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{"title":"Prevalence, associated disorders and treatment of joint hypermobility syndrome; A systematic review","authors":"Mohsen Jari ,&nbsp;Fatemeh Alaei","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS)-which was previously named benign JHS- is a condition in which there are musculoskeletal symptoms with generalized hypermobility without any associated connective tissue abnormality or congenital syndrome.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Article databases were reviewed in depth by two researchers blinded to each other. The quality of the articles was evaluated based on the QUADAS-2 tool.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The overall prevalence of JHS was estimated to be 17.2 %, this overall prevalence in boys was 17.9 % and 24.2 % in girls was determined. The main disorders associated with JHS included orthopedic disorders, the main of which were scoliosis, knee injuries, hip dysfunction, jaw dysfunction, and shoulder dysfunction. Among non-orthopedic underlying diseases, the most important underlying disorders included digestive disorders, vesicoureteral reflux, orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and anxiety disorders. The main therapeutic approaches offered to improve JHS included education, mindfulness and body stability training, exercise and physical therapy, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, limb splinting, and foot orthosis. These approaches showed promise in managing musculoskeletal symptoms and psychological comorbidities, but evidence on extra-articular systemic symptoms was limited.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>JHS is a common disorder among children and adolescents, associated with both orthopedic and non-orthopedic disorders. Supportive treatments, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy appear effective for musculoskeletal and psychological symptoms, though their impact on extra-articular systemic symptoms remains unclear. Further research is needed to optimize diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 74-79"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145521037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A study investigating the impact of the ‘rehabilitation-training integration’ intervention strategy on elite weightlifters with chronic low back pain returning to competitive sports","authors":"Peng Liu (Assistant researcher) ,&nbsp;Qi Yan (Professor of China Institute of Sports Science)","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.09.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.09.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a 16-week integrated rehabilitation-training intervention for an elite female weightlifter with chronic low back pain (CLBP), focusing on optimizing biomechanical and clinical synergy to address pain-performance conflicts and restore her competitive capacity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A case-study framework was employed with a structured three-phase protocol: pain modulation, neuromuscular re-education, and sport-specific loading. Multidimensional assessments were conducted throughout the intervention, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Y-Balance Test (YBT), joint range of motion (ROM), isokinetic strength testing, and sport-specific performance metrics. Dynamic periodization was applied to ensure progressive adaptation, with an emphasis on core stability, strength symmetry, and kinetic chain efficiency.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>indicated substantial improvements: VAS scores reduced by 76 % (from 7.8 to 1.9), FMS scores increased by 28.6 % (from 14 to 19), YBT asymmetry normalized to &lt;8 %, hip flexion symmetry restored to within 5°, and hip extension torque improved by 22.3 % (from 218 N to 266 N). The athlete returned to competition, surpassing her pre-injury total lift by 7 kg and winning a national championship.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The rehabilitation-training integration strategy, combining biomechanical correction and neuromuscular optimization, effectively addressed the athlete's CLBP. By focusing on core stability, restoring strength symmetry, and improving movement patterns, the intervention facilitated pain reduction, tissue healing, and sport-specific performance restoration. This approach provides a validated framework for managing chronic injuries in strength sports, offering valuable insights for rehabilitation and performance enhancement in elite athletes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 227-234"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145571320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of 16-week circuit training on spine structure, trunk muscle endurance, and balance in healthy women","authors":"Derya Ozer Kaya ,&nbsp;Erhan Secer ,&nbsp;Seyda Toprak Celenay","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The present study aimed to examine the effects of circuit training (CT) on spine structure, trunk muscle endurance, and balance in healthy women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Thirty-one healthy women [median age: 37.00 (34.00/40.00) years] were included in the study. The participants joined CT, arranged according to the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine, 3 days a week, an average of 40 min a day, for a total of 16 weeks. Before and after a CT, spine structure was assessed with the Spinal Mouse, trunk muscle endurance was assessed with the trunk flexion and extension endurance tests, and static balance was assessed with the Biodex Balance System. The