Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, Volume 10, Issue 3

Background: Temperature regulation is impaired in iron-deficient anemic humans and rats at rest during cold exposure. However, there is a paucity of data regarding the interplay of cold exposure, anemia, and exercise on thermal and cardiovascular res...

Background: Recreational running is a globally popular activity known for its physical and mental health benefits, including stress reduction and improved quality of life. However, many recreational runners lack structured guidance, increasing their...

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a highly prevalent and heterogeneous condition. Identifying distinct clinical phenotypes within end-stage knee OA populations may inform tailored preoperative management strategies for individuals awaiti...

Background: Basketball is a high-intensity, multidirectional sport involving frequent jumping, sprinting, and rapid changes of direction, which may expose the musculoskeletal system to varying and potentially asymmetric mechanical demands. The mechan...

Background: Mixed martial arts (MMA) requires athletes to generate repeated bursts of high-intensity effort with minimal recovery time. Despite the sport’s reliance on anaerobic power, there are minimal data assessing pre-competition physiologi...

Background: Body composition analysis in rugby is necessary for profiling athletes for ideal positioning, the establishment of standards and the development of nutritional and training strategies for improvement. This study aimed to assess the body c...

Background: The external knee adduction moment (KAM) is an important biomechanical parameter that reflects the load on the medial tibiofemoral compartment during gait. The KAM is typically evaluated using three-dimensional motion analysis (3DMA) syst...

Background: Age-related declines in skeletal muscle quality and quantity contribute to frailty and sarcopenia, leading to physical dysfunction in older adults. In particular, the selective atrophy of fast-twitch fibers is closely linked to reduced lo...

Background: At present, the rotational function of the hip adductor muscle group remains unclear. This study aimed to clarify the rotational function and stabilizing role of the pectineus, adductor longus, and adductor brevis (adductor muscle group)...

Background: Informal caregivers of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) experience high levels of psychological and physical stress, with limited access to supportive interventions and time constraints. Virtual Reality (VR) technologies m...