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Effectiveness of High‐Intensity Small‐Sided Soccer Games Versus Traditional Soccer Training on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Outcomes in Adolescents With Increased Metabolic Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Translational Sports Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Physical exercise is an important component in obesity and cardiometabolic risk management in adolescents, but improving its effectiveness remains challenging. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of high‐intensity small‐sided soccer games (SSSGs) with traditional soccer group (TSG) on physical fitness, body composition, blood pressure, and ...
Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez, Felipe Hermosilla-Palma, Tomás Reyes-Amigo, Mauricio Díaz-Alvarado, Cristian Luarte-Rocha, Juan Pablo Espinoza-Puelles, Rafael Zapata-Lamana, Carlos Cristi-Montero, José Oliveira, Hélder Fonseca, Kazushige Goto   +10 more
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Efficacy of Radial Pressure Wave Therapy Combined With Exercise in Physically Active Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Translational Sports Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background This study aimed to compare the effects of radial pressure wave (RPW) combined with exercise and exercise alone in athletes with patellar tendinopathy. Methods This open‐label randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Juntendo University Sakura Campus Athletic Training Room in Chiba, Japan.
Ishin Togashi, Masashi Nagao, Hirofumi Nishio, Keiji Kobayashi, Yohei Kobayashi, Jun Shiozawa, Yuki Someya, Yuki Shiota, Takayuki Komatsu, Hiroshi Ikeda, Muneaki Ishijima, Yuji Takazawa, Shashank Kaushik   +12 more
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The effects of instability training on balance and jump performance in athletes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Physiological Reports, Volume 13, Issue 21, November 2025.
Abstract This study evaluates the effects of instability training on athletes' balance and jump performance. After systematically searching databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, we included 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 450 athletes.
Xiaohan Yin, Qinyan Wu, Xinyao Zhao, Lijun Shi, Li Li   +4 more
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An 8‐week modified FIFA 11+ training program improves postural balance, proprioception and movement performance in Iranian National Ultimate Frisbee players with functional ankle instability

Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, Volume 12, Issue 4, October 2025.
Abstract Purpose Ankle injuries are among the most prevalent injuries experienced by Frisbee players. These injuries can lead to serious consequences, including recurrent sprains, prolonged absences from physical activity, and financial burdens for the players. This underscores the critical need for effective prevention strategies for ankle injuries in
Yeganeh Sharifi, Farideh Babakhani, Ramin Balouchy, Mohamadreza Hatefi   +3 more
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Comparable isokinetic quadriceps performance six months after ACL reconstruction with rectus femoris versus hamstring tendon autografts

Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, Volume 12, Issue 4, October 2025.
Abstract Purpose To compare isokinetic quadriceps performance 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using rectus femoris (RF) versus hamstring tendon (HT) autografts. Methods In this cross‐sectional study, 75 male patients who underwent primary ACLR with RF (n = 31) or HT (n = 44) autografts were evaluated ~6 months ...
Márcio Cabral Fagundes Rêgo, Alef Cavalcanti Matias de Barros, Jamilson Simões Brasileiro, Marcelo Cabral Fagundes Rêgo, Camilo Partezani Helito, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Franciozi, Diego Ariel de Lima   +6 more
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Brazilian women elite futsal players’ career development: diversified experiences and late sport specialization

Motriz: Revista de Educacao Fisica
Aims: To investigate elite women sports career development can be a way to better understand how gender issues and specific women sport practice conditions have influenced athletes’ life and personal experiences, also subside reflections on policies and
Rafaela Bevilaqua Mascarin, Lucas Vicentini, Renato Francisco Rodrigues Marques   +2 more
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Determining Cognitive Performance in Athletes: A Systematic Review Focused on Methodology of Applying Cognitive Tests

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, Volume 66, Issue 4, Page 523-552, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Although in recent years, there have been many studies to determine the cognitive performance of athletes, there are significant differences in the methodological approaches of these studies. Therefore, this methodology‐focused systematic review aims to analyze the application methods of cognitive test studies with athletes and to provide ...
Egemen Manci, Fabian Herold, Fırat Özdalyan, Merve Demir Benli, Çağlar Bozkurt, Uğur Gençtürk, Arnd Gebel, Çağdaş Güdücü, Erkan Günay, Cem Ş. Bediz, Matthew B. Pontifex, Notger G. Muller   +11 more
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Evaluation of youth male soccer players' injuries in the context of body posture

Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, Volume 12, Issue 3, July 2025.
Abstract Purpose The number of injuries among junior footballers is extremely high. Adolescent footballers may be at particularly high risk due the changes during fast growth period. Their poor posture could be in association with incidence of injuries.
Dorottya Szabó, Gabriella Kiss, Eva Tékus, Judit Diana Fekete, Csaba Vermes, Tibor Mintál   +5 more
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Effect of Anaerobic Capacity on Some Skills, Mental and Functional variables Among Players

Indonesian Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science
Study purpose. The study aimed to identify the level of anerobic phosphagens and lactic ability of football and futsal players, and to identify the level of some basic skills, mental, and functional variables of the players.
Ali Mohammed Jaber
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Under the radar: How participating in a student organization can shape medical students' professional identity

Medical Education, Volume 59, Issue 7, Page 704-718, July 2025.
Abstract Background Medical students' professional identity formation (PIF) starts early in their academic journey and is shaped by diverse social influences. Research shows that while participation in student organizations cultivates essential skills, it may also reinforce homogeneity and prevent cultural change.
Indah Puspasari Kiay Demak, Jelle Prins, Nur Meity, Tineke Bouwkamp‐Timmer, Joke Fleer, Marco Antonio de Carvalho‐Filho   +5 more
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