[HTML][HTML] Effect of muscle length on maximum evoked torque, discomfort, contraction fatigue, and strength adaptations during electrical stimulation in adult populations …

JGT Cavalcante, VHS Ribeiro, RC Marqueti, IA Paz… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) can improve physical function in different
populations. NMES-related outcomes may be influenced by muscle length (ie, joint angle), a …

Mechanisms underlying exercise intolerance in long COVID: An accumulation of multisystem dysfunction

A Jamieson, L Al Saikhan, L Alghamdi… - Physiological …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The pathogenesis of exercise intolerance and persistent fatigue which can follow an
infection with the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus (“long COVID”) is not fully understood. Cases were …

[HTML][HTML] The reliability and suitability of strength assessments in frail and pre-frail older adults: recommendations for strength testing in older populations

B Swales, GC Ryde, I Fletcher, AC Whittaker - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Lifelong strength is fundamental to physical function, health, and quality of life.
Reliable appropriate strength assessment measures for older adults play an important role …

[HTML][HTML] Resistance Exercise Program Is Feasible and Effective in Improving Functional Strength in Post-COVID Survivors

K Kaczmarczyk, Y Matharu, P Bobowik… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Evidence suggests that COVID-19 infection can cause lasting health
consequences. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation services have been recommended to reduce …

Reference values for isometric ankle strength: a scoping literature review and comparison with novel data from 683 athletes

L Kejžar, Ž Kozinc, D Smajla… - Critical Reviews™ in …, 2023 - dl.begellhouse.com
The aim of the study was to obtain body-ass− normalized reference values of isometric ankle
strength through a thorough literature review and consequent meta-analysis of the acquired …

[HTML][HTML] Reliability and Validity of a Portable Traction Dynamometer in Knee-Strength Extension Tests: An Isometric Strength Assessment in Recreationally Active Men

D Garcia, IV de Sousa Neto, Y de Souza Monteiro… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: the study determined the validity and reliability of measurements obtained
using the portable traction dynamometer (PTD)(E-Lastic, E-Sports Solutions, Brazil) and the …

[HTML][HTML] Can clinician-stabilization with hand-held dynamometry yield a reliable measure of knee flexion torque?

D Larson, D Lorenz, B Melton - International Journal of Sports …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Assessment of knee flexion torque is a relevant clinical measure following
various injuries and surgeries to determine progress in rehabilitation and inform decision …

[HTML][HTML] Nutrient Intake, Performance, and Body Composition of Preseason Wrestlers

GJA Coapstick, AM Barry, CL Levesque… - … Journal of Exercise …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
College athletes, especially in weight class sports, often experience energy deficits. Athletes
competing in weight class sports such as wrestling are at greatest risk for deficiencies and …

[HTML][HTML] Loaded 5 Sit-to-Stand Test to Determine the Force–Velocity Relationship in Older Adults: A Validation Study

G Bochicchio, L Ferrari, A Bottari, F Lucertini… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Force–velocity profiling (Fv) evaluates muscle function through the identification of maximum
force (F0), velocity (V0), power (Pmax) and optimal velocity (Vopt). The purpose of this study …

Hamstrings-quadriceps strength ratio could be related to falls in community-living older adults

F Yang, C Simpkins, AR Trammell… - … of electromyography and …, 2024 - Elsevier
A prior study reported that the concentric strength imbalance between hamstrings and
quadriceps is associated with falls in older adults. Given that the concentric strength may not …