@article{HiewEibeckNguemenietal.2023, author = {Hiew, Shawn and Eibeck, Leila and Nguemeni, Carine and Zeller, Daniel}, title = {The influence of age and physical activity on locomotor adaptation}, series = {Brain Sciences}, volume = {13}, journal = {Brain Sciences}, number = {9}, issn = {2076-3425}, doi = {10.3390/brainsci13091266}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-362478}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Background: Aging increases individual susceptibility to falls and injuries, suggesting poorer adaptation of balance responses to perturbation during locomotion, which can be measured with the locomotor adaptation task (LAT). However, it is unclear how aging and lifestyle factors affect these responses during walking. Hence, the present study investigates the relationship between balance and lifestyle factors during the LAT in healthy individuals across the adult lifespan using a correlational design. Methods: Thirty participants aged 20-78 years performed an LAT on a split-belt treadmill (SBT). We evaluated the magnitude and rate of adaptation and deadaptation during the LAT. Participants reported their lifelong physical and cognitive activity. Results: Age positively correlated with gait-line length asymmetry at the late post-adaptation phase (p = 0.007). These age-related effects were mediated by recent physical activity levels (p = 0.040). Conclusion: Our results confirm that locomotor adaptive responses are preserved in aging, but the ability to deadapt newly learnt balance responses is compromised with age. Physical activity mediates these age-related effects. Therefore, gait symmetry post-adaptation could effectively measure the risk of falling, and maintaining physical activity could protect against declines in balance.}, language = {en} } @article{NowackaChmielewskaGrabowskaGrabowskietal.2022, author = {Nowacka-Chmielewska, Marta and Grabowska, Konstancja and Grabowski, Mateusz and Meybohm, Patrick and Burek, Malgorzata and Małecki, Andrzej}, title = {Running from stress: neurobiological mechanisms of exercise-induced stress resilience}, series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences}, volume = {23}, journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences}, number = {21}, issn = {1422-0067}, doi = {10.3390/ijms232113348}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-297407}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Chronic stress, even stress of a moderate intensity related to daily life, is widely acknowledged to be a predisposing or precipitating factor in neuropsychiatric diseases. There is a clear relationship between disturbances induced by stressful stimuli, especially long-lasting stimuli, and cognitive deficits in rodent models of affective disorders. Regular physical activity has a positive effect on the central nervous system (CNS) functions, contributes to an improvement in mood and of cognitive abilities (including memory and learning), and is correlated with an increase in the expression of the neurotrophic factors and markers of synaptic plasticity as well as a reduction in the inflammatory factors. Studies published so far show that the energy challenge caused by physical exercise can affect the CNS by improving cellular bioenergetics, stimulating the processes responsible for the removal of damaged organelles and molecules, and attenuating inflammation processes. Regular physical activity brings another important benefit: increased stress robustness. The evidence from animal studies is that a sedentary lifestyle is associated with stress vulnerability, whereas a physically active lifestyle is associated with stress resilience. Here, we have performed a comprehensive PubMed Search Strategy for accomplishing an exhaustive literature review. In this review, we discuss the findings from experimental studies on the molecular and neurobiological mechanisms underlying the impact of exercise on brain resilience. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective potential of preconditioning exercise and of the role of exercise in stress resilience, among other things, may open further options for prevention and therapy in the treatment of CNS diseases.