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View article: Comparison and Analysis of Body Composition of MMA Fighters and Powerlifting Athletes
Comparison and Analysis of Body Composition of MMA Fighters and Powerlifting Athletes Open
Background: Mixed martial arts (MMA) is becoming increasingly popular and is developing dynamically in terms of training methods and number of participants involved, while weightlifting, powerlifting, and other kinds of strength discipline…
View article: Associations Between Swimmers’ Dry-Land Lower- and Upper-Limb Measures and Butterfly Sprint Performance
Associations Between Swimmers’ Dry-Land Lower- and Upper-Limb Measures and Butterfly Sprint Performance Open
The aim of the study was to determine correlations between performance of vertical jumps and dolphin kick sprints, and between the results of a dry-land butterfly arm pull test and butterfly arms-only swimming. The study recruited competit…
View article: Freestyle master’s swimming: Nationality, sex, and performance trends in World Aquatics competitions (1986–2024)
Freestyle master’s swimming: Nationality, sex, and performance trends in World Aquatics competitions (1986–2024) Open
Background In sports science, freestyle swimming has been thoroughly studied for particular performance-related factors. Nonetheless, it is unknown what countries the top freestyle swimmers are from, especially not for age group swimmers. …
View article: Origins of the fastest master breaststroke swimmers
Origins of the fastest master breaststroke swimmers Open
Purpose Specific performance-related aspects of the breaststroke have been thoroughly investigated in sports science. However, the nationalities of the fastest master breaststroke swimmers are unknown. The present study investigated the na…
View article: Author Correction: Immediate effect of ice and dry massage during rest breaks on recovery in MMA fighters: a randomized crossover clinical trial study
Author Correction: Immediate effect of ice and dry massage during rest breaks on recovery in MMA fighters: a randomized crossover clinical trial study Open
View article: Immediate effect of ice and dry massage during rest breaks on recovery in MMA fighters : a randomized crossover clinical trial study
Immediate effect of ice and dry massage during rest breaks on recovery in MMA fighters : a randomized crossover clinical trial study Open
The MMA fight consists of 5 rounds of 5 min with minimal breaks between the rounds. The exertion load is excessive for the fighters, and the 1-minute breaks give little time for any intervention. This study aimed to examine the acute effec…
View article: Assessment of ipsilateral and contralateral perfusion after contrast compression therapy of upper limb muscles in MMA athletes - a cross-over study
Assessment of ipsilateral and contralateral perfusion after contrast compression therapy of upper limb muscles in MMA athletes - a cross-over study Open
Objective The primary aim of this study was to compare the immediate effect of contrast compression therapy with the use of Game Ready (GRT) on hyperaemic reactions in the upper limb on the application and contralateral sides, specifically…
View article: Acute effects of cold, heat and contrast pressure therapy on forearm muscles regeneration in combat sports athletes: a randomized clinical trial
Acute effects of cold, heat and contrast pressure therapy on forearm muscles regeneration in combat sports athletes: a randomized clinical trial Open
View article: Analysis of the fastest backstroke age group swimmers competing in the World Masters Championships 1986–2024
Analysis of the fastest backstroke age group swimmers competing in the World Masters Championships 1986–2024 Open
View article: Optimal Duration of Cold and Heat Compression for Forearm Muscle Biomechanics in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Comparative Study
Optimal Duration of Cold and Heat Compression for Forearm Muscle Biomechanics in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Comparative Study Open
BACKGROUND Cold and heat therapies for recovery in sports are commonly used, including in the mixed martial arts (MMA). The Game Ready (GR) device can be used for local monotherapy with either heat or cold and for contrast therapy. This st…
View article: The impact of physique on strategy and performance in the 400 m hurdles race among elite male athletes
The impact of physique on strategy and performance in the 400 m hurdles race among elite male athletes Open
Introduction: the objective of this study was to assess the impact of physique on the stride pattern and performance of elite male 400-m hurdles runners. Materials and Methods: this study is based on the analysis of the performance of 297 …
View article: BIOKINEMATIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRIPLE JUMP TECHNIQUE IN QUALIFIED ATHLETES
BIOKINEMATIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRIPLE JUMP TECHNIQUE IN QUALIFIED ATHLETES Open
The purpose of the study is to investigate the biokinematic characteristics of the triple jump technique in qualified athletes. Material and methods. The technique of the final attempts of qualified triple jumpers during the 2023 World Ath…
View article: Acute Effects of the Dry Needling Session on Gastrocnemius Muscle Biomechanical Properties, and Perfusion with Latent Trigger Points - A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes
Acute Effects of the Dry Needling Session on Gastrocnemius Muscle Biomechanical Properties, and Perfusion with Latent Trigger Points - A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Open
The study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a dry needling (DN) therapy session on biomechanical properties, muscle power, perfusion, and pressure pain threshold of the gastrocnemius muscle with latent trigger points. Twenty mixed…
View article: Functional movement screen test as an predictor for jumping tests performance and on-ice skating sprint in elite level ice hockey players.
Functional movement screen test as an predictor for jumping tests performance and on-ice skating sprint in elite level ice hockey players. Open
Background. The main purpose of this research was to establish selected motor skills measured in off-ice and on-ice conditions in ice hockey players using the functional movement screen test, vertical jumps, and on-ice sprints. Material an…
View article: Where are the fastest master butterfly swimmers competing in the FINA World Masters Championships from?
