SportsPub Date : 2024-09-29DOI: 10.3390/sports12100266
Wenjun Xue, Yiming Tao, Yangyi Huang, Guannan Liu, Huiru Wang
{"title":"Emotional Intelligence and Burnout among Adolescent Basketball Players: The Mediating Effect of Emotional Labor.","authors":"Wenjun Xue, Yiming Tao, Yangyi Huang, Guannan Liu, Huiru Wang","doi":"10.3390/sports12100266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100266","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Burnout, characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, poses a significant challenge to adolescent athletes, particularly in high-intensity sports like basketball. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage emotions, which is negatively associated with burnout. Emotional labor, including strategies of surface acting (SA), deep acting (DA), and genuine expression (GE), plays a potentially key role in emotion management between EI and burnout for athletes. This study aims to investigate the relationship between EI and burnout, as well as the mediating role of emotional labor strategies among adolescent basketball players. Our cross-sectional study, conducted in youth sports schools in four different places in China, involved 260 basketball players. Results indicate a negative association between EI and burnout, with SA and GE emerging as significant mediators. SA was positively linked to burnout, while GE showed a negative association. These findings suggest that enhancing EI and managing emotional labor strategies are crucial for mitigating burnout and improving the well-being and performance of young athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11511296/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-29DOI: 10.3390/sports12100267
Fani Thoma, Eirini Koidou, Christina Dolopikou, Vassilis Barkoukis, Constantinos Giaginis, Sousana K Papadopoulou
{"title":"Association of Competitive Adolescent Athletes from Lean and Non-Lean Sports Physical, Social and Psychological Characteristics with Adherence to Mediterranean Diet.","authors":"Fani Thoma, Eirini Koidou, Christina Dolopikou, Vassilis Barkoukis, Constantinos Giaginis, Sousana K Papadopoulou","doi":"10.3390/sports12100267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mediterranean diet (MD) is regarded as one of the healthier dietary patterns which is recommended for athletes. This study aims to investigate the adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD) and associated beliefs in a large, diverse sample of competitive adolescent athletes from various sports, including both lean and non-lean sports. Additionally, the study examines factors important regarding intention to AMD within the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). In the study took part 711 adolescents (357 male, aged = 14.93 ± 1.38, and 354 female, aged = 14.85 ± 1.35) athletes. The level of AMD was not a significant different between lean (mean = 4.98, SD = ±3.90) and non-lean (mean = 4.77, SD = ±3.68) sport. According to the sport type the 35% of lean sport athletes demonstrated low AMD, 34.1% moderate adherence and 30.9% a high degree. The non lean athletes demonstrated low AMD in 36.3%, moderate adherence 33% and high degree in 30.7%. The results of the mediation analysis indicated a significant mediation effect of intention in the relationship between TPB variables and MD. Based on the results of the study the type of sport does not play a role in the AMD, which, as in the general population, is low. Also validate the TPB and underscore the significance of targeting individuals' intentions to promote positive dietary behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11511499/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-25DOI: 10.3390/sports12100265
Arnulfo Ramos-Jiménez, Rosa Patricia Hernández-Torres, David Alfredo Hernández-Ontiveros, Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz, Reymond Josué López-Fregoso, José Miguel Martínez-Sanz, Genaro Rodríguez-Uribe, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe
{"title":"An Update of the Promise of Glycine Supplementation for Enhancing Physical Performance and Recovery.","authors":"Arnulfo Ramos-Jiménez, Rosa Patricia Hernández-Torres, David Alfredo Hernández-Ontiveros, Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz, Reymond Josué López-Fregoso, José Miguel Martínez-Sanz, Genaro Rodríguez-Uribe, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe","doi":"10.3390/sports12100265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100265","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glycine, the simple amino acid, is a key component of muscle metabolism with proven cytoprotective effects and hypothetical benefits as a therapeutic nutrient. Cell, in vitro, and animal studies suggest that glycine enhances protection against muscle wasting by activating anabolic pathways and inhibiting proteolytic gene expression. Some evidence indicates that glycine supplementation may enhance peak power output, reduce lactic acid accumulation during high-intensity exercise, and improve sleep quality and recovery. This literature review critically explores glycine's potential as an ergogenic aid and its relevance to muscle regeneration, muscle strength, endurance exercise performance, and sleep quality. It also underscores key areas for future research. It is concluded that more randomized controlled clinical trials in humans are needed to confirm glycine's potential as a dietary supplement to support muscle function, recovery, and overall athletic performance as an ergogenic aid and to establish nutritional recommendations for athletic performance. Also, it is essential to consider that high doses (>500 mg/kg of body mass) could induce cytotoxic effects and contribute to acute glutamate toxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11510825/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142516747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.3390/sports12100264
