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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-08 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090310

Chun-Hao Fan, Chien-Nan Liao, Wei-Hsiu Hsu

{"title":"Associations of Scoring Accuracy with Postural Stability and Strength Measures in Archers on a Standard Archery Site.","authors":"Chun-Hao Fan, Chien-Nan Liao, Wei-Hsiu Hsu","doi":"10.3390/sports13090310","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090310","url":null,"abstract":"Archery performance is substantially influenced by postural stability. Although archery is commonly practiced outdoors, most studies have focused on short-distance indoor environments. Accordingly, this study examined the correlation between postural stability and shooting accuracy in competitive recurve and compound archers on a standard outdoor field (70 m for recurve and 50 m for compound). This study included 37 archers. Each archer's performance was recorded during a simulated competition. Measurements included muscle strength, body stability, and center of pressure. Postural stability data were analyzed at 0.5 s before and 0.1 s after arrow release. The results indicated that compared with compound archers, recurve archers had stronger upper-limb muscles and exhibited lower pre-release total center of pressure (51.9 mm; p = 0.022) and medial/lateral sway (1.1 mm; p = 0.043). The compound archers exhibited lower post-release anterior/posterior sway (3.2 mm; p = 0.001) and lower angular velocities in most body segments, except for the lower back. The recurve archers relied more on post-release stability, whereas the compound archers relied more on pre-release control. Linear regression analysis identified different predictors of scoring accuracy for each bow type. Our findings highlight the need for discipline-specific training strategies, such as enhancing bow-side stability for recurve archers and drawing-side control for compound archers.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473916/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151929","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}

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Developing the Physical Fitness of Children: A Systematic Scoping Review of Pedagogy in Research. 发展儿童的身体素质：教育学研究的系统范围综述。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-08 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090309

Mark Helme, Ian Cowburn, Kevin Till

{"title":"Developing the Physical Fitness of Children: A Systematic Scoping Review of Pedagogy in Research.","authors":"Mark Helme, Ian Cowburn, Kevin Till","doi":"10.3390/sports13090309","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090309","url":null,"abstract":"Despite a robust body of evidence supporting both the need for and the effectiveness of physical fitness interventions in children aged 5-11, global fitness levels in this age group continue to decline. This systematic scoping review interrogates a critical, often overlooked dimension of this paradox: the pedagogy of fitness-intervention design and delivery. By analysing 106 primary research studies, the review exposes a consistent pattern. Interventions are predominantly highly structured (89%), rarely foster a mastery-oriented motivational climate (only 11%), and fail to report practitioner behaviours (65%). While most interventions yielded positive fitness outcomes, these gains were achieved without the use of pedagogical strategies known to support engagement, autonomy, and long-term adherence in children. This suggests that current approaches may achieve short-term physiological improvements but are limited in cultivating the motivational and developmental conditions necessary for sustained impact. The findings underscore a pressing need for future research to move beyond the \"what\" of fitness programming and rigorously address the \"how.\" Embedding and explicitly reporting pedagogical elements-such as supportive practitioner behaviours, autonomy-supportive structures, and mastery climates-could transform fitness interventions into developmentally appropriate, engaging, and sustainable experiences for children. Without this shift, we risk perpetuating interventions that are effective in the lab but ineffective in life.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12474001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151889","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}

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Associations Between Isokinetic Torque and External Load Metrics During Youth Soccer Matches. 青少年足球比赛中等速扭矩和外部负荷指标之间的关系。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-08 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090311

