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{"title":"Moderate anxiety may improve functional balance in older women with low muscle strength: a preliminary observation.","authors":"Roberta Forte, Stefania Lucia, Chiara Trentin, Nicoletta Tocci, Francesco DI Russo","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16380-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16380-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anxiety commonly affects older individuals with negative consequences on various physical and motor performances such as balance. When coupled with age-related muscular strength loss, the effects on the ability to perform daily tasks could be particularly detrimental, particularly in older women who are more susceptible to anxiety, muscular strength losses and falls. The study aimed to verify the effects of anxiety on balance performance in relation to muscular strength level in healthy older women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-six individuals aged over 64 years underwent tests for anxiety, static and dynamic balance, and hand-grip strength. Two-way ANOVA was performed with anxiety (anxious vs. non-anxious) and strength (high vs. low) as independent variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant main effect of anxiety and a significant interaction anxiety*strength for static balance were observed. The analysis of the interaction revealed a significant effect of anxiety on the non-preferred one-foot balance with differences between low and high strength subjects; for low levels of strength, anxious woman performed significantly better than non-anxious, for high levels of strength, anxiety had no effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Moderate levels of anxiety may support balance performance in low strength condition. These findings if further verified on larger samples could add important information on the role of anxiety on motor performance in aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adjusting the Yo-Yo IRT-1 equation to estimate VO2max of sub-elite football referees: a gender-comparative study.","authors":"Lucia Ventura, Gianluca Martinez, Marco Morrone, Anna Boi, Martina Meloni, Fabrizio Perroni, Matthew G Donadu, Franca Deriu, Andrea Manca","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16556-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16556-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To gain optimal positioning to make sure the game laws are applied in uniform way, the performance of field referee must be periodically evaluated to have constantly adequate training during a match and during the competitive season. Considering that field Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test-Level 1 is frequently employed in elite team sport players to estimate maximal oxygen uptake (VO<inf>2max</inf>) in field settings, the aim of this cross-sectional, gender-comparative study was to develop a new adjusted Yo-Yo-1 equation for estimating VO<inf>2</inf>max in football referees.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>During off-season, 20 male (21.2±3.6 yrs) and 20 female (22.5±4.6 yrs) sub-elite football referees underwent laboratory treadmill test and Yo-Yo-1.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>VO<inf>2max</inf> during Yo-Yo-1 and laboratory treadmill test were significantly correlated in the whole sample (r=0.871; P<0.0001), women (r=0.861; P<0.0001) and men (r=0.800; P<0.0001). Only in women VO<inf>2max</inf> during Yo-Yo-1 was lower than laboratory treadmill test (-4.3%; P=0.014). Adjusted formulae (pooled and gender-based) allowed to mitigate the underestimated values of laboratory treadmill test of VO<inf>2max</inf> found with the Bangsbo's equation (pooled sample: -14.9%, P<0.0001; women: -13.2%, P<0.0001; men: -16.4%, P<0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Adjusted Yo-Yo-1 equations allow to accurately monitor changes in cardiopulmonary performance, and based on this, administer constantly adequate training loads, in male and female field referees.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of preferred music on internal load in adult recreational athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Romina T Herodek, Aleksandra Z Aleksić Veljković, Mladen D Živković, Aleksandra Đ Ilić, Slavoljub V Uzunović, Nebojša Trajković","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16178-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16178-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>When exercising to preferred music (PM), participants found more satisfaction and less typical exercise-related fatigue, which made it easier and more enjoyable to maintain the physical activity (PA) until the exercise goals were achieved. The purpose of this review and meta-analysis was to determine whether changes on internal training load in adult recreational athletes were modified by listening to PM and non-preferred music (NPM), during different PA.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A music-focused search was performed on the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science databases to identify relevant articles to this topic published after 2000 to investigate the effects of PM on psychophysiological responses to PA.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative analysis. The research studies' sample sizes varied from ten to twenty-five participants. Heart rate (HR) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) on internal training load were the selected indicators. The use of different kinds of music had mostly, non-significant effects on HR and RPE toward the ability of music to allow participants to dissociate from the intensity level they are experiencing.