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Self-selected speed provides more accurate human gait kinematics and spatiotemporal parameters than overground simulated speed on a treadmill: a cross-sectional study

Walking speed, a key element of gait analysis, is essential for evaluating the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and is typically assessed on flat surfaces, such as walkways or treadmills. While many ...

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The effect of the menstrual cycle phases on back squat performance, jumping ability and psychological state in women according to their level of performance -a randomized three-arm crossover study

The influence of the menstrual cycle on practical power performance such as barbell back squats and jumping performance in women has not yet been fully investigated. In addition, the performance level of athle...

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Influence of genetic polymorphism on sports talent performance versus non-athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Talented athletes exhibit remarkable skills and performance in their respective sports, setting them apart from their peers. It has been observed that genetic polymorphisms can influence variations in sports p...

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The investigation of ultrasound to assess lateral abdominal wall activation with different types of core exercises

Core training is the foundation of physical exercise. The activation of the lateral abdominal wall (LAW) muscles in the core muscles, particularly the transversus abdominal (TrA) muscles, has a stabilizing eff...

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Lower limbs kinematic analysis during a jump landing task in soccer players with unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Fatigue leads to an acute decline in muscle strength, altered patterns of lower extremity muscle activation, changes in hip and knee kinematics. In terms of the effects of fatigue on knee joint kinematics duri...

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Health-related quality of life among lower limb amputees using prostheses in Nepal: a cross-sectional study

Lower limb amputation significantly impacts individuals’ quality of life, with prostheses playing a crucial role in rehabilitation and mobility restoration. In Nepal, where access to advanced medical care is l...

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Effects of multicomponent exercise intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a multiple-baseline trial

Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have a high risk of cardiometabolic diseases. It is unknown whether this risk is elevated in young people with CP and whether exercise can reduce this risk. Therefore, we invest...

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Studies of physical activity and COVID-19 during the pandemic: an updated scoping review

This review is an update of the previous study aiming to identify the available evidence related to physical activity (PA) in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Effects of 4 weeks of foot exercise on subjective outcome and foot plantar pressure in elite adolescent dancers with hallux valgus: a pilot study

Dancers have a higher prevalence of hallux valgus (HV) than the general population. However, no reports specifically addressing treatment strategies for HV in dancers, or their effectiveness have been publishe...

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Erythrocyte nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide concentration is enhanced by systematic sports participation

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+), and their reduced forms (NADH and NADPH) are the vital cofactors for most cellular oxidation/reduction reactions a...

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Effect of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level on quadriceps strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to poor muscle function, cartilage degeneration, and the development of knee osteoarthritis. However, the impact of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] level on quadriceps ...

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Don’t forget to mind the mind: a prospective cohort study over 12 months on mental health symptoms in active professional male footballers

We examined the prevalence and incidence of mental health symptoms (MHS) in active professional male footballers over a 12-month period and investigated if MHS was associated with severe injuries or surgeries.

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Comprehensive assessment of heavy slow resistance training and high-dose therapeutic ultrasound in managing patellar tendinopathy, a randomized single-blind controlled trial

Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a common sport injury prone to recurrence. Heavy Slow Resistance Training (HSR) and High-Dose Therapeutic Ultrasound (TUS) are frequently used interventions for PT. However, the c...

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Classifying physical activity levels using Mean Amplitude Deviation in adults using a chest worn accelerometer: validation of the Vivalink ECG Patch

The development of readily available wearable accelerometers has enabled clinicians to objectively monitor physical activity (PA) remotely in the community, a superior alternative to patient self-reporting mea...

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An update on the management of axial spondyloarthritis for sports medicine professionals

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease which mainly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing longstanding back pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. AxSpA is an underrecogni...

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‘Goalkeepers are players too’: key attributes coaches’ look for in talented youth soccer goalkeepers

Currently, there is a gap in knowledge on what the key goalkeeper attributes are during talent identification and selection in soccer. Hence, the objective was to investigate South African coaches’ perceptions...

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Motivational and emotional correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior after cardiac rehabilitation: an observational study

The present study assessed physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) levels and their motivational and emotional health-related correlates, in outpatients following a cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR...

