Title: Posterior Sacroiliac Joints Ligament and Potential Outcomes For the Clinician

Abstract:

The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is structured by articular surfaces between the sacral and the iliac bones. The SIJ embraces different functions because it connects the spine with the pelvis, which permits the soaking up of vertical forces from the spine and, thus, transferring vertical forces to the pelvis and lower extremities. The first goal of the SIJ is to preserve stability that is partly done by the muscles surrounding the SIJ and realized by various procedures, encompassing a large complex of ligaments connected to the SIJ. The range of motion of the SIJ is evaluated to be around 2 to 4 degrees. 35 muscles attached to the sacrum bone or innominate work together in synergy with the fascia and ligaments to move and ensure the stability of the trunk and lower extremities.

Biography:

Dr. Sergio Marcucci has completed his DHS with concentration in Global Health at the A. T. Still University, College of Graduate Health Studies, Mesa, USA. He received his MSc from A. T. Still University of Kirksville USA, and his D.O. from Sutherland College of Osteopathic Medicine, Belgium. He is practicing osteopathic medicine for 19 years. He had 20 oral presentations and one poster presentation. He has published 11 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as a reviewer board member of three repute journals.

Title: Athletes have more parallel ADHD symptoms than non-athletes?

Abstract:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a disorder. Studies have shown how environmental factors and physical activity can influence ADHD in a positive direction and prevent its negative effects. Most ADHD studies in the sport context has focused on the problems the individual has developed such as increased risk of injury, higher levels of aggression and less focus has been on how it (ADHD) can be to an advantage for the individual. Core symptoms are inattention and hyperactivity, and selective attention is considered a deficit in ADHD. The extreme form of attention or “hyper focusing” is however, not discussed in current conceptions of ADHD symptoms, but has been suggested to be added as a separate dimension of adult ADHD.

Biography:

Elizabeth Ekman, Phd, Licensed Psychotherapist and Supervisor in CBT, was born in Gothenburg Sweden. She Started out in education for Chemical Engineering. She compleyted Doctor of Psychology in Karlstads Universitet · Department of Social and Psychological Studies.

Title: Multidisciplinary Approach To Reveal Young Athlete Syncope

Abstract:

Laboratory medicine, along with genetic investigations in sports medicine, is taking on an increasingly important role in monitoring athletes’ health conditions. Acute or intense exercise can result in metabolic imbalances, muscle injuries or reveal cardiovascular disorders. This study aimed to monitor the health status of a basketball player with an integrated approach, including biochemical and genetic investigations and advanced imaging techniques, to shed light on the causes of recurrent syncope he experienced during exercise. Biochemical analyses showed that the athlete had abnormal iron, ferritin and bilirubin levels. Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography highlighted the presence of an intra-myocardial bridge, suggesting this may be the cause of the observed syncopes. The athlete was excluded from competitive activity. In order to understand if this cardiac malformation could be caused by an inherited genetic condition, both array-CGH and whole exome sequencing were performed. Array-CGH showed two intronic deletions involving MACROD2 and COMMD10 genes, which could be related to a congenital heart defect; whole exome sequencing highlighted the genotype compatible with Gilbert syndrome. However, no clear pathogenic mutations related to the patient’s cardiological phenotype were detected, even after applying machine learning methods. This case report highlights the importance and the need to provide exhaustive personalized diagnostic work up for the athletes in order to cover the cause of their malaise and for safeguarding their health. This multidisciplinary approach can be useful to create ad personam training and treatments, thus avoiding the appearance of diseases and injuries which, if underestimated, can become irreversible disorders and sometimes
can result in the death of the athlete.

Biography:

Dr. Brancaccio Mariarita. During her bachelor's degree in Health Biotechnology, she took part in study on the enhancement of new pulsed UV laser technologies for the development of immunosensors (March 2012) at the Physics department of the University of Naples “Federico II”, in the laboratory of prof. Carlo Altucci.

Title: Human Defensins as a New Biomarker in Athletes’ Immune system

Abstract:

Acute or strenuous exercise is sometimes related to upper respiratory tract infections in athletes. Practicing intense and regular exercise can lead to incorrect activation of the immune system, causing athletes to be excluded from training programs and competitions. Defensins are small antimicrobial peptides that are part of the innate immune system and dynamically involved in several biological activities. In this study, we highlight the role of human defensins in competitive basketball athletes. In particular, we consider the behavior of alpha- and beta-defensins together with white blood cells in a cohort of players. Moreover, we focus our attention on cortisol, a physiological indicator of stress, and testosterone, both of which are human hormones involved in muscle metabolism. The free- testosterone/cortisol ratio is considered to be an indicator of overtraining among athletes. This results provides an up-to-date information of the role of human defensins as self-defense molecules duringa continuous stressor such as long-term exercise, and it recognizes them as potential markers of infection.

