Academic Articles & Research Papers

Admission requirements for athletes in higher education: analysis by Pró-Atleta at the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Significant Differences in the Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans Exist Among Asia-Pacific and European Surgeons.

Barriers faced by people with disabilities in mainstream sports: a systematic review

IntroductionDespite advances in inclusive policies and social awareness, the participation of people with disabilities (PwD) in mainstream sports remains limited due to numerous barriers. This systematic review seeks to identify and critica...

Work-related musculoskeletal pain and characteristics of brewery workers in southwest Nigeria - a pilot study

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal pain (WMSP) is a common symptom associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It is aggravated by poor lifting techniques, inappropriate ergonomics, repetitive movements and awkward posture...

A survey about sports investments in Iran: Comparison between 1998 & 2016 without inflation

Background: Sports Investments is one of the most unique sports events, in the country dealing both with collectors and dealers.Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the sports investment o Iran in 2016 and 1998. Therefore, we estim...

Do Ankle Sleeves And Lace-Up Braces Effect Neuromuscular Control And Athletic Performance?

Objectives: Athletes commonly wear fitted silicone ankle sleeves (SAS) and lace-up ankle braces (LAB). There is limited data about their effect on neuromuscular control or athletic performance. Our goal is to evaluate their efficacy in a yo...

Sports Geography

'Space' and 'place' are concepts central to both geography and sport. Places, for example, are the means of identifying most sports teams, while sport both affects, and is affected by, the physical environment and landscape.In this fully re...

Identifying and prioritizing strategies for creating and impacting brand identity using the FCM method

AbstractThe aim of the present study is to identify and analyze the strategies for creating and consequences of brand identification using the FCM method. The present study is applicable in terms of its purpose, and exploratory in terms of ...

Association of mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms and/or haplogroups with elite Japanese athlete status

A number of familial and twin studies have assessed the relative contribution of genetic and environmental factors to physical performance or its-related traits and have estimated that there is a significant genetic component to their pheno...

Effects of compression running pants and treadmill running stages on knee proprioception and fatigue-related physiological responses in half-marathon runners

Background: Knee injury is common in half-marathon runners, however, the effect of compression running pants on fatigue and knee proprioception remains unclear.Objectives: The study aims to investigate whether wearing compression running pa...

The effect of observational learning by individual and dyad training on mirror neurons function and learning of movement skills in autism spectrum disorder children

Background: Disruptions in the children Autism spectrum’s mirror neurons has been challenged by researchers in psychological and motor behavior science for children with autism spectrum. Methods that based on the mirror neuron system, such ...

Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization on Lower Limb Muscle Activity, Pain, and Disability in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background and Objectives: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with altered neuromuscular control. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) targets core–limb coordination; however, its specific impact on lower-limb electromyographic...

Effects of an 8-week multimodal exercise program on ground reaction forces and plantar pressure during walking in boys with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability with first signs appearing in children aged 3 years and younger. Given that autism spectrum disorder is accompanied by a broad range of symptoms such as impaired sen...

Dribbling emotions and anxiety in women’s football: a scoping review

Background and Study Aim. Fear of failure, choking under pressure, financial disparities in income, and concerns related to body image and social pressure may intensify on-field challenges. These factors make the competitive environment par...

Optimal exercise type and dose to improve sleep quality in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Sleep quality decreased can result in a major health issue in older people with age. While not all sleep changes are pathological in older people’s life, severe disturbances may lead to depression, cognitive impairments,...

Acute cognitive effects of interruptions to prolonged sitting with brief standing or physical activity breaks: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis

Abstract Background Prolonged sitting is strongly associated with impaired cognitive function. Although traditional exercise interventions have been shown to improve cognitive outcomes, their implementation is often limited by practical con...

The effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on psychological factors in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulation method that delivers a low-intensity, constant direct current through electrodes positioned on the scalp. Therefore, the purpose of th...

Impacts of trail running and mountain biking: Resilience of a Mediterranean mountain ecosystem

Summary: Rising outdoor activities have created major challenges for managing protected natural areas due to uncertain ecological effects. This study analyzes the impacts of two expanding sports, trail running and mountain biking, on flat a...

Género y nivel educativo en las narrativas autobiográficas de la infancia

The present work deals with autobiographic memory, educative background and gender roles. It is based in socio–cultural psychology research supporting the relationship between context and the development of cognitive processes. 96 structure...

Discriminative efficacy and comparative analysis of functional performance tests for lower-limb injuries in Chinese elite female basketball athletes: a pilot cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Elite female basketball players experience a high incidence of lower-limb injuries, yet evidence remains limited regarding the applicability of common functional performance tests in this population. This study aimed (1)...