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# Background and Purpose Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a disabling injury for athletes with an unclear pathway to return to sport (RTS). Biopsychosocial (BPS) treatment can address the complex needs of athletes recov...

Abstract Background Cold water immersion (CWI) is a common method of post-exercise recovery, but the optimal protocols are not well understood. The lack of exercise-specific guidelines has caused confusion on how CWI sho...

IntroductionPlyometric training (PT) is widely used in team sports, but its outcome-specific effects in female team sport athletes and the influence of key programming variables remain unclear.MethodsThis systematic revi...

Purpose – This study aims to reveal the unique features of the traditional Larik dance of the Riung Barat ethnic community in Ngada Regency and to analyze how its movement elements and cultural values provide practical...

Background. Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a hereditary cardiac channelopathy that predisposes individuals to malignant arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. In athletes, physiological cardiac adaptations can mask or mimic L...

Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence of soft tissue injuries in the upper and lower limbs among professional racquet sports players.Methods: A systematic search was conducted ...

Background: The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) is widely used to evaluate functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, there is limited consolidated evidence o...

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate, in a practical manner, the use of linear and angular measurements and different animal-performance indices in a study on the breed-specific conformation of Brazilian Sport Horses tr...

Background: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) is a common cause of posterior heel pain in active individuals and athletes. Traditional open surgical techniques are effective but associated with notable morbidity an...

Objectives Depict football players’ average times to return to sports (RTS) after non-contact lower limb soft-tissue injuries.Design Systematic review with meta-analysis.Data sources PubMed, WoS, Scopus, PEDro, Google ...

Abstract Background Understanding of equine herpesvirus‐1 (EHV‐1) myeloencephalopathy (EHM) is complicated by disparities among studies. Objective Compare clinical findings and outcome in horses involved in 2 recent ...

Background. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) affect the TMJ, masticatory muscles, and related structures. They are critical in sports medicine, as athletes face unique stressors—from facial trauma to exertional bruxi...

Background. Athlete burnout is an increasingly recognized problem in modern sport, associated with high training demands, psychological stress, and environmental pressures. It may significantly affect athletes’ perform...

Abstract Evidence suggests that open-skill team sports, such as basketball, may favor the development of executive functions in childhood. This pilot study compared pre-to-post changes in verbal fluency, anthropometric p...

Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder affecting both the general population and athletes, despite the latter often being perceived as psychologically resilient. Athletes are exposed to unique stressors such as...

Abstract Optimism is a moderating psychological factor in sports performance. The aim of this study is to review the current evidence regarding optimism and sports performance. To this end, a systematic review of the lit...

Background. Stress fractures are a prevalent overuse injury in athletes, with female athletes consistently reporting higher incidence rates than males. This disparity is driven by an interplay of anatomical, hormonal, b...

Introduction: Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) are prevalent among military helicopter pilots. Although there have been few studies on sex differences in the NP/LBP prevalence in this population, females are shown ...

Abstract Background Elite female basketball players experience a high incidence of lower-limb injuries, yet evidence remains limited regarding the applicability of common functional performance tests in this population. ...

Background. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has gained attention as a potential non-invasive strategy to enhance muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage. However, its effectiveness remains inconsistent across ...

Background and Study Aim. Ergogenic aids are widely used to enhance exercise performance and training adaptations. Among these, caffeine is recognized for its stimulatory effects on the central nervous system and neuromu...

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most severe and debilitating orthopedic traumas in modern football. The high-intensity nature of the sport, which demands frequent pivoting, rapid decel...

Background: Many BMX cross athletes experience high levels of anxiety before competing. While there is a wealth of research on anxiety in other sports, research specifically examining anxiety perceptions in BMX cross-ath...

ObjectivesThis article proposes a specific program of sequences of combinations of movements (SCM) based on motor development stages (MDS) to optimize the sports performance of elite professional athletes (EPAs).DesignNa...