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{"title":"Comparing Individualized vs. Non-Individualized Locomotor Profiling on High-Intensity Interval Training Adaptations in Soccer Players: A Randomized Parallel Study.","authors":"DongMing Zhu, DongMei Song, ZhiDa Huang","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.503","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to compare the effects of individualized versus non-individualized HIIT programming, based on players' locomotor profiles, on the magnitude of adaptations in aerobic, anaerobic, and neuromuscular capacities. A randomized, controlled, parallel-group design was conducted with 46 male youth soccer players (age: 16.5 ± 0.5 years), who were allocated into four groups: individualized HIIT (HIITind), long-interval HIIT only (HIITlong), repeated sprint training only (RST), and a control group that maintained regular training without any HIIT intervention. In the HIITind group, players were assigned to either HIITlong or RST based on their locomotor profile - endurance or speed-oriented - determined by the difference between maximal sprint speed (MSS) and maximal aerobic speed (MAS), respectively. In contrast, players in the HIITlong and RST groups followed the same protocol regardless of their profile. The training intervention lasted six weeks, with sessions conducted twice per week. Players were assessed at baseline and post-intervention for countermovement jump (CMJ), MSS over 30 meters (km/h), repeated sprint ability (RSA), and MAS, using the 5-minute running test. Significant improvements were found in all training groups compared to the control. RST showed greater improvements in CMJ (p < 0.001), MSS (p < 0.001), anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) (p < 0.001), and RSAmean (p < 0.001) compared to HIITind and HIITlong. No significant differences were observed between HIITind and HIITlong. Locomotor profiles influenced MSS (p < 0.001) and ASR (p < 0.001). These findings suggest that while both individualized and non-individualized HIIT protocols improve physical capacities, RST offers superior benefits for anaerobic and neuromuscular adaptations, whereas both HIITind and long are more effective than RST for enhancing aerobic capacity, with no significant differences observed between them.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 3","pages":"503-512"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12418199/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145042021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing Adapted Small-Sided Team Sports and Aerobic Exercise with or without Cognitive Games: Effects on Fitness and Cognition in Older Men.","authors":"Ana Filipa Silva, Robert Trybulski, Grzegorz Trybek, Waldemar Moska, Henrique Castro, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.589","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the effects of 12-week interventions on cognitive and physical fitness adaptations in older men with cognitive decline. We employed a randomized, parallel, and controlled design with five groups: team sports (TS), team sports with cognitive training (TS+C), aerobic exercise (A), aerobic exercise with cognitive training (A+C), and a control group (Control). Fifty older male volunteers (mean age: 69.3 ± 3.2 years) were included in the analysis. Interventions consisted of two 60-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks. Both TS and A groups participated in structured physical training, with TS involving 5v5 handball and football games, and A focusing on circuit training exercises. The TS+C and A+C groups additionally incorporated 20-minute cognitive training sessions using a software, targeting memory, attention, and executive functions. The control group maintained their usual routines. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Physical fitness was assessed through six tests of the Senior Fitness Test. Results revealed significant post-intervention differences in MoCA (p < 0.001, ηp² = 0.622), chair stand (p = 0.038, ηp² = 0.189), up and go (p < 0.001, ηp² = 0.516), and 6-minute walk test (p = 0.001, ηp² = 0.333) scores among groups. Post hoc analysis showed that TS, TS+C, A, and A+C groups significantly improved in MoCA, chair stand, up and go, and 6-minute walk test compared to the control group (p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed for arm curl, sit and reach, or back scratch tests. Our findings suggest that 12-week interventions incorporating team sports or aerobic exercise, with or without cognitive training, can improve cognitive function and physical fitness in older men with cognitive decline, and may contribute to strategies aimed at promoting healthy aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 3","pages":"589-602"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12418184/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145041956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of The Menstrual Cycle on Physical Recovery after Small-Sided Games: A Crossover Study in Women's Soccer Players.","authors":"Ana Filipa Silva, Robert Trybulski, Grzegorz Trybek, Waldemar Moska, Felipe J Aidar, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.532","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was twofold: (i) to compare potential variations in reactive strength index (RSI), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) between the early follicular and mid-luteal phases in response to small-sided games (SSGs); and (ii) to analyze potential interactions in the magnitude of responses to different SSG formats, specifically 1v1 and 5v5. A crossover study design was employed, involving 20 amateur female soccer players (age: 21.4 ± 1.8 years) who were randomly assigned to two groups. With a 15-day interval between sessions, participants underwent repeated assessments following 1v1 and 5v5 formats across two menstrual cycle phases (based on calendar estimates). Participants completed 1v1 and 5v5 sessions and were evaluated at four time points: at rest, immediately post-session, 