Viola Keczeli, Andrea Gubicskóné Kisbenedek, Zsófia Verzár, Anita Hulman, Iván Petrov, Ferenc Ihász, Zoltán Alföldi
{"title":"Prevalence of Eating Disorders among Competitive Rowers.","authors":"Viola Keczeli, Andrea Gubicskóné Kisbenedek, Zsófia Verzár, Anita Hulman, Iván Petrov, Ferenc Ihász, Zoltán Alföldi","doi":"10.3390/sports12100264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Internationally, few studies have been written on the prevalence of eating disorders among rowers, and there is no research on the subject in Hungary. This is particularly important in weight-related sports such as rowing. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of eating disorders among rowers. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in the summer of 2023. In a non-random convenience sampling, our target population consisted of certified competitive rowers (<i>n</i> = 222). In addition to socio-demographic, performance-related questions, the anonymous, self-completed questionnaire used the validated The Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI). Results were considered significant when <i>p</i> < 0.05. A total of 57 lightweight (25.67%) and 165 openweight (74.33%) rowers participated in the study. On the perfectionism subscale and the interoceptive awareness subscale, rowers competing in the lightweight category scored significantly higher (<i>p</i> = 0.03; <i>p</i> = 0.05). Scores on the EDI subscales, gender and BMI data did not show significant relationships. Overall, rowers in the openweight group scored higher on the bulimia subscale, but no rowers who met all criteria and could be identified as having eating disorders. Rowers who have only competed in national championships and not in international competitions were more likely to reduce stress levels by eating. The study showed that the prevalence of eating disorders among rowers is no higher than in the general population. However, continued assessment, further extensive research and education of rowers is essential in this area, as weight-related sports will always be a risk group for eating disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11511500/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.3390/sports12090263
Pedro Oliveira, Felipe Arruda Moura, Ivan Baptista, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, José Afonso
{"title":"Variation in Accelerometer-Derived Instantaneous Acceleration Distribution Curves of Elite Male Soccer Players According to Playing Position: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Pedro Oliveira, Felipe Arruda Moura, Ivan Baptista, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, José Afonso","doi":"10.3390/sports12090263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12090263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The incorporation of triaxial accelerometers into Global Positioning Systems (GPS) has significantly advanced our understanding of accelerations in sports. However, inter-positional differences are unknown. This study aimed to explore the variability of acceleration and deceleration (Acc) distribution curves according to players' positions during soccer matches. Thirty-seven male players from a national-level Portuguese club were monitored using 10 Hz GPS with an embedded accelerometer during the 2021/2022 season. Resultant Acc was obtained from the x (lateral), y (frontal/back), and z (vertical) axes and expressed in gravitational units (g). Statistical Parametric Mapping was employed to compare playing positions: central defenders (CD), fullbacks (FB), central midfielders (CM), wide midfielders (WM), and strikers (ST). All positions exhibited a decreasing Acc distribution curve, very similar in shape, with a high frequency of events in the lower ranges (i.e., 0 to 1 g) and a lower frequency of events in the higher values (2 to 10 g). Post hoc comparisons revealed significant differences between all positions, except between FB and WM. Out of 1000 points in the curve, CD had 540, 535, 414, and 264 different points compared to FB, CM, WM, and ST, respectively. These findings indicate that players in different positions face distinct demands during matches, emphasizing the need for position-specific Acc analysis and training programming. By analyzing Acc as a continuous variable, this study highlights the importance of individualized monitoring to ensure the comprehensive and precise tracking of all player activities, without overlooking or omitting critical information.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11436242/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.3390/sports12090260
Emanuel Festino, Olga Papale, Francesca Di Rocco, Marianna De Maio, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco
{"title":"Effect of Physical Activity Behaviors, Team Sports, and Sitting Time on Body Image and Exercise Dependence.","authors":"Emanuel Festino, Olga Papale, Francesca Di Rocco, Marianna De Maio, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco","doi":"10.3390/sports12090260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12090260","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate whether the type and degree of physical activity commitment (i.e., team sport athletes, highly active individuals, sedentary behavior) influence body image and exercise behavior. A total of 96 participants (46 women and 50 men; age: 22.7 ± 2.7 years; height: 170 ± 8.6 cm; weight: 67.6 ± 10.8 kg) were divided in six groups: female volleyball and male football players (student athletes classified as Tier 2), highly physically active women and men, with high sitting time completed the Body Image Dimensional Assessment and the 21-item Exercise Dependence Scale to evaluate body dissatisfaction and level of dependency on exercise. The Body Image Dimensional Assessment is a silhouette-based scale, where three direct indices are derived from the participants' responses: body dissatisfaction, sexual body dissatisfaction, and comparative body dissatisfaction. The Exercise Dependence Scale is a six-point Likert scale that evaluates seven dimensions of exercise dependence (tolerance, withdrawal, intention effects, lack of control, time, reductions in other activities, and continuance) and provides an overall score. A multivariate analysis of variance was used to examine the effects of different levels of physical activity, team sport participation (volleyball and football), and sedentary behavior (i.e., high sitting time) on participants' body image indices and dimensions of exercise dependence according to sex. Volleyball players showed significantly higher body dissatisfaction than football players (<i>d</i> = 0.99) and the physically active men group (<i>d</i> = 2.31), who had lower values than sedentary women group (<i>d</i> = 1.68). Football players had lower comparative body dissatisfaction values than volleyball players (<i>d</i> = 1.70) and sedentary women (<i>d</i> = 1.69), who had higher values than sedentary men (<i>d</i> = 1.04). Sedentary women had a significantly lower exercise dependence scale score than volleyball players (<i>d</i> = 1.71), football players (<i>d</i> = 1.12), and physically active men (<i>d</i> = 1.21). The findings highlight the impact of regular physical activity on body dissatisfaction and the variance in body image perceptions between the sexes. Moreover, the high exercise dependence values found in volleyball and football players and physically active men suggest an effect of intense training and maladaptive exercise behaviors, underlining the need for comprehensive strategies to address exercise dependence.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435772/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.3390/sports12090262
Tom Faulks, Pierpaolo Sansone, Sibi Walter
{"title":"A Systematic Review of Lower Limb Strength Tests Used in Elite Basketball.","authors":"Tom Faulks, Pierpaolo Sansone, Sibi Walter","doi":"10.3390/sports12090262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12090262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Basketball players rely on their lower limb strength for speed and agility. Therefore, it is important for strength and conditioning coaches to seek methods to assess and develop lower limb strength.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to identify tests and variables used to assess lower body strength among elite basketball players and to provide normative values for the commonly used strength tests.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A review of PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute cross-sectional and cohort checklists.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the twelve reviewed studies, seven strength tests and five outcome variables were used. The most frequently used lower limb strength tests were the back squat (nine studies) and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) (three studies), both reporting one repetition maximum (1RM) and peak force metrics. The most frequently used lower limb strength test was the back squat among males and IMTP among females.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Among elite basketball players, the back squat 1RM is the most used lower limb strength test. However, across studies, a large variability was evidenced, which suggests that lower limb testing procedures are heterogeneous in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435599/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.3390/sports12090259
Bryan L Riemann, Matthew Johnson, Matthew K Helms, Andrew Hatchett, Joseph D Vondrasek, Cullun Q Watts, Marianne Huebner
{"title":"Countermovement Jump Peak Power Changes with Age in Masters Weightlifters.","authors":"Bryan L Riemann, Matthew Johnson, Matthew K Helms, Andrew Hatchett, Joseph D Vondrasek, Cullun Q Watts, Marianne Huebner","doi":"10.3390/sports12090259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12090259","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aging is associated with decreased muscle strength and power. Power is particularly important for maintaining the independence of older adults when performing activities of daily living. The countermovement jump has been identified as a reliable and safe method to assess lower extremity power across the lifespan. The purpose of this investigation was to study sex differences and age-related changes in countermovement jump peak power among masters weightlifters with the secondary