This study analyzes the" gyaku-zuki" punch in kumite, a controlled form of karate that
emphasizes technique control to prevent trauma. The" gyaku-zuki" punch is preferred due to …

Although hand grip strength is critical to the daily lives of humans and our arboreal great ape
relatives, the human hand has changed in form and function throughout our evolution due to …

Handball is among the disciplines that impose a significant degree of asymmetry on the
body movement. The aim of the study is to assess the influence of physical effort on the …

Jujutsu is a close-contact grappling combat sport. Karate is a long-distance combat sport,
primarily using strikes and kicks. Well-designed strength characteristics should be capable …

Research on the acute physiological response to a padel match is limited. The present study
aimed to:(a) evaluate neuromuscular, urinary, and hematological responses after simulated …

The prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is increasing, partly due to a lack of
physical activity. In a cross-sectional study with 18,216 pupils (5th, 6th, and 8th grades) from …

From a preventative perspective, leg axis and core stabilization capacities are important for
soccer players and alpine skiers; however, due to different sport-specific demands, the role …

Objective Knowledge of sportive chokes is vital to the practice of Sports Medicine when
providing care at mixed martial arts and submission grappling events. This is a descriptive …

Few data are available on the body composition of pole dancers. Bioelectrical impedance
analysis (BIA) is a method that is used to estimate fat-free mass (FFM) and fat mass (FM) …

Grip strength (GS) is correlated with major muscle group strength; weakness and asymmetry
in older adults are predictive of future disease and functional limitation risk. GS at different …