Methods Fifteen elite male basketball players (age: 15.4±0.9 years) were assessed during a
three‐week period to determine the reliability of functional screening tools and performance …

Background Foam roller and vibration techniques are currently used to assist in recovery
after fatigue. The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the use of a foam …

Objectives To compare the efficacy of inertial flywheel and heavy slow resistance training in
reducing pain and improving function in patellar tendinopathy. Design Randomised clinical …

Background: Evaluation of range of motion (ROM) is integral to assessment of the
musculoskeletal system, is required in health fitness and pathologic conditions, and is used …

Objective: To examine the effects on the ankle dorsiflexion mobility of the foam roller as well
as the combination of foam roller and vibration applied to the ankle plantarflexors muscles …

The aim of this study was to investigate the acute (a football match) and chronic (a whole
season) effects of competition on ankle dorsiflexion ROM in professional football players …

Deficits in hamstring muscle strength and in hip range of motion (ROM) have been
considered risk factors for hamstring muscle injuries. However, there is a lack of information …

The p. R577X polymorphism (rs1815739) in the ACTN3 gene causes individuals with the XX
genotype to be deficient in functional α-actinin-3. Previous investigations have found that XX …

Background: Homozygosity for the X-allele in the ACTN3 R577X (rs1815739) polymorphism
results in the complete absence of α-actinin-3 in sarcomeres of fast-type muscle fibers. In …

Background New reliable devices for range of motion (ROM) measures in older adults are
necessary to improve knowledge about the functional capability in this population …