[Effect of vitamin C and E supplementation on lipid peroxidation and delayed onset muscle soreness in professional basketball players]

An activity performed through a new motional pattern and very intensively often leads to a kind of muscle soreness whose indicator is delayed onset of pain, which is called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness [DOMS]. This study was done to determine the effect of vitamin C and E supplementation on lipid peroxidation and delayed onset muscle soreness in professional basketball players. In this clinical trial study, 24 male professional basketball players were randomly divided into four groups including vitamin C [1000 mg], vitamin E [800 IU], vitamin C [500 mg] + vitamin E [400 IU] and placebo [Glucose 500 mg]. Supplement was consumed two hours before and 24 hours after leg press and scuat exercise. Blood samples were collected before the first supplementation and immediately [post- exercise], 24 hour and 48 hour after exercises. Serum creatine kinase [CK], malondialdehyde [MDA], vitamin C and vitamin E and the level of perceived muscle soreness were evaluated. MDA in Vitamin E group significantly decreased in the 24-hr to 48-hr after the exercise in compared to bignning of exercise [P<0.05]. Serum CK significantly increased 24-hr and 48-hr after the exercise in all groups [P<0.05]. Muscle pain perception non significantly increased after the exercise in all groups in compare to baseline level. Short period supplementationin of vitamin C and E, either alone or in combination can not reduce pain and muscle damage and lipid peroxidation following the leg press and scuat exercise in professional basketball players

comparative effects of a gluteus medius strength training program and balance training program on postural control in adult and elder women

Purpose: The purpose of this study was studying the comparative effects of a gluteus medius strength training program and balance training program on postural control in adult and elder women

Method: this study is semi-experimental with pre-test - post-test design. Forty five elderly women [55-65 aged] participated in this study and divided randomly in three groups: gluteus medius [GM], balanced and control. The Experimental groups performed their training program for 6 weeks and three times per week. Prior and after to starting training program, the balance measured by Berg Balance Test [BBT]. Dependent t-test and ANOVA used to analyze the data [P<0/05]

Results: The results show that GM training [p=0/003] and balance training [p=0/012] improve balance significantly in elderly women. There are significant differences between GM group and control group [p=0/005] and between balance group and control group [p=0/001] but no significant different between GM and balance group [p=0/6]

Discussion: In conclusion, strengthening GM may improve postural control in elderly women