Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-04-13DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100486
Thaissa Gonzaga Blanco Pardo , João Cláudio Braga Pereira Machado , Stephany Fernandes Rodrigues da Rocha , Matheus Henrique Leão , Rafael Martins da Costa , Rodrigo Ghedini Gheller , Mateus Rossato
{"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 , João Cláudio Braga Pereira Machado , Stephany Fernandes Rodrigues da Rocha , Matheus Henrique Leão , Rafael Martins da Costa , Rodrigo Ghedini Gheller , 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> < 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":"2025-07-01","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-01-28DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100480
Markel Perez-Arroniz , Julio Calleja-González , Jon Zabala-Lili , Arkaitz Crespo , Asier Zubillaga
{"title":"Shooting and goalkeepers response analysis in a professional football league","authors":"Markel Perez-Arroniz , Julio Calleja-González , Jon Zabala-Lili , Arkaitz Crespo , 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":"2025-04-01","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-02-05DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100482
Adrián Rubio-Jiménez , Javier Peña , Adriá Sabata , Toni Caparrós , Martí Casals
{"title":"Impact and costs of injuries in professional basketball: Insights from a four-season analysis","authors":"Adrián Rubio-Jiménez , Javier Peña , Adriá Sabata , Toni Caparrós , 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 (>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":"2025-04-01","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":"Rhabdomyolysis due to nutritional supplements intake: Case report","authors":"Eduardo Segovia-Vergara, Daniela Veloso-Soto, Javiera Villota-Neumann, 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":"2025-04-01","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2024-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100471
X. Linde , M.A. Adame , F. Corbi
{"title":"Is it safe to use sand surface during rehab when training basic skills in early stages? How sand surface and inertial sensor position affect Drop Jump landing's G-forces and it's application in injury recovery","authors":"X. Linde , M.A. Adame , F. Corbi","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100471","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100471","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>En el ámbito deportivo, el uso de la arena como superfície de trabajo dentro del proceso de recuperación de las lesiones, ha disfrutado de muy buena aceptación y de un creciente interés en los últimos años. Desafortunadamente, el número de estudios en los que se ha analizado sus efectos continúa siendo reducido. Por ello, en este estudio se analiza la existencia de posibles diferencias en la magnitud del impacto generada durante un Drop Jump (DJ) de 45 cm, en función de la zona corporal analizada, de la superficie de contacto y de la altura en la que es colocada una unidad de movimiento inercial (IMU). Para ello se analizaron a 6 participantes mediante 3 sensores IMU (WIMU PRO™) que se utilizaron para medir las fuerzas G en la fase de aterrizaje del DJ. Los resultados sugieren la existencia de diferencias estadísticamente significativas al comparar superfícies (arena vs. césped), zona corporal (tobillo y lumbar) y lugar de colocación del dispositivo (zona torácica vs. tobillo).</div></div><div><div>In sports, the use of sand surface as a tool in the injury recovery process has received very good acceptance and an increased attention in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of studies in this area continues being scarce. Therefore, this study analyzes the existence of possible differences in the magnitude of the impact generated during a 45 cm Drop Jump (DJ), depending on the body area analyzed, the contact surface (sand or grass) and the height (thoracic spine and ankle) at which a jump is placed. To that purpose, 6 participants were analyzed by wearing 3 IMU sensors (WIMU PRO™) to measure G foreces in the landing phase of the DJ. The results suggest the existence of statistically significant differences when comparing surfaces (sand vs. grass), body area (ankle and lumbar) and location of device placement (thoracic area vs. ankle).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 226","pages":"Article 100471"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142698192","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-01-09DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100476
Manage Dimuthu , Malliaropoulos Nikos , Bahr Roald , Maculosa Andrea , Hardy Alexandre , Ghrairi M , Padilla Jose , Almutawa Mubarak , Bikos G , Alaseirlis D , Papakonstantinou G , Kouidi Evangelia , Otto Chan , Angelito Cotorro , Alkis Kaliakmanis , Maffulli Nicola , Valle Xavier
{"title":"Innovative approaches in sport and exercise medicine education: The impact of international sport and exercise medicine travelling fellowships","authors":"Manage Dimuthu , Malliaropoulos Nikos , Bahr Roald , Maculosa Andrea , Hardy Alexandre , Ghrairi M , Padilla Jose , Almutawa Mubarak , Bikos G , Alaseirlis D , Papakonstantinou G , Kouidi Evangelia , Otto Chan , Angelito Cotorro , Alkis Kaliakmanis , Maffulli Nicola , 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":"2025-04-01","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-01-09DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100472