Wilcoxon test was used to compare the pretest and posttest values within the group. The significance level (α) was set at 0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Following 16-week CT, the posture and mobility scores improved with large (1.06, 1.18, respectively) effect sizes (p = 0.002, p &lt; 0.001, respectively). No positive effects on postural competency (p = 0.486), trunk flexor and extensor muscle endurance (p = 0.318, p = 0.572, respectively), and static balance eyes-open and eyes-closed (overall, anteroposterior, mediolateral) (p = 0.517, p = 0.173, p = 0.922, p = 0.925, p = 0.404, p = 0.196, respectively) were observed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A 16-week CT effectively improved static posture and general mobility in healthy women, yet its observed lack of impact on postural competency, trunk muscle endurance, and balance suggests that future exercise interventions should integrate more targeted and specific components to achieve comprehensive physical fitness adaptations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 585-593"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145839727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Virtual reality exercises versus high volume resistance training on body fat and blood biomarkers in obese adult females: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Nabil Mahmoud Abdel-Aal ,&nbsp;Mohsen Mohamed Elsayyad ,&nbsp;Sarah Sabry Ahmed ,&nbsp;Maged A. Basha ,&nbsp;FatmaAlzahraa H. Kamel","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>To compare the adding effect of virtual reality exercises (VRE) versus high volume resistance training (HVRT) to low calorie diet (LCD) on blood biomarkers and body fat in obese adult females.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Sixty sedentary obese females (aged 40–60 years; BMI 30–40 kg/m²) were randomly assigned to three groups: VRE plus LCD, HVRT and LCD, or LCD only. Both exercise interventions were conducted three times weekly for 12 weeks. The outcome measures were lipid profile, glycated hemoglobin (Hb A1C), C-reactive protein (CRP), percentage of body fat (PBF), trunk fat (TF), waist hip ratio (WHR), skinfold thickness (SFT), quality of life (QOL), and fatigue severity (FS). All measurements were taken at baseline and after twelve weeks. Data were analyzed using mixed-model MANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc tests (α &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Significant multivariate effects were found for group, time, and group-time interaction (p &lt; 0.001). Both VRE and HVRT groups demonstrated significant reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HbA1c, CRP, PBF, TF, WHR, and skinfold thickness, with increased HDL and improved QOL and FS (p &lt; 0.01). No significant differences were observed between VRE and HVRT groups (p &gt; 0.05), whereas both were superior to LCD alone across all outcomes (p &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Combining VRE or HVRT with a LCD resulted in comparable improvements on lipid profile, HbA1c, CRP, PBF, TF, WHR, SFT, QOL, and FS, exceeding the benefits of dietary intervention alone. Virtual reality exercise may offer an engaging alternative to traditional resistance training for obesity management in women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 192-201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145571435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mobile health applications for the self-management of musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of online stores in Brazil","authors":"Luiz Filipe Máximo Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Julya Perea ,&nbsp;Cristiano Carvalho ,&nbsp;Paula Rezende Camargo","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common and disabling condition. In Brazil, the prevalence of MSK pain ranges from 21 % to 76 % with social and economic impacts. Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) have potential for aiding MSK pain treatment. Assessing their quality and usage is crucial to guarantee patient safety and intervention efficacy. The aim of this systematic review was to identify mHealth apps for self-management of MSK pain available in Brazilian online stores. The quality of the apps was also assessed.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Searches at App Store and Google Play were performed in December/2024. Apps in Portuguese, with no restrictions of price, involving self-management of MSK pain were included. The quality of apps was assessed with the Mobile Health App Rating Scale (MARS). Two reviewers conducted the search, screening and mHealth assessment. This systematic review was previously registered at PROSPERO (CRD42024626484).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 12,639 apps identified, 36 met the inclusion criteria (App Store = 5 and Google Play = 31). Among the included apps, 41.5 % approached exercises, 26.4 % education or counseling, 15.1 % symptom tracking and notes/logbook, and 1.9 % self-massage. The mean MARS score for the 36 apps was 3.87 ± 0.20 (ranging from 2.75 to 4.39 points).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This systematic review identified 36 apps with quality ranging from poor to excellent. The highest-scoring apps may be recommended for individuals with MSK pain with caution, as some do not provide all necessary resources for the assessment and follow-up in this population. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of mHealth apps.