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Effects on Jump Shooting Accuracy when Using Unstable Surfaces for Functional Balance Training of Youth Basketball Players. 青少年篮球运动员使用不稳定场地进行功能平衡训练对跳投精度的影响。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-08-03 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/208790

Nasser Abouzeid Ibrahim, Tomasz Zając, Gabriel Lupu, Mohamed Saad, Miłosz Drozd, Hachim Shani, Alin Larion, Waheed Essa, Thulfiqar Saleh, Mahmoud Hashim, Amr Saber Hamza, Mazin Hasan Alhasany

{"title":"Effects on Jump Shooting Accuracy when Using Unstable Surfaces for Functional Balance Training of Youth Basketball Players.","authors":"Nasser Abouzeid Ibrahim, Tomasz Zając, Gabriel Lupu, Mohamed Saad, Miłosz Drozd, Hachim Shani, Alin Larion, Waheed Essa, Thulfiqar Saleh, Mahmoud Hashim, Amr Saber Hamza, Mazin Hasan Alhasany","doi":"10.5114/jhk/208790","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/208790","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the effects of a 10-week functional balance training program using unstable surfaces on dynamic postural control, lower-limb power, and technical shooting performance in adolescent male basketball players. Twenty-one participants were assigned to an experimental group (n = 11; age 16.14 ± 1.13 years) or a control group (n = 10; age 16.89 ± 1.34 years). Both groups trained three times per week over the intervention period. The experimental group completed additional neuromuscular exercises on unstable surfaces, while the control group performed traditional resistance-based routines. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included the Y-Balance Test (YBT), vertical jump height, and jump shooting accuracy (JSA). Statistically significant improvements in dynamic balance (p < 0.001, d = 1.84) and shooting efficiency (p < 0.001, d = 1.78) were observed in the experimental group. The control group also improved significantly in balance (p = 0.021, d = 0.87) and shooting accuracy (p = 0.014, d = 0.95), but to a lesser extent. Between-group comparisons demonstrated significant advantages for the experimental group in both the YBT (p = 0.007, d = 1.00) and JSA (p = 0.004, d = 1.07). No significant improvements were found in vertical jump performance in either group (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that incorporating functional balance training into basketball conditioning programs may enhance postural control and technical shooting execution, with a notable effect size, particularly in dynamic balance. The improvements in Y-Balance scores indicate enhanced sensorimotor control, although further research is needed to clarify the underlying neuromechanical mechanisms.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"205-216"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360923/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Validating Field Methods to Estimate the Pelvic Tilt in Sprinting and the Relationship between Prior Hamstring Injury and the Pelvic Tilt in Elite Female Soccer Players. 优秀女足运动员短跑时骨盆倾斜的实地评估方法及先前腿筋损伤与骨盆倾斜的关系。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-06-25 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/194851

András Hegyi, Aurélie Sarcher, Fabien Varenne, Alexis Mornet, Jean-Philippe Cadu, Lena Carcreff, Lilian Lacourpaille

{"title":"Validating Field Methods to Estimate the Pelvic Tilt in Sprinting and the Relationship between Prior Hamstring Injury and the Pelvic Tilt in Elite Female Soccer Players.","authors":"András Hegyi, Aurélie Sarcher, Fabien Varenne, Alexis Mornet, Jean-Philippe Cadu, Lena Carcreff, Lilian Lacourpaille","doi":"10.5114/jhk/194851","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/194851","url":null,"abstract":"An excessive pelvic tilt in the late swing phase of sprinting may be associated with an increased risk of hamstring injury. Nevertheless, research including female athletes is scarce. Furthermore, it is essential to validate simple on-field methods. This study consisted of two experiments. Experiment I assessed the validity of two 2-D video-based methods: i) the kick-back score calculated from thigh angles at the toe-off and the touchdown; and ii) the pelvic tilt estimated by a line connecting two markers on the pelvis. Twelve soccer players sprinted for 30 m, and 3-D motion capture data and 2-D sagittal plane video were recorded. Experiment II aimed to compare the above 2-D methods in recently injured (n = 7) and non-injured (n = 18) professional female soccer players. In Experiment I, no correlation was found between the kick-back score and the pelvic tilt assessed using 3-D motion capture (rho = -0.224, p = 0.242). Two-D camera-based estimation of the pelvic tilt correlated with the 3-D pelvic tilt (r = 0.89-0.94, p < 0.001). In Experiment II, the kick-back score was not significantly different between groups (d = 0.11, p = 0.41). The pelvic tilt was higher in the previously injured than in non-injured players in the late swing phase (d = -0.79, p = 0.03). Our results suggest that the kick-back score is not associated with the pelvic tilt. Nevertheless, the estimation of the pelvic tilt in field settings is feasible through the tracking of two markers on the pelvis in the sagittal plane. Additionally, longitudinal studies are recommended to gain deeper understanding of the excessive pelvic tilt in previously injured female soccer players.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"17-28"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360941/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of an Elevated Rear Component of the Ski Binding on Joint Angles of the Lower Extremity and the Center of Mass in Recreational Skiers. 滑雪板后部抬高对休闲滑雪者下肢关节角度和重心的影响。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-06-25 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/194305

