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Introduction: Differential training helps to improve performance outcomes in basketball (Alpullu, 2018) and its impact on the muscle activation pattern not adequately researched yet. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the influence of differential training on the surface EMG amplitude and free throw performance in WB players. Methods: 18 male WB players (age = 34.4 (± 4.5) years; wheelchair basketball experience = 13.5 (±1.2 years) of 4 different classifications who were manual wheelchair users assigned into two groups. Group A (n = 9) received standard basketball trainings. Group B (n = 9) received differential learning training during their basketball training. Surface EMG (Cwmfelinfach, Gwent, UK type NOS. SX2301, Data Log Biometrics, Ltd) was used to collect EMG data on the anterior deltoid muscle, upper and lower trapezius, and triceps. Successful and unsuccessful 30 free throws data used as a performance variable. A pretest was done before the intervention and a posttest eight weeks after the start of the intervention. Results: Paired t-est results showed in EMG amplitudes there were no statistically significant differences found between pre and post test among both groups. However we found a statistically significant difference in free throw performance in differential learning training group after 8 weeks of interventions (PDiscussion: Differential learning training doesn't alter the EMG amplitude during basketball training. Although it helps to improve the free throw performance in wheelchair basketball players., {"references":["Alpullu, A., & Bozkurt, S. (2018). THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING TRAININGS ON TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OF BASKETBALL SCHOOL PLAYERS. European Journal of Education Studies, 5, 72-79."]}

Aim To evaluate the effect of a necktie on heart rate HR , blood pressure BP and ankle brachial index ABI Methods In a cross sectional study, a total of 56 clients were enrolled of age group 25 35 years group A and 36 45 years group B wearing necktie for more than 1 year. Heart rate carotid pulse , blood pressure and ABI of the clients were measured by Oscillometric Sphygmomanometer. Results There was a significant difference in HR of group A as compared to group B, no significant difference was seen in systolic blood pressure SBP of group A but some significant difference was demonstrated in group B. For diastolic blood pressure DBP , there was much significant difference seen in group B as compared to group A. There was no significant change seen for ABI in any of the groups. Conclusion A necktie may increase heart rate and decreases blood pressure in both the age groups but have no effect on ABI. Dr. Sohajpreet Kaur (PT) | Dr. Reecha Bedi (PT) | Dr. Suresh Mani (PT) "Effect of Necktie on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and Ankle Brachial Index among Male Office Workers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-2 , February 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd9599.pdf

There are contradictory reports regarding the effect of soy protein isolate on bone health in menopause. The main objective of this study was to assess the influence of soy isolate protein intake and resistance exercises on isokinetic muscle strength, endurance, power, and bone health parameters in osteopenic/osteoporotic postmenopausal women. Sixty osteoporotic sedentary women (mean age 54.55 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: soy isolate protein (Group A), soy + exercise group (Group B), and control group (Group C). Group B performed supervised progressive resistance exercises 4 times/week for 12 weeks. Muscle performance was measured by isokinetic dynamometry, and bone health was measured by ultrasound densitometry. Analysis of variance showed significant bone and muscle strength gains (p.05) both in Group A and B, with the improvements more pronounced in Group B. Significant muscle performance changes, after intervention, were evident and bone strength increases may parallel changes in muscle strength.