Objective This study aims to analyze the effects of plyometric training (PT) on physical fitness
and skill-related performance in female basketball players. Method Five databases …

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effects of four resistance training (RT) programs
with different velocity loss (VL) thresholds: 0%(VL0), 10%(VL10), 20%(VL20) and …

This systematic review provides critical and propositional information on criteria for
determining the volume and intensity of drop jumps during plyometric training programs …

Power declines at a greater rate during ageing and is more relevant for functional
deterioration than either loss of maximum strength or muscle mass. Human movement …

Strength and power asymmetries have been observed in different sports, including soccer.
Such asymmetries, as well as the bilateral deficit (BLD), can be assessed during different …

Backgroud Sarcopenia is a common skeletal muscle syndrome that is common in older
adults but can be mitigated by adequate and regular physical activity. The development and …

The dynamic knee valgus (DKV) during different sport maneuvers has been widely
described as risk factor to develop an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Hip and knee …

The purpose of this study was to determine the changes during plyometric exercises on
sickle kicks. The research method used was an experimental study conducted for 8 weeks …

Skeletal muscle is considered as a near-constant volume system, and the contractions of the
muscle are related to the changes in tissue thickness. Assessment of the skeletal muscle …

Background: Pre-competition massage is usually used to improve athletic performance and
reduce risk of injury. Despite its usual use, the effects of pre-competition massage on …