Prospective knee abduction moments measured during the drop vertical jump task identify
those at increased risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury. The purpose of this study was to …

Resistance training has been widely recommended as a strategy to enhance the functional
autonomy and quality of life in older individuals. Among the variables that comprise a …

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are caused by both contact and non‐contact
injuries. However, it can be claimed that non‐contact ones account approximately for 70% of …

Background Clinical methods for assessing quality of movement and functional tests are
important to clinicians. Typical deviations from normal kinematics during the clinical test of …

Introduction Core stability is crucial for preventing and rehabilitating lumbar spine injuries.
An external focus instruction using a paper balloon is an effective way to activate the trunk …

Tai Chi (TC) is a recommended exercise for elderly people; however, its loading on the
joints of the lower limbs is unknown. This study examined the 3D kinetics of the lower limbs …

Background Lumbopelvic control (LPC) has recently been associated with function,
kinesiology, and load distribution on the limb. However, poor LPC has not been studied as a …

Background Training intensity is an important variable in strength training and above 80% of
one repetition maximum is recommended for promoting strength for athletes. Four dynamic …

Purpose Muscular deficits as part of severe osteoarthritis of the hip may persist for up to two
years following total hip arthroplasty (THA). No study has evaluated the mid-term benefit of a …

Purpose Although total hip arthroplasty (THA) is expected to result in a postoperative loss of
muscular strength, no study investigated the benefit of an enhanced‐recovery‐after‐surgery …