Sarah M Alajlan, Obaidalah H Aljohani, Wissal Boughattas
{"title":"Exploring Motivation and Barriers to Physical Activity Among Educated Adult Saudi Women at Taif University.","authors":"Sarah M Alajlan, Obaidalah H Aljohani, Wissal Boughattas","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01030-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01030-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although physical activity (PA) offers numerous mental and physical health benefits, adult Saudi women face unique social and cultural barriers to participating in PA. This study aimed to explore the motivational factors and obstacles influencing PA participation among adult Saudi women at Taif University. Using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as the framework, a questionnaire was developed and administered to 706 participants, including students, administrators, and faculty members. Results indicated that psychological motivations were the strongest drivers of PA engagement, while physical and service-related limitations were the primary barriers to regular participation. Notably, women aged 30 to 40 showed a greater inclination toward regular physical activity than other age groups. The results indicate a requirement for focused initiatives and enhancements in infrastructure to overcome obstacles and promote physical activity engagement among women in Saudi Arabia. Further research is needed to validate these findings and to inform strategies for promoting PA among Saudi women.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"249"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11660610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142873011","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}
{"title":"Is there a correlation among landing stability, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, and ankle stiffness during single-leg landing?","authors":"Mohamadreza Hatefi, Mahdis Biglari, Farideh Babakhani","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01035-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01035-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Even though both landing stability and ankle dorsiflexion stiffness (ankle DR-stiffness) have been independently identified as risk factors associated with non-contact injuries, no study has specifically investigated the relationship between these two variables.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty male recreational athletes volunteered to participate in this study. Their ankle DF-ROM based on the weight-bearing lunge test, and landing stability based on the dynamic postural stability index (DPSI) and time to stabilization (TTS) were evaluated during a single-leg landing (SLL).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no statistically significant difference among ankle DF-ROM, ankle DF-stiffness, DPSI, and TTS during the SLL task (p > .05). Although a moderately positive relationship was observed between ankle DF-ROM and ankle DF-stiffness (p = .177; r = .354 [95% CI, -.153 to .653]) and a moderately negative relationship between ankle DF-ROM and TTS (p = .163; r = -.375 [95% CI, -.598 to .098]), these were not statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings indicate that ankle DF-stiffness as an independent variable, does not significantly affect landing stability based on the TTS and DPSI indexes. However, its interaction with other variables, such as sex, age, and the nature of the movement task, may influence landing stability. This study area warrants further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"243"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11656549/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856138","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}
{"title":"Validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of KOOS-ACL questionnaire.","authors":"Gökhan Büyüklüoğlu, Aydan Örsçelik, Görkem Kıyak, Sabriye Ercan","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01036-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01036-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to adapt the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (KOOS-ACL) into Turkish and to assess its validity and reliability.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The adaptation process involved translation, back-translation, and cultural adaptation of the questionnaire. Totally 133 patients who had a diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament tear was recruited. The reliability of the Turkish version of the KOOS-ACL was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, item-total correlations, and ICC. EFA and CFA were performed to evaluate construct validity, supported by KMO and Bartlett's test results. Criterion validity was examined through correlations with IKDC scores, and discriminative power was assessed using an independent samples t-test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IKDC score for evaluating knee function was 59.84 ± 21.74. The composite KOOS-ACL-Tr score was 61.95 ± 25.19. Cronbach's Alpha value was found to be 0.952 demonstrating high reliability. KOOS-ACL-Tr scores showed a linear positive correlation with the time elapsed since injury and IKDC scores (p < 0.001) establishing concurrent validity.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The adapted Turkish version of the KOOS-ACL is a valid and reliable scale intended for use in monitoring patients with ACL injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11657515/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856158","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}
{"title":"Investigation of parents' perceptions of sending their children to swimming courses in terms of various variables.","authors":"Ejder Gunes","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01027-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01027-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study aims to investigate parent's perceptions regarding their children's participation in swimming courses, considering various variables. Within the scope of the study, the \"Reasons for Parents Sending Their Children to Swimming Sports Scale,\" consisting of 21 questions, was utilized. This Scale evaluates three sub-factors: the motivations behind parents sending their children to swimming sports, the impact of swimming sports on their children, and the level of satisfaction with swimming sports. These factors were then compared with the parents' demographic data. The sample group comprised parents of children participating in different swimming courses in Ankara and those attending courses organized by the Presidential Guard Regiment Command. Data analysis has clarified factors influencing children's participation in swimming courses and highlighted key dimensions of parental perceptions. The findings indicate that equipping children with swimming skills can mitigate the risk of drowning and substantially enhance their physical activity levels. In this context, our research has identified a strong correlation between parent's physical activity levels and their children's. This finding highlights the critical role of parents in encouraging physical activity and underscores the importance of parent's serving as role models for their children.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11656541/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856133","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}
