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{"title":"Contribution of Tibialis Anterior in Sit-to-Stand Motion: Implications for Its Role in Shifting the Center of Pressure Backward.","authors":"Hiroki Hanawa, Taku Miyazawa, Keisuke Hirata, Keisuke Kubota, Tsutomu Fujino","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020156","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The role of tibialis anterior activity in sit-to-stand motion is unclear. We hypothesized that contraction of the tibialis anterior would slightly lift the forefoot and shift the center of pressure backward. <b>Objectives:</b> The objective of this study was to clarify this movement and its role in tibialis anterior activity. <b>Methods:</b> Ten healthy adults performed the sit-to-stand motion. Cross-correlation coefficients among tibialis anterior activity, shank inclination angle, and center of pressure were calculated. Whole-body joint moments were simulated when the center of pressure varied within the foot. The angle of the ground reaction force during seat-off was calculated. <b>Results:</b> The center of pressure moved backward in all trials for all participants. The mean lag time for peak cross-correlation coefficients between the tibialis anterior and shank tilt and between the tibialis anterior and center of pressure was 0.37 and 0.13 s, respectively. Simulating the center of pressure forward resulted in greater whole-body joint moments than those measured (mean 1.88 times). The ground reaction forces were nearly perpendicular to the floor. <b>Conclusions:</b> From the perspective of temporal synchrony, tibialis anterior activity significantly contributed to the backward shift of the center of pressure. The center of pressure shift minimized the force exerted by the entire body.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101179/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127878","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":"Influence of Biological Maturation on the Career Trajectory of Football Players: Does It Predict Elite Success?","authors":"Saül Aixa-Requena, Albert Gil-Galve, Alejandro Legaz-Arrese, Vicenç Hernández-González, Joaquín Reverter-Masia","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020153","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Early-maturing players tend to have physical advantages during formative stages, but it remains unclear whether these advantages translate into long-term professional success. This study examines how biological maturation influences participation and career trajectories in youth football. <b>Methods:</b> Anthropometric and competitive data were collected from 47 players (13.53 ± 1.08 years) in a top-tier academy during the 2010-2011 season. The maturation status was assessed using the Tanner-Whitehouse II RUS method, and the career outcomes were tracked in 2024-2025. <b>Results:</b> Early-maturing players showed higher anthropometric values and greater participation. However, late maturers were more likely to reach professional football (<i>p</i> = 0.003), with all players competing in the top five European leagues belonging to the late-maturing group. <b>Conclusions:</b> Early maturation does not guarantee professional success. Strategies such as bio-banding and personalized training can reduce biases and support talent development, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to player evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127745","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":"The Predictive Capacity of the 3-Meter Backward Walk Test for Falls in Older Adults: A Case-Control Analysis.","authors":"Luis Polo-Ferrero, Javier Torres-Alonso, María Carmen Sánchez-Sánchez, Ana Silvia Puente-González, Fausto J Barbero-Iglesias, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020154","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020154","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: The early detection of fall risk in older adults is crucial for prevention. This study assessed the 3-Meter Backward Walk Test (3m-BWT) as a predictor of falls. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective observational case-control study was conducted with 483 community-dwelling participants (mean age 76.3 ± 6.5 years), including 101 individuals with a history of falls in the previous 12 months. A standardized battery of functional assessments was applied. <b>Results</b>: Significant differences were observed between fallers and non-fallers across all functional variables (<i>p</i> < 0.001), with fallers demonstrating slower performance on the 3m-BWT (6.8 ± 3.4 s vs. 5.1 ± 1.3 s). The 3m-BWT showed moderate correlations with Short Physical Performance Battery, 5-repetition Sit-to-Stand, gait speed, and 4-Square Step Test, and a moderate-to-strong correlation with Timed Up-and-Go (r = 0.632), even after adjusting for age, sex, and BMI. Although the 3m-BWT exhibited superior discriminative ability compared to other tests (AUC = 0.655), its predictive power in isolation remains limited. The optimal cut-off point was identified at 5.5 s (sensitivity: 59.5%; specificity: 68.6%), while a threshold of <3.5 s yielded high sensitivity (98%) but low specificity, supporting its use in fall risk screening. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings support the integration of the 3m-BWT as a complementary tool within comprehensive geriatric assessments, particularly in contexts requiring high sensitivity. Given the multifactorial nature of falls, combining the 3m-BWT with other clinical evaluations and fall history is recommended to enhance risk stratification and inform preventive strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101408/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127440","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":"Executive Function Response to Moderate-to-High-Intensity Rope Skipping in Overweight Adolescents Aged 12-14: A Preliminary Study.","authors":"Qian Yu, Xiaodong Wang, Lin Zhang","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020152","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Previous studies have shown that a high body mass index (BMI) is detrimental to executive function (EF) in children and elderly populations but may be improved by physical activity (PA). However, research on adolescents aged 12-14 is lacking. This study explores two parts: Part 1: cross-sectional correlation between BMI and EF; Part 2: the effect of an 8-week rope skipping intervention. <b>Methods</b>: Recruit 166 adolescents to participate in EF tasks. Screen and select 96 adolescents to be assigned to the normal weight control group (N-C, <i>n</i> = 23) and the normal weight exercise group (N-E, <i>n</i> = 23), the overweight control group (OV-C, <i>n</i> = 13), and the overweight exercise group (OV-E, <i>n</i> = 14), the obese control group (OB-C, <i>n</i> = 12), and the obese exercise group (OB-E, <i>n</i> = 11). Exercise program: moderate-to-high-intensity rope skipping training. Control program: Self-directed reading. Data were recorded for BMI and EF tasks. <b>Results</b>: Part 1, EF and BMI exhibit a negative linear correlation. Part 2, the reaction time of EF tasks in N-E, OV-E and OB-E decreased about 9, 14, 13% (<i>p</i> < 0.05), respectively, while the average BMI in OV-E and OB-E decreased about 10% and 11% (<i>p</i> < 0.05), suggesting a potential correlation between the reduction in BMI and the improvement in EF, which means that the exercise intervention significantly improved EF performance. <b>Conclusions</b>: Among adolescents aged 12-14, overweight and obese individuals exhibit weaker EF compared with normal weight individuals. An 8-week moderate-to-high-intensity rope skipping exercise program can improve EF in adolescents aged 12-14 with different BMIs, and the improvement is greater in overweight and obese individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101173/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127525","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":"Contributions of Medications, Physical and Hydrotherapy Programs in Reducing Endothelial Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients.","authors":"Roxana Cristina Rad Bodan, Adina Octavia Dușe, Eniko Gabriela Papp, Răzvan Marian Melinte, Minodora Andor","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020150","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Hypertension is in first place in Europe among cardiovascular diseases. Worldwide, only 1 in 5 adults pursue proper treatment that controls their high blood pressure. Endothelial dysfunction is a marker that indicates the progression of hypertension. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of antihypertensives and physical and hydrotherapy cardiovascular rehabilitation programs to control hypertension and improve endothelial dysfunction. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 100 patients with hypertension degree 1 (46 years ± 0.32) were divided into four homogenic groups. All subjects of the A, B, C and D groups benefited from recommendations for a healthy lifestyle; groups B, C and D also received antihypertensive medication; additionally, group C had a physical cardiovascular program and group D a cardiovascular hydrotherapy program. Several clinical endothelial damage markers and blood and urine parameters were registered, along with systolic and diastolic blood pressure, before and after 8 weeks of rehabilitation. <b>Results</b>: Group A registered a statistically significant decrease for 1 parameter LDL (<i>p</i> = 0.002). Group B showed statistically significant values for 14 parameters (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05). The C and D groups registered significantly improved statistic values for 17 parameters each (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.0001). <b>Conclusions</b>: Groups B, C and D that were given antihypertensive medication during rehabilitation registered improved endothelial dysfunctional markers and controlled blood pressure values, compared with group A which was given only recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101180/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127471","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":"Positional Differences in Youth Water Polo Players: Cognitive Functions, Specific Swimming Capacities and Anthropometric Characteristics.","authors":"Neven Kovačević, Frane Mihanović, Linda Lušić Kalcina, Tatjana Matijaš, Tea Galić","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020151","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Water polo players ought to possess various physical capacities and well-developed cognitive functions that reflect the requirements of their specific playing position. Therefore, the objective of this study was to compare the cognitive performance, anthropometric characteristics and specific swimming capacities of youth water polo players in different playing positions. <b>Methods:</b> The present cross-sectional study involved 106 youth water polo players. The subjects were recruited as part of a project for talent identification and selection for the Croatian National Water Polo Team. Testing included anthropometric measurements, specific swimming capacities and cognitive performance (Stroop test). <b>Results:</b> Among the 106 youth water polo players, there were 15 goalkeepers (14.2%), 21 center-defenders (19.8%), 17 center-forwards (16.0%), 34 drivers (32.1%) and 19 wings (17.9%), with the mean age of 14.14 ± 0.38 years. The wings performed faster than center-forwards in both StroopOff time (wings: 57.14 ± 10.04 s vs. center-forwards: 67.03 ± 9.72 s, <i>p</i> = 0.016) and StroopOn time (wings: 66.18 ± 15.86 s vs. center-forwards: 80.24 ± 15.64 s, <i>p</i> = 0.019). <b>Conclusions:</b> In conclusion, this study demonstrated significant differences between different playing positions in youth water polo players, specifically between center-forwards and wings. They performed faster than center-forwards in all tested variables of the Stroop test, measures of psychomotor ability, response inhibition and motor speed, as well as in specific swimming capacities measured in the 50 m crawl and the 400 m crawl. The results of this study provide a valuable