Background Findings from original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses have
demonstrated the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) on markers of performance and …

This narrative review deals with the topic of strength training in swimming, which has been a
controversial issue for decades. It is not only about the importance for the performance at …

Hamstring strain injuries are endemic in running-based sports. Given the economic and
performance implications of these injuries, a significant body of research has emerged in …

Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common among dental professionals.
The most common areas affected are the trunk, neck, shoulders and wrists. Current …

Objective To summarise the evidence for non-pharmacological management of low back
pain (LBP) in athletes, a common problem in sport that can negatively impact performance …

Background and aim: Low back pain is one of the most common and most expensive
medical problems. It is the leading cause of absence from work in western societies. This …

Core exercises have been widely promoted in the last 25 years. However, the scientific
debate about its efficacy for improving individual and team sports performance is still open …

[Purpose] Most of rehabilitation programmes for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury
focus on quadriceps-hamstrings activation imbalances and less is known about kinetically …

The back is subjected to a great deal of strain in many sports. Up to 20% of all sports injuries
involve an injury to the lower back or neck. Repetitive or high impact loads (eg, running …

Background Core stability training has grown in popularity over 25 years, initially for back
pain prevention or therapy. Subsequently, it developed as a mode of exercise training for …