}, language = {en} } @article{HaeuslerHermKunzeetal.2012, author = {Haeusler, Karl Georg and Herm, Juliane and Kunze, Claudia and Kr{\"u}ll, Matthias and Brechtel, Lars and Lock, J{\"u}rgen and Hohenhaus, Marc and Heuschmann, Peter U. and Fiebach, Jochen B. and Haverkamp, Wilhelm and Endres, Matthias and Jungehulsing, Gerhard Jan}, title = {Rate of cardiac arrhythmias and silent brain lesions in experienced marathon runners: rationale, design and baseline data of the Berlin Beat of Running study}, series = {BMC Cardiovascular Disorders}, volume = {12}, journal = {BMC Cardiovascular Disorders}, number = {69}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2261-12-69}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-133677}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Background: Regular exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health but a recent meta-analysis indicated a relationship between extensive endurance sport and a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, an independent risk factor for stroke. However, data on the frequency of cardiac arrhythmias or (clinically silent) brain lesions during and after marathon running are missing. Methods/Design: In the prospective observational "Berlin Beat of Running" study experienced endurance athletes underwent clinical examination (CE), 3 Tesla brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), carotid ultrasound imaging (CUI) and serial blood sampling (BS) within 2-3 days prior (CE, MRI, CUI, BS), directly after (CE, BS) and within 2 days after (CE, MRI, BS) the 38\(^{th}\) BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2011. All participants wore a portable electrocardiogram (ECG)-recorder throughout the 4 to 5 days baseline study period. Participants with pathological MRI findings after the marathon, troponin elevations or detected cardiac arrhythmias will be asked to undergo cardiac MRI to rule out structural abnormalities. A follow-up is scheduled after one year. Results: Here we report the baseline data of the enrolled 110 athletes aged 36-61 years. Their mean age was 48.8 \(\pm\) 6.0 years, 24.5\% were female, 8.2\% had hypertension and 2.7\% had hyperlipidaemia. Participants have attended a mean of 7.5 \(\pm\) 6.6 marathon races within the last 5 years and a mean of 16 \(\pm\) 36 marathon races in total. Their weekly running distance prior to the 38\(^{th}\) BMW BERLIN-MARATHON was 65 \(\pm\) 17 km. Finally, 108 (98.2\%) Berlin Beat-Study participants successfully completed the 38\(^{th}\) BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2011. Discussion: Findings from the "Berlin Beats of Running" study will help to balance the benefits and risks of extensive endurance sport. ECG-recording during the marathon might contribute to identify athletes at risk for cardiovascular events. MRI results will give new insights into the link between physical stress and brain damage.}, language = {en} } @misc{Gwosdek2014, author = {Gwosdek, Hedwig}, title = {Nicholas Orme. English School Exercises, 1420-1530. Studies and Texts 181. Toronto: Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, 2013, xi + 441 pp., \$ 95.00.}, series = {Anglia}, volume = {132}, journal = {Anglia}, number = {3}, issn = {1865-8938}, doi = {10.1515/ang-2014-0063}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-195318}, pages = {607-610}, year = {2014}, abstract = {No abstract available.}, language = {en} } @article{GolonkaRaschkaHarandietal.2021, author = {Golonka, Witold and Raschka, Christoph and Harandi, Vahid M. and Domokos, Bruno and Alfredson, H{\aa}kan and Alfen, Florian Maria and Spang, Christoph}, title = {Isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise in limited range of motion for patients with lumbar radiculopathy and disk herniation — clinical outcome and influencing factors}, series = {Journal of Clinical Medicine}, volume = {10}, journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine}, number = {11}, issn = {2077-0383}, doi = {10.3390/jcm10112430}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-239723}, year = {2021}, abstract = {(1) Background: Reconditioning of the paraspinal lumbar extensor muscles by isolated lumbar extension resistance exercises (ILEX) has shown good clinical results for patients with chronic unspecific low back pain. However, the clinical value and safety for patients with specific spine pathologies is unclear. In this study, clinical outcome and influencing factors were retrospectively analyzed for patients with lumbar disk herniation (LDH) and radiculopathy. (2) Methods: 189 consecutive patients (123 men and 66 women; mean age, 36 years) with clinically diagnosed LDH and relative indications for surgery started a 9-week rehabilitation program (2x/week) including ILEX in limited range of motion (ROM) adjusted to patients' symptoms. Patients diagnosed with advanced levels of spine degeneration were excluded. Pain/radiculopathy (PR), influence on mental health (IOMH), satisfaction rates were measured via Numeric Rating Scales (NRS, 0-10), and overall clinical outcome was stated in \% (100\% = full recovery). Isometric extension strength was tested before and after the program. (3) Results: 168 patients (88.9\%) completed the program. For 162 out of 168 patients (96.4\%) there was a significant reduction of clinical symptoms, whereas 6 patients reported no changes in symptoms. Scores (mean) for symptom intensity decreased from 4.2 (±1.5) to 1.9 (±1.5) (p < 0.001), the impact on mental health decreased from 5.9 (±2.3) to 2.4 (±2.0) (p < 0.001). There was a (weak) correlation between lower scores for PR and IOMH before the study and better clinical outcomes; PR also weakly correlated with satisfaction. Other factors such as age, strength increase, level/location and number of LDH did not have a significant impact on the clinical results. (4) Conclusion: The results indicate that ILEX in limited ROM can be an effective treatment for the majority of patients with LDH. For patients with high pain levels, the results are less consistent, and surgery may be considered.