Plyometric jump training exercise optimization for maximizing human performance: A systematic scoping review and identification of gaps in the existing literature

ED Barrio, RK Thapa, F Villanueva-Flores… - Sports, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Plyometric jump training (PJT) encompasses a range of different exercises that
may offer advantages over other training methods to improve human physical capabilities …

Six treatments have positive effects at 3 months for people with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis

BS Neal, C Bartholomew, CJ Barton… - journal of orthopaedic & …, 2022 - jospt.org
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of nonsurgical treatments on pain and function in
people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis …

[HTML][HTML] There is more to the knee joint than just the quadriceps: A systematic review with meta-analysis and evidence gap map of hamstring strength, flexibility, and …

HS Lopes, MC Waiteman, LB Priore… - Journal of Sport and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Impairments in hamstring strength, flexibility, and morphology have been
associated with altered knee biomechanics, pain, and function. Determining the presence of …

Clinic-and laboratory-based measures of postural control in patellofemoral pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis and evidence gap map

NP Batista, DDO Silva, L Mochizuki, GE Norte… - Gait & Posture, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder associated
with functional impairments. Although postural control is commonly assessed in people with …

Are there neuromuscular differences on proximal and distal joints in patellofemoral pain people? A systematic review and meta-analysis

R Rodrigues, KD Klein, KD Pompeo, MA Vaz - … of Electromyography and …, 2022 - Elsevier
We aim to determine the neuromuscular differences in proximal and distal joints between
patellofemoral pain (PFP) and healthy participants. Relevant articles were selected through …

Lower extremity muscle volume in females with patellofemoral pain and its relationships to hip and knee torque: A cross-sectional study

NR Glaviano, S Kim - Physical Therapy in Sport, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives Compare lower extremity muscle volume in females with patellofemoral pain
(PFP) to a cohort of pain-free females and investigate the relationship between thigh and hip …

What We Do Not Know About Stretching in Healthy Athletes: A Scoping Review with Evidence Gap Map from 300 Trials

J Afonso, R Andrade, S Rocha-Rodrigues… - Sports Medicine, 2024 - Springer
Background Stretching has garnered significant attention in sports sciences, resulting in
numerous studies. However, there is no comprehensive overview on investigation of …

Patellofemoral pain syndrome in children and adolescents: A cross-sectional study

GJB Sanchis, JVS Barbosa, RL Cavalcanti, JP Bezerra… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Objectives To assess the prevalence and associated factors of Patellofemoral Pain
Syndrome (PFPS) in children and adolescents. Method A population-based cross-sectional …

[HTML][HTML] Is there a relationship between knee crepitus with quadriceps muscle thickness and strength in individuals with patellofemoral pain? A cross-sectional study

A Jakovacz, F Serighelli, LM Miola… - Physical Therapy in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective To explore the relationship between knee crepitus, quadriceps muscle thickness
and isometric strength in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Cross-sectional …

An exploration of the motor unit behaviour during the concentric and eccentric phases of a squat task performed at different speeds

E Orantes-Gonzalez, J Heredia-Jimenez… - Sports …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Despite squatting being important in strength training and rehabilitation, few studies have
investigated motor unit (MU) behaviour. This study explored the MU behaviour of vastus …