Biography:

Prof. Dr. Olga Scudiero, Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology; Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II; Ceinge Biotecnologie Avanzate S.C. a R.L.

Title: Sports Medicine-Fitness And Physiotherapy

Biography:

Raffaela Pero is professor in  Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy

Title: Sleep and circadian science- implications for professional athlete ’ s performance and health

Biography:

Ben Potenziano is a Certified Athletic Trainer that works in Professional Baseball in the United States. He holds a Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. His background also involves Strength and Conditioning at the professional baseball level. He has 21 years of baseball experiences. He has been involved with sleep and mental health which he is extremely passionate about. Ben is also involved with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and on the board.

Title: Effects of Commercially Available Wearable Devices on Physical Activity Promotion and Health in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review

Abstract:

Abstract: Children and adolescents do not participate in enough physical activity (PA) to meet the recommended levels, which stops them from benefiting from regular PA’s positive effects on their health. In recent years, technology-based initiatives have provided children and adolescents with a compelling and viable way to encourage PA. Based on the results of previous research, we have conducted this review to gain a better understanding of if and how specific commercially available wearable devices impact physical activity promotion and health in children and adolescents. We have conducted this review, that was based on a theoretical framework of the self-determination theory (SDT), and focused on the impact that wearable devices have on physical activity promotion and health. The electronic databases of Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed were searched between 2010 and 2023 for all available literature. Eleven studies overall satisfied the requirements for inclusion criteria. The sample sizes for the studies ranged from 32 to 502, and they included both boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 14. Wearable technology was used for no less than one week and no more than four months. The current review revealed that commercial wearable activity tracker-based programs among children and adolescents had a positive influence on daily levels of MVPA and step totals, as well as sedentary behavior.

Title: A report on rehabilitation and return to activity after prolonged moderate traumatic brain injury

Abstract:

Background and Purpose: Brain injuries contribute to almost 50% of all injuries. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a major global challenge with almost 57 million people worldwide living with neurological problems caused by TBI. Approximately 10,000,000 people require hospital-based care after a TBI. The purpose of this case report was to describe the intervention used to treat a patient with prolonged and moderate post-TBI symptoms and help the patient return to activity. Case Description: A 24-year-old female physiotherapy student no prior history of any injuries presented with some gait imbalance and deviations when walking and getting up from the chair. Ten months prior to presentation, she had been involved in a road traffic accident that led to a loss of balance due to a fractured skull and internal bleeding. She had no history of other health problems. Outcomes: Following physical therapy interventions, she demonstrated an improvement in balance (Y-balance score for right and left lower limbs = 71.2% and 67.5%, respectively) and functional performance. The patient was able to return to normal activity after completing the physical therapy program combined with post-concussion guidelines and Nordic walking exercises to prevent further injuries. Discussion: After more than two months of physical therapy for a prolonged mild TBI, the patient demonstrated improvement in her lower limb muscle, core, and trunk strength, functional performance, balance, and her level of confidence. A holistic intervention approach combined with regular monitoring indicated the patient was regaining her level of confidence to return to normal activity.

Biography:

Norah is a DPT at Qassim University. She published several articles in the area of rehabilitation and her area of specialization are physical rehabilitation and exercise science. She volunteer as an abstract mentor for world physical therapy congress 2021

Title: An evidence based technical framework for mitigating knee joint loads in cutting tasks

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Cutting actions are associated with non-contact ACL injuries in multidirectional sports due to the propensity to generate large multiplanar knee joint loads (KJLs) that have the capacity to increase ACL loading and strain. Numerous studies have investigated the biomechanical determinants of KJLs in cutting tasks. The aim of this systematic review was to comprehensively review the literature regarding biomechanical determinants of KJLs during cutting, in order to develop a cutting technical framework alongside training recommendations for practitioners regarding KJL mitigation. Databases (SPORTDiscus, Web of Science and PubMed) were systematically searched using a combination of the following terms: “Biomechanical determinants”, or “Knee abduction moment”, or “Technical determinants”, or “Knee loading”, or “Knee loads”, or “Mechanical determinants”, or “ACL strain”, or “Knee adduction moment”, or “Anterior tibial shear”, or “Knee internal rotation moment”, or “Knee valgus moment” AND “Change of direction”, or “Cutting manoeuvre”, or “Run and cut”, or “Run-and-cut”, or “Sidestepping”, or “Side-stepping”, or “Shuttle run”. Inclusion criteria were as follows: studies examining a cutting task < 110° with a preceding approach run that examined biomechanical determinants of KJLs using three-dimensional motion analysis. The search returned 6404 possibly eligible articles, and 6 identified through other sources. Following duplicate removal, 4421 titles and abstracts were screened, leaving 246 full texts to be screened for inclusion. Twenty-three full texts were deemed eligible for inclusion and identified numerous determinants of KJLs; 11 trunk, 11 hip, 7 knee, 3 multiplanar KJLs, 5 foot/ankle and 7 identifying ground reaction forces (GRFs) as determinants of KJLs. Using the framework developed from the results, cutting KJLs can be mitigated through the following: reducing lateral foot-plant distances, thus lowering hip abduction and orientating the foot closer to neutral with a mid-foot or forefoot placement strategy; minimising knee valgus and hip internal rotation angles and motion at initial contact (IC) and weight acceptance (WA); avoiding and limiting lateral trunk flexion and attempt to maintain an upright trunk position or trunk lean into the intended direction; and finally, reducing GRF magnitude during WA, potentially by attenuation through increased knee flexion and emphasising a greater proportion of braking during the penultimate foot contact (PFC).

