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{"title":"Scientific trends and emerging topics in youth female soccer: A bibliometric perspective","authors":"Elena Mainer-Pardos,&nbsp;Oliver Gonzalo-Skok,&nbsp;Hadi Nobari,&nbsp;Alberto Roso-Moliner","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100503","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100503","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soccer is the most widely played sport worldwide, and women’s participation has grown exponentially through media visibility, institutional support, and increased opportunities. Young female athletes are important for ensuring the sustainable development of the sport. However, no bibliometric analysis has yet focused specifically on youth women’s soccer. This study aims to fill this gap. A comprehensive search was conducted using the Web of Science database to retrieve scientific articles related to youth women’s soccer, analysing titles, abstracts, and keywords without year restrictions. Results show that research in this field has increased steadily, particularly since 2015. Authors such as Stacey Emmonds, research groups in the USA, and journals including the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports are leading contributions. Key topics include injury prevention, physical performance, and talent development. This study provides an overview of influential authors, countries, journals, and thematic trends, identifying gaps to guide future research and policy development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 231","pages":"Article 100503"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148539789","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":"Comparison of complex-contrast versus French contrast training on steroid hormones and physical performance of tier 3 male field hockey players: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil,&nbsp;Masilamani Elayaraja,&nbsp;Gavoutamane Vasanthi","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100508","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100508","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>As a high-intensity, intermittent sport, field hockey demands optimal muscular power, speed, agility, and hormonal readiness to sustain competitive performance.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of Complex-Contrast Training (CCT) and French Contrast Training (FCT) on steroid hormone responses and selected physical performance parameters in tier 3 male field hockey players.</div></div><div><h3>Materials &amp; methods</h3><div>Forty-five players (age: 19.56 ± 1.34 years) were randomly assigned to either a CCT group (<em>n</em> = 15), an FCT group (<em>n</em> = 15), or a regular training group (RTG) (<em>n</em> = 15). Training interventions were conducted thrice weekly for 12 weeks (36 sessions total), each lasting 60 min, following a 2-week familiarization period. Baseline assessment (A1) and 12-week assessment (A2) included serum testosterone (TST) and cortisol (CRSL) concentrations, 50 m sprint time, change of direction speed (CoDs), and countermovement jump (CMJ).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Both CCT and FCT groups demonstrated significant improvements in sprint performance (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, ⴄ²=0.066), and CoDs (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, ⴄ²=0.117), and CMJ (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, ⴄ²=0.133), compared to the RTG. TST levels increased significantly in both CCT and FCT (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, ⴄ²=0.094), with a greater effect observed in the FCT group. CRSL responses indicated a favorable anabolic-catabolic balance post-training (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001, ⴄ²=0.056), particularly in the FCT group. Between-group comparisons revealed that FCT produced superior gains in explosive power and hormonal adaptation, while CCT yielded slightly better improvements in sprint performance.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>These findings suggest that both training methods are effective for enhancing steroid hormone profiles and performance variables in competitive field hockey players, with FCT offering a marginal advantage for power-oriented adaptations. Coaches and practitioners may consider incorporating either approach during pre-competition phases to optimize physiological and performance outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 231","pages":"Article 100508"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148539796","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 of hormonal contraceptives on exercise physiology and athletic performance across the contraceptive cycle. A pilot study","authors":"Nil Piñol-Granadino,&nbsp;Cristina Rotllan,&nbsp;Ginés Viscor","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100509","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100509","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Historically, research in exercise physiology has tended to overlook women, focusing mostly on studies involving men and disregarding female hormonal variations, including the effects of commonly used hormonal contraceptives among athletes. The influence of exogenous hormones could affect health and athletic performance, besides providing a stable hormonal environment to assess the acute effects of sexual hormones on physiological variables and performance. These potential impacts are critical to guide training strategies for female athletes.</div></div><div><h3>Hypothesis</h3><div>Hormonal contraceptives affect physiological responses and athletic performance in healthy young women and elite athletes. It is hypothesized that during the inactive phase, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, as well as strength, would be superior compared to the active phase.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>Longitudinal observational study with repeated measures exploring physiological responses in five elite athletes, all using hormonal contraceptives. Variables including lactate, heart rate, and power output were evaluated during a submaximal 2000-meter rowing ergometer test, assessed during two phases of the contraceptive cycle. <em>Results</em>: Baseline characteristics were described. No significant differences were observed in physiological variables between the two phases of the hormonal contraceptive cycle.