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The Validity of the 2-Point Method for Assessing the Force-Velocity Relationship of the Knee Flexors and Knee Extensors: The Relevance of Distant Force-Velocity Testing

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2022
Over the past decade, force-velocity (F-v) profiling has emerged as a promising tool for assessing neuromuscular capacity to design individually tailored interventions in diverse populations.
Matic Sašek   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Isokinetic Strength Parameters of Quadriceps in Athletes and Non-Athletes [PDF]

open access: yesJLUMHS, 2023
OBJECTIVE: To compare the quadriceps isokinetic strength parameters of athletes and non-athletes. METHODOLOGY: The cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2019 at the Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad.
Aamir Gul Memon   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sport-Related Effect on Knee Strength Profile during Puberty: Basketball vs. Soccer

open access: yesJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2023
The present study examined and compared the isokinetic peak torque and the reciprocal ratios of the knee joint between young basketball and soccer players. An amount of 100 soccer and 100 basketball players took part in this study and were separated into
Vassilis Gerodimos   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intra- and Inter-Limb Strength Asymmetry in Soccer: A Comparison of Professional and Under-18 Players

open access: yesSports, 2021
(1) Background: the present study examined the isokinetic peak torque exerted by both knee extensors and flexors, anterior–posterior imbalance and the magnitude and direction of inter-limb asymmetry in professional and academy soccer players. (2) Methods:
Chris Bishop   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechanical and Morphological Changes of the Plantar Flexor Musculotendinous Unit in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Following 12 Weeks of Plyometric Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial

open access: yesChildren, 2022
To investigate how plyometric exercise (PLYO-Ex) affects mechanics and morphometrics of the plantar flexor musculotendinous unit in children with unilateral cerebral palsy, 38 participants (aged 10–16 years) were allocated at random to either the PLYO-Ex
Ragab K. Elnaggar   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preliminary study of muscle contraction assessment by NIR spectroscopy [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
NIR spectroscopy allows monitoring of muscle oxygenation and perfusion during contraction. The knowledge of modifications of blood characteristics in body tissues has relevant clinical interest. A compact and reliable device, which makes use of two laser
Pavesi, Roberto   +6 more
core   +4 more sources

Impact of Patellar Tendinopathy on Isokinetic Knee Strength and Jumps in Professional Basketball Players

open access: yesSensors, 2021
Patellar tendinopathy is characterized by tendon pain which may reduce the level of performance. This study’s main aim was to compare isokinetic knee strength and jump performances at the start of the sport season between players with patellar ...
Marc Dauty   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is it possible to establish reference values for ankle muscle strength? A meta-analytical study. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
BACKGROUND: The importance of measuring ankle muscle strength (AMS) has been demonstrated in a variety of clinical areas. Much data has been accumulated using the Cybex Norm isokinetic dynamometer but a uniform framework does not exist.
Killey, Jennifer   +6 more
core   +1 more source

The effect of three weeks of small sided game with blood flow restriction on nervous and functional indicators of futsal players [PDF]

open access: yesفیزیولوژی ورزش و فعالیت بدنی, 2021
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate neural (IEMG and RMS) and functional indexes after three weeks of Small Sided Game (SSGs) with continuous and interval blood flow restriction (BFR).Methods: Eighteen futsalists (age 22.67 ± 1.14 years) were ...
farid farhani   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in Muscle Strength in U19 Soccer Players During an Annual Training Cycle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The aim of the study was to investigate the seasonal variation in isokinetic strength of the knee flexors and extensors, and conventional (H/QCONV) and functional (H/QFUNC) hamstring to quadriceps strength ratios in highly trained adolescent soccer ...
De Ste Croix, Mark B   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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