Ignasi de Yzaguirre Maura , Jaume Escoda i Mora , Mauricio Monaco , Gonzalo Grazioli , Jordi Santiago , Daniel Brotons i Cuixart
{"title":"Physiological impact of the facial mask at rest (2): Modification of Cardiac Variability (HRV) in young athletes","authors":"Ignasi de Yzaguirre Maura , Jaume Escoda i Mora , Mauricio Monaco , Gonzalo Grazioli , Jordi Santiago , Daniel Brotons i Cuixart","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100472","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100472","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>During the imperative mandate of mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, our study aimed to elucidate the physiological repercussions stemming from hypoxia and hypercapnia induced by facemasks during periods of rest. Specifically, we investigated the influence of facemasks on heart rate variability (HRV) within a cohort of young athletes.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>Experimental study in which 56 competitive adolescent athletes (55 % female) were evaluated. The heart rate data was recorded during 8-min, in meditative rest while seated. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of heart rate variability, examining both a 4-min segment and a 100-beat window. Comparisons were made between data recorded when subjects wore facemasks and when they breathed freely without masks. Data analysis was performed utilizing the Polar ProTrainer 5 software.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results showed relevant statistical differences at the level of cardiac variability (HRV): a) Heart Rate (mask: 70.5 ± 11.3 bpm vs no mask: 71.4 ± 12 bpm; p < 0.043. b) RMSSD (Mask: 56.8 ± 41.1 ms vs no mask: 48.9 ± 30.8 ms p < 0.002). c) RMSSD only 100 beats (mask: 58.1 ± 42.0 ms vs no mask: 46.7 ± 28.4 ms; p < 0.0001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Upon removing the facemask while maintaining meditative rest, 86 % of the subjects exhibited a distinct sympathetic response during the subsequent 5-min period. Notably, in 13 % of participants, this sympathetic response persisted across both phases of the study. Furthermore, the analysis of Ultra-Short-Term Cardiac Variability based on 100 beats accentuated the significance of the observed differences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 226","pages":"Article 100472"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144328","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-11-07DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100470
Taíse Mendes Biral , Leonardo Kesrouani Lemos , Allysiê Priscilla de Souza Cavina , Eduardo Pizzo Junior , Julia Waszczuk Vendrame , Gabriel Martins da Silva , Guilherme Henrique da Silva Brandão , Gabriella Souza Oliveira Meireles Pimenta , Gabriel Oliveira da Silva , Gabriel Cena Santos , Enzo Vinícius Corrêa de Oliveira , Franciele Marques Vanderlei
{"title":"Effect of different load during eccentric training with blood flow restriction on muscle size, strength, and performance: A randomized controlled trial✰","authors":"Taíse Mendes Biral , Leonardo Kesrouani Lemos , Allysiê Priscilla de Souza Cavina , Eduardo Pizzo Junior , Julia Waszczuk Vendrame , Gabriel Martins da Silva , Guilherme Henrique da Silva Brandão , Gabriella Souza Oliveira Meireles Pimenta , Gabriel Oliveira da Silva , Gabriel Cena Santos , Enzo Vinícius Corrêa de Oliveira , Franciele Marques Vanderlei","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100470","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100470","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background/Objective</h3><div>studies on eccentric training with blood flow restriction (BFR) still has gaps, especially in strength and muscle hypertrophy. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze and compare the effects of six weeks of eccentric training of knee extensors at different load associated or not with BFR on strength, hypertrophy, and performance of knee extensors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>61 men, healthy and untrained, performed six weeks of quadriceps muscle eccentric training in isokinetic dynamometer were randomized into four groups: high-load eccentric training with BFR (HLET-BFR), low-load eccentric training with BFR (LLET-BFR), high-load eccentric training (HLET) and low-load eccentric training (LLET). The strength, muscle structure and performance outcomes were evaluated at baseline, after 3 and 6 weeks of training.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>for eccentric peak torque in the first three weeks, HLET was superior to LLET, but similar to LLET-BFR. In the final three weeks, superiority was observed in relation to LLET-BFR; however, there was no difference in relation to HIET-BFR. For the outcomes isometric and concentric peak torque, muscle structure and performance, there were no differences between groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>eccentric training led to strengthening of knee extensors and improved performance, but without altering the muscle structure. LLET-BFR promoted gains similar to HLET in the first three weeks of training.