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Aerobic capacity in swimming, cycling and arm cranking in swimmers aged 11–13 years

This study aimed to compare the aerobic capacity in swimming, cycling and arm cranking in swimmers aged 11–13 years.

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Exploring the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a real-time cardiac telerehabilitation and tele coaching programme using wearable devices in people with a recent myocardial infarction

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) constitutes the recommended nonpharmacological approach for cardiac patients with cardiovascular disease such as people following a recent (i.e., < 4 week) myocardial infarction (MI...

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Knee muscle strength, body composition, and balance performance of youth soccer players

Muscle strength and balance abilities have been related to game performance injury prevention. This study aimed to (1)  assess knee muscle strength performance based on intra- and inter-limb asymmetries, (2)  ...

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Assessing inter- and intra-rater reliability of movement scores and the effects of body-shape using a custom visualisation tool: an exploratory study

The literature shows conflicting results regarding inter- and intra-rater reliability, even for the same movement screen. The purpose of this study was to assess inter- and intra-rater reliability of movement ...

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Mind the intention-behavior gap: a qualitative study of post-myocardial infarction patients’ beliefs and experiences with long-term supervised and self-monitored physical exercise

Many post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients struggle with physical activity behavior change (BC) for life-long secondary prevention. There is limited knowledge about factors influencing long-term physical ac...

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Effect of the PROFIT-BR exercise program on physical fitness of children: a protocol study

Considering that school environments are important and have the potential to promote an active lifestyle with direct impacts on physical, motor, cognitive, affective, and psychological aspects, the objective o...

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The effect of six-week regular stretching exercises on regional and distant pain sensitivity: an experimental longitudinal study on healthy adults

Stretching exercises are widely used for pain relief and show positive effects on musculoskeletal, nociplastic and neuropathic pain; the magnitude of altered pain sensitivity responses following regular stretc...

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Aerobic exercise and cognitive function in chronic severe traumatic brain injury survivors: a within-subject A-B-A intervention study

Following acute and sub-acute rehabilitation from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), minimal to no efficacious interventions to treat ongoing cognitive deficits are available. Aerobic exercise is a non-invas...

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Retraction Note: Lessons from the Winter Paralympic Games disclosing the epidemiology of winter sports injury in paralytic athletes: a meta-analysis

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Male football players have better patient-reported outcomes after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared with females

Sex differences in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are not well investigated after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in football players. The aim was to study sex differences in player-related f...

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Remote fitness assessment in younger and middle-aged to older adults: a comparison between laboratory- and videoconference-based assessment of selected measures of physical and cognitive fitness

Digital technologies can play an important role in improving the limited accessibility of healthcare services in rural regions (e.g., via remote assessment). However, whether remote fitness assessments (RFA) o...

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Mental health symptom burden in elite ice hockey players and its association with self-reported concussive events

Some studies suggest that elite athletes experience adverse mental health symptoms at rates commensurate with the general population, despite the well-established buffering effects of exercise. Within contact ...

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The physical demands and physiological responses to CrossFit®: a scoping review with evidence gap map and meta-correlation

CrossFit® combines different types of activities (weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular training) that challenge aerobic and anaerobic pathways. Over the last few years, the scientific interest in Cros...

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The impact of maturation level, not chronological age, on attentional control: implications for sports injury prevention in female adolescents

Non-contact injuries are highly prevalent among young athletes and occur particularly in situations that require fast decision making and divided attention. Administering relevant neurocognitive tests could he...

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The impact of internal and external loads on player performance in Chinese basketball association

Limited research has investigated the association between training load and performance of basketball players during games. Little is known about how different indicators of player performance are affected by ...

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Differential contribution of elbow flexion and knee extension on vascular and hemodynamic parameters and arterial stiffness indices after acute strength exercise in young adults

Different types of exercise, performed acutely or chronically, have different repercussions on central hemodynamics, arterial stiffness, and cardiac function. In this study, we aim to compare the effects of ac...

