Purpose/Background Sprinting and jum** are two common and important components of
high‐level sport performance. The weight‐bearing dorsiflexion test (WB‐DF) and Star …

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 …

Background The integration of smartphones, particularly iPhones, into clinical podiatry
practice has gained momentum, yet a comprehensive analysis of their potential and …

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 …

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 …

Introduction: Foam roller is a device used as a massage intervention for rehabilitation and
fitness performance. Objective: To examine the effects on the ankle dorsiflexion mobility of …

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 …

Objectives To investigate the relationship between predicted risk of injury based on the
dichotomous classification of the weight-bearing lunge (WBL) test scores and variables …

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 …