein and creatine kinase (CK) were assessed on days 1, 2 and 4. Fasted serum DHA was measured at baseline (day -28) and on day 1. Peak isometric strength of the elbow flexors, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and range of motion were measured on day 1 prior to exercise and days 2, 3, and 4 following exercise. Results: DHA significantly reduced natural log of CK (p<0.05) response over 4 d. Additionally, IL-6 area under the curve (AUC) was reduced for DHA compared to PL (3.6 ± 2.5 pg/mL vs. 5.3 ± 2.7 pg/mL) (p<0.05). TUT/set was higher in the DHA group compared to placebo (p<0.05). There were no other significant differences between treatments. Conclusion: DHA supplementation produced lower indicators of muscle damage (CK) and inflammation (IL-6 AUC). DHA supplementation resulted in greater TUT/set. / Master of Science

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1998. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [137]-139).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri--Columbia, 1996. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves: 138-156). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Jyväskylä, 1994. / Thesis is based on six separately published papers which are reprinted at end. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Jyväskylä, 1994. / Thesis is based on six separately published papers which are reprinted at end. Includes bibliographical references.