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>There were no significant differences in performance between active and inactive phases of hormonal contraceptives. Variations in physiological parameters among studies suggest the need for an individualized approach. Future studies should use larger samples and rigorous methodologies to clarify effects of the contraceptive use on athletes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 231","pages":"Article 100509"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148539798","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":"Prescribing practices and interventions in elite football: Patterns and perspectives","authors":"Porter R ,&nbsp;Drummond A ,&nbsp;Dhand R","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2026.100515","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2026.100515","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background &amp; Aims</h3><div>Current practice trends in medical prescribing within elite football are relatively unknown with previous studies focusing on player-reported data. This paper aims to examine the utilisation and frequency of management strategies in elite football in the areas of analgesia, muscle injury intervention, bone injury, well-being and concussion management.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An online survey was distributed to medical staff working within elite football. This included medical clinicians and non-medical prescribers. Anonymised data were transformed and analysed using SPSS v29.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>126 completed surveys were eligible for inclusion. 81% worked for teams at National Tier One or above and 85% in the men’s game with 79% based in the UK. On average, 26% of prescriptions were due to clinician-perceived pressure to prescribe. Clinicians in the UK prescribe paracetamol and opiates more frequently (p&lt;0.001) than those from other geographical regions. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used more frequently in the UK (p=0.022) and selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor use is more common in higher tier teams (p&lt;0.001). Use of leucocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma was more frequently used by clinicians outside the UK (p=0.020). No significant differences in prescribing existed between clinicians in men’s and women’s football.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Wide variation in prescribing practice exists in the setting of professional football. This study highlights key areas which warrant further investigation in the form of follow-up qualitative study or interventions databases to enhance evidence-based practice in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 230","pages":"Article 100515"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145996412","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":"Clinical and functional comparison of bone–patellar tendon–bone and hamstring tendon autografts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Ashraf Mohamed Attia Elazab,&nbsp;Walid Reda,&nbsp;Alaa Eldein Mohey Eldein Soliman,&nbsp;Ahmed Mahmoud Gad","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100507","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100507","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using hamstring tendon (HT) and bone–patellar tendon–bone (BTB) autografts through a prospective randomized trial. Thirty-eight patients with isolated ACL injuries were randomized to undergo ACLR using either HT (<em>n</em> = 19) or BTB (<em>n</em> = 19) autografts. All procedures were performed using an anatomic single-bundle arthroscopic technique. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and at 12 months postoperatively using the IKDC score, Rolimeter testing, Lachman and pivot shift tests, hop test, and range of motion. Both groups showed significant improvement in all parameters. The mean IKDC score was 82.6 ± 6.3 in the HT group and 83.2 ± 5.9 in the BTB group. No significant differences were found in knee stability, hop test results, or return-to-sport rates. No complications or graft failures occurred. ACLR using either autograft type yielded comparable outcomes. Graft choice should be individualized based on patient characteristics and surgeon preference.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 230","pages":"Article 100507"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147702556","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":"The effects of 40-, 60- and 90-minute nap durations on physical and physiological performance after sleep deprivation: A experimental study on male university soccer players","authors":"Ashraf Ahmed Alazzam,&nbsp;Asmadi Bin Ishak,&nbsp;Zulakbal Bin Abd Karim","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2026.100513","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2026.100513","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study investigates the effects of various nap durations (40, 60, and 90 min) on physical and physiological performance in response to sleep deprivation in competitive soccer players.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>16 male soccer players were tested in a counterbalanced experimental design with four experimental visits containing the following conditions: three nap conditions (40-, 60-, and 90 min naps) and a no-nap control. All participants were subjected to partial sleep deprivation with less than 5 h of sleep before each experimental session. Physical performance was assessed through the countermovement jump (CMJ) and 20m repeated sprint ability (RSA) tests. Physiological measures were maximal heart rate (HRmax), venous lactate concentration (Lac) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and were measured before and after the nap. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA uncovered significant interactions between nap condition and time in all physical and physiological measures (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>Findings revealed that 90 min nap condition elicited the most significant improvement with higher CMJ scores, faster RSA performance (TST, MST, BST) and decreased HRmax, Lac, and RPE parameters (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) compared to the control and shorter nap duration conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These results imply that a 90 min nap is most beneficial to soccer players' physical and physiological performance following sleep deprivation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 230","pages":"Article 100513"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145996411","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":"A comparison of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and slump stretch technique on hamstring flexibility","authors":"Preethi Gokulan ,&nbsp;Surya Vishnuram ,&nbsp;Pavithra Aravind ,&nbsp;Buvanesh Annadurai ,&nbsp;Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian ,&nbsp;Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem ,&nbsp;Ziyad Neamatallah ,&nbsp;Saad Suleman Alfawaz ,&nbsp;Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgzeh ,&nbsp;Fadwa Alhalaiqa","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100506","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100506","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Hamstring muscles, being biarticular, are particularly susceptible to adaptive shortening, especially in individuals with prolonged sedentary behaviours such as extended sitting. This shortening reduces flexibility and restricts range of motion, which may contribute to functional limitations and increased injury risk.