This study aimed to analyze the biomechanical differences in knees that underwent reconstruction using four-strand hamstring or bone–patellar tendon–bone autografts during the side-hop test. This case–control study included 46 parti...
Background: The side hop test (SHT) measures the number of jumps performed over 30 s. Although this measure has demonstrated its value in clinical practice, the temporal parameters of the SHT allow for a deeper analysis of the execution strategy. The...
The purpose of this study was to assess whether a simple and reproducible battery of jump tests can distinguish between patients affected by chronic ankle instability (CAI) and control subjects. The hypothesis was that patients with CAI would demonst...
The main aim of this study was to determine the test–retest reliability of an experimental functional test battery: Y-balance test (YBT), single-leg countermovement jump (SLCMJ), single-leg hop for distance (SLH), side-hop (SH), speedy-jump (SJ), agi...
This study analysed the effects of performing a plyometric training programme on different types of jumping and specific changes of direction, and their respective asymmetries in karatekas. Twenty male karatekas (age 19 ± 4 years) were distrib...
Background/Objectives: After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), a 6-month composite test is recommended during rehabilitation before the return to sport, and the influence of a meniscal tear is not known. The hypothesis was that the lo...
Ankle muscle fatigue causes joint instability and increased postural sway, which triggers imbalance, leading to injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of wearing shoes that can be tightened using wire and dial (SWD...
Background: Neuromuscular training is widely implemented in professional football to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Although unstable surfaces are commonly used for proprioceptive and rehabilitation purposes, limited evidence supports th...
Background and Objectives: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are common injuries, and ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is among the most common surgical procedures in sports surgery. Our research aims to compare the 6-month post-operative results of...
Background and Objectives: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common injuries in the athletic population, and accordingly, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is among the most common orthopedic surgical procedures performed in sports medicine. This st...
Hops for beer production are a crop of growing interest in Italy, requiring specialized harvesting equipment and infrastructure. Several studies have been conducted on hop cultivation and harvesting around the world, but information on Italian hop pr...
Background and Objectives: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur as a result of the deterioration of the static and dynamic stability of the knee. One of the structures involved in providing static stability is the patellofemoral angle (Q a...
26 September 2021
Athletic taping is widely used in sports to prevent injury. However, the effect of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) protective taping on neuromuscular control during dynamic tasks remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the immedi...
Aim of the Study: To determine whether adding a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) to primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) lowers graft-failure risk and improves functional recovery in competitive athletes with high-grade piv...
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between re-injury worry, confidence, and attention and athletes’ functional status upon returning to sport after an injury. The sample consisted of 28 amateur-level male footb...
In order to successfully implement individualized patient rehabilitation and home-based rehabilitation programs, the rehabilitation process should be objectifiable, monitorable and comprehensible. For this purpose, objective measurements are required...
The objective of this study was to determine the duration of the main phenological stages, plant growth development, yield, and cone quality of hop cultivars grown under artificial light (17 h per day) during vegetative development (early season) in...
In the field of inter-satellite laser communication, achieving high-quality communication and compensating for the Doppler frequency shift caused by relative motion necessitate lasers with narrow linewidths, low phase noise, and the ability to achiev...
Decades of intensive use of copper-based fungicides against downy mildew in hops has led to considerable accumulation of copper in topsoil, resulting in toxic effects on plants. Due to its high sorption capacity, the application of co-composted bioch...
19 April 2021
This study aimed (1) to determine the appropriateness of using decision trees as a classification tool for determining the allocation of sport classes of para-footballers with “moderate vs. mild” cerebral palsy (CP) profiles of spastic diplegia/hemip...
Background/Objectives: The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body; it is frequently ruptured during sports and other dynamic physical activities. The purpose of this study was to compare recovery patterns over time between injuries t...
This study aimed to (1) determine the magnitude and direction of asymmetry in volleyball players, (2) establish asymmetry thresholds, and (3) explore differences depending on the test used and the players’ category. Twenty-nine junior and senio...
Background: Investigating the relationship between functional capacity and psychological readiness is of paramount importance when planning sport resumption following knee surgery. The aim of this study was to prospectively assess clinical and functi...
The aim of this study was to investigate how physical fitness performance, which is related to the strength and power of the lower extremities and core, as well as lateral agility, changes across 20 weeks of in-season training in youth female and mal...
This paper propose a practical field-based screening protocol for evaluating the risk of hamstring injury. This is done by discerning the most important factors that better explain the underlying structure among various measurements. Following a cros...
27 December 2021
Background and purpose: Knee injuries are common among female softball players, and the stability of the lower extremities and the strength of the knee are essential factors for them. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Kinesio...
Background: Malnutrition has extensive consequences, affecting multiple levels of functioning, including motor skill impairments. However, current interventions have mainly focused on dietary treatment, often neglecting motor impairments and relying...
The treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), particularly ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, remains a challenge. As the available therapeutic options have limited efficacy and various side effect, there is a need to identify new i...
9 December 2022
Wearable sensors offer the opportunity for patients to perform a self-assessment of their function with respect to a variety of movement exercises. Corresponding commercial products have the potential to change the communication between patients and...
Background: The study aimed to examine recovery time between sets (30 s vs. 2 min) during elastic band training for jumping, sprinting, COD, and repeated high-intensity efforts in young padel players. Methods: Twelve highly trained male padel players...
The use of the flowers (blossoms) of the coffee plant (genus Coffea) has been neglected over the years, as the focus has primarily been on the cost-efficient production of coffee beans. Because of societal changes and economic pressures, there is an...