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{"title":"Acute effects of dance exergame and traditional continuous physical exercise on state anxiety of young adults exposed to unpleasant stimuli: a within-group randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Wellington F Silva, Ricardo B Viana, Thalles G Costa, Naiane S Morais, Marilia S Andrade, Rodrigo L Vancini, Claudio A DE Lira","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16272-X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16272-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Single-arm studies identified dance exergames as an effective tool to improve state anxiety levels in young women. However, little is known when considering a non-exercise control group and its comparative effects with traditional continuous physical exercise. This study aimed to compare state anxiety levels after a single exergame intervention with those after traditional continuous physical exercise and non-exercise in young women following exposure to unpleasant stimuli.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included 32 young healthy women (23.0±4.7 years). A within-group randomized controlled trial design was used to compare the acute effects of 48 minutes of a dance exergame versus a traditional continuous physical exercise and a control session on state anxiety. Before each session, the participants were exposed to a set of unpleasant pictures from the International Affective Picture System for 30 minutes to experimentally induce increased state anxiety. We evaluated state anxiety levels before, after, and after the sessions by using the State Anxiety Inventory.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant interaction was found between session and time, as well as no main session effect on state anxiety levels. However, a significant main time effect was observed on the participant's state anxiety levels. The participants' state anxiety levels before International Affective Picture System were significantly lower than those after International Affective Picture System.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although dance exergame and traditional continuous physical exercise could reduce state anxiety post-International Affective Picture System exposure, this improvement was not superior to that in the non-exercise control condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144020743","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":"Delayed effects of heavy resistance or ballistic priming on sprint and agility in elite U19 football.","authors":"René B Jørgensen, Lars T Pedersen, Torben Nielsen, Heidi K Egebæk, Rasmus Jensen","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16223-3","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16223-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In elite football, optimization of physical performance increases athlete performance. Sprint and change of directional performance can be improved by previously conducting a priming protocol. However, it is unknown if this priming-induced performance enhancement is long-lasting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighteen under 19 years old elite football players (mean ± standard deviation [SD] age: 17.8±0.8 years, height: 181±8 cm, body mass: 72±8 kg) with 34±6 months of strength training experience were tested in 30 m sprint and 505 agility without previous exercise (baseline) or 20 hours following a priming protocol consisting of heavy resistance (heavy) or ballistic (ballistic) training. Baseline testing was performed between 3 and 5pm and the effects of priming were tested between 10 and 11 am the day after training. Heavy consisted of 3*2 repetitions of 85% of 1RM in the back squat, and ballistic consisted of 3*5 repetitions of 40% of 1RM in the specialized jump squat.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to baseline, sprint was improved after 10 m with heavy and ballistic by 0.01 and 0.03 s, respectively (P<0.05), whereas only ballistic improved sprint after 5 m (0.03 s, P<0.05). There were no differences after 30 m sprint or in the agility test.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Acceleration (i.e., 5 m sprint) is improved 20 hours after performing heavy resistance or ballistic priming exercise. Since these priming exercises can be performed on the previous day, coaches should consider incorporating these in their regular training and match plans.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"599-605"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468587","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":"Effect of clapping movement with groove rhythm on executive function: focusing on audiomotor entrainment.","authors":"Takemune Fukuie, Kazuya Suwabe, Satoshi Kawase, Koshiro Inoue, Akihiko Yamaguchi, Hideaki Soya","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16236-6","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16236-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Groove rhythm, known for inducing the desire to move to music, could enhance the cognitive benefits of exercise, especially in individuals familiar with groove. Audiomotor entrainment and concurrent positive affect are considered key modulating factors in the effects of exercise set to groove rhythm. Clapping movement could facilitate audiomotor entrainment, which may benefit positive affect and cognition. This study aimed to examine the effect of clapping with groove rhythm (CL) on audiomotor entrainment, positive affect, and executive function (EF).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-three healthy university students participated in two experiments. In Experiment 1, psychological responses to 2-minute exercise were assessed across two conditions: CL condition and non-clapping and arm rotation movement with groove rhythm (NC condition). In Experiment 2, participants performed 3-minute CL and NC on separate days, and the color-ward Stroop test and psychological measures were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>CL increased subjective audiomotor entrainment and positive affect more than NC. However, no effect on EF was observed. Correlation analysis revealed higher subjective audiomotor entrainment and positive affect in the CL condition were associated with EF improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Clapping is a preferable exercise type for subjective audiomotor entrainment and positive affect, but the effect on EF varied among individuals. Subjective audiomotor entrainment and positive affect could modulate the effect of CL on EF.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"606-613"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468592","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":"The impact of full stroke versus legs only maximal effort swimming and different breathing pattern on respiratory muscle fatigue.","authors":"Mitch Lomax, Anton Ušaj, Jernej Kapus","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16496-7","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16496-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study investigated the impact of different breathing patterns and stroke variations on inspiratory and expiratory muscle fatigue (IMF and EMF) in front crawl swimming.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twelve club-level swimmers (3 females) performed four maximal effort 200-m front crawl swims in a random order: breathing every two strokes (B2), every four strokes (B4), ad libitum via a snorkel (S), and legs only with a kickboard (K).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Postswim maximal inspiratory mouth pressure decreased in B2 (34±26%), B4 (41±23%), S (26±16%), and K (13±15%). The only significant difference in IMF was between B4 and K. Significant EMF was observed only in S (12±11%) and K (13±15%). IMF was greater than EMF in B2 and B4. Swim time was slower in K (217 (199-231) s) compared to B2 (139 (136-156) s), B4 (142 (138-155) s), and S (142 (138-155) s), but similar among B2, B4, and S. Postswim, pH and HCO<inf>3</inf>^- levels decreased, while blood lactate levels increased in all trials. Full stroke and legs-only front crawl swimming caused IMF, regardless of breathing restrictions. However, IMF was lower when breathing was unrestricted, and the upper body was immobilized compared to full stroke and highly restricted breathing. EMF was not observed when breathing was restricted and tended to be lower than IMF.