}, language = {en} } @article{DomokosBeerReutheretal.2023, author = {Domokos, Bruno and Beer, Lisa and Reuther, Stefanie and Raschka, Christoph and Spang, Christoph}, title = {Immediate effects of isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise (ILEX) on spine posture and mobility measured with the IDIAG Spinal Mouse System}, series = {Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology}, volume = {8}, journal = {Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology}, number = {2}, issn = {2411-5142}, doi = {10.3390/jfmk8020060}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-319334}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Posture and mobility are important aspects for spinal health. In the context of low back pain, strategies to alter postural anomalies (e.g., hyper/hypolordosis, hyper/hypokyphosis) and mobility deficits (e.g., bending restrictions) have been of interest to researchers and clinicians. Machine-based isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise (ILEX) has been used successfully for rehabilitation of patients suffering from low back pain. The aim of this study was to analyse the immediate effects of ILEX on spinal posture and mobility. In this interventional cohort study, the posture and mobility measures of 33 healthy individuals (m = 17, f = 16; mean age 30.0 years) were taken using the surface-based Spinal Mouse system (IDIAG M360©, Fehraltdorf, Switzerland). Individuals performed one exercise set to full exhaustion with an ILEX-device (Powerspine, Wuerzburg, Germany) in a standardized setup, including uniform range of motion and time under tension. Scans were made immediately before and after the exercise. There was an immediate significant decrease in standing lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis. No change could be observed in standing pelvic tilt. Mobility measures showed a significant decrease in the lumbar spine and an increase in the sacrum. The results show that ILEX alters spine posture and mobility in the short-term, which may benefit certain patient groups.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Offenberger2009, author = {Offenberger, Wolfgang}, title = {Hochaufgel{\"o}ste Magnetresonanz-Bildgebung der M{\"a}useaorta zur Bestimmung der Dynamik funktioneller Parameter durch Laufrad-Training bei ApoE-Knock-Out-M{\"a}usen}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-35146}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Einf{\"u}hrung: Atherosklerose ist eine f{\"u}hrende Ursache von Morbidit{\"a}t und Mortalit{\"a}t weltweit. Die ApoE-Knock-Out-Maus (ApoE-/-) ist das wichtigste Tiermodell f{\"u}r das Studium der Atherosklerose und von Interventionen auf diese Erkrankung. Mittels hochaufgel{\"o}ster Magnet-Resonanz-Bildgebung ist es m{\"o}glich, eine nicht-invasive in-vivo Gef{\"a}ß-Charakterisierung bei M{\"a}usen durchzuf{\"u}hren. In dieser Arbeit wurden die Auswirkungen von Sport auf die Gef{\"a}ßfunktion der Aorta ascendens und abdominalis bei ApoE-/--M{\"a}usen mittels hochaufgel{\"o}ster MR-Cine-FLASH-Bildgebung untersucht. Methodik und Ergebnisse: 18 ApoE-/--M{\"a}use mit oder ohne Lipid-reicher „Western Type Diet" (WTD) f{\"u}hrten 4-6 Wochen lang Laufrad-Training durch. Vor Laufrad-Training wurde zweimal (Validit{\"a}t) und nach Laufrad-Training einmal mittels EKG- und Atmungs-getriggerter Magnet-Resonanz-Cine-FLASH-Bildgebung an einem 7-Tesla-Scanner unter Isofluran-Inhalationsnarkose die Compliance von Aorta ascendens und abdominalis gemessen. Aufnahme-Parameter: TR/TE = 4,3/1,4 ms; Field of View (FOV) = 3,0 x 3,0 cm2; Matrixgr{\"o}ße = 256 x 256; Pixel-Gr{\"o}ße = (FOV / Matrix) = (30 mm / 256) = 0,0117 mm2; Schichtdicke = 1,0 mm, Aufl{\"o}sung von 0,0137 mm3. Die Resultate wurden verglichen mit 9 Wildtyp-M{\"a}usen vom Stamm C57BL/6J, und mittels der Auswerte-Software Interactive Data Language (IDL) prozessiert. Es zeigten sich gewisse positive Effekte hinsichtlich Compliance der Aorta ascendens durch Sport, die Ergebnisse waren f{\"u}r ApoE-/--M{\"a}use ohne WTD jedoch wesentlich konsistenter als f{\"u}r ApoE-/--M{\"a}use mit WTD, wo die Ergebnisse teilweise widerspr{\"u}chlich erscheinen. Dasselbe gilt f{\"u}r die Aorta abdominalis, die sich zudem in vielen MR-Untersuchungen nicht auswerten ließ, was zu nicht interpretierbaren Ergebnissen f{\"u}hrte. Bez{\"u}glich der Validit{\"a}t zeigte sich eine sehr hohe Intra-Observer- und Inter-Observer-{\"U}bereinstimmung der Ergebnisse, dies zeigte sich auch f{\"u}r Messungen zu zwei Zeitpunkten. Schlussfolgerung: Die Ergebnisse erscheinen insgesamt kritisch beleuchtet nicht signifikant und zeigen allenfalls Besserungs-Tendenzen f{\"u}r die Compliance der Aorta ascendens und abdominalis bei ApoE-/--M{\"a}usen durch Sport. Weitere MRT-Studien mit h{\"o}heren Feldst{\"a}rken und weiterentwickelten MR-Protokollen sind notwendig, um die Aussage dieser Doktorarbeit, dass Atherosklerose bei ApoE-/--M{\"a}usen durch Sport teilweise reversibel ist, zu best{\"a}tigen.