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Open Access Article
1 - The effect of Pilates exercises with and without antioxidants on pain, disability and endurance of flexor and extensor muscles in female teachers with non-specific chronic back pain
Ali Moradi Dawood Darvish Bechari Behnam Hajili Davaji Mohammad Barati Parveen Ashna Sima Saffari Saffarithe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Pilates training with and without consumption of antioxidants on pain, weakness and endurance of flexor and extensor muscles in female teachers with non-specific chronic back pain. The statistical sample of the Morethe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Pilates training with and without consumption of antioxidants on pain, weakness and endurance of flexor and extensor muscles in female teachers with non-specific chronic back pain. The statistical sample of the research included 30 women suffering from non-specific chronic back pain purposefully selected and randomly assigned to three groups: Pilates without antioxidant, Pilates with antioxidant and control (10 people in each group). The intervention groups participated in a course of 8-week program, while the control group received no intervention and had their normal routine activities. The Pilates training protocol included six components: warming up, strengthening the abdominal muscles, control and excitability of the spine, lateral stabilization, shoulder stabilization and back strengthening, as well as hip stabilization and thigh endurance. Antioxidant consumption was in the form of daily consumption of one multi-daily capsule with a dose of 1000 micrograms. Before and after the intervention, the level of pain (Quebec Standard Pain Questionnaire), disability (Oswestry Disability Questionnaire) and endurance of flexor muscles (sit-up test) and trunk extensor (Sorenson test) were measured. Compared to the control group, both intervention groups caused a significant decrease in pain and disability and a significant increase in the endurance of trunk flexor and extensor muscles (P=0.001). These changes were significantly higher in the Pilates practice group with multi-daily consumption (P>0.05). Probably, Pilates improves pain and functional disability in teachers with non-specific chronic back pain by increasing trunk muscle endurance. For greater effect, it is better to use an antioxidant supplement (multi-daily) along with exercise. Manuscript profile -
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2 - The effect of Pilates training on cardiovascular risk factors in overweight teachers
Ali Moradi Parveen Ashna Mohammad Barati Barati Dawood Darvish Bechari Sima Saffari Behnam Hajili Davajithe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a Pilates training course on cardiovascular risk factors in overweight teachers. Therefore, 20 overweight teachers (body mass index 25 and above 25) with an age range of 30 to 40 years were purposefully selected Morethe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a Pilates training course on cardiovascular risk factors in overweight teachers. Therefore, 20 overweight teachers (body mass index 25 and above 25) with an age range of 30 to 40 years were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to two Pilates training and control groups (10 people in each group). The Pilates training group participated in 8 weeks of Pilates training (three sessions per week). The control group did not participate in any regular physical activity program during this period. Relevant measurements were taken before and after the intervention. Weight, body mass index, and serum levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL, and HDL were measured in two groups. The statistical method of mixed analysis of variance was used to compare and examine the changes of variables between two groups at the level of P≤0.05. Weight, body mass index, cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL in the Pilates group were significantly reduced compared to the control group (P<0.05), but HDL in the Pilates group did not change significantly compared to the control group (P>0.05). It seems that Pilates exercise can reduce the risk factors of heart diseases in overweight teachers. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Investigating the factors affecting the brand equity of sports tourism destination brand (Case study of Bandar Abbas city in Iran)
Mohammad Varnaseribandar Abbas city is a suitable platform for sports tourism, especially in the cold seasons of the year, as well as water sports due to its geographical location and natural features; but so far it has not been successful in this regard. Having a successful sports t Morebandar Abbas city is a suitable platform for sports tourism, especially in the cold seasons of the year, as well as water sports due to its geographical location and natural features; but so far it has not been successful in this regard. Having a successful sports tourism brand can be very effective in increasing the competitive advantage of the destination, attracting sports tourists and thus increasing revenues from the sports tourism industry, economic prosperity and preventing migration of residents. By examining the brand equity, the nature of the destination can be identified and a general framework can be provided to the managers and marketing professionals of that destination that can measure the effectiveness of the brand of that destination. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the special value of the brand of sports tourism destination in Bandar Abbas city. The statistical population of the study included all sports tourists (sports and sports science events) from October to March 2019 in Bandar Abbas city. The sample size was 108 people who were selected by convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire and the data obtained through structural equations and partial least squares method were analyzed using SPSS and smart pls software. Findings from the study show that brand awareness, brand image and perceived quality have a positive and significant effect on brand equity and brand image, perceived value and brand equity have a positive and significant effect on brand loyalty. Brand awareness has the greatest impact on brand equity and brand equity has the greatest impact on brand loyalty but perceived quality has not had a significant effect on brand loyalty. Manuscript profile