Yiannis Michailidis

{"title":"Associations Between Isokinetic Torque and External Load Metrics During Youth Soccer Matches.","authors":"Yiannis Michailidis","doi":"10.3390/sports13090311","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090311","url":null,"abstract":"Physical fitness, especially strength, is key for football performance and injury prevention, but its role in match running remains unclear. This study examined correlations between knee flexor and extensor isokinetic torque (60°/s, 180°/s, 300°/s) and running performance in 20 U17 players (age 16 ± 0.5 years, height 1.78 ± 0.05 m, weight 71 ± 7.1 kg) across 16 matches, with GPS tracking (Apex, STATSports, Newry, Northern Ireland). Results varied by position. Central defenders showed a negative correlation between non-dominant knee flexor torque at 300°/s and high-speed running distance (r = -0.975, p = 0.025). Side defenders displayed positive correlations between dominant knee flexor torque at 300°/s and both total distance and moderate running (r = 0.885-0.976, p < 0.05), but negative correlations with maximum speed (r < -0.89, p < 0.05). Central midfielders had several negative associations between dominant knee flexor torque at 300°/s and accelerations or decelerations (r < -0.88, p < 0.05). Side midfielders and forwards showed positive correlations between torque at higher speeds (180°/s, 300°/s) and sprint distance (r ≥ 0.85, p < 0.05). Overall, associations differed by position, velocity, and performance variable, reflecting tactical demands and the limits of single-joint testing. However, in SMFs, high positive correlations were observed, highlighting the importance of strength and its necessity in the training process.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473822/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151860","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}

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Jump Rope Training Improves Muscular Strength and Cardiovascular Fitness in University Students: A Controlled Educational Intervention. 跳绳训练提高大学生肌肉力量和心血管健康：一项控制教育干预。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090307

Sabău Anca Maria, Ordean Mircea Nicolae, Mancini Nicola, Alexandra Szara Szekely, Simon Sorin, Ianc Dorina, Carlos Hervás-Gómez, Popovici Cornelia, Grosu Emilia Florina, Grosu Vlad Teodor

{"title":"Jump Rope Training Improves Muscular Strength and Cardiovascular Fitness in University Students: A Controlled Educational Intervention.","authors":"Sabău Anca Maria, Ordean Mircea Nicolae, Mancini Nicola, Alexandra Szara Szekely, Simon Sorin, Ianc Dorina, Carlos Hervás-Gómez, Popovici Cornelia, Grosu Emilia Florina, Grosu Vlad Teodor","doi":"10.3390/sports13090307","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090307","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to evaluate the effects of jump rope training on cardiovascular capacity, assessed with the Ruffier test, and muscular strength, measured using isometric dynamometry (BioFET Mustec, Almere, The Netherlands), within a university physical education program. A total of 52 undergraduate students from non-specialist faculties at the University of Oradea were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG). Over eight weeks, the EG performed a ten-minute jump rope training session once per week in combination with cardiovascular exercises, while the CG participated only in cardiovascular exercises. Statistical analyses revealed a significant group effect on cardiovascular response (Ruffier Index: p = 0.019; Cohen's d = -0.271) and a substantial increase in right lower limb strength (p = 0.003; d = 1.026) in the EG compared to the CG. Furthermore, improvements were observed in upper limb strength (left arm: p = 0.010; d = 0.922) and left lower limb strength (p = 0.027; d = 0.779). These findings suggest that incorporating jump rope training into university physical education classes may represent an effective and low-cost strategy to enhance both cardiovascular efficiency and muscular strength in young adults. Given its simplicity and affordability, jump rope training appears feasible for implementation in schools and universities, even where resources are limited. Future research should investigate its long-term effects across different populations.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473967/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151552","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}

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Impact of Pre-Elite Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction on Draft Outcomes and Reinjury Risk in Elite Australian Football Players: A Retrospective Cohort Study. 前交叉韧带（ACL）重建对澳大利亚优秀足球运动员选秀结果和再损伤风险的影响：一项回顾性队列研究。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090308

