Purpose : The aim of this study is to investigate the postural balance in children with intellectual disabilities who participate soccer training compared their sedentary peers. Method Two groups boys aged 8–10 years participated study: a group (n = 12) and 12). Postural was assessed using force platform under 4 different conditions: open eyes, closed on firm foam surfaces. Timed Up Go Test, 10-m Walking Four-Square Step Test were also conducted. Results had significantly lower ( P < .05)...

Various studies have used different exercise protocols as post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) stimulus; however, little attention has been given to the effects of range motion on PAPE effect and subsequent enhancement. This study aimed compare responses induced by bench press performed with ranges throw performance.Ten resistance-trained males (age: 26 ± 3 years; body mass: 93.2 9.4 kg; height: 181 6 cm; experience in resistance training: 6.3 2.4 relative one-repetition maximum...

This study aimed to determine the impact of teacher verbal encouragement on physical fitness performance, technical skill, and physiological responses during small-sided soccer games (SSGs) adolescent female students’ a education session. Fifty-two students were divided into group (VEG, 15.57 ± 0.50 years) contrast (CG, 15.50 0.51 years). Anthropometric measurements, soccer-specific cardiorespiratory endurance (Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1; YYIRT1), muscle power (countermovement...

Sprinting is a competitive event in athletics that requires combination of speed, power, agility, and balance. This study investigated the relationship between dynamic balance, jumping ability, agility with 100 m sprinting performance athletes intellectual disabilities, addressing an underexplored connection. A sample 27 sprinters disabilities participated this completed sprint various tests, including Y Balance Test (YBT), Crossover hop test, squat jump (SJ), countermovement (CMJ), t-test...

Adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) often encounter challenges in walking and mobility due to cognitive motor impairments. This study aimed investigate the impact of real-life complexity on this population, particularly focusing dual-task scenarios. Twenty-four adolescents ID, divided into trained sedentary groups, participated study. Participants completed Timed Up Go Test 10-m walk test under various conditions, including holding a water glass, carrying tray 2 glasses water,...

This article aims at analyzing to what extent university sport can serve as an effective means of the foreign students’ integration and identifying main challenges opportunities they encounter in process context migration. The purpose study is analyze role sports activities facilitating integration. Within research there was made a quantitative analysis, based on data collected through survey applied sample 134 students enrolled Moldova. Of these, 25.4% come from Ukraine, 15.7%...

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a widespread and disabling condition affecting many older adults. Clinically, it characterized by mild to severe accompanied muscle tension, primarily in the lower back. Objective: This study aimed establish correlations between LBP, physical activity, body composition, posture 114 women (mean age: 67.6 ± 5.68 years). Methods: Using cross-sectional design, LBP was assessed using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Physical activity (PA) measured pedometer...

This article aims to analyze what extent university sports can serve as an effective means of integration for foreign students and the main challenges opportunities they encounter in process context migration. In this study, “integration” is defined adapting their new academic social environment, involving development interpersonal relationships active participation life. “University sports” refer set physical activities organized within higher education institutions, facilitating student...

Overhead athletes are at a higher risk of injury when the internal rotation strength their dominant shoulder exceeds that non-dominant by 9%, and external is 14% greater in compared to shoulder.Though 15% bilateral difference recognized literature as an imbalance. This study examined effect isometric exercise on muscle imbalance young elite badminton players. The was conducted using experimental design with pre-test post-test methodologies. We included approximately 80 Malaysian players,...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect blood flow restriction (BFR) or ischemia (IS) used between countermovement jumps (CMJ) on power performance changes. Two groups participants implemented two separate experimental protocols: BFR as protocol no. 1 and IS 2. Protocol involved seventeens male (n = 14) female 3). 2 twenty-three active 15) 8). During each session, following a randomized crossover design, subjects performed 4 sets repetitions CMJ with 7-minute rest interval. In no.1,...

Player performance in an intense sport such as basketball is known to be related attributes speed, agility, and power. This study presents a comparative analysis of associations between anthropometric assessment physical different age groups elite youth players, while simultaneously identifying the predictors for speed agility these players. U14 (n = 44), U15 45), U16 51) players were tested anthropometry, lower-body power, agility. found taller, heavier, more muscular than In addition,...

Player’s performance in an intense sport such as basketball is known to be related attributes like speed, agility, and power. This study presents a comparative analysis of associations between anthropometric assessment physical different age-group elite youth players, while simultaneously identifying the predictors for speed agility these players. U14 (n=44), U15 (n=45) U16 (n=51) players were tested anthropometry, lower body power, agility. found taller, heavier, more muscular than Also,...

Introduction Basketball is a fast-paced intermittent team sport, wherein the players must exhibit different morphologies and fitness levels depending on their position. The aim of this study was to assess differences in athleticism basketball by playing positions its relations with body composition anthropometric measures. It hypothesized that calculated has stronger better predictive morphology compared motoric tests alone. Methods 47 were divided into three groups according position...