24 hours post, and 48 hours post. A three-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to assess the effects of play format (1v1, 5v5), hormonal phase (early follicular, mid-luteal), and time (rest, post-exercise, 24h, 48h). RSI was assessed using a drop jump test, IL-6 was measured via salivary analysis, and DOMS was rated using a Likert scale. To control for potential confounders like nutrition, sleep, and training load, participants maintained their regular diet and training during the study, though individual variation in these factors could still affect the results. Significant interactions were found between menstrual cycle phase, format, and time for RSI (p = 0.040; ηp² = 0.154) and IL-6 (p < 0.001; ηp² = 0.773), but not DOMS (p = 0.121; ηp² = 0.283). RSI was significantly lower and IL-6 significantly higher in the mid-luteal phase, especially in 1v1 sessions (RSI: p < 0.001; IL-6: p < 0.001). These findings suggest that neuromuscular fatigue and inflammatory responses to SSGs are modulated by menstrual cycle phase, with potential implications for optimizing training and recovery strategies in female athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 3","pages":"532-542"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12418195/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145042305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Combined Vs. Single Supplementation of L-Citrulline and Sodium Bicarbonate During Sprint Interval Training in Basketball Players: Effects on Physical Performance and Hormonal Adaptations.","authors":"Yongliang Wang, Yanyan Wang, Kun Qian","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.258","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.258","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the effects of L-citrulline (L-CIT) and sodium bicarbonate (Sb) supplementation during short sprint interval training (SSIT), both individually and combined, over a 28-day period, to assess the impact on the physical performance and hormonal adaptations of basketball players. Forty young (age = 21.5 ± 1.7 years) male basketball players were randomly assigned into five groups of eight subjects including either L-CIT (6 g daily), Sb (0.3 g·kg^-1 of Sb daily), L-CIT+Sb, placebo (PL), and or an active control group (CON). The training groups engaged in SSIT sessions, consisting of three sets of ten repetitions of five-second all-out sprints, three times per week over four weeks. A series of physical performance tests including countermovement vertical jump, a 20-m linear sprint, Illinois change of direction speed, Wingate anaerobic power, and an incremental exercise test were conducted before and after the training period. In addition, blood samples were obtained to analyze resting testosterone and cortisol levels before and after the training period. Significant improvements in physical performance were observed across all training groups after the 4-week intervention (p < 0.05). Notably, the groups receiving supplements exhibited more pronounced improvements in the physical performance tests (p < 0.01) in comparison to the PL group, indicating superior adaptations. In addition, no significant (p > 0.05) changes were seen in testosterone, but the supplement groups showed lower cortisol levels than other groups following the 4-week intervention. There were no significant differences in physical performance adaptations among the supplement groups. The study reveals that short-term supplementation of L-citrulline and sodium bicarbonate in the capsule form effectively enhance physical performance of basketball players in comparison to a placebo.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"258-268"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Weekly Eccentric Overload Training on Locomotor and Mechanical Performance in Youth Soccer Players.","authors":"Vicente de Dios-Álvarez, Ezequiel Rey, Alexis Padrón-Cabo, Julen Castellano","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.351","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.351","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the impact of weekly eccentric overload training (EOT) on locomotor and mechanical performance during small-sided games (SSGs) in elite youth soccer players. A total of 22 elite male youth soccer players participated in this study. A controlled, non-randomized study design was employed. Players were assigned to either an eccentric overload training group (EOT, n = 9) or a control group (CON, n = 13). The EOT group incorporated one additional eccentric training session into their regular regimen, while the control group maintained their standard training schedule throughout the 8-week study. The Eccentric Overload Training (EOT), known for its benefits in injury prevention and performance enhancement, incorporated five exercises using flywheel devices: K-box squats, split squats, dynamic forward and backward lunges, and unilateral hamstring kicks on the Versa-Pulley. A total of 1,117 small-sided game (SSG) observations were analyzed (EOT = 528, CON = 589). No significant differences were found in locomotor variables, including zScore for total distance covered (TD), high-speed distance (HSD), very high-speed distance (VHSD), and sprint distance (SD). However, the intervention group showed lower acceleration (ACC) and deceleration (DEC) compared to controls (p < 0.05). Player load (PL) varied significantly between groups and over time (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that incorporating a weekly eccentric overload training (EOT) session may enhance locomotor performance despite temporary reductions in mechanical performance in elite youth soccer players. The practical application of the study is that minimal preventive eccentric work can be added into the intervention process without compromising physical performance capacity during that period.