Marzieh Mortezanejad, Zahra Ebrahimabadi, Abbas Rahimi, Ali Maleki, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Fatemeh Ehsani
{"title":"Postural adjustment and muscle activity during each phase of gait initiation in chronic ankle instability: an observational study.","authors":"Marzieh Mortezanejad, Zahra Ebrahimabadi, Abbas Rahimi, Ali Maleki, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Fatemeh Ehsani","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01033-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01033-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gait initiation (GI) can be divided into three sections according to the center of pressure (COP) trace (S1, S2, and S3). Almost all studies do not separate each phase of the GI profile in postural control assessment and muscular investigation, whereas differences in the COP and muscles are found in each phase of the GI profile in people with gait problems.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty individuals with CAI and twenty healthy controls were included in the present study. A force plate synchronized with Qualisys motion analysis, MEGAWIN electromyography, and a pair of auditory cues were used for data capture. The participants carried out five trials of GI with the affected leg (dominant leg). The peak and mean COP excursions; the mean and maximum velocities of COP excursion during S1, S2,, S3, and the total phases in the mediolateral (ML) and anterior‒posterior (AP) directions; the root mean square (RMS); and the onset activity of the Tibialis Anterior (TA) and Soleus (SOL) muscles for both legs were used for statistical analysis. Independent t tests and Mann‒Whitney U tests were used for statistical analysis on the basis of a significance level of ≤ 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with those of healthy controls, independent t tests revealed a significant decrease in the peak COP excursion in the AP direction during S2 (P = 0.021) and in the mean velocity of COP excursion in the AP direction during S1 (P = 0.044) in the CAI group. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the duration of S1 in the GI profile (P = 0.045) in the CAI group compared with the healthy control group. There was no significant difference in the other COP variables, TA or SOL RMS or onset activity for either leg during S1, S2, or S3 between the two groups (P > 0.065).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Individuals with CAI exhibit increased stiffness in the AP direction in the injured ankle. This leads to a reduction in the velocity and peak of COP excursion, as well as an increase in the time required for postural control adjustment. These findings highlight the challenges individuals with CAI may face in meeting postural demands when trying to unload the affected foot.</p><p><strong>Ethical code: </strong>IR.SBMU.RETECH.REC.1402.095, 2023-5-28.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"248"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11657741/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856154","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}
Jae-Hoon Lee, Taehwan Kim, Minchul Lee, Min-Seong Ha
{"title":"Latent profile analysis of spinal deep muscle strength and physical fitness in elite Taekwondo athletes.","authors":"Jae-Hoon Lee, Taehwan Kim, Minchul Lee, Min-Seong Ha","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01034-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01034-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Taekwondo, core stability and physical fitness are vital for performance, with spinal deep muscles playing a key role. This study explored the relationship between spinal deep muscle strength and physical fitness in 104 adolescent Taekwondo athletes, using a cross-sectional design in a laboratory setting. Participants were classified into groups based on spinal muscle strength at various angles, measured with a Centaur 3D machine. Outcome measures included body composition (height, weight, BMI) and physical fitness (grip strength, back muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and leg strength). Latent profile analysis identified five profiles: G2 and G4 showed higher body weight and skeletal muscle mass, with G2 also having the highest grip, back, and leg strength. No significant relationship was found between spinal muscle strength and balance. The findings suggest spinal muscle strength and physical fitness do not always correlate, highlighting the need for further research to optimize training.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11657334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856152","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}
{"title":"Biopsychosocial approach to sports injury: a systematic review and exploration of knowledge structure.","authors":"Moonjung Bae","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01025-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01025-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sports injuries are influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. Therefore, an integrated approach to address these factors is essential. This study aimed to analyze the research trends and biopsychosocial factors influencing sports injuries. It also explored the knowledge structure of the biopsychosocial approach to sports injuries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and RISS databases with the keywords 'Biopsychosocial' and 'Sports injury' for studies published between January 1, 2014, and August 31, 2024. Studies in which the abstract content did not match the purpose of this study were excluded. Two independent reviewers conducted a qualitative content analysis of the selected literature. Data on the study design, year of publication, biopsychosocial factors, and main findings were extracted. To explore the knowledge structure, a keyword-network analysis was performed using Python NetworkX.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Five studies were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All selected studies were published after 2021, reflecting recent research trends. Biopsychosocial factors influencing the occurrence of sports injuries include sex, team sports, neuroticism, previous injury, postpartum-related factors, mental health, and sleep status. Biopsychosocial factors influencing return to play after sports injury include self-reported knee function and psychological readiness to return to sport. The five most frequently occurring keywords were 'injury', 'factors', 'sports', 'pain' and 'runners'. 'Factors-injury' had the highest co-occurrence frequency, and the 'injury', 'factors', and 'sports' showed high scores in the centrality analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A biopsychosocial approach to sports injuries represents a recent research trend. Identifying the biopsychosocial factors of sports injuries can help prevent injuries and promote rehabilitation. Therefore, the development of a biopsychosocial model to prevent sports injuries and promote rehabilitation has been proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"242"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11658233/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856115","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}