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 225","pages":"Article 100470"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142651421","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":"Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) to Spanish population","authors":"Eva Ferrer , Maia Brik , Margie Davenport , Ruben Barakat , Montse Palacio","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100463","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100463","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Physical activity during pregnancy reduces the risk of developing pregnancy complications. Despite the strong recommendations for physical activity during pregnancy, the compliance is suboptimal. The <em>Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P)</em>, developed by CESP provides a screening tool for physical activity contraindications and promotes physical activity during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to translate, and perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the GAQ-P to be used in Spanish population.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A multidisciplinary expert group was set-up for the validation process including experts in obstetrics and gynecology, sports medicine, physical activity and sports, and midwives. The translation and cultural adaptation of the GAQ-P and associated Health Care Provider Consultation Form followed the International Society for Pharmaecoeconomics and Outcomes Research guidelines.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The validated Spanish version of the GAQ-P, and the Health Care Provider Consultation Form for Prenatal Physical Activity was achieved. During the cognitive debriefing, we included 73 stakeholders (pregnant women, healthcare professionals and physical activity and sports professionals) from different regions of Spain, to improve the cultural aspects and the comprehensibility of the translation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Following the validation process, we have obtained a reliable evidence-based screening tool to be used in Spanish, aiming to reduce the barriers for most women to be physically active during pregnancy, and assisting healthcare providers and physical activity professionals in the identification of women that have contraindications for physical activity during pregnancy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 225","pages":"Article 100463"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142422959","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}
Apunts Sports MedicinePub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100466
Olga Calle, Pablo López-Sierra, Sebastián Feu, Sergio J. Ibáñez
{"title":"Analysis of tasks and training load during pre-season training in professional basketball","authors":"Olga Calle, Pablo López-Sierra, Sebastián Feu, Sergio J. Ibáñez","doi":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100466","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apunsm.2024.100466","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>In the quest to improve basketball players' performance during the season, the analysis of the training processes during the pre-season is crucial to successfully face the competition period. The aim of this research was to characterize the training tasks of a professional basketball team of the ACB category during the 2022/23 pre-season, as well as to analyze the relationship between the game situation with the pedagogical variables and External Load variables.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>The sample consisted of 107 tasks during 20 sessions of a Spanish first division professional basketball team. The dependent variables were the pedagogical variables and the external load. The independent variable was the Game Situation, understood as the organization of the players during the tasks. All variables were recorded using the Integral System for the Analysis of Training Tasks (SIATE) tool. A descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out to determine the relationships between the game situation with the pedagogical and external load variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>All indicators of the pedagogical and external load variables show a statistically significant association with the game situation (<em>p</em><.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Therefore, the pedagogical and external load variables are conditioned by the game situation. Positioning itself as a variable of great relevance for the planning of the sessions, as its design facilitates the achievement of the proposed objectives and more effective training sessions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100113,"journal":{"name":"Apunts Sports Medicine","volume":"60 225","pages":"Article 100466"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142422960","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}