}, subject = {Magnetresonanztomographie}, language = {de} } @article{MagesShojaaKohletal.2021, author = {Mages, Michelle and Shojaa, Mahdieh and Kohl, Matthias and Stengel, Simon von and Becker, Clemens and Gosch, Markus and Jakob, Franz and Kerschan-Schindl, Katharina and Kladny, Bernd and Kl{\"o}ckner, Nicole and Lange, Uwe and Middeldorf, Stefan and Peters, Stefan and Schoene, Daniel and Sieber, Cornel C. and Tholen, Reina and Thomasius, Friederike E. and Uder, Michael and Kemmler, Wolfgang}, title = {Exercise effects on Bone Mineral Density in men}, series = {Nutrients}, volume = {13}, journal = {Nutrients}, number = {12}, issn = {2072-6643}, doi = {10.3390/nu13124244}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-250247}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In contrast to postmenopausal women, evidence for a favorable effect of exercise on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is still limited for men. This might be due to the paucity of studies, but also to the great variety of participants and study characteristics that may dilute study results. The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of exercise on BMD changes with rational eligibility criteria. A comprehensive search of six electronic databases up to 15 March 2021 was conducted. Briefly, controlled trials ≥6 months that determined changes in areal BMD in men >18 years old, with no apparent diseases or pharmacological therapy that relevantly affect bone metabolism, were included. BMD changes (standardized mean differences: SMD) of the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) were considered as outcomes. Twelve studies with 16 exercise and 12 control groups were identified. The pooled estimate of random-effect analysis was SMD = 0.38, 95\%-CI: 0.14-0.61 and SMD = 0.25, 95\%-CI: 0.00-0.49, for LS and FN, respectively. Heterogeneity between the trials was low-moderate. Funnel plots and rank and regression correlation tests indicate evidence for small study publication bias for LS but not FN-BMD. Subgroup analyses that focus on study length, type of exercise and methodologic quality revealed no significant difference between each of the three categories. In summary, we provided further evidence for a low but significant effect of exercise on BMD in men. However, we are currently unable to give even rough exercise recommendations for male cohorts.}, language = {en} } @article{FlacheneckerBuresGawliketal.2020, author = {Flachenecker, Peter and Bures, Anna Karoline and Gawlik, Angeli and Weiland, Ann-Christin and Kuld, Sarah and Gusowski, Klaus and Streber, Ren{\´e} and Pfeifer, Klaus and Tallner, Alexander}, title = {Efficacy of an internet-based program to promote physical activity and exercise after inpatient rehabilitation in persons with multiple sclerosis: a randomized, single-blind, controlled study}, series = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, volume = {17}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, number = {12}, issn = {1660-4601}, doi = {10.3390/ijerph17124544}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-207863}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Background: Multimodal rehabilitation improves fatigue and mobility in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Effects are transient and may be conserved by internet-based physical activity promotion programs. Objective: Evaluate the effects of internet-based physical activity and exercise promotion on fatigue, quality of life, and gait in PwMS after inpatient rehabilitation. Methods: PwMS (Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≤ 6.0, fatigue: W{\"u}rzburg Fatigue Inventory for Multiple Sclerosis (WEIMuS) ≥ 32) were randomized into an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). After rehabilitation, IG received 3 months of internet-based physical activity promotion, while CG received no intervention. Primary outcome: self-reported fatigue (WEIMuS). Secondary outcomes: quality of life (Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale 29, MSIS-29), gait (2min/10m walking test, Tinetti score). Measurements: beginning (T0) and end (T1) of inpatient rehabilitation, 3 (T2) and 6 (T3) months afterwards. Results: 64 of 84 PwMS were analyzed (IG: 34, CG: 30). After rehabilitation, fatigue decreased in both groups. At T2 and T3, fatigue increased again in CG but was improved in IG (p < 0.001). MSIS-29 improved in both groups at T1 but remained improved at T2 and T3 only in IG. Gait improvements were more pronounced in IG at T2. Conclusions: The study provides Class II evidence that the effects of rehabilitation on fatigue, quality of life, and gait can be maintained for 3-6 months with an internet-based physical activity and exercise promotion program.