Are Plant-Based Diets Detrimental to Muscular Strength? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
Sports Medicine - OpenBackground The increasing interest in plant-based diets (PBDs) results from their beneficial impact on human health and environmental sustainability. However, the effect of PBDs on muscular strength in athletes remains unclear. This systematic review and
Miguel López-Moreno +5 more
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Comparison of postoperative isokinetic quadriceps and gluteal muscular strength after primary THA: is there an early benefit through enhanced recovery programs? [PDF]
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 2023 Purpose Although total hip arthroplasty (THA) is expected to result in a postoperative loss of muscular strength, no study investigated the benefit of an enhanced‐recovery‐after‐surgery (ERAS) concept on the hip muscles in detail.
Jan Reinhard +7 more
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Multivariable analysis for predicting lower limb muscular strength with a hip-joint exoskeleton [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyIntroductionAdvancements in exercise science have highlighted the importance of accurate muscular strength assessments for optimizing performance and preventing injuries.MethodsWe propose a novel approach to measuring muscular strength in young, healthy ...
Byungmun Kang +7 more
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Single and combined effect of beetroot juice and caffeine intake on muscular strength, power and endurance performance in resistance-trained males [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTo examine the single and combined effect of acute beetroot juice and caffeine supplementation in muscular strength, power, and endurance performance.
Juan Jesús Montalvo-Alonso +6 more
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Development and cross-validation of LMS-based normative reference standards and health benefits zones for muscular strength among adolescents by age and sex [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthObjectiveThis study aims to develop and validate age- and sex-specific normative reference standards for muscular strength (MS) using the LMS (Lambda–Mu–Sigma) method and to establish Health Benefit Zones (HBZs) for Pakistani adolescents aged 12–16 years.
Yang Yang +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Toe muscular strength plays an important role in enhancing athletic performance because the forefoot is the only part of the body touching the ground. In general, muscular strength increases with age throughout adolescence, and sex-related difference in ...
Toshiyuki Kurihara +6 more
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 Background and aimBoth cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscular strength are reported to decrease with age and menopause, which considered to be risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
Mousa Khalafi +6 more
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Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 Muscular weakness and loss of motor function are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Robotic rehabilitation can improve sensorimotor function and motor control in this population. However, many studies using robotics for rehabilitation have overlooked
Kailynn Mannella +2 more
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Acute and Long-Term Effects of Attentional Focus Strategies on Muscular Strength: A Meta-Analysis
Sports, 2021 This review aimed to perform a meta-analysis examining the following: (a) acute effects of adopting an internal focus vs. external focus of attention on muscular strength; and (b) long-term effects of adopting an internal focus vs.
Jozo Grgic, Ivan Mikulic, Pavle Mikulic
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Children, 2021 Objective: To compare cardiovascular risk and cardiorespiratory capacity in schoolchildren from a region in the extreme south of Chile according to nutritional status and muscular strength.
Javier Albornoz-Guerrero +5 more
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