Markus Posch, Maurice Mohr, Martin Burtscher, Klaus Greier, Julia Scharbert, Gerhard Ruedl

{"title":"Impact of an Elevated Rear Component of the Ski Binding on Joint Angles of the Lower Extremity and the Center of Mass in Recreational Skiers.","authors":"Markus Posch, Maurice Mohr, Martin Burtscher, Klaus Greier, Julia Scharbert, Gerhard Ruedl","doi":"10.5114/jhk/194305","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/194305","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, an elevated rear component of the ski binding has been associated with a reduced ACL injury risk. However, the underlying mechanism is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of elevated rear components of the ski binding on lower extremity joint angles and the center of mass (COM) in recreational skiers. To evaluate ankle, knee and hip joint angles and the COM, a cohort of 25 subjects (mean age: 25.4 ± 1.8 years) performed unipedal standing trials within a ski boot at four heel heights (position 0: +0.2 cm; position 1: +0.5 cm; position 2: +1.5 cm and position 3: +3.0 cm) on a force plate using an optical motion capture system. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed that flexion angles at the ankle joint significantly differed (η2 = 0.145) and were lowest at position 3, indicating a more neutral ankle joint (-1°). Flexion angles at the knee joint significantly increased with increasing heel height (η2 = 0.715) and were highest at position 3 (+6.9°), indicating a more flexed knee joint. Hip joint angles were not significantly different between the four different conditions (η2 = 0.082). The anterior-posterior COM position differed significantly between the four testing positions (η2 = 0.668) and was most anterior at position 3 (+3.7 cm), indicating a forward movement of the COM. An elevation of the heel component of the ski binding causes an increase in knee flexion accompanied by a forward movement of the COM, both potentially increasing hamstring co-activation as an advantageous preventive measure for ACL injuries in recreational skiing.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"29-40"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360943/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Priming Exercises and Their Potential Impact on Speed and Power Performance: A Narrative Review. 启动练习及其对速度和力量表现的潜在影响：一个叙述性回顾。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-06-25 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/204371

Lucas A Pereira, Piotr Zmijewski, Artur Golas, Krzysztof Kotula, Michael R McGuigan, Irineu Loturco

{"title":"Priming Exercises and Their Potential Impact on Speed and Power Performance: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Lucas A Pereira, Piotr Zmijewski, Artur Golas, Krzysztof Kotula, Michael R McGuigan, Irineu Loturco","doi":"10.5114/jhk/204371","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/204371","url":null,"abstract":"Improving the competitive level of elite athletes is always a considerable challenge for coaches, regardless of the sport discipline or a training phase. From this perspective, researchers and sport scientists continuously seek more effective training methods, capable of inducing acute changes or long-term adaptations in athletes with diverse training backgrounds. Recently, priming exercises have emerged as a promising approach to enhance athletic performance over short periods of time, either before sport-specific training sessions or official competitions. By incorporating different priming protocols into their regular practices-including sets of traditional resistance exercises, ballistic exercises or sprint drills-athletes have consistently achieved significant improvements in their speed and power qualities within time intervals ranging from 2 h to 48 h. This narrative review summarizes and examines the main studies on this topic, while providing practitioners with theoretical perspectives, practical insights, and guidelines for implementing efficient priming protocols in their training routines. In conclusion, priming interventions generally produce positive outcomes, irrespective of the exercise type and athletes' backgrounds, and may facilitate the transfer of these benefits to certain sport-specific tasks.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"153-168"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360937/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144956986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Sequential Kicks on Programming Time and Movement Time in Taekwondo. 顺序踢腿对跆拳道编程时间和动作时间的影响。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-06-25 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/194067

