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BackgroundVarious clinical studies have examined the effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery; however, there is a lack of a comprehensive review to assess the tota...

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...

Abstract Background Basketball is one of the most popular sports. In basketball, the energy demand from several combinations of aerobic and anaerobic sports in which athletes need physical fitness, explosive power, agili...

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of applying anodal tDCS (2 mA for 20 min) over the scalp from T3 (anodal-tDCS) to Fp2 (cathodal-tDCS) on the perceptual, physiological and performance responses dur...

With a plethora of anthropometric and body composition measurements, may be challenging for soccer technical staff determining the most suitable protocol for their players.

Caffeine is one of the most widely used ergogenic aids in sport, known for its performance-enhancing effects on endurance, strength, and cognitive function. Beyond these well-established roles, emerging evidence suggests...

Background: Javelin throwing is a complex athletic skill that requires strength, speed, balance, and proper release mechanics. In school settings, many students struggle to master these fundamentals due to limited practi...

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. 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...

Background and Study Aim. Speed-strength fitness and body dimensions are components of athletic performance in combat sports. The interaction between speed-strength fitness parameters and anthropometric characteristics i...

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...

Background and Study Aim. Postural control is a fundamental skill that emerges from the interaction between the central nervous system and sensorimotor structures. It enables the maintenance of body balance and plays a c...

ABSTRACT Strength and conditioning professionals continuously seek innovative strategies to enhance neuromuscular performance. This study examined muscle activation in the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), vast...

Ultimate Frisbee, a high intensity noncontact sport, poses significant injury risks due to the dynamic demands of sprinting, cutting, and jump landings. These injuries negatively impact athletic performance and carry pot...

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...

Abstract A 10‐year‐old Irish Sport Horse gelding developed complications from a general anesthesia resulting in sling support and recurrent urinary catheterization. The horse subsequently presented signs of dysuria a...

Background and Study Aim. Muscular endurance and physiological efficiency are relevant factors for middle-distance performance. While aerobic and resistance exercises improve these attributes, little is known about their...

# Background The countermovement jump (CMJ) is commonly used to assess neuromuscular performance in athletic populations; however, force plate–derived mechanical metrics may not fully reflect central nervous system (CN...

Background and Study Aim. Overweight among student-athletes can limit performance, endurance, and overall health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficient approach that has been shown to improve fitnes...

Abstract Background Advanced footwear technologies (AFT) are popular for their potential performance benefits, though concerns about injury risks persist. Among various AFT features, sole thickness is particularly debate...

The relentless pursuit of athletic excellence is shadowed by the equally persistent evolution of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). In recent years, the antidoping landscape has been profoundly shaped by the rise of two...

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