Abstract There are resistance training methods that result in strength, others enhance hypertrophy and stimulate power. The modality of contrast provides all these benefits one session. concept French Contrast is based on a combination complex methods. idea to use four exercises induce physiological responses the athlete train along force-speed curve. primary purpose study was investigate impact Method explosive strength kinematic parameters triple jump among female college athletes. Ten...

The study aimed to investigate differences in anthropometry, body composition (BC), and somatotype young football players of the same chronological age according maturity stage. Overall, 64 elite (age: 14.28 ± 0.46 years) were evaluated for standing sitting height, girth measures, BC using bioelectric impedance scale skinfold thickness. In total, two-thirds (73.44%, n = 47) classified as on-time maturers, 12.50% (n 8) early maturing, 14.06% 9) late maturing. Standing leg length, fat-free...

Individuals with intellectual disabilities often face unique challenges in physical capabilities, making traditional training methods less effective for their specific needs. This study aimed to investigate the effect of combining balance, plyometric, and strength (CBPS) sprint on performance male athletes disabilities. Twenty-seven participants were randomly assigned either a CBPS group or control that only maintained regular training. Participants underwent pre- posttraining tests,...

The effects of direct nutritional supplements on athletic performance are still being investigated and arouse curiosity. Only one study in the literature was found that kicking speed futsal players following low-dose caffeine supplementation (3 mg/kg); thus, question whether improves as well essential physical parameters soccer is controversial. Therefore, aim this to determine effect vertical jump (VJ), sprint, reaction time, balance, change direction (COD), ball-kicking players. In a...

This study aimed to analyze acute changes in the muscle mechanical properties of triceps brachii long head after bench press exercise performed at different external loads and with intensities effort along power performance. Ten resistance-trained males (age: 27.7 ± 3.7 yr, body mass: 90.1 17.1 kg, height: 184 4 cm; experience resistance training: 5.8 2.6 relative one-repetition maximum (1RM) press: 1.23 0.22 kg/body mass) two testing conditions a randomized order. During experimental...

Considering the rising prevalence of smartphone usage among adolescents with intellectual disabilities and their frequent motor challenges, understanding its impact on physical well-being is important. This study aims to investigate activities postural balance in disabilities. Two groups participated study: an disability group (IDG) (n = 16) atypical development (TDG) 12). Static balance, using a stabilometric platform firm foam surfaces, dynamic Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUGT), were performed...

The current study aimed to compare the effects of Pilates versus Zumba training on postural performance in middle-aged postmenopausal women. Fifty-seven eligible women, aged between 50 and 60 years, were randomized into three groups: (ZG) group, (PG) group or control (CG) group. Postural was assessed using a force platform under 4 sensory manipulation conditions: firm foam surfaces with eyes opened (EO) closed (EC). Our results showed more marked adaptations favor ZG concerning compared PG....

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effectiveness Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on pain, craniovertebral angle (CVA), and neck disability in university students chronic pain forward head posture. A total sixty-six eligible participants posture were into group (n = 33) MRT Behavior 33). Clinical outcomes included measured using numerical rating scale, through index, cranial vertebral angle. assessed at baseline...

This study aimed to compare the effects of Zumba and Pilates training on functional performance, mood, health-related quality life in postmenopausal women. Fifty-four women, aged 55–65, were randomly allocated a control group (CG), (PG), or (ZG). Functional performance factors, terms walking speed, lower body muscle strength, dynamic balance, mobility, as well mood (HRQoL), assessed before after intervention period. As results, both modalities significantly improved speed (PG (p <...

Caffeine (CAF) has been shown to be an effective ergogenic aid in enhancing sports performance, including vertical jump (VJ), sprint, balance, agility, and freestyle swimming performance (FSP). However, whether acute CAF supplementation improves FSP moderately trained female swimmers not well documented. Therefore, this study aimed investigate the effects of intake on jump, auditory reaction time (ART), swimmers. In a double-blind, cross-over design, eight (age: 21.3 ± 1.4 years, height:...

Introduction This study aimed to investigate the impact of cognitive load, particularly its escalation during execution same test, under varying vision conditions, on postural balance among adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). Methods Twenty underwent assessments different visual conditions (Open Eyes (OE), Closed (CE), Flash, Goggles, Visual Stimulation (VS)) and task settings (Single Task (ST), Dual (DT) without challenges, DT challenges). The test was assessed using Verbal...

This study explores the association of respiratory muscle strength with aerobic endurance kinetics among athletes, a specific focus on maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Previous research has elucidated complex interactions between and skeletal muscles during exercise, highlighting critical role efficient respiration in maximizing athletic performance. The interplay active muscles, especially influence fatigue exercise capacity, is well-documented. High-intensity been shown to activate...