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Effects of Flywheel vs. Traditional Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Performance of Elite Ice Hockey Players by Puustinen, Jari, Venojärvi, Mika, Haverinen, Marko, Lundberg, Tommy R.

“…Puustinen, J, Venojärvi, M, Haverinen, M, and Lundberg, TR. Effects of flywheel versus traditional resistance training on neuromuscular performance of elite…”
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Improved Aerobic Capacity and Adipokine Profile Together with Weight Loss Improve Glycemic Control without Changes in Skeletal Muscle GLUT-4 Gene Expression in Middle-Aged Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance by Venojärvi, Mika, Lindström, Jaana, Aunola, Sirkka, Nuutila, Pirjo, Atalay, Mustafa

“…(1) Objective: The aim of this study was to clarify the role of adipokines in the regulation of glucose metabolism in middle-aged obese subjects with impaired…”
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Cardiovascular disease risk and all-cause mortality associated with accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time ‒ a prospective population-based study in older adults by Länsitie, Miia, Kangas, Maarit, Jokelainen, Jari, Venojärvi, Mika, Timonen, Markku, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirkka, Korpelainen, Raija

“…Abstract Background Low levels of physical activity (PA) and high sedentary time (ST) are common in older adults and lack of PA is a risk factor for…”
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Comparative effectiveness of playing golf to Nordic walking and walking on acute physiological effects on cardiometabolic markers in healthy older adults: a randomised cross-over study by Kettinen, Julia, Tikkanen, Heikki, Venojärvi, Mika

“…ObjectivesThe acute effects of aerobic exercise on cardiometabolic markers are well documented in younger healthy individuals, but the same effects in older…”
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Sleep of professional athletes: Underexploited potential to improve health and performance by Tuomilehto, Henri, Vuorinen, Ville-Pekka, Penttilä, Elina, Kivimäki, Marko, Vuorenmaa, Markus, Venojärvi, Mika, Airaksinen, Olavi, Pihlajamäki, Jussi

“…Sleep disorders have become increasingly prevalent affecting health and working ability. Restorative sleep may be considered important for athletes' successful…”
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The seasonal variation of physical activity and quality of life during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Finnish older golfers: A cross‐sectional study by Kettinen, Julia, Venojärvi, Mika, Murray, Andrew, Tikkanen, Heikki

“…Background and Aims The COVID‐19 pandemic was associated with reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Golf is a health‐enhancing outdoor…”
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Effectiveness of physical activity counselling provided for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary healthcare in North Karelia, Finland: a register-based evaluation study by Martiskainen, Tuula Marketta, Lamidi, Marja-Leena, Venojärvi, Mika, Tikkanen, Heikki, Laatikainen, Tiina

“…ObjectivesPhysical activity (PA) plays a significant role in the treatment of type two diabetes (T2D). This study evaluated the effectiveness of PA counselling…”
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Association between accelerometer-measured physical activity, glucose metabolism, and waist circumference in older adults by Länsitie, Miia, Kangas, Maarit, Jokelainen, Jari, Venojärvi, Mika, Vaaramo, Eeva, Härkönen, Pirjo, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirkka, Korpelainen, Raija

“…•LPA is associated with better glucose metabolism in older adults with high WC.•Low ST is associated with better glucose tolerance in older adults with high…”
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Lower limb muscle activation patterns in ice-hockey skating and associations with skating speed by Kaartinen, Sami, Venojärvi, Mika, Lesch, Kim J, Tikkanen, Heikki, Vartiainen, Paavo, Stenroth, Lauri

“…In this study, we aimed to describe lower limb kinematic and muscle activation patterns and then to examine the potential associations between those variables…”
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Correlation of fatigue with disability and accelerometer-measured daily physical activity in patients with relapsing-remitting MS by Luostarinen, Marko, Remes, Anne M, Urpilainen, Pirjo, Takala, Saara, Venojärvi, Mika

“…•A significant correlation was found to exist between fatigue and disability.•Total daily activity correlated with fatigue.•A lower disability rate, better…”
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Association of ADIPOQ gene variants with body weight, type 2 diabetes and serum adiponectin concentrations: the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study by Siitonen, Niina, Pulkkinen, Leena, Lindström, Jaana, Kolehmainen, Marjukka, Eriksson, Johan G, Venojärvi, Mika, Ilanne-Parikka, Pirjo, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirkka, Tuomilehto, Jaakko, Uusitupa, Matti

