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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, Volume 9, Issue 1

March 2024 - 56 articles

Cover Story: The correction of postural weaknesses through the better positioning of the pelvis is important in sports therapy and physiotherapy. The aim of this study was to examine whether there are similar or different motor strategies to correct the pelvic position. Six muscles were recorded in 41 persons using surface EMG while the subjects performed voluntary pelvic movements. Cluster analysis revealed the presence of four clusters with different muscle activation patterns in which the abdominal muscles and dorsal muscle groups were differently involved. The gluteus maximus muscle had the strongest correlation with changes in pelvic tilt. This result can be important for therapy, as different muscle strategies should be trained depending on the individually preferred motor patterns. View this paper
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Articles (56)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,915 Views
12 Pages

The Effectiveness of External Verbal Feedback on Balance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

  • Konstantinos Parlakidis,
  • Lazaros Alexandors Kontopoulos,
  • Dimitris Mandalidis,
  • Eleftherios Paraskevopoulos,
  • Maria Papandreou,
  • Eleni Kapreli and
  • Anna Christakou

Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is characterized by muscle weakness and impaired neuromuscular control. This study aimed (a) to assess the impact of external verbal feedback on the dynamic balance of athletes with CAI and (b) to examine the maintenan...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,251 Views
12 Pages

While neck pain can be defined in clinical terms, in most cases the underlying pathophysiology is largely unknown. Regional cervical spine range of motion is often found to be reduced in patients with neck pain compared to persons without pain althou...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,192 Views
9 Pages

Play Activities Are Associated with Force Regulation in Primary School

  • Kyota Koitabashi,
  • An Murase,
  • Jun Yasuda and
  • Takeshi Okamoto

The daily exercise habits and play activities of children are known to have a significant impact on the development of body control. However, previous studies have not adequately explored the correlation between force regulation during submaximal vis...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,683 Views
11 Pages

Exploring Indicators for Training Load Control in Young Swimmers: The Role of Inspiratory Spirometry Outcomes

  • Adrián Feria-Madueño,
  • Nuno Batalha,
  • Germán Monterrubio-Fernández and
  • Jose A. Parraca

One of the most important implications of technology in swimming is to control training loads. Lactate control, video-analysis of the technique or the assessment of specific actions, i.e., the vertical jump, have helped to provide load adaptation ind...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,571 Views
17 Pages

Periodontal disease (PD) is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular events. However, its relationship to chronic heart failure (CHF) is unclear. The aim was to compare cardiac and inflammatory parameters in CHF patients with (PG) versus without p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,110 Views
29 Pages

The Complexity of Skeletal Transverse Dimension: From Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment Strategies to the Application of Collaborative Cross (CC) Mouse Model

  • Nezar Watted,
  • Iqbal M. Lone,
  • Kareem Midlej,
  • Osayd Zohud,
  • Obaida Awadi,
  • Samir Masarwa,
  • Ali Watted,
  • Eva Paddenberg,
  • Sebastian Krohn and
  • Christian Kirschneck
  • + 2 authors

This study investigates the significance of skeletal transverse dimension (STD) in orthodontic therapy and its impact on occlusal relationships. The primary goal is to enhance understanding and promote the integration of transverse skeletal diagnosti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,636 Views
14 Pages

The reflexive responses to resist external forces and maintain posture result from the coordination between the vestibular system, muscle, tendon, and joint proprioceptors, and vision. Aging deteriorates these crucial functions, increasing the risk o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,533 Views
11 Pages

Translation, Adaptation and Validation of the Greek Version of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow Score in Greek Overhead Athletes

  • Eleftherios Paraskevopoulos,
  • Anna Christakou,
  • Stefanos Karanasios,
  • Amalia Panagiota Louka,
  • George M. Pamboris and
  • Maria Papandreou

Athletes engaging in overhead activities often face injury risks, emphasising the need for reliable assessment tools. This study focused on the translation and psychometric evaluation of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (KJOC) Shoulder and Elbow Sc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,645 Views
16 Pages

Influence of an Exercise-Specific Face Mask on Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Graded Exercise

  • Aidan K. Comeau,
  • Kelvin E. Jones,
  • Eric C. Parent and
  • Michael D. Kennedy

The impact of exercise-specific face masks (ESFMs) in aerobically fit individuals on physiological, perceptual, respiratory, and performance responses remains unclear. How ESFMs mitigate exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is also unknown. Thu...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,136 Views
12 Pages

Compared with other sports, running is popular sport for children throughout the world. Over the last few decades, marathon running has become increasingly popular even in the age group below 18 years. While the majority of youth athletes fall within...

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