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The meta-analysis confirmed that preferred music had no significant effect on HRmean or RPE. The results of this review contradict the idea that listening to music improves exercise performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Energy availability and macronutrient intake over a 7-day training period in adolescent rugby players.","authors":"Lisa Lehmann, Magali Giacomoni, Freddy Maso, Julian Colard, Irène Margaritis, Pascale Duché","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16183-X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16183-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Understanding the dietary intake of elite adolescent athletes and its adequacy with sport nutrition recommendation is a key issue for health and player development, as well as performance and recovery. Energy availability needs to be considered to ensure optimal health and performance in young athletes. The present study aimed to quantify energy availability, energy expenditure and macronutrient intake in young male rugby union players competing at national level.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twelve male adolescent players (15.6±0.6 years) completed a 7-days prospective observational study (5 days of training and 2 days of full recovery). Total energy expenditure was estimated using indirect calorimetry and heart rate measurement. Energy intake was assessed using weighed food by a dietitian in cafeteria (training days) and image-based dietary (recovery days). Energy availability was calculated using (energy intake-exercise energy expenditure)/fat-free mass.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean energy availability was 38.5±7.5, 40.2±5.4 and 47.8±5.1 kcal/kgFFM/d on heavy training, moderate training and recovery days, respectively. Players consumed a low carbohydrate (~5.0 g/kg/d), high protein (~2.0 g/kg/d) and high fat (~1.8 g/kg/d) diet on training and recovery days in relation to current international nutritional recommendations for young athletes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Athletes showed sub-optimal energy availability on training days, high energy availability on recovery days and did not comply with carbohydrate intake recommendations on training nor recovery days. These results highlight the short-term inadequacy of energy availability as a result of low carbohydrate intake, warning about the possible adverse short-term metabolic effects on health and performance of young athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial factors and running-related injuries: unraveling the connection, based on a one-year prospective study.","authors":"Michal Sebera, Jiri Skypala, Steriani Elavsky","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16398-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16398-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although runners are healthier than most of the population, they can incur a risk of injury. Literature shows a strong evidence of risk factors for running-related injuries (RRIs) based on characteristics of running. This study aimed to assess differences in psychosocial factors between injured and uninjured recreational runners.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was designed as a 1-year prospective study with 108 participants (age 36.3±8.4y). The primary outcome was the incidence of RRIs at 1-year follow-up. The primary exposure variables were running-related characteristics and psychosocial factors assessed upon entry into the study. The differences between injured and uninjured runners were assessed using Mann-Whitney U Test, independent samples t-test and the effect size was assessed by Cohen's d.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No statistically significant differences were observed between injured and uninjured runners in relation to the psychosocial factors examined.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>However, it is noteworthy that we identified medium-sized effects for the amount of sleep (d=0.46) and restless sleep (d=0.43), providing a basis for future research with larger sample sizes and more refined measures of sleep patterns to elucidate the potential role of sleep in RRIs.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of the handgrip test for assessing readiness in national level basketball players: a cohort study.","authors":"Bruno Ruscello, Fabrizio Santolamazza, Carlo Castagna, Alessio Pistello, Paolo R Gabrielli, Marco Ceccacci, Gianmarco Mecangeli, Paolo Del Bene, Stefano D'Ottavio","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16490-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16490-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Assessing player readiness is crucial in elite basketball. This study aims to provide a practical method for monitoring player readiness through the handgrip test and identify associations with wellness scales.