Relations entre orientations motivationnelles et burnout : une étude chez des adolescents du pôle espoir handball

Introduction

The aim of this study was to examine the links between the goal orientation and the burnout. Participants were 248 boys’ players and 213 girls’ players aged 15,68 years.

Synthesis of the facts

The results showed that the ego and task oriented adolescents are more self-determined, are less anxious, more self-confidence, and perceive a more important achievement in comparison to other groups of athletes.

Conclusion

A high level athlete oriented at the same time on ego and task goals has more favourable psychological characteristics that can reduce the risk of burnout.     

La technique de Didier Patte dans les luxations récidivantes de l’épaule : notre expérience à propos de 35 cas avec un suivi d’une dizaine d’années

Aims

Authors report their personal experience on the surgical treatment of repeated anterior shoulder dislocations, using an anterior bone block in accordance with the procedure suggested by Didier Patte.

Results

From the year 1988 and during 10 years, 35 patients suffering from repeated anterior shoulder dislocations were surgically treated by this procedure. It was appropriate to retrospectively review the clinical and functional outcomes after Patte repair for recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability. The mean follow-up was approximately 10 years, with a mean percentage of 75% for the observance. There was no recurrence after surgery. Moreover, 88% of patients had good outcomes, according to the scale suggested by Butel et al., with total resumption of work and physical activities. The occurrence of chronic complication such as osteoathrosis was scarce (only one case for the series), while 20% of subjects showed apprehension during some specific shoulder movements.

Conclusion

In order to expect best functional outcomes, the choice of the surgical procedure should take into account the extent of initial injury. Considering these ground requirements, the Patte procedure seems to provide very satisfactory long-term functional outcomes.     

Activité physique adaptée et qualité de vie liée à la santé lors d’un séjour hospitalier chez des enfants atteints d’un cancer : APOP, un essai randomisé en cross-over

Introduction

The objective was to assess the efficacy of adapted physical activity on quality of life of hospitalized children and adolescents with cancer.

Facts

Thirty children were included in the APOP study (mean age 13.6 ± 2.9 years; 18 males). Cross-over analysis revealed no effect of period or interaction between physical activity and period. Quality of life was higher when children practiced than when they did not practice physical activity during their hospitalization, as reported by both children and parents, for the dimensions of physical functioning (P < 0.0001), role/social-physical limitations (P = 0.001), self-esteem (P < 0.0001) and mental health (P < 0.0001). Physical activity had a significant effect on the general behavior dimension (P = 0.01), as reported by children, and on the bodily pain dimension (P = 0.0004), as reported by parents.

Conclusion

Physical activity practiced during hospitalization for children with cancer was associated with better health-related quality of life.     

Variations du cortisol salivaire au cours de 15 semaines d’entraînement mixte aérobie et anaérobie chez des lutteurs juniors de haut niveau : corrélations avec les performances

Introduction

The goal of this study was to verify if cortisol could be used as an indicator of work load during a mixed aerobic and anaerobic training.

Results

Throughout a 15-week training period in 12 young wrestlers, salivary cortisol was assayed every three weeks and the explosive stength was evaluated on weeks 4 and 15. The results show that the wrestlers who have the highest mean levels of cortisol are those which progress less in explosive force (r = −0.72, P < 0.01).

Conclusion

It seems that the follow-up of cortisol should be an indicator of the load of training.