Where are the fastest master butterfly swimmers competing in the FINA World Masters Championships from? Open
While the butterfly stroke has received considerable attention in sports science, the origin of the fastest master butterfly swimmers remains unknown. The present study investigated which geographical locations produce the top-performing m…
View article: Influence of Surface Structure on Ball Properties during a Professional Water Polo Game
Influence of Surface Structure on Ball Properties during a Professional Water Polo Game Open
The use of modern materials in sports, in terms of chemical composition and surface texture, entails both progress in results and an increasing discrepancy in the technical parameters of the equipment used. This paper aims to demonstrate t…
View article: Pacing Strategy Models in 1500 m Male Freestyle Long-Course Swimming on the Basis of the All-Time Ranking
Pacing Strategy Models in 1500 m Male Freestyle Long-Course Swimming on the Basis of the All-Time Ranking Open
In long-distance swimming competitions, a pacing strategy is of considerable importance for the final result and for sporting success. The paper presents the pacing strategy models of the all-time best competitors in 1500 m male freestyle …
View article: Determinants of towing effectiveness in water rescue
Determinants of towing effectiveness in water rescue Open
Purpose Drownings are a societal phenomenon occurring worldwide, hence the importance of rescue skills, including directly towing a victim to a safe place. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the most effective towing techniques base…
View article: Exhaled Air Metabolome Analysis for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Fingerprints Identification—The Preliminary Study
Exhaled Air Metabolome Analysis for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Fingerprints Identification—The Preliminary Study Open
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease with a serious prognosis. The aim of this study was to identify biomarkers for PAH in the breath phase and to prepare an automatic classification method to determine the changing meta…
View article: Injury Symmetry in Judo
Injury Symmetry in Judo Open
Background: Each combat sport carries different risks of injury due to the specifics of the sport (including the weight categories and sex) and the fighting techniques used according to different sports regulations. The purpose of this stu…
View article: The Effects of Two Different Rest Intervals on the Repeated Skating Ability of Ice Hockey Forwards and Defensemen
The Effects of Two Different Rest Intervals on the Repeated Skating Ability of Ice Hockey Forwards and Defensemen Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of two different rest intervals (2 min and 3 min), between two consecutive sets of repeated sprint skating ability (RSSA) tests, on the repeated sprint ability of ice hockey Forwards an…
View article: Relationship between cycling speed and blood lactate level at various intervals following 1-km time trial cycling
Relationship between cycling speed and blood lactate level at various intervals following 1-km time trial cycling Open
Background: The aims of this study were (1) to assess the relationship between cycling speed and blood lactate ([BLa]) at various intervals following 1-km Time Trial cycling (1-kmTT) and (2) to determine the arrival time of peak blood lact…
View article: Individual Determinants as the Causes of Failure in Learning to Swim with the Example of 10-Year-Old Children
Individual Determinants as the Causes of Failure in Learning to Swim with the Example of 10-Year-Old Children Open
Background: The purpose of the present study was to identify which, and to what extent, selected individual determinants of 10-year-old children may limit the final achievement in learning to swim. In view of the above, the research hypoth…
View article: Polyurethane-Based Porous Carbons Suitable for Medical Application
Polyurethane-Based Porous Carbons Suitable for Medical Application Open
The main aim of the study was to synthesize and analyze spectral data to determine the structure and stereometry of the carbon-based porous material internal structure. Samples of a porous biomaterial were synthesized through anionic polym…
View article: Effects of a 12-Week Detraining Period on Physical Capacity, Power and Speed in Elite Swimmers
Effects of a 12-Week Detraining Period on Physical Capacity, Power and Speed in Elite Swimmers Open
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a prolonged transition period (detraining) on the physical capacity, power, and speed parameters of elite swimmers. Fourteen swimmers (seven females and seven males) aged 20.4 ± 1.7 years particip…
View article: Correlations between Crawl Kinematics and Speed with Morphologic, Functional, and Anaerobic Parameters in Competitive Swimmers
Correlations between Crawl Kinematics and Speed with Morphologic, Functional, and Anaerobic Parameters in Competitive Swimmers Open
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between a unique complex of predictors and 100 m front crawl race kinematics and swimming speed. In 28 male competitive swimmers (age: 19.6 ± 2.59 years), the following groups of pr…
View article: Physiological and Somatic Principal Components Determining VO2max in the Annual Training Cycle of Endurance Athletes
Physiological and Somatic Principal Components Determining VO2max in the Annual Training Cycle of Endurance Athletes Open
The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of training on the physiological variables achieved during the test effort in the macrocycle of road cyclists and their use in the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) prediction at individual tr…
View article: Relationship between vertical jump tests and ice-skating performance in junior Polish ice hockey players
Relationship between vertical jump tests and ice-skating performance in junior Polish ice hockey players Open
The aim of this study was to determine the relationships between vertical jumps (VJ) and various on-ice skating performances of junior ice hockey players (n = 19). The three modes of VJ or off-ice measures were countermovement jump with ar…
View article: ARNI in HFrEF—One-Centre Experience in the Era before the 2021 ESC HF Recommendations
ARNI in HFrEF—One-Centre Experience in the Era before the 2021 ESC HF Recommendations Open
Background: Sacubitril/valsartan, an angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), has demonstrated a survival benefit and reduces heart failure hospitalization in patients with heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection frac…