James P Veale, Anik Shawdon, Peter D'Alessandro, Jay R Ebert, Peter K Edwards

{"title":"Impact of Pre-Elite Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction on Draft Outcomes and Reinjury Risk in Elite Australian Football Players: A Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"James P Veale, Anik Shawdon, Peter D'Alessandro, Jay R Ebert, Peter K Edwards","doi":"10.3390/sports13090308","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090308","url":null,"abstract":"A history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) during the Australian Football (AF) talent pathway may impact draft prospects and increase the risk of a second injury during a professional career. This study investigated whether a history of ACLR before the Australian Football League (AFL) Draft Combine influenced draft outcomes and second ACL injury rates during an AFL career. A retrospective cohort study was undertaken, whereby AFL talent pathway medical evaluation data from 1071 male players who attended the AFL National Draft Combine between 2011 and 2022 was analyzed. Draft outcomes and secondary ACL injuries were compared between players with and without a pre-draft ACLR using chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Twenty-one players (2.0%) had sustained a pre-draft ACLR. All of these players were drafted into the AFL. Players with a prior ACLR were more likely to be drafted in the first two rounds (odds ratio [OR] 2.64; p = 0.039). They were also over eight times more likely to sustain another ACL injury during their careers (28.6% vs. 4.5%; OR 8.54; p < 0.001). This study showed that a pre-draft ACLR did not reduce the likelihood of being drafted but was associated with a higher risk of a secondary ACL injury during an AFL career. These findings are relevant to AFL recruiters, medical staff, and high-performance staff, and support the consideration of education and injury prevention programs for pre-elite players with prior ACLR.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473991/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151970","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}

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Comparative Effectiveness of Conservative Therapies for Plantar Fasciitis: A Retrospective Observational Study. 足底筋膜炎保守治疗的比较疗效：一项回顾性观察研究。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090306

Ana María Rayo-Pérez, José María Juárez-Jiménez, Mercedes Ortiz-Romero, Luis María Gordillo-Fernández, Raquel García-De-La-Peña

{"title":"Comparative Effectiveness of Conservative Therapies for Plantar Fasciitis: A Retrospective Observational Study.","authors":"Ana María Rayo-Pérez, José María Juárez-Jiménez, Mercedes Ortiz-Romero, Luis María Gordillo-Fernández, Raquel García-De-La-Peña","doi":"10.3390/sports13090306","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090306","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Plantar fascitis is a common cause of heel pain in adults. Although various conservative treatments have been studied, comparative real-world effectiveness remains underreported. Objective: To retrospectively evaluate and compare the clinical effectiveness of percutaneous neuromodulation, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), and custom foot orthoses in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted from January 2020 to December 2023 at a podiatric clinic. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to medical records, and 120 patients were divided into three groups according to treatment, with 7 patients excluded due to non-compliance with follow-up. Pain intensity (VAS) and functional improvement (FFI) were assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 6 months post-treatment. Statistical analysis included paired t-tests, ANOVA, effect size (Cohen's d), and 95% confidence intervals. The STROBE checklist was followed. Results: All three interventions showed significant improvement in pain and function at 6 months (p < 0.05). Neuromodulation achieved the highest pain reduction (VAS mean difference -6.2, d = 1.02), followed by ESWT (d = 0.78) and orthoses (d = 0.65). Functional scores improved similarly across all groups, with no significant difference at 6 months (p = 0.12). Conclusions: Percutaneous neuromodulation demonstrated greater clinical effectiveness in pain reduction compared to ESWT and orthoses, although functional outcomes were similar. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473615/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151843","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}

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The Impact of an 8-Week Running Technique Program on Linear and Change-of-Direction Speed in Youth Football-A Pilot Study. 8周跑步技术训练对青少年足球线性和转向速度的影响——一项初步研究。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090305

Diogo Camacho, Diogo Monteiro, Rui Matos, Nuno Amaro, Raúl Antunes, Miguel Jacinto

