Kicking a football accurately with a certain velocity over a desired distance is dependent
upon the speed of the kicking foot and the quality of contact between the foot and ball …

PURPOSE: To quantify the effect of unstable shoe wearing on muscle activity and
haemodynamic response during standing. METHODS: Thirty volunteers were divided into 2 …

Methodik Literatursuche, Auswahl und methodische Bewertung der Primärstudien erfolgte
systematisch durch zwei unabhängige Gutachter (M. Hübscher, Universität Frankfurt; A …

This study tested whether proprioceptive discrimination of movement is a global, general
ability, or an attribute that is specific to the joint tested. 40 right-handed, healthy, young …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Swiss ball training on (1) knee joint
reposition sense (knee proprioception),(2) core muscle strength and (3) dynamic balance in …

Purpose: To determine the effect of cold ambient conditions on proprioception and cognitive
function in elite alpine skiers. Methods: 22 high-level alpine skiers and 14 control …

This study aimed to examine the effect of shoes with a rounded soft sole (Stretch Walker:
SW) on gait. Fifteen healthy male (mean age: 23.2) walked under three conditions (SW, Flat …

Background: A primary objective in stroke rehabilitation is to restore functional balance, in
order to reduce falls. Objectives: To identify the efficacy and safety of wobble board …

Background Over the last three decades, several designs of unstable footwear have been
developed in the forms of shoes, sandals and boots. There are marketing claims related to …

Background: Knee injury is common in half-marathon runners, however, the effect of
compression running pants on fatigue and knee proprioception remains unclear. Objectives …