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Ruf2013, author = {Ruf, Katharina}, title = {Effekt maximaler Belastung auf zirkulierende endotheliale und mesenchymale Progenitorzellen bei Patienten mit Mukoviszidose und gesunden Probanden}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-90189}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Mukoviszidose als h{\"a}ufigste der seltenen Erkrankungen ist trotz intensiver For-schung und Behandlungsm{\"o}glichkeiten nach wie vor mit einer deutlich verk{\"u}rzten Lebenserwartung assoziiert. In den letzten Jahren hat sich gezeigt, dass k{\"o}rperliche Aktivit{\"a}t einen wichtigen Beitrag nicht nur zur Lebensqualit{\"a}t von Mukoviszidosepatienten leisten kann, sondern auch einen Einfluss auf den Krankheitsverlauf als solches hat. Die genauen Mechanismen des positiven Effekts von Sport auf den Krankheitsverlauf sind jedoch noch nicht hinreichend gekl{\"a}rt. Neben vielen anderen Mechanismen wie verbesserter Sekretelimination aus den Atemwegen, Training des Herz-Kreislaufsystems und Regulierung der {\"u}beraktiven epithelialen Natriumkan{\"a}le wird zunehmend auch ein Anstoßen von Reparaturmechanismen durch Sport diskutiert. Dabei scheinen CD34+-Progenitorzellen und MSCs eine Rolle spielen zu k{\"o}nnen. In der hier vorliegenden Arbeit wurde untersucht, inwiefern eine maximale Aus-dauerbelastung die Anzahl zirkulierender CD34+-Progenitorzellen und mesen-chymaler Progenitorzellen im peripheren Blut ver{\"a}ndert, was sekund{\"a}r mit Repa-raturvorg{\"a}ngen im Lungengewebe assoziiert sein k{\"o}nnte. Hierf{\"u}r wurde bei 7 Patienten mit Mukoviszidose sowie 9 gesunden Probanden eine Spiroergometrie bis zur subjektiven Ersch{\"o}pfung und vor sowie zehn Minuten nach Beendigung der Aktivit{\"a}t eine Blutentnahme durchgef{\"u}hrt. Neben einer Analyse des Blutbildes inklusive Differenzierung und Bestimmung von Entz{\"u}ndungsparametern erfolgte mittels Durchflusszytometrie die Quantifizierung von CD34+ und mesenchymalen Progenitorzellen. Es zeigte sich ein signifikanter Anstieg der CD34+ Progenitorzellen in beiden Studiengruppen nach Belastung, w{\"a}hrend die mesenchymalen Stammzellen keine signifikante {\"A}nderung der Anzahl zeigten. Der Anstieg der CD34+-Progenitorzellen nach k{\"o}rperlicher Belastung ist in der Literatur mehrfach beschrieben und wird als eine Erkl{\"a}rung f{\"u}r die Pr{\"a}vention von Herz-Kreislauferkrankungen durch Sport genannt. Auch bei akuten wie chronischen Lungenerkrankungen scheinen h{\"a}matopoetische und endotheliale Progenitorzellen eine Rolle bei Reparaturvorg{\"a}ngen zu spielen. Die Rolle der mesenchymalen Stammzellen ist dagegen noch nicht hinreichend gekl{\"a}rt. Insgesamt erschwert die Heterogenit{\"a}t der Gruppe der mesenchymalen Stammzellen eine genaue Quantifizierung, ihr geringes Vorkommen im peripheren Blut stellt eine weitere Schwierigkeit bei der Charakterisierung und Quantifizierung dar. Nachdem zumindest der Nachweis von ansteigenden endothelialen Progenitorzellen auch bei Patienten mit Mukoviszidose gelingt, sollte in weiteren Studien die Rolle der mesenchymalen Stammzellen weiter untersucht werden. Insbesondere die Charakterisierung der Zellen in der Zellkultur sowie eine Untersuchung von Zytokinen, die f{\"u}r ein Homing von mesenchymalen Stammzellen verantwortlich sein k{\"o}nnten, scheint wesentlich, um den Mechanismus der Reparaturvorg{\"a}nge besser zu verstehen und so m{\"o}g-licherweise die Therapie der Mukoviszidose zu erweitern.}, subject = {Mukoviszidose}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{KraemerGabert2018, author = {Kr{\"a}mer-Gabert, Marc Benjamin}, title = {Effekt k{\"o}rperlicher Belastung auf die Zahl zirkulierender mesenchymaler Stammzellen bei allergischem Asthma bronchiale}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-158911}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, pages = {85}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Asthma bronchiale geh{\"o}rt weltweit zu den h{\"a}ufigsten chronischen Erkrankungen des Menschen. In verschiedenen Leitlinien zur Asthmatherapie sind Sport bzw. regelm{\"a}ßige k{\"o}rperliche Aktivit{\"a}t als nicht-medikament{\"o}se Maßnahmen mittlerweile ein integrativer Bestandteil. Etliche Studien haben gezeigt, dass regelm{\"a}ßige k{\"o}rperliche