[HTML][HTML] Acute and long-term effects of attentional focus strategies on muscular strength: A meta-analysis

J Grgic, I Mikulic, P Mikulic - Sports, 2021 - mdpi.com
This review aimed to perform a meta-analysis examining the following:(a) acute effects of
adopting an internal focus vs. external focus of attention on muscular strength; and (b) long …

Targeted application of motor learning theory to leverage youth neuroplasticity for enhanced injury-resistance and exercise performance: OPTIMAL PREP

JA Diekfuss, DR Grooms, JA Hogg, H Singh… - Journal of Science in …, 2021 - Springer
Youth athletes are ideal candidates for novel therapeutic motor learning interventions that
leverage the plasticity of the central nervous system to promote desirable biomechanical …

External focus of attention influences cortical activity associated with single limb balance performance

DA Sherman, T Lehmann, J Baumeister… - Physical …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objective External focus (EF) of attention leads to improved balance performance.
Consideration of the neuromodulatory effects of EF may inform its clinical utility in …

Brain activation and single-limb balance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

DA Sherman, J Baumeister, MS Stock, AM Murray… - Clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To compare brain activity between individuals with anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACLR) and controls during balance. To determine the influence of …

Real‐time biofeedback integrated into neuromuscular training reduces high‐risk knee biomechanics and increases functional brain connectivity: A preliminary …

JA Diekfuss, DR Grooms, S Bonnette… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Prospective evidence indicates that functional biomechanics and brain connectivity may
predispose an athlete to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, revealing novel neural linkages …

Attentional focus influences sample entropy in a balancing task

KA Becker, CJ Hung - Human movement science, 2020 - Elsevier
An external focus of attention has consistently been associated with improved balance (Wulf,
2013). Recent work has considered whether changes in postural control entropy, a measure …

Practical training strategies to apply neuro-mechanistic motor learning principles to facilitate adaptations towards injury-resistant movement in youth

JA Diekfuss, S Bonnette, JA Hogg, C Riehm… - Journal of Science in …, 2021 - Springer
Youth may be particularly responsive to motor learning training strategies that support injury-
resistant movement mechanics in youth for prevention programs that reduce injury risk …

The effects of attentional focus on brain function during a gross motor task

LD Raisbeck, JA Diekfuss… - Journal of Sport …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Although the beneficial effects of using an external focus of attention are well
documented in attainment and performance of movement execution, neural mechanisms …

Effects of biofeedback on biomechanical factors associated with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis

SH Mousavi, F Khorramroo, H Minoonejad… - BMC Sports Science …, 2023 - Springer
Background Biofeedback may alter the biomechanics of lower extremities in patients with
chronic ankle instability (CAI). We aimed to systematically review the literature on the effect …

Biomechanical response to external biofeedback during functional tasks in individuals with chronic ankle instability

DM Torp, AC Thomas… - Journal of athletic …, 2021 - meridian.allenpress.com
Context Altered biomechanics displayed by individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) is
a possible cause of recurring injuries and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Current interventions …