Effects of the human gut microbiota on cognitive performance, brain structure and function: a narrative review

KL Tooley - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Enhancing or preserving cognitive performance of personnel working in stressful,
demanding and/or high tempo environments is vital for optimal performance. Emerging …

Establishing reference values for isometric knee extension and flexion strength

N Šarabon, Ž Kozinc, M Perman - Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Single-joint isometric and isokinetic knee strength assessment plays an important role in
strength and conditioning, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. The literature, however, lacks …

Evidence for isokinetic and functional testing in return to sport decisions following ACL surgery

AM Rivera‐Brown, WR Frontera, R Fontánez… - Pm&r, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The rupture and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee are
associated with an increased risk of functional instability, a reduction in sports performance …

Effect of cycle-based high-intensity interval training and moderate to moderate-intensity continuous training in adolescent soccer players

B Fang, Y Kim, M Choi - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cardiorespiratory fitness, anaerobic power, and lower extremity strength are essential for
soccer players at all levels. An effective program should be developed to improve physical …

Reliability of isokinetic strength assessments of knee and hip using the Biodex System 4 dynamometer and associations with functional strength in healthy children

V Van Tittelboom, I Alemdaroglu-Gürbüz… - Frontiers in sports and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background This study aimed to analyze the reliability of concentric isokinetic strength
assessments (knee and hip) using the Biodex System 4 in healthy children and assess the …

Age-, sex-, and graft-specific reference values from 783 adolescent patients at 5 to 7 months after ACL reconstruction: IKDC, Pedi-IKDC, KOOS, ACL-RSI, single-leg …

C Kuenze, A Weaver, TL Grindstaff, S Ulman… - journal of orthopaedic & …, 2023 - jospt.org
OBJECTIVE: To describe age-, sex-, and graft source-specific reference values for patient-
reported, physical function, and strength outcome measures in adolescents at 5 to 7 months …

Does beetroot supplementation improve performance in combat sports athletes? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

S Delleli, I Ouergui, H Messaoudi, K Trabelsi, JM Glenn… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
While studies on dietary nitrate (NO3−) supplementation and its impact on combat sports
performance are increasing, finite conclusions from currently available investigations remain …

Effects of long-term athletic training on muscle morphology and tendon stiffness in preadolescence: association with jump performance

N Pentidis, F Mersmann, S Bohm, E Giannakou… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Evidence on training-induced muscle hypertrophy during preadolescence is limited
and inconsistent. Possible associations of muscle strength and tendon stiffness with jumping …

Assessing stiffness, joint torque and ROM for paretic and non-paretic lower limbs during the subacute phase of stroke using lokomat tools

BDM Chaparro-Rico, D Cafolla, P Tortola, G Galardi - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
The efficacy of Lokomat on motor recovery in stroke patients is well known. However, few
studies have examined Lokomat tools to assess stiffness, joint torque and range of motion …

Reliability of trunk strength measurements with an isokinetic dynamometer in non-specific low back pain patients: A systematic review

W Reyes-Ferrada, L Chirosa-Rios… - Journal of Back and …, 2022 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Imbalance or decreased trunk strength has been associated with non-
specific low back pain (NSLBP). OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed (I) to evaluate …