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{"title":"Impact of inter-limb anthropometric asymmetries on physical performance in international footballers with spastic hemiplegia","authors":"Juan Francisco Maggiolo ,&nbsp;Matías Henríquez ,&nbsp;Manuel Moya-Ramón ,&nbsp;Iván Peña-González","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study aimed to analyze the association between the inter-limb anthropometric differences in ten international cerebral palsy football players with spastic hemiplegia and their physical performance.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Anthropometric assessment included measurements for both limbs following ISAK protocols. Physical performance tests included 1RM strength, CMJ, 5-m and 30-m sprints, an agility test, a dribbling test, and the 505 change of direction test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No significant correlations were observed between anthropometric asymmetries and physical performance. Conversely, significant correlations were found between the girths of the unaffected limbs and 1RM (r= 0.73–0.77), CMJ (r= 0.69), and 5-m sprint (r= 0.64–0.67). Regression analysis identified the girth of the unaffected thigh and calf as predictors for 1RM (R²= 55%) and CMJ (R²= 48%), respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although inter-limb asymmetries did not correlate with reduced performance, players relied on unaffected limbs, highlighting the role of compensatory strategies and targeted training in optimizing performance for CP football players.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 228","pages":"Article 100488"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144288770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vastus medialis injury by indirect mechanism in football, a case series","authors":"Oscar Vicente ,&nbsp;Carles Pedret ,&nbsp;Olga Velasco","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100487","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100487","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>To our knowledge, indirect mechanism injuries of the Vastus medialis (VM) are still not reported in literature. The aim of this case series study is to describe indirect mechanism VM injuries in football, suggest the best clinical assessment, imaging tests and guidelines for a safe return-to-play (RTP).</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Over a period of 3 years, four professional football players diagnosed with VM injury by indirect mechanism, were included in the series. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to control the injuries evolution.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In this series, Myofascial injuries presented higher frequency and shorter RTP time (16 days mean) than myotendinous injury (26 days). Two injury mechanisms were identified: Deceleration and progressive loading.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The VM is a muscle that can also be injured by indirect mechanism. These are a good prognosis injury, if managed correctly, as they are clinically well tolerated injuries. The series findings should be taken wisely, requiring further sampling and studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 227","pages":"Article 100487"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143870189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Morphological aspects of the quadriceps and their relationship with torque and power parameters in male soccer players at the beginning of the season","authors":"Thaissa Gonzaga Blanco Pardo ,&nbsp;João Cláudio Braga Pereira Machado ,&nbsp;Stephany Fernandes Rodrigues da Rocha ,&nbsp;Matheus Henrique Leão ,&nbsp;Rafael Martins da Costa ,&nbsp;Rodrigo Ghedini Gheller ,&nbsp;Mateus Rossato","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100486","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100486","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background/Objective</h3><div>The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the morphological characteristics of the quadriceps and torque parameters and anaerobic fitness in soccer players at the beginning of the season.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Forty-eight (26.2 ± 3.6 years, 181±6 cm and 77.3 ± 7.9 kg) male soccer players participated in this study. The following morphological parameters of the quadriceps were evaluated using 2D ultrasound: pennation angle (PA_VL); muscle thickness (MT_VL); fascicle length (FL_VL); Echo-intensity (EI_VL) of Vastus Lateralis; Echo-intensity of Rectus Femoris (EI_RF); and muscular volume of quadriceps (MVQ). The torque parameters were: peak concentric torque (PTCon) and work (WConc) and peak eccentric torque (PTEcc) and work (WExc) of knee extensors. The anaerobic fitness parameters were obtained through a 30-s test of maximum continuous jumps (CJ30s). The following were evaluated: anaerobic power (PPO), anaerobic capacity (<em>Av</em>_P), and fatigue index (FI).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Only the MVQ presented a positive and significant relationship with all torque variables (PTConc <em>p</em> = 0.003; WConc <em>p</em> = 0.013; PTEcc <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001; and WEcc <em>p</em> = 0.004). Furthermore, FL_VL and PA_VL were positively and significantly associated with PPO (<em>p</em> = 0.003 and 0.030; respectively) and <em>Av</em>_P (<em>p</em> = 0.002 and 0.011, respectively).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It is concluded that MVQ is positively related to torque and concentric and eccentric work in knee extension. Furthermore, FL_VL and PA_VL showed positive relationships with PPO and <em>Av</em>_P during CJ30s.