Jesús Vera
Effect of wearing different types of face masks during dynamic and isometric resistance training on intraocular pressure
Vera, Jesús; Redondo, Beatriz; Koulieris, George-Alex; Jiménez, Raimundo; García-Ramos, Amador
Authors
Beatriz Redondo
Dr George Koulieris georgios.a.koulieris@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Raimundo Jiménez
Amador García-Ramos
Abstract
Clinical relevance: The use of face masks has demonstrated to be an effective strategy to prevent transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Wearing face masks, mainly Filtering Face Piece 2 (FFP2) masks, during exercise practice has demonstrated to affect several physiological measures. Background: This study was aimed at assessing the intraocular pressure (IOP) behaviour during the execution of the dynamic and isometric biceps-curl exercise with a surgical and FFP2 face mask. Methods: Twenty two physically active young adults performed sets of 10 repetitions against the 10-RM (repetition maximum) load and 1-minute isometric effort against a load 15% lower than the 10-RM load with the FFP2 and surgical mask and without any mask. A total of six exercise sets (3 experimental conditions [FFP2, surgical and control] × 2 exercise modalities) were performed. A rebound tonometer was used to measure IOP before, during (10 measurements), and after (30-seconds of passive recovery) each training set. Results: At rest, there were not statistically significant IOP differences (p = 0.222). During dynamic exercise, there was a progressive IOP rise (p < 0.001), and a higher IOP response with the FFP2 than without the mask (corrected p-value = 0.003). For the isometric exercise, there was a greater IOP response as a function of accumulated effort (p < 0.001), which was dependent of the face mask used (FFP2> surgical>control; corrected p-values< 0.01). Conclusions: The FFP2 masks cause a heightened IOP response during the execution of dynamic and isometric biceps-curl exercise, suggesting that, when possible, glaucoma patients should limit the use of FFP2 masks during resistance training.
Citation
Vera, J., Redondo, B., Koulieris, G.-A., Jiménez, R., & García-Ramos, A. (2023). Effect of wearing different types of face masks during dynamic and isometric resistance training on intraocular pressure. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 106(5), 503-508. https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2022.2054315
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 13, 2022 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
Publication Date | 2023-07 |
Deposit Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
Journal | Clinical and Experimental Optometry |
Print ISSN | 0816-4622 |
Electronic ISSN | 1444-0938 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 106 |
Issue | 5 |
Pages | 503-508 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2022.2054315 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1209001 |
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