foundation for establishing developmental recommendations for different playing positions, aimed at improving player's performance. These recommendations should take into account anthropometric characteristics, specific functional swimming capacities and cognitive functions that influence players' game intelligence, which can be enhanced through properly designed training programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101324/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127780","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":"The Coracohumeral Ligament and Its Fascicles: An Anatomic Study.","authors":"Emilio González-Arnay, Isabel Pérez-Santos, Camino Braojos-Rodríguez, Artimes García-Parra, Elena Bañón-Boulet, Noé Liria-Martín, Lidia Real-Yanes, Mario Fajardo-Pérez","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020149","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The coracohumeral ligament (CHL) is inserted in the coracoid process, from which it extends laterally and caudally, blending with the tendinous insertions of the subscapularis muscle and the supraspinatus muscle, with a third intermediate area between the muscles inserted between the humeral tubercles, and it contributes to the fibrous tunnel that engulfs the long head of the biceps tendon. Most previous studies mention insertions from the base of the coracoid process, but not from the tip, and some authors describe anterior and posterior columns. In contrast, others stress the existence of superficial and deep fascicles. Also, the relationship between the coracohumeral and the glenohumeral ligaments is unclear. Given the position of the CHL covering most of the rotator interval, and its role in the stability of the shoulder capsule and pathologies like frozen shoulder, a clear description of its fascicles in a plane-wise manner might be helpful for a selective surgical approach. <b>Methods</b>: We studied sixteen soft-embalmed shoulders to avoid misclassifying fascicles due to formalin-linked tissue amalgamation. Further histological assessment was performed on the two remaining non-embalmed shoulders. <b>Results</b>: In our sample, the coracohumeral ligament hung from the anterior and posterior edges of the coracoid process' inferior surface, defining two columns that converged near the tip of the coracoid process. Both columns were formed by superficial and deep fascicles directed to different depths of the rotator cuff, usually via the rotator interval, fusing with the connective tissue around the muscles without direct distal attachments. We performed histological and morphometrical assessments, and we discuss clinical and biomechanical implications. <b>Conclusions</b>: The coracohumeral ligament contains four fascicles that fuse with the connective tissue of the shoulder joint, forming a double necklace around the subscapularis and supraspinatus. Therefore, its functions probably extend beyond simple vertical stabilization.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101240/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127751","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":"Relationship Between Systemic Inflammation and Glycemic Control in Firefighters.","authors":"Tiffany J Oberther, Andrew R Moore, Austin A Kohler, A Maleah Holland-Winkler","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020148","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Firefighters are at risk for developing metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes due to occupational-related stress and poor health behaviors. Firefighters often experience chronic inflammatory responses that may contribute to the development of insulin resistance. This study examined the relationship between systemic inflammation markers and glycemic control markers in firefighters. <b>Methods</b>: Blood samples were collected from twenty full-time male firefighters to assess HbA1c, fasting glucose, and insulin to estimate the Homeostatic Model of Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and homocysteine. Body composition and cardiovascular metrics were also recorded. Pearson partial correlation analyses were performed to evaluate relationships between homocysteine and CRP and the variables HOMA-IR and HbA1c while controlling for age and body fat percentage (BF%). SPSS version 29 was used for all analyses (α = 0.05). Data transformation was used where appropriate to ensure the normal distribution of each variable. <b>Results</b>: A significant positive correlation was found between homocysteine and HbA1c before (<i>p</i> = 0.006, <i>r</i> = 0.605) and after controlling for age and BF% (<i>p_partial</i> = 0.013, <i>r_partial</i> = 0.588), indicating that homocysteine levels are associated with impaired glycemic control in firefighters. No other relationships were found to be significant. <b>Conclusions</b>: The findings support a potential link between systemic inflammation and poor glycemic control in firefighters. Due to the occupational hazards that contribute to chronic inflammation, targeted interventions such as dietary modifications may help decrease the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in this high-risk population.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101145/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127783","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":"Seasonal Changes in Performance Metrics, Hormonal, Hematological, and Biochemical Markers Among Semi-Professional Soccer Players: Implications for Training and Recovery.","authors":"Eleftherios Mylonis, Dimitrios I Bourdas, Natalia Kompodieta, Athanasios Tegousis, Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou, Athanasios Souglis, Evangelos Bekris","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020147","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives</b>: This study examined physiological, biochemical, and performance adaptations in 18 semi-professional male soccer players across three seasonal phases: pre-season initiation (PS), pre-competition (PC), and mid-season (MS). <b>Methods</b>: Assessments included physical/performance/hormonal/biochemical