Chung-Yu Chen, Ching-Hui Yu, Ti-Yu Chen, Tai-Yuan Su

{"title":"Effect of Sequential Kicks on Programming Time and Movement Time in Taekwondo.","authors":"Chung-Yu Chen, Ching-Hui Yu, Ti-Yu Chen, Tai-Yuan Su","doi":"10.5114/jhk/194067","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/194067","url":null,"abstract":"It is a critical tactic in combat sports to launch consecutive attacks that consist of two or more individual kicks strung together in time. The study aimed to assess how the number of round kicks would impact reaction time (RT) and movement time (MT). Twenty-eight experienced taekwondo athletes performed one of four different kick responses randomly in a simple RT paradigm: 1) clenched lead fist without a kick (task A); 2) round kick following task A (task B); 3) double kick following task B (task C); and 4) turning kick following task C (task D). Electromyography recordings from the thenar muscle and acceleration impulses from a triaxial accelerometer positioned at the heavy bag were used to determine premotor time and kick time, respectively. Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed that task B, task C, and task D significantly increased RTs (p < 0.001). The RT of task D was longer than that of task B and task C (p < 0.001). The movement time of the round kick in task C and task D was longer than in task B (p < 0.001). The movement time of the double kick in task D was longer than in task C (p = 0.003). Additional time is required to prepare for multi-kicks responses. An increased number of individual kicks to execute as a whole may slow down the kick movement.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"5-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360942/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Lower Extremity Maximum Dynamic Strength and Isokinetic Muscle Strength among Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 血流限制训练对运动员下肢最大动态力量和等速肌肉力量的影响：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-06-02 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/195726

Rui Li, Chen Soon Chee, Johan Bin Abdul Kahar, Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden, Kun Yang, Zhendong Gao

{"title":"Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Lower Extremity Maximum Dynamic Strength and Isokinetic Muscle Strength among Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Rui Li, Chen Soon Chee, Johan Bin Abdul Kahar, Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden, Kun Yang, Zhendong Gao","doi":"10.5114/jhk/195726","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/195726","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review aimed to examine the effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) on lower extremity muscle strength of athletes. This study followed the PRISMA-P guidelines. A comprehensive search for literature up to August 2024 was conducted on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and EBSCOhost to determine the eligible studies based on the inclusion criteria. The Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool was employed to evaluate the methodological quality of studies, the certainty of the evidence was assessed utilizing the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE), and the subgroup analyses were conducted based on moderator factors. A total of sixteen studies with 366 healthy athletes aged 15-27 years were included in the meta-analyses. The results indicated a moderate to large effect size (ES) of BFRT on the isokinetic knee flexion peak torque (ES = 0.88; p < 0.05), lower extremity dynamic strength-1RM (ES = 0.99; p < 0.001), and isokinetic knee extension peak torque (ES = 1.47; p < 0.001). The findings of subgroup analysis revealed that BFR-RT training (ES = 1.20-1.95; p < 0.05), training frequency of ≥ 3 times per week (ES = 1.13-1.16; p < 0.001), occlusion pressures of ≥ 160 mmHg (ES = 1.32-2.23; p < 0.01) and cuff width of > 7 cm (ES = 1.84-11.84; p < 0.01) were more beneficial to isokinetic muscle strength. No significant difference was observed in training duration (p > 0.05). In conclusion, blood flow restriction training is effective in enhancing lower extremity muscle strength in healthy athletes.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"133-151"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360924/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Ergogenic Effects of Intermittent Palm Cooling on Repeated Baseball Throwing Are Reversed when Cooling-Induced Pain Occurs. 当冷却引起的疼痛发生时，间歇性手掌冷却对重复棒球投掷的人体产生的影响是相反的。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-05-29 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/194455

