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The aim of this study is to adapt the Student Athlete Relationship Instrument (SARI) scales (Family, Coaches, Teammates, Peers) that evaluate student-athletes' relationships with their environment in a standar...
Athletes adopt different coping mechanisms with injury. Differences and links between fear avoidance (FA), pain self-efficacy (PSE), and mental toughness (MT) might affect injury outcomes.
Postural behavior can be understood from a systems perspective, emerging from complex interactions within the agent’s body system and the agent-environment system, where inherent variability enables adaptive a...
Sleep plays a vital role in the recovery of athletes, yet many student-athletes struggle with poor sleep quality. The literature has reported that chronotypes, which reflect different circadian phases, are rel...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the pre-season nutritional status, diet quality, and energy availability levels of Paralympic athletes competing in wheelchair basketball.
ACL injuries are common among athletes and individuals experiencing trauma, leading to instability and functional impairments. Post-ACL reconstruction, patients often face challenges like pain and reduced knee...
Previous studies have revealed the role of the dietary sodium-to-potassium ratio in predicting cardiovascular and total mortality. However, a limited number of studies have investigated the association between...
Backcourt forehand clear stroke is a fundamental technique in badminton, but the biomechanical differences between novice and experienced players are not fully understood. This study aimed to compare the kinem...
The worldwide pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has profoundly impacted virtually every aspect of life. The education sector was also significantly impacted, with numerous educational institutions adopt...
High-intensity resistance training induces structural and functional adaptations in skeletal muscle, yet its impact on cardiac remodeling remains debated. This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal biven...
The post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) effect has been widely studied; however, its repeatability across training sessions during the competitive season in team sports has not yet been verified. Th...
Resistance exercises are effective for maintaining health and activating stabilizing muscles, as they trigger abdominal wall tension responses. This study compared the effects of multi-joint and single-joint, ...
Efficient methods to reduce erector spinae stiffness are important for solving lumbar spine problems, however, the trunk training positions effective for reducing erector spinae stiffness are unclear. Furtherm...
Despite widespread implementation of core training in athletic preparation, evidence regarding its effectiveness across different sports and performance domains remains fragmented. This meta-analysis examined ...
The aim of the study was to examine the differences between professional football players from leading and average teams in anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities. The sample of participants includ...
Athletes’ nutrition knowledge depends on the sources of nutrition information they are exposed to and their social status. Currently, there is a dearth of literature on the nutrition knowledge of Ugandan athle...
The study main aim was to investigate: the relationship between running performances and market values of soccer players playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, by playing position and all players; the comparisons...
Existing evidence suggests that balance training (BT) has a positive impact on physical fitness and sports performance. However, its specific effects on basketball players have not been extensively studied. Th...
The preseason offers an opportunity to achieve an optimal level of physical fitness for the entire season. The question arises whether the training programs induce muscle damage and inflammatory processes whic...
Esophagectomy following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy or definitive chemoradiotherapy has been shown to yield favorable oncological outcomes in patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma...
Ankle sprains are common injuries that cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion (ROM), adversely affecting physical activity. In this study, we aim to review the effectiveness of mobilization with mov...
This study aims to define and cluster tennis match types based on how they are played.
By introducing the grey correlation theory to evaluate the implementation effect of various techniques and tactics of athletes, to conduct a substantial verification of the constructed "New Four-phase Index St...
In recent years, load-velocity profiles (LVP) have been frequently proposed as a highly reliable and valid alternative to the one-repetition maximum (1RM) for estimating maximal strength and prescribing traini...
Physiological and metabolic processes are influenced by biological rhythms. However, whether exercising in the morning or evening is more beneficial, given that these periods are two key time windows to incorp...
Impaired exercise capacity influences obesity and diabetes disease progression and vice versa. The primary objective of this prospective, observational, real-world study was to characterize exercise capacity i...
This study aimed to investigate how different legs as well as cross-country skiing and shooting performances, associate to final rankings in biathlon relay competitions for both women and men. Data including r...
The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of caffeinated chewing gum-induced sympathetic activation and diuretic effect on the rapid rate of weight loss in bodybuilders.
Plyometric training is a commonly employed method to enhance explosive strength in athletes. However, to date, no study has provided a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of the effects of unilateral (UNI)...
Women who are diagnosed and treated for breast cancer (WBC) encounter barriers engaging in adequate physical activity (PA). Pairing WBC with PA partners is a feasible approach to promote social support, potent...
Despite the growing interest in racket sports, injury prevalence, circumstances and severity as a function of gender, performance level and return to play have not been investigated to date. The aim was theref...
Measuring postural sway and comparing results in a pre-post design or with reference values can increase diagnostic accuracy and the quality of certain treatments and rehabilitation. The process of continuousl...
Regular walking has been reported to improve metabolically-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by altering the metabolic environment. However, no studies to date have focused on older individuals in bot...
Recently, researchers use functional movement tests and especially the functional movement screen (FMS) as a screening tool to prevent injuries in sports. However, limited studies are available to strongly sup...
The aim of our study was to compare the effects of TENS, NMES, and their combined application on posture, functional independence, and spasticity in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis.
We evaluated the effects of a 12-week internet-based exercise and physical activity promotion program for persons with multiple sclerosis.
Athletes in outdoor sports particularly experience several consequences of climate change.
Endurance athletes face the challenge of sustaining performance while managing cumulative fatigue during half marathons and ultra-marathons while the evaluation of muscular fatigue resistance in endurance runn...
Both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates consumed significantly influence athletes’ performance by improving muscle glycogen stores. This study aimed to evaluate the association of carbohydrate quality o...
This study investigated the impact of winning determinants in two professional soccer leagues. The sample was composed of 1,440 Chinese Super Football League (CSL) and Chinese Football Association China League...
Jump performance and postural control are essential for success in technical/tactical actions and overall playing performance in volleyball. Youth athletes undergo significant physical and neuromuscular develo...
Pinch and grip strengths are vital indicators of upper limb function, musculoskeletal health, and general health. While most research has focused on older individuals, it is crucial to build normative data for...
Dressage and show jumping is a high-risk sport, especially for young and professional riders.
This study aims to systematically evaluate the effects of exercise interventions on neurological dysfunction in diabetic patients, addressing inconsistencies in existing research. It seeks to clarify the impac...
The holistic focus of attention due to promising motor learning and performance benefits constitutes an desired direction for scientific investigations in sports settings. However, the generalizability of its ...
This study primarily evaluated the the effects of exercise intervention on balance and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by disturbances in glucose, lipid, and energy metabolism, including dyslipidemia and dysregulation of metabolic peptides like spexin; however, the effects of combined in...
Physical inactivity is associated with reduced physical fitness (PF) in older women with impaired cardiometabolic health. Although exercise has been shown to improve PF, interindividual variability in response...
Ankle instability is a consequence of ankle injuries that can impair balance and affect an individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Consequently, visual feedback is frequently employed in re...
The importance of anthropometric measurements for monitoring the physical development of athletes and optimizing training programs is well known. Considering the limitations of traditional methods in terms of ...
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