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 287-294"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145571437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is cryotherapy effective for tendon health? A systematic review of evidence and methodological limitations","authors":"Tatiana Araújo Lima ,&nbsp;Thiago Santos Rocha ,&nbsp;Márcio Almeida Bezerra ,&nbsp;Rodrigo Ribeiro de Oliveira","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Cryotherapy is widely used in managing soft tissue injuries, but its scientific foundation and clinical application remain inconsistent. Human evidence—especially concerning tendinopathy—is limited and heterogeneous. Understanding the effects of cold exposure on tendon structure and function is essential for safer and more effective clinical practice.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To systematically review the clinical, mechanical, and physiological effects of cryotherapy on human tendons, both healthy and affected by tendinopathy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Comprehensive searches were conducted in CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PEDro. Studies including human participants exposed to cryotherapy and assessing tendon-related outcomes were eligible. From 1075 records screened, 12 studies met inclusion criteria.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Among the 12 included studies, seven (58.3 %) were randomized or quasi-randomized, four (33.3 %) experimental, and one (8.3 %) observational. Nine studies (75 %) used ice and three (25 %) used cold- or ice-water immersion. Cryotherapy was applied either as a standalone treatment (five studies, 41.7 %) or combined with other therapies (seven, 58.3 %) such as exercise, ultrasound, compression, or taping. Short-term improvements were reported in pain and microcirculatory parameters, suggesting potential benefits when used as an adjunct. However, methodological limitations—small samples, limited follow-up, and heterogeneous outcomes—restrict the strength and generalizability of findings.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Current evidence does not support cryotherapy as a standalone or standard treatment for tendinopathy. It may serve as an adjunctive strategy for short-term symptom relief, but its long-term structural or functional benefits remain uncertain. High-quality randomized controlled trials are required to clarify its therapeutic role.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 346-355"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145618073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship between early and late stimulation of the deltoid muscle in patients undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. A systematic review with meta-analysis","authors":"Flávio Martins do Nascimento Filho ,&nbsp;Talita Santos Andrade ,&nbsp;Pedro Machado Menezes ,&nbsp;Mayara Alves Menezes ,&nbsp;Suziany dos Santos Caduda ,&nbsp;Igor Leonardo Alves Mendonça ,&nbsp;Tarcísio Brandão Lima ,&nbsp;Jader Pereira de Farias Neto ,&nbsp;Walderi Monteiro da Silva Junior","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To evaluate the effects of early stimulation on deltoid functional performance in patients undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA).</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Systematic review with meta-analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A comprehensive search was conducted in 12 databases. Two independent reviewers assessed the studies for inclusion and quality of evidence. Data were analyzed using meta-analysis when possible; otherwise, they were qualitatively synthesized. The outcomes evaluated were functional performance, pain, functional capacity, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and adverse effects. The quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, of which three provided viable comparisons for meta-analysis. In the comparison between early and late stimulation, early stimulation demonstrated statistically significant improvements in ROM for flexion, abduction, and external rotation. Conversely, delayed stimulation resulted in better outcomes for internal rotation. Nevertheless, no significant differences were found between groups in functional performance, pain, or functional capacity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although both groups showed improvements, early stimulation demonstrated superior ROM outcomes in specific movements. However, the evidence was classified as low to very low due to methodological limitations. To enhance clinical decision-making, further studies with greater methodological rigor are necessary.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 442-455"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145736883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surface EMG analysis of tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius activity under different loading positions","authors":"Yumi Okayama PT, Ph.D.,&nbsp;Shinichi Daikuya PT, Ph.D","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury during sports activities. In physiotherapy for Achilles tendon ruptures, repair of the tendon must take priority. In addition, because it is necessary to provide proper traction load during the treatment process, it is important to clarify the effect to Achilles tendon by physiotherapy, which is muscle strengthening, stretching and o on. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different loading amounts and loading positions on the muscle activity of the ankle plantar flexors and dorsiflexors with a fixed ankle dorsiflexion angle. The ankle joint of the participants was fixed with non-stretch cotton tape so that the ankle joint angle was at 0 degree of dorsiflexion. Surface electromyography of the lower limb muscles was recorded during standing position changed the loading positions and the loading amount. The result, muscle activity in the tibialis anterior was increased by loading to the rearfoot, and that muscle activity in the gastrocnemius was increased by loading to the forefoot. Therefore, it was shown that even if the ankle joint is fixed, muscle activity of the ankle plantar flexor muscle group increases during forefoot loading motion. These results also suggest that in physiotherapy after Achilles tendon rupture, there is a risk of increasing the traction load on the Achilles tendon depending on the loading position, even for partial weight-bearing when the ankle joint is fixed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 429-434"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145736882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sex-specific acute effects of postural hammock exercise on autonomic regulation and plantar pressure in individuals with low back pain","authors":"Elena Martínez-Rosales ,&nbsp;Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar ,&nbsp;Eva M. Artés-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with significant socioeconomic implications. The autonomic nervous system is implicated in the pathophysiology of back pain, with changes in heart rate variability (HRV) and plantar pressure observed in affected individuals. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a single postural hammock-based exercise session on HRV and plantar pressure in individuals with low back pain.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Forty-three participants (mean age 48.88 ± 11.87, 67 % women) with lower back pain were assessed before and after a 60-min exercise session, which incorporated flexibility, strength training, and deep breathing techniques designed to enhance autonomic regulation in a postural hammock. HRV was measured using a Polar heart monitor, and plantar pressure was analyzed with the Podoprint S4 System. Linear mixed-effects models were used to analyze the effects of the intervention, and subgroup analyses based on sex were performed using R Studio (v. 4.3).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results indicated a significant reduction in heart rate (mean difference: −5.2 bpm, p ≤ 0.01) and an increase in the HRV parameter very low frequency power (VLF; mean difference: 0.6 ms², p ≤ 0.01), across all participants. No other HRV parameters showed significant changes. Women showed greater improvements in heart rate (mean difference: −6.5 bpm, p ≤ 0.01) and VLF (mean difference: 0.6 ms², p = 0.011) compared to men. However, no significant changes were observed in plantar pressure parameters.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These findings suggest that a single session of postural hammock exercise may influence autonomic balance, particularly in women, but does not appear to affect plantar pressure in a static standing position. Further research is needed to explore the long-term benefits and mechanisms underlying these effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 295-301"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145618076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of attentional focus on performance in standardized lumbar strength tests","authors":"Gustavo Sinezio Goulart ,&nbsp;Fabian Alberto Romero Clavijo ,&nbsp;João Victor Vieira da Silva ,&nbsp;Luciano Fernandes Crozara ,&nbsp;Fábio Saraiva Flôres ,&nbsp;Ricardo Drews","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>A significant body of research has revealed the effect of attentional focus on the performance of a variety of motor tasks. However, the effect of different directed attentional foci on performance in standardized lumbar strength tests remains unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the effect of directed attentional focus on performance in standardized lumbar strength tests.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The sample consisted of 48 physically active adults (23.3 ± 3.1 years), distributed into three groups: external focus group (EFG), internal focus group (IFG), and control group (CG). The study consisted of two phases: Phase 1 (Pre-test) and Phase 2 (Post-test). Each phase included two tests: an isometric maximum strength test and an isometric strength control test aimed at producing 50 % of the maximal value. Both tests were conducted using a lumbar dynamometer. Following Phase 1, participants received instructions according to their experimental condition. In Phase 2, after specific trials of the control and maximal strength test, participants completed questionnaires to assess their attentional focus during the tests.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No significant differences were found between the groups in either the isometric maximum strength or the isometric strength control tests at any phase of the study. In the isometric strength control test, all groups showed improvement from pre to post-test. The attentional focus questionnaire results indicated that both the EFG and IFG primarily adhered to the provided instructions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Different attentional focus instructions do not benefit isometric maximal strength or control lumbar strength performance in active young adults. These findings contrast with a portion of previous studies and highlight the complex relationship between attentional focus and motor performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 332-339"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145618075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}