Kun Han Lin, Yi Ming Huang, Zong Yan Cai

{"title":"The Ergogenic Effects of Intermittent Palm Cooling on Repeated Baseball Throwing Are Reversed when Cooling-Induced Pain Occurs.","authors":"Kun Han Lin, Yi Ming Huang, Zong Yan Cai","doi":"10.5114/jhk/194455","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/194455","url":null,"abstract":"Intermittent palm cooling (PC) could benefit strength performance. However, its effect on baseball throwing, which requires explosive strength, has yet to be determined. This study aimed to examine whether intermittent PC would enhance repeated baseball throwing performance and how pain after PC would affect outcomes. Twenty-two university division II male baseball athletes were instructed to perform five sets of 10 throws at maximum speed toward a target, separated by 3-min of recovery with PC into 10°C water or non-cooling (NC). Participants were classified into the no-pain group (NPG, n = 10) and mild-to-moderate pain group (PG, n = 12) according to their pain sensation after PC for data analysis. The results showed a significantly lower rating of perceived exertion under PC conditions (p < 0.05). In the NPG, PC resulted in higher mean throw velocity (107.9 ± 9.9 vs. 106.9 ± 10.2 km/h), maximal throw velocity (112.5 ± 9.0 vs. 111.2 ± 9.8 km/h), accuracy, and the arousal level than NC; in the PG, PC resulted in lower mean throw velocity (101.0 ± 11.1 vs. 105.2 ± 10.5 km/h) and maximal throw velocity (105.0 ± 10.8 vs. 108.7 ± 9.8 km/h) when compared with NC (p < 0.05). However, no significant difference was noted in accuracy and arousal levels between PC and NC (p > 0.05) in the PG. In conclusion, after PC, pain-free baseball athletes can enhance their baseball throwing performance. The presence or absence of pain after PC can serve as an initial assessment of whether to use it as an ergogenic aid strategy.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"67-77"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360938/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Validation of the WIMU PRO^TM Device for Jump Detection in Beach Volleyball: A Gender-Based Analysis during Official Competitions. WIMU PROTM装置在沙滩排球跳远检测中的验证——基于正式比赛中的性别分析。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-05-29 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/196549

Joaquín Martín Marzano-Felisatti, José Pino-Ortega, Antonio García-de-Alcaraz, Javier Portillo, José Francisco Guzmán-Luján, Jose Ignacio Priego-Quesada

{"title":"Validation of the WIMU PROTM Device for Jump Detection in Beach Volleyball: A Gender-Based Analysis during Official Competitions.","authors":"Joaquín Martín Marzano-Felisatti, José Pino-Ortega, Antonio García-de-Alcaraz, Javier Portillo, José Francisco Guzmán-Luján, Jose Ignacio Priego-Quesada","doi":"10.5114/jhk/196549","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/196549","url":null,"abstract":"Jump monitoring has become an essential procedure for training load management and injury prevention in many sports, such as beach volleyball. This study aimed to assess the validity of WIMU PROTM devices for jump detection in beach volleyball and to determine, in a preliminary way, whether gender, the player's individuality or the technical action associated with the jump could influence data accuracy. Eleven beach volleyball players (6 female and 5 male) were recorded with high-definition cameras and the WIMU PROTM device during 42 one-set official matches. The number of jumps recorded by the device was compared with the observational analysis. The instrument's sensitivity was calculated based on true positives and false positives/negatives in terms of gender, player individuality, and the type of the jump. The WIMU PROTM device presented great sensitivity (96.29%), with a lower gender difference (male = 97.20%, female = 94.56%) and higher inter-player variability in females (91.06%-98.08%) than males (95.02%-98.40%). Regarding the type of the jump, actions classified as \"Others\" (99.10 %) obtained the greatest sensitivity, followed by \"Block\" (97.25 %), \"Spike\" (95.75 %) and \"Serve\" (94.69 %). The WIMU PROTM is a valid device for automatic jump detection in beach volleyball. The variations observed in terms of gender, players' individuality, and the type of the jump highlight the importance of a context-specific individualized algorithm adjustment.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"183-193"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360934/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparing the Efficacy of Solely Scapular Stability Training versus Combined Thoracic Flexibility Training in Elite Table Tennis Players with Scapular Dyskinesis. 比较单纯肩胛骨稳定性训练与联合胸椎柔韧性训练对优秀乒乓球运动员肩胛骨运动障碍的疗效。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-05-29 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/196512