markers. <b>Results</b>: From PS to PC, body fat (Cohen's <i>d</i> = -0.88; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) and speed drop rate (Cohen's <i>d</i> = -1.52; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) significantly decreased, while V̇O₂max (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.80; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), velocity at V̇O₂max (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.86; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), and velocity at the second ventilatory threshold (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.54; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) significantly increased. Significant fluctuations were observed in creatine kinase (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 4.34; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), myoglobin (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.66; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), and cortisol (Cohen's <i>d</i> = -1.14; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) levels. From PS to MS, further reductions in body fat (Cohen's <i>d</i> = -0.81; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) and speed drop rate (Cohen's <i>d</i> = -1.12; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) were observed, along with significant improvements in countermovement jump performance (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.08; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) and cardiorespiratory fitness (Cohen's <i>d</i> ≥ 0.83; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01). Creatine kinase (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 3.82; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), myoglobin (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.50; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), interleukin-6 (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.24; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01), and testosterone (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.92; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.01) significantly increased. Stability in lower limb strength, flexibility, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, ferritin, liver enzymes, and most hematological parameters suggest resilience to seasonal demands. <b>Conclusions</b>: Seasonal training enhanced fitness and hormonal balance while maintaining physiological stability. These findings underscore the importance of periodized training to manage muscle damage and sustain an anabolic hormonal profile for peak performance. Consistent diet and training support metabolic health, while tailored recovery strategies and season-specific interventions are essential for optimizing performance and minimizing injury risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127696","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":"Psychophysiological Acute Effects of Functional Neurology Intervention on Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Dysfunction.","authors":"Guillermo Escribano-Colmena, Jorge Rey-Mota, Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10020146","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10020146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives</b>: The present study aimed to analyze the psychophysiological and neuromuscular reflex modifications following a single functional neurology intervention in individuals presenting vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) cancellation dysfunction. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 66 healthy participants, comprising an experimental group (<i>n</i> = 48; 22 females, 26 males; mean age 28.1 ± 7.8 years) and a control group (<i>n</i> = 18; 9 females, 9 males; mean age 28.6 ± 7.0 years), underwent comprehensive assessments at four distinct measurement moments: baseline, post-indicator muscle failure pre-intervention, immediately post-functional neurology intervention, and post-intervention indicator muscle failure, assessing neuromuscular (handgrip strength) and psychophysiological parameters, including blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, cortical arousal (critical flicker fusion threshold, CFFT), and pain perception (pressure pain threshold, PPT). The functional neurology treatment was tailored based on the ^®NeuroReEvolution protocol, emphasizing individualized proprioceptive recalibration, trigger point desensitization, and holistic neuroreflex modulation. <b>Results</b>: Statistical analyses indicated significant improvements within the experimental group following intervention. Specifically, tolerance to VOR cancellation stimuli significantly increased from a baseline of 1.0 ± 0.0 to 129.0 ± 36.7 post-intervention (<i>p</i> < 0.001, η² = 0.926), whereas the control group demonstrated no meaningful change. Furthermore, significant enhancements were noted in pressure pain threshold (27.49 ± 0.67 to 35.69 ± 0.60 kgf; <i>p</i> = 0.029), handgrip strength (20.41 ± 0.72 N to 26.56 ± 0.52 N; <i>p</i> = 0.012), and critical flicker fusion threshold (32.24 ± 0.45 Hz to 38.32 ± 0.60 Hz; <i>p</i> = 0.003). <b>Conclusions</b>: The results of this study demonstrate that a single functional neurology intervention significantly improved psychophysiological responses and neuromuscular reflex performance in participants with vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) cancellation dysfunction. Specifically, the intervention led to marked enhancements in pain tolerance, cortical arousal, and handgrip strength, and notably, an increased tolerance to VOR cancellation stimuli, indicating improved vestibular control. Cardiovascular parameters remained stable, highlighting the safety of the intervention. These findings support functional neurology as an effective therapeutic approach to address VOR-related dysfunctions by promoting neurophysiological resilience and motor function optimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12101182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144127781","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}