“…Adiponectin, secreted mainly by mature adipocytes, is a protein with insulin-sensitising and anti-atherogenic effects. Human adiponectin is encoded by the…”
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Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Lesch, Kim J, Tuomisto, Sanni, Tikkanen, Heikki O, Venojärvi, Mika

“…Evaluating an impairment in an individual's capacity to maintain, achieve, or restore balance suggests a deficiency in postural control. For effective…”
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Factors affecting the effectiveness of the physical activity counselling intervention implemented in primary health care in adults with type 2 diabetes by Martiskainen, Tuula, Lamidi, Marja-Leena, Venojärvi, Mika, Tikkanen, Heikki, Laatikainen, Tiina

“…Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has become a major public health threat; physical inactivity and obesity are both independent risk factors. Increasing daily physical…”
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Humanin skeletal muscle protein levels increase after resistance training in men with impaired glucose metabolism by Gidlund, Eva‐Karin, Walden, Ferdinand, Venojärvi, Mika, Risérus, Ulf, Heinonen, Olli J., Norrbom, Jessica, Sundberg, Carl Johan

“…Humanin (HN) is a mitochondrially encoded and secreted peptide linked to glucose metabolism and tissue protecting mechanisms. Whether skeletal muscle HN gene…”
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Nordic walking decreased circulating chemerin and leptin concentrations in middle-aged men with impaired glucose regulation by Venojärvi, Mika, Wasenius, Niko, Manderoos, Sirpa, Heinonen, Olli J, Hernelahti, Miika, Lindholm, Harri, Surakka, Jukka, Lindström, Jaana, Aunola, Sirkka, Atalay, Mustafa, Eriksson, Johan G

“…Dysfunction of adipose tissue is one of the major factors leading to insulin resistance. Altered adipokine concentration is an early sign of adipose tissue…”
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Effect of physical activity counselling on the number of contacts in primary healthcare, specialised healthcare and the related healthcare costs among patients with type 2 diabetes: a register-based evaluation study by Marja-Leena Lamidi, Mika Venojärvi, Heikki Tikkanen, Tuula Martiskainen

“…Introduction This study evaluated the effect of physical activity (PA) counselling on the number of contacts and related costs in primary healthcare (PHC) and…”
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The impact on physical performance, pain and psychological wellbeing of chronic low back pain patients during 12-weeks of equine- facilitated therapy intervention by Mattila-Rautiainen, Sanna, Venojärvi, Mika, Rautiainen, Heta, Keski-Valkama, Alice

“…Equine - Facilitated Therapy (EFT), an equine environment, and horses themselves can meet many physical and mental health needs beyond diagnostic categories…”
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12 Weeks’ aerobic and resistance training without dietary intervention did not influence oxidative stress but aerobic training decreased atherogenic index in middle-aged men with impaired glucose regulation by Venojärvi, Mika, Korkmaz, Ayhan, Wasenius, Niko, Manderoos, Sirpa, Heinonen, Olli J., Lindholm, Harri, Aunola, Sirkka, Eriksson, Johan G., Atalay, Mustafa

“…•Nordic walking decreased the prevalence of MetS and MetS score without influencing oxidative stress markers.•Improved lipid profile remained a predictor of…”
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Associations of fitness and physical activity with orthostatic responses of heart rate and blood pressure at midlife by Oksanen, Päivi, Tulppo, Mikko P., Auvinen, Juha, Niemelä, Maisa, Jämsä, Timo, Puukka, Katri, Huikuri, Heikki V., Korpelainen, Raija, Venojärvi, Mika, Kiviniemi, Antti M.

“…Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical activity (PA) are associated with autonomic function, but their associations to orthostatic autonomic responses…”
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Cognitive and biomarker responses in healthy older adults to a 18-hole golf round and different walking types: a randomised cross-over study by Kettinen, Julia, Tikkanen, Heikki, Hiltunen, Mikko, Murray, Andrew, Horn, Nils, Taylor, William R, Venojärvi, Mika

“…IntroductionThe global burden of age-related cognitive decline is increasing, with the number of people aged 60 and over expected to double by 2050. This study…”
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