{"title":"The Impact of an 8-Week Running Technique Program on Linear and Change-of-Direction Speed in Youth Football-A Pilot Study.","authors":"Diogo Camacho, Diogo Monteiro, Rui Matos, Nuno Amaro, Raúl Antunes, Miguel Jacinto","doi":"10.3390/sports13090305","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090305","url":null,"abstract":"In football, linear speed and change-of-direction speed are fundamental skills for performance in the sport. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of an 8-week running technique program on the variables described in young footballers. Thirty-one athletes participated, 16 in the intervention group (Under-15) and 15 in the control group (Under-17). The intervention group had a mean age of 14.37 ± 0.50 years and the control group had a mean age of 15.80 ± 0.76 years. Both groups underwent two assessments, pre- and post-intervention, performing the 20-m test and the 5-0-5 Agility Test, assessing linear speed and change-of-direction speed, respectively, with timing conducted manually by trained evaluators. The results showed improvements in the intervention group in both tests, with statistically significant differences in change-of-direction speed (right foot: p = 0.010; r = 0.669; left foot: p = 0.05; r = 0.503), while the control group did not show any significant differences in either test, even showing a regression in results. The present study indicates that running technique training, even with a weekly frequency of only one session per week, may contribute to improvements in linear speed (even non-significant) but, especially, in the change of direction of young footballers. These results are important because training can promote more efficient running movement patterns, promoting benefits in terms of sports performance and the prevention of non-contact injuries.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473498/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151908","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}

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Effects of Pneumatic Compression and Manual Massage on Recovery and Performance in Elite Brazilian Under-20 Soccer Players: A Crossover Trial. 气动压缩和手动按摩对巴西20岁以下优秀足球运动员康复和表现的影响：一项交叉试验。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090304

Tiago Costa Esteves, Júlio Cesar de Oliveira Muniz Cunha, Júlio Guilherme Silva, María Rúa-Alonso, Luciano Teixeira Dos Santos, Laercio Brehner Gemaque do Couto, José Vilaça-Alves, Estêvão Rios Monteiro, Igor Ramathur Telles de Jesus

{"title":"Effects of Pneumatic Compression and Manual Massage on Recovery and Performance in Elite Brazilian Under-20 Soccer Players: A Crossover Trial.","authors":"Tiago Costa Esteves, Júlio Cesar de Oliveira Muniz Cunha, Júlio Guilherme Silva, María Rúa-Alonso, Luciano Teixeira Dos Santos, Laercio Brehner Gemaque do Couto, José Vilaça-Alves, Estêvão Rios Monteiro, Igor Ramathur Telles de Jesus","doi":"10.3390/sports13090304","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090304","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Acute neuromuscular fatigue impairs athletic performance and increases the risk of musculoskeletal injury. Recovery strategies such as manual massage (MM) and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) have been proposed to mitigate these effects, although their efficacy in elite youth soccer remains under debate. Objective: To compare the acute effects of MM and IPC on muscle damage recovery, lower limb strength, and power in Brazilian Under-20 soccer athletes. Methods: A randomized crossover study was conducted with twenty male youth athletes (18.65 ± 0.67 years) from the under-20 category of Paysandu Sport Club-Brazil. Each athlete underwent both MM and IPC interventions, separated by a seven-day washout. Variables assessed included serum creatine kinase (CK), quadricep and hamstring isometric voluntary contraction (IVC), and vertical jump (VJ). Results: MM resulted in a CK reduction of Δ = -77.1 U/L (p = 0.042; d = 0.37), indicating a moderate effect size, while IPC induced a larger reduction of Δ = -138.0 U/L (p = 0.160; d = 1.41), with a very large effect size despite the lack of statistical significance. Neither intervention produced significant changes in quadricep or hamstring IVC, nor in VJ height (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Both MM (statistical difference) and IPC (clinical difference) were viable recovery strategies for attenuating acute serum CK without impairing neuromuscular performance in elite under-20 soccer players.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473631/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151952","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}

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Mood States, Injury Status, and Countermovement Jump Performance in Brazilian High-Level Sports. 巴西高水平运动员的情绪状态、受伤状态和反动作跳跃表现。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090303

Izabel Cristina Provenza de Miranda Rohlfs, Franco Noce, Carolina F Wilke, Tim J Gabbett, Victoria R Terry, Alexandre Montenegro, Carlos Alexandre Assis, Paula Moreira Magalhães, Pasteur O de Miranda, Peter C Terry