Aktivit{\"a}t sowohl die Lebensqualit{\"a}t als auch den Krankheitsverlauf bei Asthmatikern positiv beeinflussen kann. Welche Mechanismen genau die positiven Effekte von Sport bei dieser Erkrankung vermitteln, ist jedoch noch nicht abschließend gekl{\"a}rt. Die Erkl{\"a}rungsans{\"a}tze reichen dabei von einer Zunahme der kardiopulmonalen Fitness sowie Verbesserung der Lungenfunktion {\"u}ber eine immunologisch vermittelte Reduzierung der Atemwegsinflammation bis hin zu einer Verbesserung k{\"o}rpereigener Reparaturmechanismen. Letztere ist in den letzten Jahren zunehmend in den Fokus wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten ger{\"u}ckt, wobei man vermutet, dass dabei insbesondere CD34+ Progenitorzellen und MSCs eine bedeutende Rolle spielen k{\"o}nnten. In der hier vorliegenden Arbeit wurde untersucht, inwieweit sich k{\"o}rperliche Belastung auf die Anzahl zirkulierender CD34+ Progenitorzellen und MSCs bei Patienten mit einem allergischen Asthma bronchiale gegen Hausstaubmilben der Art Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus verglichen mit gesunden Kontroll-Probanden auswirkt. Hierf{\"u}r unterzogen sich sieben Patienten und zw{\"o}lf Gesunde einem spiroergometrischen Ausdauerleistungstest bis zur subjektiven k{\"o}rperlichen Ausbelastung. Vor und nach der Spiroergometrie erfolgten Blutentnahmen. Neben einer Bestimmung von Entz{\"u}ndungsparametern wurde jeweils ein Blutbild inklusive Differenzierung angefertigt und die Anzahl zirkulierender CD34+ Progenitorzellen und MSCs mittels FACS-Analyse bestimmt. Weiterhin wurde {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft, ob sich mithilfe einer g{\"a}ngigen Methode zur Kultivierung von MSCs aus Knochenmark diese auch aus peripherem Blut isolieren und kultivieren lassen. Bez{\"u}glich der CD34+ Progenitorzellen und der MSCs kam es dabei nach Belastung bei getrennter Berechnung f{\"u}r die beiden Studiengruppen zu keiner signifikanten Ver{\"a}nderung. Die Gesamtheit der Studienteilnehmer wurde daher nochmals in einer Gesamtgruppe zusammengefasst, f{\"u}r die ebenfalls durch Belastung hervorgerufene Ver{\"a}nderungen berechnet wurden. Hier ließ sich ein signifikanter Anstieg von CD34+ Progenitorzellen feststellen, wohingegen bei den MSCs weiterhin keine Ver{\"a}nderung zu beobachten war. In den Versuchen zur Kultivierung von MSCs aus peripherem Blut ließen sich keine nennenswerten Mengen dieser Zellen kultivieren, wenngleich die Kulturen doch m{\"o}glicherweise zu Beginn einige dieser Zellen enthielten. Im Gegensatz dazu war die Kultivierung von MSCs aus Knochenmark erfolgreich. Dass es nach k{\"o}rperlicher Aktivit{\"a}t bzw. Sport zu einem Anstieg CD34+ Progenitorzellen im peripheren Blut kommt, ist in der Literatur bereits vielfach beschrieben. Es wird vermutet, dass diese Zellen an k{\"o}rpereigenen Reparaturvorg{\"a}ngen beteiligt sind. Dieser Mechanismus k{\"o}nnte eine m{\"o}gliche Erkl{\"a}rung f{\"u}r die positiven Effekte von Sport bei Patienten mit Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen darstellen. Auch bei Lungenerkrankungen wird CD34+ Progenitorzellen eine Rolle bei Reparaturvorg{\"a}ngen zugeschrieben. Obwohl es zunehmend Hinweise daf{\"u}r gibt, dass auch MSCs f{\"u}r diese Vorg{\"a}nge von Bedeutung sind, ist die Frage, welche spezifische Rolle diesen Zellen im zirkulierenden peripheren Blut zukommt, weiterhin nicht hinreichend gekl{\"a}rt. Bei Untersuchungen zu diesem Thema kommt erschwerend hinzu, dass MSCs im peripheren Blut nur in sehr geringer Frequenz nachweisbar sind und die Gruppe dieser Zellen eine sehr große Heterogenit{\"a}t aufweist. Auch eine Kultivierung von MSCs aus peripherem Blut scheint nicht so ohne weiteres m{\"o}glich zu sein. All dies bereitet Schwierigkeiten bei der genauen Quantifizie-rung und Charakterisierung dieser Zellen. Auch wenn es in dieser Studie nicht gelang einen Effekt k{\"o}rperlicher Belastung auf die Anzahl zirkulierender MSCs nachzuweisen, sollten dennoch weitere Untersuchungen zu den durch Sport vermittelten Effekten auf diese Zellen folgen. Der Fokus sollte dabei insbesondere auf die Untersuchung von Einfl{\"u}ssen k{\"o}rperlicher Aktivit{\"a}t auf die f{\"u}r das Homing dieser Zellen verantwortlichen Mechanismen gelegt werden. Auch weitere Untersuchungen zur Isolation und Expansion von MSCs aus peripherem Blut scheinen notwendig zu sein, um diesbez{\"u}glich langfristig eine sichere, erfolgsversprechende Kulturmethodik entwickeln zu k{\"o}nnen. Besonders vielversprechend scheint hier der Einsatz vorselektierter Zellen aus mobilisiertem Blut zu sein. Zusammenfassend k{\"o}nnte all dies einen wichtigen Beitrag dazu leisten, die Mechanismen k{\"o}rpereigener Reparaturvorg{\"a}nge besser zu verstehen. Diese Erkenntnisse wiederum k{\"o}nnten dann zur Entwicklung neuer Strategien zur Therapie diverser Lungenerkrankungen wie auch Asthma beitragen.