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifteen players (age: 25.3±3.3 years; weight: 92.2±11.8 kg; height: 1.94±0.09 m; BMI: 24.3±1.8 kg/m²; experience: 6.5±3.4 years) from an elite basketball team participated in this cohort study, which was conducted over 9 weeks of training and official competitions. All players were medically cleared and injury-free for three months prior. Daily psychometric questionnaires assessed different aspects of wellness using analog scales, combined with a handgrip test. Training cycles were developed according to the Game-Day method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All parameters investigated, except the handgrip test, (means ranging from 53.43±8.06 kg to 54.03±7.79 kg) showed significant variations in the weekly training cycle (P<0.05). The linear regression results indicate that while the overall model is statistically significant (P=0.039), the predictive power of the individual independent variables is not strong, with the model able to explain approximately 4.13% of the variability in the dependent variable \"Handgrip.\" The calculation of the minimal detectable change (MDC) confirmed that for this variable, on average, significant changes (approximately 6.77 kg) are generally required to be noteworthy.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates that the handgrip test is not an effective tool for objectively assessing player readiness in elite basketball. Regular monitoring using this method cannot help in making informed decisions about training and competition readiness. Conversely, psychometric have shown stronger sensitivity in determining player status during the weekly training cycle.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and validation of a sport-specific shoulder score questionnaire for functional fitness and weightlifting athletes.","authors":"Maria A Bernstorff, Lisa Schwake, Norman Schumann, Ole Somberg, Silvia Hufnagel, Maximilian Wenzel, Thomas Schildhauer, Matthias Königshausen","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16340-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16340-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>So-called scores are a frequently used evaluation system in clinical examinations to assess the function or limitations of a joint such as the shoulder. However, research indicates that these general scores often have limited validity for specific patient groups, such as athletes. Known as a demanding patient population, athletes have unique needs. We address this by introducing a sport-specific shoulder score questionnaire developed specifically for functional fitness and weightlifting populations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Utilizing MRIs (magnet resonance imaging) and clinical examinations from a group of 51 athletes in the functional fitness and weightlifting field who are experiencing shoulder pain, we initially validated a sport-specific score system. With these data and an approach via PCA (principal component analyze), the weights for the questionnaire were calculated, Later, we conducted clinical examinations and interviews with 92 athletes from the same field, comprising both athletes with no clinical issues and athletes with shoulder pain. With the help of the N.=92 individuals, we validated the questionnaire and adjusted the weighting of the questions where necessary. The principle of the PCA was to show which questions were most frequently answered with a high score by those athletes with structural damage in the MRI or positive clinical tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 143 athletes were analyzed, all having undergone clinical examinations with a primary focus on rotator cuff and long head of the biceps (LHB) pathologies, as well as glenohumeral instability. In N.=51 an additional MRI was available. The sensitivity was found to be 89%, precision was 67%, and specificity was 42%. The calculated F1 score was 0.76. The scoring threshold for the questionnaire was set at 22 out of 100.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This score offers a cost-effective, risk-free tool for identifying shoulder pathologies in weightlifting athletes, boasting a high sensitivity of 89%. It is intended to be an extension of existing score questionnaires that are more focused on a specific, very demanding patient population such as weightlifting and functional fitness athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Female athletes: a state-of-the-art review of multiorgan influence of exercise training.","authors":"Giuseppe DI Gioia, Andrea Segreti, Mihail Celeski, Simone P Crispino, Lorenzo Buzzelli, Federica Mango, Armando Ferrera, Maria R Squeo, Francesca Vespasiano, Gian P Ussia, Francesco Grigioni","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16265-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16265-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endurance sports have witnessed an increase in female participation, demanding a constant and evolving reassessment of the specific physiological and health implications of female athletes. In the present review, we analyze cardiovascular, hematological adaptations and anthropometry and hormonal fluctuations highlighting sex-specific differences in response to exercise, with estrogen playing a fundamental role in modulating body composition and metabolic processes. Nutritional aspects, in particular energy availability, macronutrient distribution and hydration, are fundamental in supporting training demands and menstrual function. Nevertheless, the repercussions of nutritional deficiencies, interacting in the female athlete triad - which also includes amenorrhea, osteoporosis and eating disorders - underline the importance of comprehensive management strategies. In addition, we comprehensively discuss the multiorgan effects of physical training, highlighting the intersections between sex-specific differences, nutritional needs, and cardiovascular adaptations. Cardiovascular remodeling in female endurance athletes reveals both morphological and functional adaptations, requiring a deep