ABSTRACT Static stretching can increase the range of motion of a joint. Muscle-tendon unit stiffness (MTS) is potentially one of the main factors that influences the change in the range of motion ...

ABSTRACT The purpose of this double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation was to examine the effects of a Korean Ginseng (GINST15) on measures of perception and physical performance following an ...

ABSTRACT Increased muscle stiffness of the pectoralis minor (PMi) could deteriorate shoulder function. Stretching is useful for maintaining and improving muscle stiffness in rehabilitation and sport ...

ABSTRACT Foam rolling have gained popularity among elite athletes, but the effect of the speed parameter of foam rolling has not yet been determined. Our objective was to investigate the impact of ...

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ABSTRACT In this study, we aimed to identify the time course effects of different intensities of static stretch (SST) (maximal intensity without pain vs. high-intensity with moderate pain) on ...

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of back squat exercise with or without elastic band on countermovement jump performance. Thirteen collegiate male basketball players ...

Participants Thirteen male (18.24 ± 3.17 years, 1.90 ± 0.05 m and 85.38 ± 4.53 kg) and seven females (16.89 ± 2.11 years, 1.79 ± 0.04 m and 80.51 ± 3.82 kg) swimmers belonging to the Olympic Training ...

ABSTRACT The age difference among individuals of the same group is known as Relative Age. Relative Age Effect refers to the consequences derived from it, such as delayed physical, cognitive and mental ...

ABSTRACT Flossing has been hypothesized to improve joint range of motion (flexibility), potentially through enhanced fascial gliding, although this mechanism remains speculative. This study aimed to ...

Participants To accurately describe localized muscle pain associated with high-intensity exercise, sixteen well-trained male collegiate athletes who often experience EIP during training and ...

Moderate, severe and critical injuries occurred during five UWW Wrestling Championships organized by the Hungarian Wrestling Federation from 2016 to 2019 were studied. These competitions included the ...