Purpose Stretching and foam rolling are common warm-up exercises and can acutely
increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint. However, possible differences in the …

Background Ankle sprains remain prevalent across most team sports. However, despite
divergent ankle sprain injury rates in male and female athletes, little is known about potential …

Most research on sedentary lifestyle has focused on pain and disability, while
neuromuscular outcomes (postural control and strength) have received less attention. The …

Background The postural stability seems to be important in the physical development of the
soccer player and the specific tasks related to the game. In addition, it is related to the injury …

This study aimed to investigate the effects of online physical education classes, using
Tabata training, on middle school students' physical fitness. Fifty-four adolescents were …

The hip flexor muscles are major contributors to lumbar spine stability. Tight hip flexors can
lead to pain in the lumbar spine, and hence to an impairment in performance. Moreover …

Background The Y-Balance Test (YBT) assesses dynamic stability and neuromuscular
control of the lower extremity. Several authors have analyzed kinematic predictors of YBT …

Our purposes were to examine the fitness characteristics of padel players and to determine
differences in physical performance regarding players' competitive level. Eighteen non …

Background The Y-Balance test (YBT) is commonly used to evaluate balance after anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, several studies have also used it as a …

Abstract Background The Lower (YBT-LQ) and Upper (YBT-UQ) Quarter Y Balance Test
have been widely used for the assessment of dynamic balance and shoulder …