understanding of effective cardiovascular risk assessment and screening. The synthesis of current knowledge highlights the complexity of the physiological landscape of the female athlete practicing endurance sports, requiring ongoing exploration and tailored interventions. In conclusion, this review aims to support a gender-based approach to athletic training and health management and research, intending to optimize performance while safeguarding the well-being of female athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142971263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection for pain relief in injured athletes: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Alessandro de Sire, Nicola Marotta, Emanuele Prestifilippo, Andrea Parente, Ennio Lopresti, Vera Drago Ferrante, Maria Sgro, Lorenzo Lippi, Marco Invernizzi, Antonio Ammendolia","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16572-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16572-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sports injuries involving bi-articular muscles like the hip flexors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius significantly affect athletes' performance and quality of life. Comprehensive rehabilitation is crucial for a pain-free return to play (RTP). Over the past 15 years, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged for its potential in tissue regeneration. However, the effects in pain relief and early RTP remained debated. This systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PRP in pain management for injured athletes.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A systematic review searched on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on PRP injections in injured athletes up to May 28, 2024. Studies had to meet the following population, intervention, control and outcome (PICO) criteria: professional athletes treated with leukocyte-rich or leukocyte-poor PRP versus other treatments, with pain measured by visual analogue scale (VAS), numeric rating scale (NRS), or verbal rating scale (VRS) scales. Systematic review registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024552342).</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Out of total of 1675 articles, we included seven RCTs on PRP treatment for muscle injuries and tendinopathies in athletes. Two studies on hamstring injuries had conflicting results on PRP's efficacy; two studies on different muscles showed significant pain relief and quicker recovery with ultrasound-guided PRP, limited by small sample sizes and lack of double-blind protocols. For tendinopathies, an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction study with autologous bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts showed significant pain improvements but had a small sample size. Another study on patellar tendinopathy found no PRP benefits over placebo. A third study found long-term improvement with PRP over shockwave therapy for patellar tendinitis, despite design limitations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This systematic review suggested that PRP might aid in pain management for athletes, but high-quality evidence is lacking. Further research with standardized methodologies is needed to confirm the PRP efficacy, which could complement multidisciplinary rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142971349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immediate effects of electronic stimulation to the plantar foot on foot function and postural stability during landing.","authors":"Takumi Okunuki, Kazuki Wakamiya, Ryusei Yamaguchi, Toshihiro Maemichi, Zijian Liu, Yuki Ogawa, Yusuke Kobayashi, Hideaki Nagamoto, Takuma Hoshiba, Tsukasa Kumai","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16091-4","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16091-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sports injuries often occur during landing, necessitating postural stability for injury prevention. Electrical stimulation of the plantar foot induces activities of the intrinsic foot muscles and improves somatosensory and postural stability during landing. However, this effect remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of electrical stimulation on the activities of the intrinsic foot muscles, plantar somatosensory system, and postural stability during landing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-two college athletes were divided into an electrical stimulation group and a control group. Electrical stimulation was applied to the plantar foot using a commercial device. The toe function and plantar tactile sensations were evaluated. The activities of the intrinsic muscles and the parameters of the ground reaction force were measured and calculated. We compared pre- and postintervention outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the electrical stimulation group, two subjects showed improvement in toe function, and plantar tactile sensation improved significantly postintervention. The control group exhibited no significant change in plantar tactile sensation. A significant interaction was observed in anteroposterior postural stability during landing, notably improving in the electrical stimulation group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Electrical stimulation of the plantar foot immediately improved toe function, plantar tactile sensation, and postural stability during landing. Such stimulation would be beneficial in preventing sports injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"109-116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}