@misc{GranacherLacroixMuehlbaueretal.2017, author = {Granacher, Urs and Lacroix, Andre and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Roettger, Katrin and Gollhofer, Albert}, title = {Effects of core instability strength training on trunk muscle strength, spinal mobility, dynamic balance and functional mobility in older adults}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-399994}, pages = {9}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Background: Age-related postural misalignment, balance deficits and strength/power losses are associated with impaired functional mobility and an increased risk of falling in seniors. Core instability strength training (CIT) involves exercises that are challenging for both trunk muscles and postural control and may thus have the potential to induce benefits in trunk muscle strength, spinal mobility and balance performance. Objective: The objective was to investigate the effects of CIT on measures of trunk muscle strength, spinal mobility, dynamic balance and functional mobility in seniors. Methods: Thirty-two older adults were randomly assigned to an intervention group (INT; n = 16, aged 70.8 +/- 4.1 years) that conducted a 9-week progressive CIT or to a control group (n = 16, aged 70.2 +/- 4.5 years). Maximal isometric strength of the trunk flexors/extensors/lateral flexors (right, left)/rotators (right, left) as well as of spinal mobility in the sagittal and the coronal plane was measured before and after the intervention program. Dynamic balance (i.e. walking 10 m on an optoelectric walkway, the Functional Reach test) and functional mobility (Timed Up and Go test) were additionally tested. Results: Program compliance was excellent with participants of the INT group completing 92\% of the training sessions. Significant group x test interactions were found for the maximal isometric strength of the trunk flexors (34\%, p < 0.001), extensors (21\%, p < 0.001), lateral flexors (right: 48\%, p < 0.001; left: 53\%, p < 0.001) and left rotators (42\%, p < 0.001) in favor of the INT group. Further, training-related improvements were found for spinal mobility in the sagittal (11\%, p < 0.001) and coronal plane (11\%, p = 0.06) directions, for stride velocity (9\%, p < 0.05), the coefficient of variation in stride velocity (31\%, p < 0.05), the Functional Reach test (20\%, p < 0.05) and the Timed Up and Go test (4\%, p < 0.05) in favor of the INT group. Conclusion: CIT proved to be a feasible exercise program for seniors with a high adherence rate. Age-related deficits in measures of trunk muscle strength, spinal mobility, dynamic balance and functional mobility can be mitigated by CIT. This training regimen could be used as an adjunct or even alternative to traditional balance and/or resistance training.}, language = {en} } @article{GranacherLacroixRoettgeretal.2014, author = {Granacher, Urs and Lacroix, Andre and Roettger, Katrin and Gollhofer, Albert and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas}, title = {Relationships between trunk muscle strength, spinal mobility, and balance performance in older adults}, series = {Journal of aging and physical activity}, volume = {22}, journal = {Journal of aging and physical activity}, number = {4}, publisher = {Human Kinetics Publ.}, address = {Champaign}, issn = {1063-8652}, doi = {10.1123/JAPA.2013-0108}, pages = {490 -- 498}, year = {2014}, abstract = {This study investigated associations between variables of trunk muscle strength (TMS), spinal mobility, and balance in seniors. Thirty-four seniors (sex: 18 female, 16 male; age: 70 +/- 4 years; activity level: 13 +/- 7 hr/week) were tested for maximal isometric strength (MIS) of the trunk extensors, flexors, lateral flexors, rotators, spinal mobility, and steady-state, reactive, and proactive balance. Significant correlations were detected between all measures of TMS and static steady-state balance (r = .43.57, p < .05). Significant correlations were observed between specific measures of TMS and dynamic steady-state balance (r = .42.55, p < .05). No significant correlations were found between all variables of TMS and reactive/proactive balance and between all variables of spinal mobility and balance. Regression analyses revealed that TMS explains between 1-33\% of total variance of the respective balance parameters. Findings indicate that TMS is related to measures of steady-state balance which may imply that TMS promoting exercises should be integrated in strength training for seniors.}, language = {en} } @article{RaveGranacherBoullosaetal.2020, author = {Rav{\´e}, Guillaume and Granacher, Urs and Boullosa, Daniel and Hackney, Anthony C. and Zouhal, Hassane}, title = {How to Use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Data to Monitor Training Load in the "Real World" of Elite Soccer}, series = {Frontiers in Physiology}, volume = {11}, journal = {Frontiers in Physiology}, publisher = {Frontiers Research Foundation}, address = {Lausanne}, issn = {1664-042X}, doi = {10.3389/fphys.2020.00944}, pages = {11}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @misc{RaveGranacherBoullosaetal.2020, author = {Rav{\´e}, Guillaume and Granacher, Urs and Boullosa, Daniel and Hackney, Anthony C. and Zouhal, Hassane}, title = {How to Use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Data to Monitor Training Load in the "Real World" of Elite Soccer}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {663}, issn = {1866-8364}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-48055}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-480558}, pages = {13}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @book{OPUS4-6290, title = {K{\"o}rperliche und motorische Entwicklung Brandenburger Grundsch{\"u}ler im L{\"a}ngsschnitt : Ergebnisse der EMOTIKON-Studie 2006-2010}, editor = {Wick, Ditmar and Golle, Kathleen and Ohlert, Henning}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-049-6}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-62879}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, pages = {347}, year = {2013}, abstract = {EMOTIKON-Studie benannte als Kurzform des Forschungsvorhabens zur "Interdisziplin{\"a}re(n) Evaluierung der motorischen Leistungsf{\"a}higkeit und des Gesundheitszustandes im Kontext sportlicher Eignung und Effizienz des Sportunterrichtes von Grundsch{\"u}lerInnen im Land Brandenburg". Die L{\"a}ngsschnittstudie wurde durch den Arbeitsbereich Trainings- und Bewegungswissenschaft der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam, unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Ditmar Wick, an 29 Grundschulen der Schul{\"a}mter Brandenburg/ Havel und Cottbus von 2006 bis 2010 realisiert. Mit der vorliegenden Publikation werden die Ergebnisse und deren Zusammenh{\"a}nge zur Entwicklung der motorischen Leistungsf{\"a}higkeit, des K{\"o}rperbaus, der Bewegungsaktivit{\"a}t und der Einsch{\"a}tzung des Sportunterrichts mit einf{\"u}hrenden theoretischen Grundlagen und dem aktuellen nationalen Forschungsstand referiert. Die Autoren sind {\"u}berzeugt, dass dieser Abschlussbericht nicht nur das Interesse der im aktuellen Forschungsprojekt „EMOTIKON-Grundschulsport 2010-2014" involvierten Brandenburger Grundschulsportlehrer wecken wird, sondern auch den politischen Entscheidungstr{\"a}gern (Schul{\"a}mter, Ministerien) eine Entscheidungshilfe bieten als auch den Diskussionsprozess der im Themengebiet forschenden Wissenschaftler anregen kann. Diese {\"U}berzeugung gr{\"u}ndet sich insbesondere auf die Ergebnisse zur k{\"o}rperlich-sportlichen Bewegungsaktivit{\"a}t der Dritt- bis Sechstkl{\"a}ssler sowie der Analyse motorischer Leistung in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von Geschlecht und soziodemografischen Gegebenheiten.}, language = {de} }