Biography:

Thomas Donelon is a University Instructor and PhD candidate in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning at Canterbury Christ Church University. Tom completed his BSc in Sport Science (Advanced Strength and Conditioning) at The University of Salford in 2016, attaining a first-class degree with honours. During this time he developed a deep interest in biomechanics, predominantly the biomechanics of Strength and Conditioning, and injury incidence and prevention. Previous posts have involved the testing of team GB triple jumpers, 3D motion analysis of elite endurance runners and other athletic populations, alongside a research assistance post in clinical gait analysis. Tom graduated with an MSc in Strength and Conditioning with Distinction from the University of Salford in 2018. Tom acts in a consultancy capacity with numerous sports clubs. Current research interests are aligned to the biomechanics involved in change of direction tasks, their application to performance and injury and if using strength and conditioning protocols can mitigate knee joint loads and improve performance in these tasks.

Title: Molecular aspects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in cardiovascular pathology

Abstract:

Cardiovascular diseases are the most leading reasons for mortality worldwide. In the past few years, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and its donors have been strongly emerged and suggested as promising therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease, due to their ability to reverse a wide spectrum of pathophysiological processes. Since, H₂S and its donors have established their role as vasodilatory, neuromodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents. However, the interference of H₂S with the other biological molecules during the pathophysiological conditions, particularly in cardiac failure represents an enigma and still unclear. For instance, it is beyond debate that the interaction of H₂S and NO is controversial. We discuss the cardiovascular protective properties of H₂S, the interference and cross-talk between H₂S and NO, along with its interference with the other mediators under normal and pathological conditions. In this review, we demonstrate the rational and underlying mechanisms for its cardiovascular protective role against the development of cardiovascular diseases, including systemic and pulmonary hypertension; hypoxia in carotid bodies; periadventitial vasorelaxation; cardiac injury induced by ischemia, oxidative stress, and CaMKII. Furthermore, the molecular and possible mechanisms for the progression of atherosclerosis, and the anti- atherosclerotic role of H₂S were discussed.

Biography:

Professor Karoline is a former Dean of the faculty of Science (2014-2017) at Damanhour University. Currently, she worked as the Head of Zoology Department. Since 2012 she worked as a professor of Physiology in her institute. She has a wide experience in the applied and translational research in physiology and immunology. 1n 1995 she had earned the PhD at Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, and Harvard University, U.S.A. (Channel System Program). In 2016 she had selected as one of expertise in the field by the Scientific and practical expertise in the science necessary measurements for science and engineering projects Albeira Governorate in

Title: Identification of serum biomarkers to create an athlete’s biological passport

Abstract:

Intense physical exercise induces metabolic and organ adaptations that result in variations in terms of concentration and activity of some biochemical and haematological parameters. The identification and monitoring of these parameters could represent a new method of clinical evaluation in athletes in order to prevent injuries, loss of shape and, above all, the appearance of some pathologies. For this study, we have recruited 12 male athletes from a professional basketball team who, with prior informed consent, underwent blood sampling in different phases of the sports season: 0 months, in the initial phases of the championship; 1 month and 3 months after the start of the championship. Erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and platelets have no significant variations, but there is an increase in the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and in the mean platelet volume (MPV) between 1 and 3 months in comparison to 0 months. CK levels have no significant variation between 0 and 3 months; whereas LDH levels undergo a slight decrease if we compare months 0 with months 3. Vitamin D levels decrease at 1 month and 3 months if compared with 0 months. Finally, cortisol and thyroid hormones levels have no significant variation, but there is a moderate increase in the FT4 hormone at 1 month when compared to month 0. Moreover, we evaluated serum CRP levels that revealed a significant increase in 3 months if compared with month 0.In conclusion, this study has revealed changes in some biochemical and haematological parameters during the sporting season, in accordance with the frequency and intensity of physical activity. These parameters could be included in an “athlete's biological passport”, a panel of specific markers that, applied to the individual athlete, would help sports doctors and athletic trainers to develop personalized training and recoveryprograms, aiming at safeguarding the athlete’s health and maximizing athletic performance.

Biography:

Cristina Mennitti is in Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.