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View article: Correlations Between Achilles Tendon Stiffness and Jumping Performance: A Comparative Study of Soccer and Basketball Athletes
Correlations Between Achilles Tendon Stiffness and Jumping Performance: A Comparative Study of Soccer and Basketball Athletes Open
Background/Objectives: Human tendon properties influence athletic performance, and it was shown that Achilles tendon (AT) stiffness correlates with an athlete’s jumping performance across sports. However, the findings on this relationship …
View article: Blood lactate accumulation during maximal cycling sprints and its relationship to sprint performance characteristics
Blood lactate accumulation during maximal cycling sprints and its relationship to sprint performance characteristics Open
Purpose Blood lactate accumulation (ΔBLC) during maximal short-term exercise is a crucial indicator of peak glycolytic activation in anaerobic performance assessment. However, the relationship between ΔBLC and sprint performance remains in…
View article: Metabolic Responses of Eccentric Accentuated Flywheel Squats by a Multi-set Protocol with Increasing Loads
Metabolic Responses of Eccentric Accentuated Flywheel Squats by a Multi-set Protocol with Increasing Loads Open
Inertia-based resistance exercise with flywheels leads to strong acute metabolic responses. However, the metabolic kinetics during a multi-set flywheel squat protocol with increasing loads remains unknown. The aim of the study was to asses…
View article: Impact of Obesity on Foot Kinematics: Greater Arch Compression and Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dorsiflexion despite Similar Joint Coupling Ratios
Impact of Obesity on Foot Kinematics: Greater Arch Compression and Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dorsiflexion despite Similar Joint Coupling Ratios Open
This study investigates the sagittal plane dynamics of the foot, particularly the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint and medial longitudinal arch (MLA) movements, in relation to obesity and foot health. The kinematics of the MTP and arch join…
View article: Variability of time series barbell kinematics in elite male weightlifters
Variability of time series barbell kinematics in elite male weightlifters Open
Introduction Barbell kinematics are an essential aspect of assessing weightlifting performance. This study aimed at analyzing the total variability of time series barbell kinematics during repeated lifts in the snatch and the clean and jer…
View article: Do Carbon-Plated Running Shoes with Different Characteristics Influence Physiological and Biomechanical Variables during a 10 km Treadmill Run?
Do Carbon-Plated Running Shoes with Different Characteristics Influence Physiological and Biomechanical Variables during a 10 km Treadmill Run? Open
Footwear properties can influence physiological and biomechanical variables, which may lead to positive changes in distance running performance. One innovative development in running shoe technology is adding carbon fiber plates to increas…
View article: Adaption of Maximal Glycolysis Rate after Resistance Exercise with Different Volume Load
Adaption of Maximal Glycolysis Rate after Resistance Exercise with Different Volume Load Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of six-weeks of resistance training with different volume load on the maximum glycolysis rate. 24 male strength-trained volunteers were assigned in a high volume low load (50% of their 1R…
View article: Reproducibility of Blood Lactate Concentration Rate under Isokinetic Force Loads
Reproducibility of Blood Lactate Concentration Rate under Isokinetic Force Loads Open
(1) Background: Maximum isokinetic force loads show strongly increased post-load lactate concentrations and an increase in the maximum blood lactate concentration rate ( V ˙ Lamax), depending on load duration. The reproducibility of V ˙ La…
View article: Comparison of an acute resistance training on the lactateconcentration with and without blood flow restriction at different loads
Comparison of an acute resistance training on the lactateconcentration with and without blood flow restriction at different loads Open
Blood flow restrictionin resistance training reduces arterial blood supply. This results in increased metabolic stress in the muscles. The aim of the study was to compare the lactate concentration of acute resistance training under muscle …
View article: The effect of several weeks of training with minitrampolines on jump performance, trunk strength and endurance performance
The effect of several weeks of training with minitrampolines on jump performance, trunk strength and endurance performance Open
The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of a jumping-fitness training on mini-trampolines on endurance capacity, trunk strength and reactive jump performance. 21 healthy, untrained volunteers were separated in an interventio…
View article: Acute Exercise-Associated Skin Surface Temperature Changes after Resistance Training with Different Exercise Intensities
Acute Exercise-Associated Skin Surface Temperature Changes after Resistance Training with Different Exercise Intensities Open
Background: Studies showed, that changes in muscular metabolic-associated heat production and blood circulation during and after muscular work affect skin temperature (T) but the results are inconsistent and the effect of exercise intensit…
View article: Movement Therapy of the Upper Extremities with a Robotic Ball in Stroke Patients: Results of a Randomized Controlled Crossover Study
Movement Therapy of the Upper Extremities with a Robotic Ball in Stroke Patients: Results of a Randomized Controlled Crossover Study Open
Background Stroke is associated with motor impairments of the upper extremities. The defining goal of rehabilitation is independent execution of activities of daily living. New therapy procedures use different hardware components to implem…
View article: A Robotic Ball for Upper-Extremity Training in Stroke Patients: A New Approach in Neurorehabilitation
A Robotic Ball for Upper-Extremity Training in Stroke Patients: A New Approach in Neurorehabilitation Open
Background Technology-supported therapy can contribute to the rehabilitation of distinctive upper-extremity symptoms resulting from stroke as neurons have the ability to reorganize. The robotic ball “Sphero 2.0”, an innovative therapeutic …
View article: Acute Effects of Three Resistance Exercise Programs on Energy Metabolism
Acute Effects of Three Resistance Exercise Programs on Energy Metabolism Open
The knowledge about metabolic effects of different training programs is of huge importance for the regulation of resistance training. Most studies investigated the effect of the variation of a single load character on physiological paramet…
View article: Acute Effects of Different Strength Training Protocols on Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Subjects
Acute Effects of Different Strength Training Protocols on Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Subjects Open
Strength training plays an important role in cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. Studies showed inconsistent chronic and acute effects of strength training on arterial stiffness as an emerging biomarker of vascular health. Using …
View article: The Influence of Functional Electrical Stimulation during Cycling Exercise on Cardiorespiratoric Response in Order of Cadence at Increasing and Persistent Exercise in Healthy Adults
The Influence of Functional Electrical Stimulation during Cycling Exercise on Cardiorespiratoric Response in Order of Cadence at Increasing and Persistent Exercise in Healthy Adults Open
Introduction: Functional electrical stimulation during cycling (FES Cycling) exercise is seen to improve cardiorespiratoric performance for maintaining health in patients with spinal cord injury.The relationship between widely varying stim…
View article: Effects of Plyometric Training on Rock’n’Roll Performance
Effects of Plyometric Training on Rock’n’Roll Performance Open
Objectives: The aim of the study was to analyse if plyometric training increases the sport specific performance in rock'n'roll dancers. Design: Fifteen semi-professional rock'n'roll dancers participated in a plyometric training study. Pre-…
View article: Self-directed Strength Training with Primary School Children and its Effect on Functional Body-related Knowledge
Self-directed Strength Training with Primary School Children and its Effect on Functional Body-related Knowledge Open
Introduction: Strength training intervention is primarily controlled by training parameters. A scientific desideratum exists concerning the question to what extent a self-controlled load perception might have an effect on motor performance…