Background Deficits in dynamic neuromuscular control have been associated with post-
injury sequelae and increased injury risk. The Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) has …

Injury is defined as a complex phenomenon determined by the non-linear interaction of
several intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The objective of the present study was to perform a …

This study is the first attempt to use explainable machine learning (ML) to investigate the
factors influencing physical development and the athlete's performance in the …

Adolescence is a period of increased injury risk in youth footballers; however, no studies
have considered the influence of growth-related factors and exposure time upon injury risk …

The effects of different factors—such as age, sex, performance level, and athletic shoe
features—on postural balance in athletes remain unclear. The main objective of our study is …

The present study aimed to examine the influence of leg dominance on the change of
direction (COD) performance. In this study participated 94 healthy young highly trained male …

Balance training (BT) is a well-established training type in many sports and is used to
improve postural control. There is evidence that performance enhancements after BT can …

The analysis of the epidemiological data and the risk factors underlying injuries is crucial to
promote prevention strategies in young soccer players. The objective of the present study …

In recent years, running has dramatically increased in children and adolescents, creating a
need for a better understanding of running gait in this population; however, research on this …

The purpose of the study was to evaluate predicted maturity offset (time before age at PHV)
and age at PHV (chronological age [CA] minus maturity offset) in a longitudinal sample of 58 …