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"351-362"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reliability and Utility of the Skills.Lab Arena as A Real-Time Measurement Technology for Soccer Technique and Cognitive Performance.","authors":"Michał Dolata, Teresa Zwierko, Łukasz Bojkowski, Brandon Moran, Robert Śliwowski","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.277","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While motor and technical skills are typically assessed through field-based soccer tests, cognitive skills are usually evaluated in controlled laboratory environments. The Skills.Lab Arena is a newly developed testing and training device that enables motor, technical, and cognitive assessments in a soccer-specific setting. This study evaluated the reliability and usefulness of the Skills.Lab Arena technology. In a test-retest design (7 days, 1 month), 31 young soccer players (age, 13.5 ± 0.5 years) performed 10 trials of technical and motor-cognitive tests. Absolute and relative intersession reliability were determined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and coefficient of variation (CV). Bland-Altman analysis was used to assess agreement, mean differences, and limits of agreement (LoA). A repeated-measures ANOVA was applied to identify potential learning effects between test sessions. The smallest worthwhile change and typical error (TE) were calculated to assess the intersession usefulness of the tests. The Skills.Lab Arena tests demonstrated good relative and absolute intersession reliability, with ICC values ranging from 0.75 to 0.89 for time-based tasks and 0.71 to 0.91 for accuracy-based tasks. Bland-Altman analysis revealed minimal mean differences with acceptable 95% LoA. CV values ranged from 1.78% to 4.5% for time-based tasks and were slightly higher, ranging from 8.08% to 19.87%, for accuracy-based tasks. Learning effects were observed in one ball-related agility test. In light of the results, the Skills.Lab Arena can be considered a reliable diagnostic tool for assessing motor-cognitive performance in young soccer players. However, despite its reliability, further validation is needed before it can be recommended for practical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"277-291"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131152/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Different Intervention Methods on Postural Control in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Xiaoya Zhang, Jianxin Wu, Dun Liang, Bin Ruan, Qi Gao","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.332","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.332","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the impacts of a 4-week transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), balance training (BT), and an integrated program combining tDCS with BT on static and dynamic postural control in athletes suffering from chronic ankle instability (CAI); as well as to explore whether the combined program produces superior effects compared to either single intervention. Forty athletes with CAI were randomized into four groups: tDCS group, sham tDCS (s-tDCS) group, tDCS + BT group, and s-tDCS + BT group. Twenty minutes of 2 mA anodal or sham tDCS was applied either independently or in conjunction with a 20-minute progressive hop-to-stabilization balance (PHSB) training program over 12 supervised sessions spanning 4 weeks. Primary outcomes were the total score of the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and the composite reach distance (COMP) in the Y-Balance Test (YBT). Secondary outcome measures included error scores of single-limb and tandem stance on firm and foam surfaces, as well as mean normalized reach distances in the anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), and posterolateral (PL) directions. Compared to baseline measures, the tDCS, tDCS + BT, and s-tDCS + BT groups scored fewer errors on posttest measures for single-leg stance on a firm surface (Sfi), single-leg stance on a foam surface (Sfo), tandem stance on a firm surface (Tfi), tandem stance on a foam surface (Tfo), and the total BESS (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Additionally, both the tDCS + BT and the s-tDCS + BT groups showed greater PM, PL, and COMP in posttest measures compared to pretest measures (<i>p</i> < 0.05). However, no significant differences were found among the tDCS group, the tDCS + BT group, and the s-tDCS + BT group in the posttest measures (<i>p</i> > 0.05). tDCS, BT, and the combination of these two interventions can significantly improve static postural stability in athletes with CAI. However, only intervention methods incorporating BT were effective in enhancing dynamic stability. The combined program offered no additional benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"332-340"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131151/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Testing The Effects of Player Matching in Basketball Matches and Small-Sided Game Training Scenarios Based on The Relative Age Effect: A 6-Month Study on Physical Performance and Skill Adaptations.","authors":"LiXin Wei, Yafei Zheng, MingBang Li, Shu Hong Dai","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.397","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Identifying strategies to mitigate the impact of the Relative Age Effect (RAE) on the development of youth basketball players is crucial. This study aimed to compare two methods of player grouping during competitive small-sided games and match scenarios in training sessions, focusing on their impact on physical performance and technical skill development: mixed birthdate quartiles (CON) versus structured grouping based on birthdate quartiles (BG) over a 6-month period. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with forty-one youth basketball players (age: 12.9 ± 0.7 years) at a trained/developmental level. Throughout the study, participants in the BG group (n = 20) were assigned to small-sided games or match competition scenarios based on their birthdate quartiles, while those in the CON group (n = 21) were grouped with players from mixed quartiles. Players were evaluated at baseline and after the 6-month period for physical performance using countermovement jump (CMJ), change-of-direction (COD), and aerobic capacity (YYIRT). Additionally, they were assessed for technical skills in shooting, passing, and dribbling tests. Comparisons were made based on both birthdate quartiles (quartiles q1-2 relatively older, and q3-4 relatively younger players) and group. After 6 months, the CONq3q4 covered a shorter YYIRT distance than the CONq1q2 group (<i>p</i> = 0.040), achieved a lower CMJ height than both the CONq1q2 (<i>p</i> = 0.024) and BGq1q2 groups (<i>p</i> = 0.019), and had a greater COD deficit than the CONq1q2 group (<i>p</i> = 0.046). Additionally, the CONq3q4 group had longer dribbling times than the CONq1q2 (<i>p</i> = 0.002), BGq1q2 (<i>p</i> = 0.004), and BGq3q4 (<i>p</i> = 0.009) groups. In skill assessments, the CONq3q4 group scored lower in passing than both the CONq1q2 (<i>p</i> = 0.015) and BGq1q2 groups (<i>p</i> = 0.025), and scored lower in shooting compared to the CONq1q2 (<i>p</i> = 0.019), BGq1q2 (<i>p</i> = 0.003), and BGq3q4 (<i>p</i> = 0.003) groups. Grouping youth basketball players based on birthdate quartiles during training can mitigate the relative age effect, promoting more equitable physical and technical development by reducing age-related biases. However, these conclusions are limited by the study's duration and require further research over the long term.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"397-405"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Repeated 1RM Testing on Strength, Velocity, and Load-Velocity Profiling: A Repeated Measurement Trial.","authors":"Florian Micke, Eduard Isenmann, Stephan Geisler, Steffen Held","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.303","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maximal strength assessment, particularly the one-repetition maximum (1RM) test, is essential in resistance training and sports science. Velocity-based metrics like mean concentric velocity (MCV) at 1RM and load-velocity profiling enhance neuromuscular monitoring, yet the stability of parameters such as load-velocity slope (VL-Slope) and peak power position (PP-Position) over repeated tests remains uncertain. Thus, 14 resistance-trained male participants (age: 25.2 ± 3.3 years; training experience: 2.1 ± 2.0 years) performed five 1RM tests in the squat and bench press over a seven-week period. Strength and velocity parameters, including 1RM, MCV at 1RM, VL-Slope, and PP-Position, were assessed using an inertial measurement unit. A repeated-measures ANCOVA was conducted to analyze changes over time, with effect sizes quantified using partial eta squared (ηp²) and standardized mean differences (SMD). No significant training-induced adaptations were observed for 1RM or MCV at 1RM across all testing sessions (p > 0.05). VL-Slope and PP-Position remained stable, indicating no systematic changes over time. However, exercise-specific differences were found, with higher absolute loads and velocities in the squat compared to the bench press. Additionally, PP-Position was significantly higher in the squat, suggesting that peak power output occurs at a higher relative load for lower-body exercises. Repeated 1RM testing does not appear to induce relevant strength or velocity adaptations over time. Coaches and practitioners should consider exercise-specific differences in force-velocity characteristics when designing training programs and interpreting performance diagnostics.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"303-310"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Systematic Review of Finite Element Analysis in Running Footwear Biomechanics: Insights for Running-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries.","authors":"Yang Song, Xuanzhen Cen, Meizi Wang, Zixiang Gao, Qitao Tan, Dong Sun, Yaodong Gu, Yan Wang, Ming Zhang","doi":"10.52082/jssm.2025.370","DOIUrl":"10.52082/jssm.2025.370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presented a systematic review of recent advancements in the application of finite element (FE) methods to running and running shoe biomechanics. It focused on outlining the general approach to build foot-running shoe FE models, exploring their current applications and challenges, and providing directions for future research. The review also aimed to highlight the gap between theoretical mechanical responses in simulations and real-world manifestations of running-related musculoskeletal injuries (RRMI). A comprehensive search of electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, identified 12 eligible articles for inclusion in this review. Current studies have examined the effects of various running shoe design features and conditions on the mechanical response of internal foot tissues using foot-running shoe FE models. These models have gradually evolved from simplified local representations to more realistic and comprehensive models, with the incorporation of experimental data enhancing simulation accuracy. However, to further improve simulation outcomes, key advancements are proposed to reduce development time and enhance model robustness. These include high-fidelity 3D model development, personalized shape transformation, AI-driven automated reconstruction, comprehensive dynamic running simulations, and improved validation methods. More importantly, future research needs to bridge the gap between FE simulations and RRMI risk by addressing the complexities of bone fracture criteria and conducting localized assessments of bone properties. Overall, this review provided valuable insights for biomedical engineers, medical professionals, and researchers, facilitating more accurate investigations of foot-running shoe FE models. Ultimately, these advancements aim to improve footwear design and training programs to reduce the risk of RRMI.</p>","PeriodicalId":54765,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Science and Medicine","volume":"24 2","pages":"370-387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12131137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}