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View article: The Use of Infographics, Tables and Graphs in the Hospitals and Health Services Quality Account in Australia
The Use of Infographics, Tables and Graphs in the Hospitals and Health Services Quality Account in Australia Open
Objective: This study will investigate whether removing the Quality Accounts purpose and aim led to differences in the number of Infographics, Tables and Graphs used over four years. Design: A content analysis was performed on the Quality …
View article: Short-Term Effects of Eccentric Overload Versus Traditional Back Squat Training on Strength and Power
Short-Term Effects of Eccentric Overload Versus Traditional Back Squat Training on Strength and Power Open
Background of Study: Benefits of training with eccentric overload (EO) include increased concentric strength, eccentric strength, explosiveness, and muscle adaptation. There is a lack of practical strength training protocols that compare t…
View article: An Australian DER Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
An Australian DER Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Open
Australia's world-leading penetration of distributed solar photovoltaics (PV) is now impacting power system security and as a result how customers can use and export their own PV-generated energy. Several programs of Australian regulatory …
View article: Ground Reaction Force Comparison Between Barefoot and Shod Single Leg Landing at Varied Heights
Ground Reaction Force Comparison Between Barefoot and Shod Single Leg Landing at Varied Heights Open
Background: Landing is a common movement that occurs in many sports. Barefoot research has gained popularity in examining how shoes alter natural movements. However, it is unknown how a single leg landing under barefoot conditions, as well…
View article: Understanding the Relationship Between Maternal Thyroid Hormones and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Understanding the Relationship Between Maternal Thyroid Hormones and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Open
Background: In utero exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals can impact a range of health outcomes for the offspring. Specifically, when considering potential disruptions to proper maternal thyroid functioning due to chemical exposures…
View article: Effects of Drop Height on Drop Jump Performance
Effects of Drop Height on Drop Jump Performance Open
Background: Drop jumps (DJ) are commonly implemented in plyometric training programs in an attempt to enhance jump performance. However, it is unknown how different drop heights (DH) affect reactive strength index (RSI), jump height (JH) a…
View article: Effects of Different Combinations of Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training Programs on Traditional and Alternative Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratios
Effects of Different Combinations of Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training Programs on Traditional and Alternative Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratios Open
Resistance training is often recommended for combined increases in traditional and alternative hamstrings-to-quadriceps (H:Q) ratios in order to reduce knee strength imbalance and associated hamstrings and knee ligament injury risk. The ai…
View article: Postactivation Potentiation of Bench Press Throw Performance Using Velocity-Based Conditioning Protocols with Low and Moderate Loads
Postactivation Potentiation of Bench Press Throw Performance Using Velocity-Based Conditioning Protocols with Low and Moderate Loads Open
This study examined the acute effects of the bench press exercise with low and moderate loads as well as with two predetermined movement velocity loss percentages on bench press throw performance and surface electromyographic (sEMG) activi…
View article: Velocity-specific knee strength between professional and under-17 female volleyball player
Velocity-specific knee strength between professional and under-17 female volleyball player Open
Background: Many studies have investigated isokinetic performance in volleyball players but not through surface maps.Objectives: The goals of this study were to assess velocity-specific isokinetic knee extensor–flexor muscle strength and t…
View article: Anthropometric and Motor Performance Variables are Decisive Factors for the Selection of Junior National Female Volleyball Players
Anthropometric and Motor Performance Variables are Decisive Factors for the Selection of Junior National Female Volleyball Players Open
This study examined whether anthropometric and fitness tests might successfully predict selection of young female volleyball players for a junior national team. Sixty four female players (age: 14.4 ± 0.5 y, body height: 1.76 ± 0.05 m, body…
View article: Alternative Methods of Determining Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratios: a Comprehensive Review
Alternative Methods of Determining Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratios: a Comprehensive Review Open
The hamstrings-to-quadriceps muscle strength ratio calculated by peak torque has been used as an important tool to detect muscle imbalance, monitor knee joint stability, describe muscle strength properties and functionality, and for lower …
View article: Antioxidant Supplementation Impairs Changes in Body Composition Induced by Strength Training in Young Women
Antioxidant Supplementation Impairs Changes in Body Composition Induced by Strength Training in Young Women Open
Strength training (ST) is known to promote muscle hypertrophy and body composition adaptations. However, only a few studies investigated the effects of ST combined with antioxidant supplementation (AS) on these adaptations. The aim of this…
View article: Test-Retest Reliability and the Learning Effect on Isokinetic Fatigue in Female Master’s Cyclists
Test-Retest Reliability and the Learning Effect on Isokinetic Fatigue in Female Master’s Cyclists Open
Background: Isokinetic exercise is commonly used as a benchmark for strength and performance. Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to establish isokinetic fatigue test-retest reliability and examine the learning effect when tes…
View article: ISOKINETIC MUSCLE PERFORMANCE AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY
ISOKINETIC MUSCLE PERFORMANCE AFTER ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY Open
The ACL group presented with lower ROM and PT/BM, therefore exhibiting worse muscle performance in comparison to the control group.Level of Evidence: 3.