purpose of comparing results to previous reports of community and masters athletes. Female (<i>n</i> = 63, 39 to 70 yrs, med (56 yrs)) and male (<i>n</i> = 39, 35 to 86 yrs, med (59 yrs)) participants of the 2022 World Masters Championships completed three maximal effort countermovement jump repetitions following a dynamic warm-up. Vertical ground reaction forces were recorded, and peak power normalized to body mass was calculated. Results indicated significant age-related peak power among weightlifters, with the decline being significantly more pronounced in males than females. Female weightlifters exhibited less age-related decline compared to normative data as well as the other Master athlete comparison cohorts (short and long-distance runners), whereas the males demonstrated similar age-related declines as the comparison cohorts. While the female weightlifters in the current study generally demonstrated the least age-related declines in CMJ peak power of the comparative literature, the male weightlifters showed similar age-related decline rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11436148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.3390/sports12090261
David Procida, Jocelyn Mara, Lachlan Mitchell, Naroa Etxebarria
{"title":"How Do Age-Group Triathlon Coaches Manage Training Load? A Pilot Study.","authors":"David Procida, Jocelyn Mara, Lachlan Mitchell, Naroa Etxebarria","doi":"10.3390/sports12090261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12090261","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multidisciplinary sports like triathlons require combining training for three different sports, and it is unclear how triathlon coaches manage this. During a 10-week period, we provided four age-group triathlon coaches with summary reports of the training completed by their athletes (n = 10) in the previous week. Coaches were then asked if the information provided to them was used to inform training prescription for the following week. The information provided to coaches included relative acute training load (rATL) and training stress scores (TSSs). Weekly fluctuations in rATL of >10% (spikes) were 83% (swim), 74% (bike) and 87% (run). Coaches adapted training loads for the upcoming week in 25% of all rATLs reported, and only 5% (swim), 33% (bike) and 9% (run) of the adjusted loads avoided spikes. Consequently, there were 22 single-discipline acute training load spikes vs. 14 spikes when combining all three disciplines. Only 1.5% of training was lost to injury, mostly after a large running-based training load spike (>30%). Coaches largely overlooked the information provided in the report when prescribing exercise for the following week, and when adjusted, it failed to bring weekly load variability <10%.</p>","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"12 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11435779/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SportsPub Date : 2024-09-18DOI: 10.3390/sports12090257
Emily J. Philpott, Mohammadmahdi Bahrami, Mahta Sardroodian, David G. Behm
{"title":"The Effects of High-Intensity, Short-Duration and Low-Intensity, Long-Duration Hamstrings Static Stretching on Contralateral Limb Performance","authors":"Emily J. Philpott, Mohammadmahdi Bahrami, Mahta Sardroodian, David G. Behm","doi":"10.3390/sports12090257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12090257","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Increases in contralateral range of motion (ROM) have been shown following acute high-intensity and high-duration static stretching (SS) with no significant change in contralateral force, power, and muscle activation. There are currently no studies comparing the effects of a high-intensity, short-duration (HISD) or low-intensity, long-duration (LILD) SS on contralateral performance. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine how HISD and LILD SS of the dominant leg hamstrings influence contralateral limb performance. Methods: Sixteen trained participants (eight females, eight males) completed three SS interventions of the dominant leg hamstrings; (1) HISD (6 × 10 s at maximal point of discomfort), (2) LILD (6 × 30 s at initial point of discomfort), and (3) control. Dominant and non-dominant ROM, maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) forces, muscle activation (electromyography (EMG)), and unilateral CMJ and DJ heights were recorded pre-test and 1 min post-test. Results: There were no significant contralateral ROM or performance changes. Following the HISD condition, the post-test ROM for the stretched leg (110.6 ± 12.6°) exceeded the pre-test (106.0 ± 9.0°) by a small magnitude effect of 4.2% (p = 0.008, d = 0.42). With LILD, the stretched leg post-test (112.2 ± 16.5°) exceeded (2.6%, p = 0.06, d = 0.18) the pre-test ROM (109.3 ± 16.2°) by a non-significant, trivial magnitude. There were large magnitude impairments, evidenced by main effects for testing time for force, instantaneous strength, and associated EMG. A significant ROM interaction (p = 0.02) showed that with LILD, the stretched leg significantly (p = 0.05) exceeded the contralateral leg by 13.4% post-test. Conclusions: The results showing no significant increase in contralateral ROM with either HISD or LILD SS, suggesting the interventions may not have been effective in promoting crossover effects.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142260847","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}