{"title":"Mood States, Injury Status, and Countermovement Jump Performance in Brazilian High-Level Sports.","authors":"Izabel Cristina Provenza de Miranda Rohlfs, Franco Noce, Carolina F Wilke, Tim J Gabbett, Victoria R Terry, Alexandre Montenegro, Carlos Alexandre Assis, Paula Moreira Magalhães, Pasteur O de Miranda, Peter C Terry","doi":"10.3390/sports13090303","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090303","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated relationships between mood profiles, sports injuries, and countermovement jump with arm swing (CMJ) performance in a cohort study of 417 Brazilian athletes using a multi-methods approach during the period from January to November 2023. Six distinct mood profiles were identified, termed the shark fin (28.3%), iceberg (20.4%), submerged (18.7%), inverse iceberg (18.0%), surface (9.8%), and inverse Everest (4.8%). Athletes with the inverse Everest profile had a significantly higher risk of injury (OR = 2.90; 90% CI [1.09-7.55]) compared to those with the iceberg profile. Random forest models showed moderate predictive capability (AUC = 0.651), with vigour (12.7%) and anger (11.5%) as primary predictors. Bayesian analysis confirmed a higher injury probability in athletes with the inverse Everest profile (31.8%). Despite statistical power limitations, the results indicate that negative mood profiles, particularly those with elevated anger and fatigue, are associated with increased injury risk. Mood scores were not associated with CMJ performance variation. These findings highlight the importance of considering mood profiles in athlete monitoring systems, acknowledging the complex interplay between psychological and physical factors in injury risk.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473216/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151826","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}

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Outcomes Addressed by Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Trials in Sportspeople and Athletes-An Evidence Map Summarizing and Categorizing Current Findings. 运动员和运动员全身肌电刺激试验的结果——总结和分类当前发现的证据图。

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Sports Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI: 10.3390/sports13090302

Svenja Reinhardt, Joshua Berger, Matthias Kohl, Simon von Stengel, Michael Uder, Wolfgang Kemmler

{"title":"Outcomes Addressed by Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Trials in Sportspeople and Athletes-An Evidence Map Summarizing and Categorizing Current Findings.","authors":"Svenja Reinhardt, Joshua Berger, Matthias Kohl, Simon von Stengel, Michael Uder, Wolfgang Kemmler","doi":"10.3390/sports13090302","DOIUrl":"10.3390/sports13090302","url":null,"abstract":"Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) is a time-efficient, joint-friendly, and highly customizable training technology that particularly attracts sportspeople and athletes looking to enhance performance, accelerate regeneration, and prevent injuries with WB-EMS. Based on a systematic review of the literature, the present evidence map aimed to provide an overview of outcomes addressed by WB-EMS in exercising cohorts of different levels. In summary, the search identified 34 research projects with 39 studies and 43 publications that addressed 79 outcome categories (e.g., isometric strength) with more than 300 single outcomes (e.g., isometric strength of leg extensors). Thirty-one studies focused on performance-related outcomes, four studies addressed regeneration-related outcomes, and eight studies reported outcomes related to anthropometry. A further 14 studies reported health- and safety-related outcomes. Twenty-five of the 31 studies that reported performance parameters addressed strength, ten power, 18 jumping, ten sprinting, six agility, six endurance, five anaerobic power, and one each flexibility or balance, and five studies reported sport-specific performance outcomes (e.g., shot velocity). Apart from outcomes concerning injury prevention or sport-specific complaints, there are in particular evidence gaps relating to the acute effects of WB-EMS on regeneration, particularly with respect to muscle recovery. Semiprofessionals/professionals were rarely addressed, and if so, primarily cohorts from team sports were evaluated, while no study focused on elite strength, endurance, or precision sports athletes.","PeriodicalId":53303,"journal":{"name":"Sports","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473934/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151924","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}

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