Increasing muscle strength and cross-sectional area is of crucial importance to improve or
maintain physical function in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports performance …

Eccentric resistance training that focuses on the lengthening phase of muscle actions has
gained attention for its potential to enhance muscle strength, power, and performance …

While force-velocity-power characteristics of resistance exercises, such as bench presses
and squats, have been well documented, little attention has been paid to load, force, and …

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of the ankle joint range of motion (ROM) on
the vertical jump (VJ) performance of adult handball players. The active (ACT) and passive …

The shot performance of female soccer players is one of the most critical factors in winning a
soccer match. It is essential to thoroughly clarify the kinetic factors that can improve shot …

Background Patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are at high risk for falls, which is
attributed to their impaired balance control. Identifying factors associated with balance …

Background Despite preliminary evidence demonstrating the relevance of trunk muscle
strength for physical function in older adults, it is not clear which muscle-related trunk …

Since isometric training is gaining popularity, some devices are being developed to test
isometric force as an alternative to the more expensive force plates (FPs); thus, the aim of …

This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of resistance exercise on muscle
architecture and tissue organization at rest and during isometric maximum voluntary …

Background Due to lower maximum strength, older adults purportedly need to exert greater
muscular effort to stand up from a chair. This study investigated joint-specific muscular effort …