Background Bipedal hopping has the potential to detect subtle multiple sclerosis (MS)-
related impairments, especially among patients who “pass” typical movement tests. In this …

Background Vertical jump highs are used to quantify performance in the lower extremities.
The aim of this study was to validate a wearable inertial measurement unit (IMU) for purpose …

This study aimed to determine the effects of different verbal instructions, intended to affect
the countermovement jump (CMJ) execution time, on the reactive strength index modified …

Background The prevalence of overweight/obesity has been increasing globally and in
people with Intellectual Disabilities (IDs), this problem is exacerbated even more, which …

This study aims to validate the five repetition sit to stand test (5R-STS) test as a measure of
strength and functionality in adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). The …

Background Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are diagnosed
based on poor motor skills that impact their daily activities. However, this may also lead to …

The effects of a physical activity program on adaptive behaviour, motor proficiency, fitness,
and quality of life of 16 adults with intellectual disability (ID) were analysed. Portuguese …

The preschool period is characterised by the improvement in motor skills. One of the
developmental tasks in children is the ability to jump. Jumping plays an important role in the …

Background. Kiai is a breathing technique, usually related to a short scream that aims to
focus the martial artist's energy in a given attack. However, the influence of kiai in the …

Background Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) have lower performance in vertical
jumps compared to individuals without ID. Training programmes including drop jump (DJ) …