View article: NO EFFECT OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE ON PASSIVE TENSION, STRENGTH OR QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ACTIVATION OF DURING MAXIMAL VOLUNTARY ISOMETRIC CONTRACTIONS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED MEN
NO EFFECT OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE ON PASSIVE TENSION, STRENGTH OR QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ACTIVATION OF DURING MAXIMAL VOLUNTARY ISOMETRIC CONTRACTIONS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED MEN Open
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View article: Balance and Lower Limb Muscle Activation Between in-Line and Traditional Lunge Exercises
Balance and Lower Limb Muscle Activation Between in-Line and Traditional Lunge Exercises Open
In-line and traditional lunge exercises present differences in technique as lower limb positioning (anterioposterior), and medio-lateral (ML) balance may differentially affect primary and stabilizer muscles. The purposes of this study were…
View article: Fiber type-specific analysis of AMPK isoforms in human skeletal muscle: advancement in methods via capillary nanoimmunoassay
Fiber type-specific analysis of AMPK isoforms in human skeletal muscle: advancement in methods via capillary nanoimmunoassay Open
Human skeletal muscle is a heterogeneous mixture of multiple fiber types (FT). Unfortunately, present methods for FT-specific study are constrained by limits of protein detection in single-fiber samples. These limitations beget compensator…
View article: Effects of Starting Stance on Base Running Sprint Speed in Softball Players
Effects of Starting Stance on Base Running Sprint Speed in Softball Players Open
Speed is a crucial aspect in softball, and can be the difference between winning and losing. Base stealing is a method used to produce runs. There has been debate over which starting position is the most advantageous to maximize accelerati…
View article: No Effect of Assisted Hip Rotation on Bat Velocity
No Effect of Assisted Hip Rotation on Bat Velocity Open
Softball and baseball are games that require multiple skill sets such as throwing, hitting and fielding. Players spend a copious amount of time in batting practice in order to be successful hitters. Variables commonly associated with succe…
View article: Effects of Static, Stationary, and Traveling Trunk Exercises on Muscle Activation
Effects of Static, Stationary, and Traveling Trunk Exercises on Muscle Activation Open
Background: A new fitness trend incorporates stability exercises that challenges trunk muscles and introduces crawling as an exercise, but has yet to be investigated for muscle activity. Purpose: To compare the effects of static (STA), sta…
View article: Effects of Cluster Sets and Rest-Redistribution on Mechanical Responses to Back Squats in Trained Men
Effects of Cluster Sets and Rest-Redistribution on Mechanical Responses to Back Squats in Trained Men Open
Eight resistance-trained men completed three protocols separated by 48-96 hours. Each protocol included 36 repetitions with the same rest duration, but the frequency and length of rest periods differed. The cluster sets of four (CS4) proto…
View article: Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning
Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning Open
The primary emphasis of this special issue is to focus on review and original scientific investigations, which concentrate on methods leading to improved sport performance and athlete health.Topics include such popular training techniques …
View article: Effect of Four Weeks Detraining on Strength, Power, and Sensorimotor Ability of Adolescent Surfers
Effect of Four Weeks Detraining on Strength, Power, and Sensorimotor Ability of Adolescent Surfers Open
Background: Surfing is a high skill sport that requires a considerable amount of time in a variety of ocean conditions to help develop the fundamental techniques. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of four w…
View article: Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning Open
While a graduate assistant, he was responsible for isokinetic performance testing
View article: Test-Retest Reliability of Muscle Thickness, Echo-Intensity and Cross Sectional Area of Quadriceps and Hamstrings Muscle Groups Using B-mode Ultrasound
Test-Retest Reliability of Muscle Thickness, Echo-Intensity and Cross Sectional Area of Quadriceps and Hamstrings Muscle Groups Using B-mode Ultrasound Open
Ultrasound muscle images have been extensively used as tools for investigating, diagnosing and monitoring thigh muscles. However, there is a lack of information examining ultrasound reliability of quadriceps and hamstrings images for resea…
View article: Effects of Kettlebell Swing vs. Explosive Deadlift Training on Strength and Power
Effects of Kettlebell Swing vs. Explosive Deadlift Training on Strength and Power Open
Background: Recent research has compared explosive deadlift to kettlebell training observing their effects on strength. The kettlebell swing is a popular practical exercise as it shares share a hip hinge movement with the explosive deadlif…
View article: Acute neuromuscular and metabolic responses to upper body strength, power, and hypertrophy protocols in resistance trained men
Acute neuromuscular and metabolic responses to upper body strength, power, and hypertrophy protocols in resistance trained men Open
Aim:The purpose of this study was to compare the acute neuromuscular and metabolic responses between strength (S), hypertrophy (H), and power (P) resistance training protocols in the elbow flexors.Methods: Fourteen resistance trained men (…
View article: Repeated Plyometric Exercise Attenuates Blood Glucose in Healthy Adults
Repeated Plyometric Exercise Attenuates Blood Glucose in Healthy Adults Open
Plyometric exercise is popular in commercial exercise programs aiming to maximize energy expenditure for weight loss. However, the effect of plyometric exercise on blood glucose is unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …
View article: Effects of Short-Term Jump Squat Training With and Without Chains on Strength and Power in Recreational Lifters
Effects of Short-Term Jump Squat Training With and Without Chains on Strength and Power in Recreational Lifters Open
Background: The use of chains in resistance training is a way to accommodate the muscular strength curve. Short-term training and jump squats have been shown to increase back squat strength, but not in conjunction with each other or with c…