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Effect of swimming initiation period and continuation frequency on motor competence development in children aged up to 3 years: the Japan environment and children’s study

Although involvement of toddlers in swimming activities has increased recently, information regarding the impact of swimming during toddlerhood on subsequent child motor competence development is scarce. This ...

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Motivational factors for participation in mass running events: a comparative study of females and males with physical disabilities

While the motivations of individuals without impairments for participating in mass running events are well-documented, there is a lack of current research exploring why people with physical disabilities engage...

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One-year developmental changes in motor coordination and tennis skills in 10–12-year-old male and female tennis players

To date, no longitudinal studies of quarterly changes have been conducted on the differences in the development of motor coordination between boys and girls in relation to changes in their tennis skills level....

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Effects of aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise training on body fat and glucolipid metabolism in inactive middle-aged adults with overweight or obesity: a randomized trial

Twenty inactive males (BMI 27.67 ± 0.88 kg/m², age 49.15 ± 2.58 years) participated in an eight-week were randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups (combined (CT), resistance (RT), and aerobic (AT)) e...

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Sex differences in the association between waist circumference and physical fitness index among Tajik adolescents in the Pamir Mountains of Xinjiang, China: an observational study

It has been reported in the literature that waist circumference (WC) was related to physical fitness in adolescents. However, the association between WC and PFI(physical fitness index), a comprehensive indicat...

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Evaluation of hop tests based on Y-Balance test and FMS test outcomes in volleyball and basketball players to identify those prone to injury: a potential predictor of injury

The quest for a reliable and effective method to identify athletes at risk of injury holds the promise of significantly reducing injury rates and improving overall athletic performance. This research delved in...

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Does high-frequency resistance exercise offer additional benefits to older adults? learnings from a randomized controlled trial

Resistance exercise is an effective strategy to improve muscle strength in older adults. A limited-load resistance would be flexible and suitable for community-based training. It was unclear whether high-frequ...

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Effects of 12-weeks resistance training and vitamin E supplementation on aminotransferases, CTRP-2, and CTRP-9 levels in males with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind, randomized trial

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) involves excessive liver fat accumulation and is closely linked to oxidative stress, which contributes to liver inflammation and damage. This study aimed to evaluate ho...

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Characteristics of equestrian accidents and injuries leading to permanent medical impairment

Equestrian sports, also referred to as equestrianism, is practiced all over the world and a popular leisure activity in Sweden. Equestrianism is the country’s second-largest youth sport, and previous studies i...

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Post-race reactions: The emotional paradox of high performance and anxiety – a conventional content analysis

Studies examining post-race emotional experiences in the context of endurance races among recreational athletes are scarce. The purpose of this study was to describe how recreational athletes experience the ti...

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Exercise induced hypoalgesia after a high intensity functional training: a randomized controlled crossover study

Acute physical activity often induces an acute reduction in pain sensitivity known as exercise induced hypoalgesia (EIH). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a high intensity functional tra...

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Effects of respiratory muscular training in post-covid-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Post-Covid-19 syndrome is defined as non-self-sustaining signs and/or symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks, occurring during or after a Covid-19 infection. The primary outcome was the analysis of the respirator...

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The isometric and isokinetic knee extension and flexion muscle strength profile of elite soccer players

This study aimed to further complete normative data sets for the strength profile of the thigh in soccer players by performing isometric and isokinetic measurements in a large sample per player position.

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Does mental fatigue affect performance in racket sports? A systematic review

Mental fatigue impairs performance across several sports domains. However, a systematic review on its effects on racket sports performance has been lacking due to the previous scarcity of studies. This review ...

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Sensitivity to rewards and punishments in karate athletes: an examination of the temperamental characteristics and profile of karate competitors according to the revised reinforcement sensitivity theory

The revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (rRST) assumes the existence of three systems controlling motivation and behavior: the behavioral activation system (BAS), the behavioral inhibition system (BIS), a...

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The effect of Dynamic tape’s directional support on shoulder fatigue and pitching performance in amateur baseball players: a randomized crossover trial

To evaluate whether the application of Dynamic tape to the pitching shoulder could result in reduced shoulder fatigue, reduced delayed onset muscle soreness, or improved performance.

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