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The interpretation of evidence on the relationship between static and dynamic balance is complicated due to the several systems involved in postural control and the heterogeneity of the dynamic balance tasks u...
As sports and sports science evolve, tahe integration of human action recognition in sports training is becoming a crucial aspect of modern athletic development. Therefore, the study proposes an SVM-based acti...
Football’s repetitive lower-extremity biomechanics may drive functional adaptations in the hamstrings and spinopelvic alignment. We hypothesised that footballers would display greater hamstring stiffness and m...
Geriatric individuals may frequently develop low back pain after physiological changes. The aim of our study was to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises alone and aerobic exercises in addition t...
This study aimed to examine the injury profile of a professional football team over five consecutive seasons and assess the predictive value of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), offering insights to optimi...
This study aimed to examine the effects of stretching, strength, and plyometric exercise programs, implemented in addition to regular training, on jumping performance and knee valgus angles in football players.
Adolescence represents a sensitive developmental window for brain maturation, particularly for executive functions, which are crucial for goal-directed behavior and long-term mental health. While physical acti...
The original article was published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 2023 15:142
Neuromuscular exercise (NEXA) and celecoxib each are effective for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA), but the potential benefits of combination therapy remain unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate ...
Stroke is a severe neurological disorder that poses a significant threat to patients’ health and imposes a heavy burden on healthcare resources. This study aims to systematically evaluate the synergistic effec...
Modified constraint-induced movement therapy (m-CIMT) has been increasingly employed in the rehabilitation of upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, its effectiveness remains inconc...
High, long, and triple jumps are athletic jumping events. Although they differ in technique and rules, they share many similar biomechanical characteristics. Resistance training is a key method for enhancing j...
Volleyball performance relies heavily on agility, strength, and the ability to change direction, yet there is limited research investigating these physical attributes across different age groups in youth volle...
Recent advancements in sports dentistry have emphasized the critical need for effective management and outcomes assessment of sports related dental injuries. The aim of this systematic review was to compile an...
Balance training combined with stroboscopic visual training (SVT) has emerged as a potential intervention for enhancing athletic performance. However, limited evidence exists regarding its effectiveness on soc...
Knee ligament injuries, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, are prevalent among athletes, especially females aged 15 to 25. This study aimed to assess the effects of an 8-week Pilates training...
An estimated 61.2 million adults play golf worldwide, with approximately 139,000 golfers affiliated with clubs in South Africa. Despite golf’s popularity as a recreational activity, the path to professional st...
To compare the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of scapular dyskinesis-based exercise therapy (SDBET) and multimodal physical therapy (MPT) in young male overhead athletes with subacromial impingement syndro...
This study aims to determine the injury incidence among male and female athletes in the Turkish Handball Super League and to examine the most common types, mechanisms, and risk factors of injuries.
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify factors influencing physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents aged 5–18 years through a social-ecological model (SEM) perspective. Additi...
This study aimed to identify isokinetic strength variables of the shoulder rotator muscles that are associated with the risk of upper limb injuries in elite judokas, and to establish predictive cut-off values ...
The ability to accelerate and reach high sprinting velocities is crucial to soccer performance. In this context, the horizontal force-velocity profile (H-FVP) has emerged as a tool to evaluate neuromuscular ca...
This study explores the relationship between shoulder proprioception and landing point accuracy in Chinese elite table tennis athletes, particularly under fatigue conditions. A total of 19 male athletes partic...
The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between agility and lower extremity strength in female basketball players.
Changes in human posture directly impact the structures of various body parts, often leading to musculoskeletal disorders. While identifying suitable treatments for pain associated with long-term postural abno...
In athlete monitoring, the use of subjective scales to assess training load is highly feasible and can serve as a valuable complement to objective method. However, the reliability and validity of subjective ap...
Electronic sports (esports) are increasingly recognized as both a popular entertainment medium and a subject of scientific inquiry. Yet recent discussions have regarded esports as a threat to psychological and...
The aim of this study was to examine the basketball-specific skills of young individuals and the acute effects of virtual reality (VR) games.
This study sought to evaluate the effect of corrective exercises on forward head angle, forward shoulder angle, thoracic kyphosis degree, range of motion, and shoulder pain in elite front crawl swimmers presen...
Recent advances in sport physiology have shown, that higher fatigue resistance predicts outstanding performance in endurance sport. However, so far there is no clear consensus on how to test durability in the ...
Instability core training (ICT) has been widely used in various sports as a training method to enhance athletes' balance ability and athletic performance. The study aimed to examine the impact of ICT performed...
Considering injuries as a serious problem which affects player availability and performance, soccer clubs have strong incentives to develop and implement various injury prevention programs (IPPs). The aim of t...
Despite the abundance of common physical training programs designed for healthy badminton players, there is a significant gap in comprehensive studies evaluating their impact on player performance.
Balance is a critical component of athletic performance, particularly in disciplines such as rhythmic gymnastics. This study aimed to examine the immediate effects of kinesiology taping on static and dynamic b...
This study investigated the effects of an eight weeks exercise regimen with either Nordic hamstring exercises or dynamic hamstring stretching (DHS) on balance, range of motion, agility, and muscle performance ...
Video-based decision-making training is considered a promising intervention to enhance the decision-making skills of football referees. This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to validate th...
Preventive team testing showed an above-average number of pes cavus among soccer players. This raised the question of whether wearing relatively small soccer shoes - as it is often the case for soccer players ...
The aim of this research is to examine the changes in children’s motor skills and attitudes towards the lesson through the use of 12-week educational games as an addition to the existing physical education and...
The prevalence and impact of chronic ankle instability (CAI) is underreported among females participating in sports that are considered high risk for lateral ankle sprains. Identifying the prevalence and conte...
To develop successful training methods, effective acquisition of motor skills in swimming is essential. Emerging technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, offer innovative ways to enhance learning a...
To quantitatively access the visual search of soccer players in the 3V3 offensive tactical situation and explore the eye movement characteristics and information processing mechanisms of high-level athletes un...
The consumption of dietary supplements to enhance endurance performance and fitness is gaining popularity among professional athletes and nonathletes. Astaxanthin (AST), a natural ketocarotenoid, has been test...
Identifying the determinants of physical (in)activity behaviour among people with spinal cord injury (PWSCI) will aid the prediction of speed and extent of recovery and inform strategies to optimise physical a...
Intelligent robotic-assisted training (IRAT) has been proven to improve upper limb motor function after stroke, but it needs to be combined with other treatment methods to achieve better results. Neuromuscular...
This study investigated how prolonged high-intensity physical training influences bite force and masseter muscle thickness, which are key indicators of adaptation in the masticatory system. Understanding the r...
The original article was published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025 17:134
Rural older adults face an increasing number of health challenges. While balance training is beneficial, it is often included as part of broader exercise programs. However, comprehensive studies specifically c...
Upper extremity dynamic balance is the ability of the upper extremities to sustain stability during exercise. Abnormal upper extremity dynamic balance increases the risk of sport injury in swimmers. However, r...
Research on Morton’s neuroma (MN) has seen limited advancement in recent years, leading to a lack of quantitative studies on the foot patterns of affected patients. Given the various age-related factors influe...
This randomized double-blind study aimed to assess the acute effects of manual therapy focusing on diagonal sliding (DM) on the static and dynamic balance of young male and female soccer players. Thirty-two re...
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