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>A six-week randomized experimental study was conducted to compare the efficacy of the slump stretching technique versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) using the hold-relax method in improving hamstring flexibility. A total of 30 participants, selected based on predefined inclusion criteria from a reputed academic institution, were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received slump stretching, while Group B received PNF hold-relax stretching. Hamstring flexibility was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Modified Back Saver Sit and Reach (BSSR) test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Post-intervention analysis revealed a statistically significant improvement in hamstring flexibility in both groups. However, Group B (PNF hold-relax) demonstrated a significantly greater mean improvement compared to Group A (slump stretch), with a p-value &lt; 0.001, indicating superior effectiveness.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The study findings suggest that the PNF hold-relax stretching technique is more effective than slump stretching in enhancing hamstring flexibility. Incorporating PNF techniques may be beneficial in clinical and athletic settings for improving muscle extensibility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 230","pages":"Article 100506"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147702557","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":"Letter to the editor: The effect of match congestion on hip adductor squeeze strength in youth rink hockey players","authors":"Marcos Quintana-Cepedal ,&nbsp;Hugo Olmedillas","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2026.100520","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2026.100520","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 230","pages":"Article 100520"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147649899","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":"Effects of external nasal dilator according to facial type in adolescent futsal players","authors":"Carlos Henrique dos Santos Ferreira ,&nbsp;Ricardo Reis Dinardi ,&nbsp;Cláudia de Oliveira Lopes ,&nbsp;Cláudia Ribeiro de Andrade ,&nbsp;Cássio da Cunha Ibiapina","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100504","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100504","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the effects of END on cardio-respiratory capacity and nasal function, considering different facial types.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Sixty-three healthy adolescents participated in a randomized protocol in two conditions: with experimental END and with placebo. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) was estimated and rating of perceived effort (RPE) after cardio-respiratory testing and peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) were evaluated. To assess the differences between the use of the END and placebo regarding physiological assessment measures and between the PNIF, RPE, and VO₂max measurements with each of the groups studied, the Student's <em>t</em>-test for paired samples was used. To investigate the existence of a statistical difference in the PNIF and VO₂max measurements. and RPE when participants used experimental END between the three facial types, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with one factor (OneWay) was used. The Wilcoxon test was performed for comparisons between two periods in relation to a variable of interest. All results were considered significant at the 5 % significance level (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results demonstrated that the use of END provided significant improvements in VO₂max, an increase in PNIF and a reduction in RPE. Participants with a dolicofacial facial profile had a higher VO₂max than the braquifacial and mesofacial profiles.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We conclude that END is an effective tool to improve cardio-respiratory capacity, reduce RPE and optimize nasal function in adolescent futsal players.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 229","pages":"Article 100504"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145941271","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":"Exercise-based priming in team sports: practical guidelines for enhancing neuromuscular readiness and reducing injury risk","authors":"Javier Peña ,&nbsp;Joshua Colomar ,&nbsp;Aitor Piedra ,&nbsp;Jordi Vicens-Bordas ,&nbsp;Albert Altarriba-Bartés","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100498","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100498","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Exercise-based priming has emerged as a valuable pre-competition strategy to enhance neuromuscular readiness, acute physical performance, and potentially reduce injury risk in team sport athletes. While the scientific rationale for priming is increasingly well-documented, there remains a need to translate these findings into actionable frameworks. This article aims to provide staff members and practitioners with evidence-informed, practical guidelines for implementing priming protocols before the competition. The proposals are tailored to the intermittent and multidirectional nature of team sports, with a focus on enhancing key explosive actions such as sprinting, jumping, and changes of direction. Importantly, the guidelines consider factors such as timing, exercise selection, and intensity to support both performance optimization and the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. By bridging scientific evidence with practical application, this paper facilitates the safe and effective integration of priming strategies into pre-competition routines within team sport environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"61 229","pages":"Article 100498"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145941272","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}