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest that the mechanisms of IMF and EMF differ during front crawl swimming.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"625-631"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468146","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":"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":"681-700"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","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":"Enhancing workplace wellness: the impact of multidisciplinary interventions on employee health and productivity.","authors":"Chiara Noviello, Giacomo Riformato, Michele M Palattella, Sabrina Lattanzio, Eustachio Cuscianna, Silvio Tafuri","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16125-2","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16125-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Healthy lifestyles play an important role in speaking about the onset of chronic diseases; sedentary work and bad habits can worsen workers' health, eventually affecting productivity. Some companies have increasingly invested in workplace wellness programs to improve workers' health and decrease health care costs. This study describes a pilot experience on the advantages of the introduction wellness interventions in workplace .</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From April 2022 to April 2023, 70 employees in multiple working roles have been selected (on volunteer base) for a training protocol. A questionnaire was used, analyzing the 5 aspects before and after training program: kinesiology, physiotherapy, psychology, nutrition, science of happiness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants who did not carry out intense physical activity on a weekly basis drastically decreased from 56% to 34.5%. No cases with persistent pain, compared to 10.4% previously recorded. Participants eating, more than once a day, packaged industrial foods were eliminated. Participants in \"good mood\" increased from 11.9% to 31% and who feels positive emotions increased from 35.8% to 55.2%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Results show the benefit of the multidisciplinary approach and the strong impact between the training days and clear improvements in both aspects of working life and personal aspects. A strategy aiming and increasing the stakeholder's awareness in changing behavior and promoting the culture of prevention is recommended. It is possible to hope to export and experiment with this method in more extensive corporate contexts, in order to make it applicable on a larger scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"673-680"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468126","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":"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":"665-672"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","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":"Massage prior to exercise delays the onset of the physical working capacity at the fatigue threshold (PWCFT).","authors":"Rafael R Plasencia, Jared VAN Zant, Stephen C Charron, Nicholas M Manderachia, Jennifer Dickson, Moh H Malek","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16288-3","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16288-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Functional massage (FM) is a soft tissue technique that incorporates non-end range joint movement with tissue compression to treat musculotendinous pain and dysfunction. FM has been associated with promoting neural excitability and neuromuscular efficiency. In clinical practice, FM may be used at the beginning of a treatment session to prepare fibers of the target muscle and surrounding soft tissues for functional activity. The Physical Working Capacity at the Fatigue Threshold (PWC<inf>FT</inf>) uses surface electromyography (EMG) to demarcate between non-fatiguing and fatiguing exercise. To our knowledge, no studies have examined the efficacy of FM when performed prior to an exercise session. The purpose of this study was to determine whether pre-performance FM delays the onset of neuromuscular fatigue. We hypothesized that FM would increase maximal power output as well as PWC<inf>FT</inf> compared to the control condition.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirteen healthy college-aged men (mean±SEM: age, 24.1±0.5 years; weight, 83.0±3.2 kg; and height, 1.80±0.02 m) ranging from 22 to 28 years-old volunteered for the present study. On two occasions separated by at least 7 days, participants visited the laboratory to perform single-leg knee-extensor ergometer exercise after either receiving 7 min of FM (experimental condition) or no FM (control condition).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that the onset of neuromuscular fatigue was significantly delayed for the absolute and relative PWC<inf>FT</inf> (~80%) values compared to the control condition. There was no significant mean difference between FM and control for maximal power output.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of the present study indicated that FM was effective in delaying neuromuscular fatigue as assessed by PWC<inf>FT</inf>. These findings may be applicable to both athletic and clinical settings as FM prior to exercise may help to prime a target muscle before training.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"650-656"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142622808","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":"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":"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":"708-715"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","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":"Pressing, pressure and re-aggressing as tactical movement of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in women's soccer.","authors":"Rosario D'Onofrio, Dario Pompa, Cristian Savoia, Matteo Masucci, Francesco Laterza, Vincenzo Manzi","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16402-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.16402-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>A better understanding of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury mechanisms in female soccer can guide better research on both prevention programs and late-stage rehabilitation for the return-to-sport process. This narrative review investigates the technical and tactical game situations in female soccer linked to ACL injury mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>Through a literature search, we reviewed scientific literature to identify soccer-specific technical movements and tactical patterns that increase the risk of ACL injuries in female players. Articles were retrieved through Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and PubMed Central. Inclusion criteria were: 1) studies on ACL injury mechanisms in women's soccer; 2) studies examining soccer techniques/tactics to identify non-contact injury mechanisms. Gray literature was included to supplement limited indexed data, aiming to stay within author guidelines.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Female athletes experience a 2-8 times higher risk of ACL injury than males, with 70% of these injuries being non-contact. Common scenarios leading to these injuries involve ball possession/non-possession phases, tactical actions (pressing, pressure, re-aggression), and technical movements (cutting, changing direction). Tactical aspects, particularly pressing and re-aggression, are key contributors to ACL injury risk regardless of ball possession.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In female soccer, ACL injuries are related to non-contact injury mechanisms during technical and tactical situations. The knowledge and study of these situational patterns of play, such as pressing, re-aggression, pressure, and cutting maneuvers, are essential to target prevention strategies and return-to-sport processes objectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"657-664"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142622822","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}