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Differences in kinematics of the support limb depends on specific movement tasks of take-off

Acta Gymnica, 2016
Background: Many sport activities are a sequence of jumps (running, jumping, hurdling etc.). Each jump flight phase is the result of the execution of the previous support phase.
Vladimír Hojka, Radka Bačáková, Petr Kubový   +2 more
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The Relationship Between Maximum Jump Performance and Force-time Variables of Block Landing Skill in Junior Elite Volleyball Players

Physical Treatments, 2021
Purpose: Frequent and powerful jumps and landings in volleyball exert significant stresses on lower extremities which can be determinant of injury prevalence.
Ali Fatahi, Razieh Yousefian Molla, Mitra Ameli   +2 more
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The Use of an Optical Measurement System to Monitor Sports Performance

Sports, 2018
The purpose of this study was to compare ground contact time between an optical measurement system and a force platform. Participants in this study included six collegiate level athletes who performed drop jumps and sprint strike steps for a total of 15 ...
Eric D. Magrum, John P. Wagle, Brad H. DeWeese, Kimitake Sato, Michael H. Stone   +4 more
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The Effect of Plyometric Warm-Ups Applied in Different Sets Using Resistance Bands on Jump Performance

Sportif Bakış Spor ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 2023
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of vertical jumping performed in different sets using resistance bands with vertimax device on jump performance as a PAP warm-up stimulus.
Recep TEKİN , Halit HARMANCI , Oğuzhan YÜKSEL   +2 more
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Morphology-Related Foot Function Analysis: Implications for Jumping and Running

Applied Sciences, 2019
Barefoot and shod running has received increased attention in recent years, however, the influence of morphology-related foot function has not been explored.
Peimin Yu, Liangliang Xiang, Minjun Liang, Qichang Mei, Julien S. Baker, Yaodong Gu   +5 more
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Sprint performance following plyometric conditioning activity in elite sprinters

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Introduction: Considering the significance of the ankle joint for sprinting with the spring-like properties of the Achilles tendon, it seems that plyometric activating exercises could significantly potentiate maximum velocity sprinting.
Michał KRZYSZTOFIK, Mateusz JOPEK, Dariusz MROCZEK, Aleksander MATUSIŃSKI, Adam ZAJĄC   +4 more
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The Impact of a Novel Neuromuscular Training Program on Leg Stiffness, Reactive Strength, and Landing Biomechanics in Amateur Female Rugby Players

Applied Sciences, 2023
This randomized control study aimed to assess 12 weeks of a novel neuromuscular training program (KneeRugbyWomen) on jump-related biomechanical variables in amateur female rugby players.
Ondřej Sikora, Michal Lehnert, Ivana Hanzlíková, Jonathan Hughes   +3 more
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WHOLE BODY VIBRATION TRAINING IMPROVES MUSCULAR POWER IN A RECREATIONALLY ACTIVE POPULATION [PDF]

SportLogia, 2012
Whole body vibration training improves muscularpower in a recreationally active ...
Adam Hawkey
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Effect of 12 Week Neuromuscular Weighted Rope Jump Training on Lower Extremity Reaction Time

Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi, 2018
The purposes of this study were to determine the influence of a jumping training protocol, using the weighted rope, on lower extremity visual and auditory reaction time performance in adolescent taekwondo (TKD) athletes.
Gökhan İpekoğlu, Ceren Suveren Erdogan, Fatmanur Er, Fatma Filiz Colakoglu, Gul Baltaci   +4 more
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Mechanical Effect of Performance Pressure Boots on Cadaveric Equine Hindlimb Fetlock Biomechanics

Animals, 2021
Pressure boots are applied to hind limbs of showjumping horses with the intent to enhance jumping form. Manufacturers claim acupressure points enhance proprioception of hind limbs.
Jennifer Symons
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