}, subject = {Bronchialasthma}, language = {de} } @article{KemmlerKohlFroehlichetal.2020, author = {Kemmler, Wolfgang and Kohl, Matthias and Fr{\"o}hlich, Michael and Jakob, Franz and Engelke, Klaus and von Stengel, Simon and Schoene, Daniel}, title = {Effects of High-Intensity Resistance Training on Osteopenia and Sarcopenia Parameters in Older Men with Osteosarcopenia—One-Year Results of the Randomized Controlled Franconian Osteopenia and Sarcopenia Trial (FrOST)}, series = {Journal of Bone and Mineral Research}, volume = {35}, journal = {Journal of Bone and Mineral Research}, number = {9}, doi = {10.1002/jbmr.4027}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-214609}, pages = {1634 -- 1644}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Dynamic resistance exercise (DRT) might be the most promising agent for fighting sarcopenia in older people. However, the positive effect of DRT on osteopenia/osteoporosis in men has still to be confirmed. To evaluate the effect of low-volume/high-intensity (HIT)-DRT on bone mineral density (BMD) and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) in men with osteosarcopenia, we initiated the Franconian Osteopenia and Sarcopenia Trial (FrOST). Forty-three sedentary community-dwelling older men (aged 73 to 91 years) with osteopenia/osteoporosis and SMI-based sarcopenia were randomly assigned to a HIT-RT exercise group (EG; n = 21) or a control group (CG; n = 22). HIT-RT provided a progressive, periodized single-set DRT on machines with high intensity, effort, and velocity twice a week, while CG maintained their lifestyle. Both groups were adequately supplemented with whey protein, vitamin D, and calcium. Primary study endpoint was integral lumbar spine (LS) BMD as determined by quantitative computed tomography. Core secondary study endpoint was SMI as determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Additional study endpoints were BMD at the total hip and maximum isokinetic hip-/leg-extensor strength (leg press). After 12 months of exercise, LS-BMD was maintained in the EG and decreased significantly in the CG, resulting in significant between-group differences (p < 0.001; standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.90). In parallel, SMI increased significantly in the EG and decreased significantly in the CG (p < 0.001; SMD = 1.95). Total hip BMD changes did not differ significantly between the groups (p = 0.064; SMD = 0.65), whereas changes in maximum hip-/leg-extensor strength were much more prominent (p < 0.001; SMD = 1.92) in the EG. Considering dropout (n = 2), attendance rate (95\%), and unintended side effects/injuries (n = 0), we believe our HIT-RT protocol to be feasible, attractive, and safe. In summary, we conclude that our combined low-threshold HIT-RT/protein/vitamin D/calcium intervention was feasible, safe, and effective for tackling sarcopenia and osteopenia/osteoporosis in older men with osteosarcopenia.}, language = {en} } @article{DuezelvanPraagSendtner2016, author = {D{\"u}zel, Emrah and van Praag, Henriette and Sendtner, Michael}, title = {Can physical exercise in old age improve memory and hippocampal function?}, series = {Brain}, volume = {139}, journal = {Brain}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1093/brain/awv407}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-190721}, pages = {662-673}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Physical exercise can convey a protective effect against cognitive decline in ageing and Alzheimer's disease. While the long-term health-promoting and protective effects of exercise are encouraging, it's potential to induce neuronal and vascular plasticity in the ageing brain is still poorly understood. It remains unclear whether exercise slows the trajectory of normal ageing by modifying vascular and metabolic risk factors and/or consistently boosts brain function by inducing structural and neurochemical changes in the hippocampus and related medial temporal lobe circuitry—brain areas that are important for learning and memory. Hence, it remains to be established to what extent exercise interventions in old age can improve brain plasticity above and beyond preservation of function. Existing data suggest that exercise trials aiming for improvement and preservation may require different outcome measures and that the balance between the two may depend on exercise intensity and duration, the presence of preclinical Alzheimer's disease pathology, vascular and metabolic risk factors and genetic variability.