https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48359 Wed 15 Mar 2023 11:41:52 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39101 Wed 11 May 2022 14:35:35 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39549 Tue 26 Jul 2022 11:25:03 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53303 Tue 21 Nov 2023 12:03:01 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37386 80 nmol/L. The primary objectives were to assess the effect of supplementation on renal-specific symptoms and on hand-grip strength. Symptoms were assessed using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form and muscle strength with a hand grip-strength dynamometer. Hypothesis testing was by two-group t-test and Wilcoxon rank-sum on an intention-to-treat basis. Results: In all, 68 participants were randomized and received study medication. Median 12-month plasma 25(OH)D concentration was 119 nmol/L and 37 nmol/L in the cholecalciferol and placebo groups, respectively. There was no statistical difference in primary outcomes at 12 months. Mean symptom scores at 12 months were two lower in the cholecalciferol group (95% confidence interval −10 to 6) and geometric mean grip-strength was 27 kg in both groups. Symptoms, strength, BP, plasma mineral bone parameters and adverse events were not different between the groups at follow-up. Conclusions: High-dose cholecalciferol in a deficient dialysis population had no effect on muscle strength or symptoms but appears safe.]]> Thu 17 Feb 2022 09:30:44 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:26834 max) of the right knee extensor muscles. For the next 7 days, 25 participants applied cycloidal vibration therapy to the knee extensors twice daily and 25 participants performed stretching and sports massage (SSM) twice daily. Main Outcome Measures: Changes in markers of muscle damage [peak isometric torque (PIT), serum creatine kinase (CK), and serum myoglobin (Mb)], muscle soreness (visual analog scale), and inflammation [serum C-reactive protein (CRP)] were assessed. Results: After ECC_max, there was no difference in recovery of PIT and muscle soreness or serum CK, Mb, and CRP levels between vibration and SSM groups (P > 0.28). Conclusions: Cycloidal vibration therapy is no more effective than the standard practice of stretching and massage to promote muscle recovery after the performance of muscle-damaging exercise. Clinical Relevance: Prescription of vibration therapy after maximal exercise involving eccentric muscle damage did not alleviate signs and symptoms of muscle damage faster than the standard prescription of stretching and massage.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:41:38 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27246 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:29:11 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:22696 max) of the right knee extensor muscles. For the next 7 days, 25 participants applied cycloidal vibration therapy to the knee extensors twice daily and 25 participants performed stretching and sports massage (SSM) twice daily. Main Outcome Measures: Changes in markers of muscle damage [peak isometric torque (PIT), serum creatine kinase (CK), and serum myoglobin (Mb)], muscle soreness (visual analog scale), and inflammation [serum C-reactive protein (CRP)] were assessed. Results: After ECC_max, there was no difference in recovery of PIT and muscle soreness or serum CK, Mb, and CRP levels between vibration and SSM groups (P > 0.28). Conclusions: Cycloidal vibration therapy is no more effective than the standard practice of stretching and massage to promote muscle recovery after the performance of muscle-damaging exercise. Clinical Relevance: Prescription of vibration therapy after maximal exercise involving eccentric muscle damage did not alleviate signs and symptoms of muscle damage faster than the standard prescription of stretching and massage.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:10:24 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:53435 Mon 27 Nov 2023 11:47:52 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49517 Fri 19 May 2023 17:45:14 AEST ]]>