{"title":"Does lower limb kinesio taping affect pain, muscle strength, and balance following fatigue in healthy subjects? A systematic review and meta analysis of parallel randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Ghodsiyeh Joveini, Sahar Boozari, Somayeh Mohamadi, Hassan Jafari","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01032-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01032-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Kinesio tape (KT) has gained popularity in sports and rehabilitation due to its ease of use and potential benefits. However, its effectiveness is not well understood especially in addressing fatigue, a condition that can impair muscle function and increase the musculoskeletal risk of injury. Given KT's potential impact on muscle activity and recovery, this review aims to evaluate the effects of lower limb KT on pain, strength, and balance following fatigue.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search was conducted in five databases (Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, and PEDRO) up to January 2024. The search employed keywords related to KT, fatigue, and delayed onset muscle soreness. We included parallel randomized controlled trials that compared KT to control groups, including sham tape, rigid tape, or no-tape. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Meta-analyses were conducted for pain and strength outcomes, but not balance due to the limited number of articles addressing this outcome.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After screening 320 initial records, 16 studies were included in the analysis, all of which were characterized by a high risk of methodological bias. The meta-analysis on 837 subjects demonstrated that KT significantly reduced fatigue-related pain, with a moderate effect size (SMD = -0.44, p < 0.0001, I <sup>2</sup> = 32%). Subgroup analysis revealed significant pain reduction after 48 h, with no substantial effects immediately or at 24 h. The meta-analysis on muscle strength, involving 605 subjects, showed a significant improvement in the KT group, with a moderate to strong effect size (SMD = 0.46, p < 0.0001, I <sup>2</sup> = 45%). Subgroup analysis indicated strength improvements at all time points: immediate, 48 h, and beyond 48 h. Results regarding balance were mixed; two studies reported a positive effect of KT on balance, while two others showed no significant impact.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>KT effectively reduces pain following fatigue, particularly noticeable after 48 h, and significantly enhances muscle strength, with potential balance improvements. These findings highlight KT's non-invasive, and cost-effective advantages. However, due to high risk of bias and methodological variability, further rigorous research is essential to substantiate these benefits and refine the therapeutic application of KT.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"246"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11657792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856130","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}
Mitchell J Andersson, Göran Kenttä, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, Anders Håkansson
{"title":"Correction: Mental health symptom burden in elite ice hockey players and its association with self-reported concussive events.","authors":"Mitchell J Andersson, Göran Kenttä, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, Anders Håkansson","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01039-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01039-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"241"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11648289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839767","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}
{"title":"Multidimensional analysis of serving speed in volleyball players by position, sets, and league types: interactions and statistical differences.","authors":"Emre Altundag, Caglar Soylu, Zeki Akyildiz","doi":"10.1186/s13102-024-01031-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13102-024-01031-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Our study explores the multifaceted factors influencing serve speed in volleyball, including player position, match progression, and league level, providing actionable insights for performance optimization and injury prevention strategies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a cross-sectional approach, the study analyzes 15.347 serves from various leagues. A multifactorial ANOVA analysis was conducted to assess how player positions, sets, and league types influence serving speed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences were observed in serve speed between player positions (F = 375.844, p < .001), throughout match sets (F = 17.624, p < .001), and across different league types (F = 356.914, p < .001). Players in higher leagues, especially the 1st Men's league, displayed higher serve speeds compared to those in lower leagues (like the 2nd Women's league). Various serve types (jump float, jump spin, tennis serve) significantly impacted serve speed. Notable interactions between player positions and sets, as well as between positions and league types, were found. However, a three-way interaction among position, sets, and league type was not significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study emphasizes the need for targeted training interventions considering competitive level, gender, and match progression to optimize serving speed. This research contributes to the field of sports science, especially for performance enhancement in competitive volleyball.</p>","PeriodicalId":48585,"journal":{"name":"BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation","volume":"16 1","pages":"240"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11622488/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792635","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}