}, language = {en} } @article{KilianWehmeierWahletal.2016, author = {Kilian, Yvonne and Wehmeier, Udo F. and Wahl, Patrick and Mester, Joachim and Hilberg, Thomas and Sperlich, Billy}, title = {Acute Response of Circulating Vascular Regulating MicroRNAs during and after High-Intensity and High-Volume Cycling in Children}, series = {Frontiers in Physiology}, volume = {7}, journal = {Frontiers in Physiology}, number = {92}, doi = {10.3389/fphys.2016.00092}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-165261}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Aim: The aim of the present study was to analyze the response of vascular circulating microRNAs (miRNAs; miR-16, miR-21, miR-126) and the VEGF mRNA following an acute bout of HIIT and HVT in children. Methods: Twelve healthy competitive young male cyclists (14.4 ± 0.8 years; 57.9 ± 9.4 ml•min-1•kg-1 peak oxygen uptake) performed one session of high intensity 4 × 4 min intervals (HIIT) at 90-95\% peak power output (PPO), each interval separated by 3 min of active recovery, and one high volume session (HVT) consisting of a constant load exercise for 90 min at 60\% PPO. Capillary blood from the earlobe was collected under resting conditions, during exercise (d1 = 20 min, d2 = 30 min, d3 = 60 min), and 0, 30, 60, 180 min after the exercise to determine miR-16, -21, -126, and VEGF mRNA. Results: HVT significantly increased miR-16 and miR-126 during and after the exercise compared to pre-values, whereas HIIT showed no significant influence on the miRNAs compared to pre-values. VEGF mRNA significantly increased during and after HIIT (d1, 30′, 60′, 180′) and HVT (d3, 0′, 60′). Conclusion: Results of the present investigation suggest a volume dependent exercise regulation of vascular regulating miRNAs (miR-16, miR-21, miR-126) in children. In line with previous data, our data show that acute exercise can alter circulating miRNAs profiles that might be used as novel biomarkers to monitor acute and chronic changes due to exercise in various tissues.}, language = {en} } @article{KlementFrobelAlbersetal.2013, author = {Klement, Rainer Johannes and Frobel, Thomas and Albers, Torsten and Fikenzer, Sven and Prinzhausen, Jan and K{\"a}mmerer, Ulrike}, title = {A pilot case study on the impact of a self-prescribed ketogenic diet on biochemical parameters and running performance in healthy and physically active individuals}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-78901}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Background: Ketogenic diets (KDs) have gained some popularity not only as effective weight-loss diets and treatment options for several diseases, but also among healthy and physically active individuals for various reasons. However, data on the effects of ketosis in the latter group of individuals are scarce. We therefore collected pilot data on the physiological response to a self-prescribed ketogenic diet lasting 5-7 weeks in a small cohort of healthy and physically active individuals. Methods: Twelve subjects (7 males, 5 females, age 24-60 years) who followed moderate to intensive exercise routines underwent blood testing, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and spiroergometry during an incremental treadmill test. On the next day, they went on a self-prescribed KD for a median of 38 days (range 35-50 days), after which the same tests were performed again. Ketosis was self-monitored by urinary ketone strips. Subjective feeling during the diet was assessed by a questionnaire after the intervention. Due to the small and heterogenous sample, the results are interpreted in the context of the already existing literature. Results: The KDs were tolerated well by the majority of individuals. Impaired recovery from exercise remained the most frequently reported side effect until the end of the study. Most blood parameters remained stable during the intervention. However, there were significant elevations of total and LDL cholesterol concentrations (p<0.01) and a trend towards increased HDL-cholesterol (p=0.05). The drastic reduction of carbohydrates had no statistically significant influence on running performance judged by the time to exhaustion, VO2max and respiratory compensation points. BIA measurements showed significant increases in phase angle (p=0.01) indicating improvements of body composition with an estimated decrease of 3.4 kg of fat mass (p=0.002) and gain of 1.3 kg of fat free mass. We discuss the validity of these estimates taking into account a possibly altered hydration status due to the KD. Conclusions: Active healthy individuals will probably experience no major problems during a short term KD lasting several weeks. The drastically reduced carbohydrate content of the diet seems to be no limiting factor for running performance. In addition, improvements in body composition can be expected. While most biochemical parameters are not influenced by the diet, there seems to be an impact on the blood lipid profile that could be considered problematic with respect to cardiovascular disease risk. However, the predictive role of cholesterol levels alone in individuals undergoing regular physical activity remains to be elucidated.}, subject = {Fettgehalt}, language = {en} }