Yijun Lin, Ruike Zhang, Yifan Zhang, Yang Xu, Qi Gao, Qinglu Luo

{"title":"Comparing the Efficacy of Solely Scapular Stability Training versus Combined Thoracic Flexibility Training in Elite Table Tennis Players with Scapular Dyskinesis.","authors":"Yijun Lin, Ruike Zhang, Yifan Zhang, Yang Xu, Qi Gao, Qinglu Luo","doi":"10.5114/jhk/196512","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/196512","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to compare the effects of scapular stability training (SST) alone and combined scapular stability and thoracic flexibility training (TFT) in elite table tennis players with scapular dyskinesis (SD). Thirty players were categorized into three groups based on the presence of scapular dysfunction: the control (n = 10), shoulder (n = 10, with dysfunction), and chest groups (n = 10, with dysfunction). The shoulder group underwent scapular stability training alone, while the chest group underwent combined scapular stability and thoracic flexibility training. Various variables, including average track error (ATE), angular velocity, lateral scapular slide test (LSST) positions, upper quarter Y-balance test (YBT) distance, and range of motion (ROM) of thoracic rotation, were measured before and after the interventions. For the shoulder group, the playing-side ATE decreased significantly after the experiment (p = 0.005), along with increased angular velocity. LSST positions one, two, and three were smaller after the experiment (p values of 0.008, 0.008, and 0.009, respectively), indicating improved proprioception. The chest group exhibited significant differences in playing-side ATE, angular velocity, LSST positions two and three, YBT distance, and ROM thoracic rotation after training (all p < 0.05). The playing-side YBT distance (p = 0.002), ROM of thoracic rotation to the right (p = 0.001), and angular velocity (p = 0.003) were all higher in the chest group than in the shoulder group. Both interventions positively impacted scapular stability, but combined training, especially in the chest group, showed additional benefits in terms of angular velocity, YBT distance and thoracic rotation. These findings suggest that combined scapular stability and thoracic flexibility training may offer superior outcomes in elite table tennis players with SD.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"93-106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360939/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144956857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Last Whistle: Unveiling the Relationship between the Career Path and Retirement Age in Professional Soccer. 终场哨声：揭示职业足球职业生涯路径与退役年龄的关系。

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Journal of Human Kinetics Pub Date : 2025-05-29 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/194996

André Rebelo, Diogo S Teixeira, Diogo Monteiro, Ricardo Monteiro, Bruno Travassos

{"title":"The Last Whistle: Unveiling the Relationship between the Career Path and Retirement Age in Professional Soccer.","authors":"André Rebelo, Diogo S Teixeira, Diogo Monteiro, Ricardo Monteiro, Bruno Travassos","doi":"10.5114/jhk/194996","DOIUrl":"10.5114/jhk/194996","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the relationship between Career Indicators (CIs) and the retiring age of Portuguese soccer players, focusing on the impact of early career experiences and career discontinuation stages. Data were analyzed from retired Portuguese soccer players registered on a private digital platform, using specific CIs related to different stages of their athletic careers. The analysis involved a two-level mediation model incorporating various CIs. Significant direct effects emerged with 'the number of seasons as a youth player' and 'the number of seasons as a youth player in top 3 clubs' on 'retiring age'. Additionally, a strong association was identified between 'discontinuation stage length' and 'retiring age'. The findings emphasize the importance of effectively managing career discontinuation stages and proactive career planning. Consequently, comprehensive support programs offering resources and guidance for career transitions are recommended for soccer players. The study underlines the key role of stakeholders in enabling smoother transitions into retirement.","PeriodicalId":16055,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Human Kinetics","volume":"98 ","pages":"253-261"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12360933/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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