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 227","pages":"Article 100486"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143824535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Meta-analysis of the effects of core stability training on handball throwing performance","authors":"Sebastián Rodríguez ,&nbsp;Catalina León-Prieto ,&nbsp;María Fernanda Rodríguez-Jaime ,&nbsp;Alejandra Noguera-Peña","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100484","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100484","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To determine the effects of core stability training on throwing performance in handball.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>A systematic search for trials up to August 2024 was performed in PubMed, Bireme, Scopus and WOS, following the guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook and PRISMA statements. Two reviewers independently selected studies, with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer. The risk of bias was assessed using the ROB2 scale. In addition, study quality was assessed using the clinical trial checklist provided by SIGN. Data were analyzed in RevMan-Web using fixed-effects meta-analysis, assessing heterogeneity with <span><math><msup><mrow><mi>I</mi></mrow><mn>2</mn></msup></math></span>, <span><math><msup><mrow><mi>χ</mi></mrow><mn>2</mn></msup></math></span> tests and Galbraith plots. Finally, the certainty of evidence was determined employing the GRADE approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From 2,343 identified records, 7 studies involving 175 handball players (14–24 years) were selected. Core stability training increased 3.49 kilometer/hour throwing speed from a static position (95 % CI = 1.04 to 5.94), 1.11 kilometer/hour after a run (95 % CI = 0.19 to 2.03) and 1.32 kilometer/hour after a jump (95 % CI = 0.54 to 2.10). The certainty of evidence for these three outcomes was considered low.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Sports scientists (sports doctors, physical therapists, physical trainers, among others) working with handball players might consider the implementation of CST as a valuable tool to help players improve throwing speed.</div></div><div><h3>Registry number</h3><div>CRD42024579528</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 227","pages":"Article 100484"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143551265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of a personalized sleep education program and its impact on academic performance in young team sports players","authors":"Ana Merayo ,&nbsp;Oscar Sans ,&nbsp;Alex Iranzo ,&nbsp;Lluis Capdevila","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100483","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100483","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a sleep education program for young athletes in improving sleep quality, sleep duration, mood, and academic performance.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Prospective cohort study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 639 athletes (11 % female; mean age: 13.89±3.8 years) from five sports disciplines in a professional club were evaluated before and after a sports season using four specific instruments: (1) sleep diaries to estimate nocturnal sleep duration, (2) the Children's Sleep Disorders Score Scale (SDSC) to assess sleep quality, (3) the Sleep Vitality Scale (SVS) to evaluate mood, and (4) school records to assess academic performance. The sleep education program involved staff, family, and individual sessions, focusing on promoting healthy sleep habits.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Athletes aged 16–25 years showed an increase in nocturnal sleep duration (<em>p</em> = 0.002), whereas those aged 12–15 years experienced a decrease (<em>p</em> = 0.01). No changes were observed in the 7–11-year-old group. In terms of sleep quality, significant improvements were observed in the 12–15-year-old (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) and 16–25-year-old (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) groups, while the 7–11-year-old group showed a decline (<em>p</em> = 0.001). Regarding mood, a significant deterioration was noted in the 7–11-year-old group (<em>p</em> = 0.008), with no changes in the older age groups. Academic performance significantly improved across all age groups: 7–11 years (<em>p</em> = 0.001), 12–15 years (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), and 16–25 years (<em>p</em> = 0.008).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The sleep education program effectively improved sleep quality and quantity in the two older age groups (12–25 years). However, it did not yield positive outcomes for the youngest group (7–11 years). All age groups showed a significant increase at the end of the season in academic performance.The sleep education program effectively improved sleep quality, duration, and academic performance in athletes aged 12–25 years. However, it did not yield positive outcomes for athletes aged 7–11 years.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 227","pages":"Article 100483"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative analysis of treatment strategies for groin injuries in athletes: Effects on successful recovery and recurrence of sports conditions – A systematic review","authors":"João Vitor de Castro Fernandes ,&nbsp;Andre Pedrinelli ,&nbsp;Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100481","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100481","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Core muscle injuries, characterized by pubic region pain from muscle and tendon damage, present challenges in athletic recovery. Treatment for pubic pain in athletes often involves a combination of clinical approaches and surgical interventions, typically requiring long recovery periods. This study systematically reviews the treatment methods for groin pain in athletes and evaluates the return to sports outcomes. A total of 86 studies were reviewed, with 30 included in the qualitative analysis. The findings suggest a stepwise approach starting with conservative treatments, such as shockwave therapy, manual therapy, and exercise. If no improvement is observed within 3 to 6 months, surgery is considered. Procedures like adductor tenotomy and selective release have shown effectiveness in facilitating return to sports. Core muscle injuries require personalized treatment plans, with promising outcomes from conservative methods and effective surgical options for severe cases, leading to safe and complete recovery in most athletes.