The effect of the menstrual cycle on physical performance is being increasingly recognised
as a key consideration for women's sport and a critical field for further research. This …

Background Exposure to increased mechanical loading during physical training can lead to
increased tendon stiffness. However, the loading regimen that maximises tendon adaptation …

The hexagon agility test is widely used in tennis players' fitness evaluation, although its
validity has not been fully stablished. This study aimed to assess the relationships between …

There are many reasons for reduced physical activity leading to reduced maximal strength
and sport-specific performance, such as jumping performance. These include pandemic …

Importance Men have a higher risk of Achilles tendon (AT) injury, and the impact of
morphological and mechanical sex differences may play a role. Aim The aim of this study is …

The aim of this research was to assess the reliability of a specific change of direction test
(ie,“On-Court COD test”) in youth badminton players, evaluate the effect of age on On-Court …

Background: The relationship between stiffness and drop jump performance in athletes in
various stages of development has yet to be fully investigated. The first aim of this study was …

Background: Patients with Achilles tendon (AT) injuries are often engaged in sedentary work
because of decreasing tendon vascularisation. Furthermore, men are more likely to be …

Although the influence of the series elastic element of the muscle–tendon unit on jump
performance has been investigated, the corresponding effect of the parallel elastic element …

After an Achilles tendon (AT) injury, the decision to return to full weightbearing for the
practice of sports or strenuous activities is based on clinical features only. In this study …