Hamstring strain injuries are one of the most common injuries in sprint-based sports with the
mechanism of injury considered the result of an interaction between applied mechanical …

Over the past fifty years there has been considerable development in motion analysis
systems and in computer simulation modelling of sports movements while the relevance and …

Objective The objective of this study is to describe the mechanism of injury and situational
patterns (based on ball possession and playing action leading to injury) of severe (lay-off …

Abstract Krzysztofik, M, Spieszny, M, Trybulski, R, Wilk, M, Pisz, A, Kolinger, D, Filip-
Stachnik, A, and Stastny, P. Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity on the viscoelastic …

Objectives: Previous research has highlighted the frequency of high-intensity accelerations
and decelerations in elite football. The influence of these actions on match performance …

Purpose This study aimed to compare and rank gluteal muscle forces in eight hip-focused
exercises performed with and without external resistance and describe the underlying fiber …

In the final part of this three-article collection on the training strategies of Brazilian Olympic
sprint and jump coaches, we provide a detailed description of the resistance training …

Maximal sprinting in humans requires the contribution of various muscle–tendon units
(MTUs) and joints to maximize performance. The plantar flexor MTU and ankle joint are of …

Introduction Plantar flexor weakness is an identified prospective factor for developing
Achilles tendinopathy. Various authors have reported relationships between symptoms and …

Background Achilles tendon rupture (ATR), while rare in football, is a severe career-
threatening injury associated with long-layoff times. To date, no study has documented …