</div></div><div><h3>Level of evidence</h3><div>1</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 227","pages":"Article 100481"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143296600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact and costs of injuries in professional basketball: Insights from a four-season analysis","authors":"Adrián Rubio-Jiménez ,&nbsp;Javier Peña ,&nbsp;Adriá Sabata ,&nbsp;Toni Caparrós ,&nbsp;Martí Casals","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100482","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100482","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Injuries in professional basketball affect player performance and generate significant costs. This study analyzed the incidence and economic impact of 102 injuries in a team from the ACB League over four seasons, with an injury rate of 5.85 injuries per 1,000 hours, higher during games. Muscle injuries (42 %), mainly involving hamstrings and the Achilles tendon, were the most common. Although 68.6 % were minor (1-7 days), severe injuries (&gt;28 days) accounted for the highest economic burden. Single-competition seasons exhibited a higher budgetary impact (6.5 %) compared to dual-competition seasons (4.5 %).</div><div>The findings highlight the importance of preventive programs tailored to the competitive demands and player characteristics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 226","pages":"Article 100482"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shooting and goalkeepers response analysis in a professional football league","authors":"Markel Perez-Arroniz ,&nbsp;Julio Calleja-González ,&nbsp;Jon Zabala-Lili ,&nbsp;Arkaitz Crespo ,&nbsp;Asier Zubillaga","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100480","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100480","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The main aim of this descriptive study was to analyze the situations in which goalkeepers find themselves when receiving shots, in order to design more specific training methods.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A total of 2238 shots have been analyzed in 15 goalkeepers belonging to 10 different teams, from 179 matches during the 2019–2020 La Liga season (First Spanish Football Division).The study was divided by two parts. In the first one, all data was analyzed with no grouping, and the second was divided in 4 groups based on final team position when the competition was finished (Top, Middle High, Middle Low and Bottom).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From all the shots obtained, information has been analyzed on: temporality, the most repeated actions by the strikers and goalkeepers, separating the actions by different situations (direction, number of contacts, game situation, cross…), and the areas of the field in which the actions occur.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>1) First touch shots were the most dangerous given that the difficulty for defenders and goalkeepers to block and stop respectively; 2) The high percentage of deflected shots (17.6%) shows the importance of training them as they are difficult situations to analyze; 3) the more time the shooter spends preparing the shot, the more accurate it will be, but the more effective the goalkeeper's action will also be; 4) Top teams use less set pieces and crosses, and they use to make more touches than the other groups to finish the plays.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 226","pages":"Article 100480"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rhabdomyolysis due to nutritional supplements intake: Case report","authors":"Eduardo Segovia-Vergara,&nbsp;Daniela Veloso-Soto,&nbsp;Javiera Villota-Neumann,&nbsp;Javiera Morales-Burdiles","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100479","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100479","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rhabdomyolysis is a condition characterized by the destruction of muscle cells and subsequent release of it's intracellular contents. It is typically asymptomatic, with moderate creatine kinase elevation. Severe cases can involve disseminated intravascular coagulation, liver failure, or acute kidney injury, with a mortality rate of up to 50 %. Nutritional supplements containing compounds such as synephrine, caffeine, and clenbuterol have been reported to precipitate rhabdomyolysis. This case describes a 26-year-old male who, after consuming a full jar of fat burners, developed severe abdominal pain, choluria, myalgias, and muscle weakness. He was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure, requiring intensive care unit admission. The unregulated use of nutritional supplements may be an underestimated risk factor for rhabdomyolysis, especially given the fact that many cases are underdiagnosed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 226","pages":"Article 100479"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovative approaches in sport and exercise medicine education: The impact of international sport and exercise medicine travelling fellowships","authors":"Manage Dimuthu ,&nbsp;Malliaropoulos Nikos ,&nbsp;Bahr Roald ,&nbsp;Maculosa Andrea ,&nbsp;Hardy Alexandre ,&nbsp;Ghrairi M ,&nbsp;Padilla Jose ,&nbsp;Almutawa Mubarak ,&nbsp;Bikos G ,&nbsp;Alaseirlis D ,&nbsp;Papakonstantinou G ,&nbsp;Kouidi Evangelia ,&nbsp;Otto Chan ,&nbsp;Angelito Cotorro ,&nbsp;Alkis Kaliakmanis ,&nbsp;Maffulli Nicola ,&nbsp;Valle Xavier","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100476","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100476","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 226","pages":"Article 100476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}