We determined the frequency of strength disorders in 26 athletes with a history of hamstring
muscle injury and recurrent strains and discomfort. We also assessed the effectiveness of …

Tendinopathy is characterized by pain in the tendon and impaired performance sometimes
associated with swelling of the tendon. Its diagnosis is usually clinical but ultrasonography …

The first test for evaluating the isometric endurance of trunk extensor muscles was described
by Hansen in 1964. In 1984, following a study by Biering-Sorensen, this test became known …

Background Spike effectiveness represents a determining element in volleyball. To compete
at a high level, the player must, in particular, produce a spike characterized by a high ball …

Jidovtseff, B, Harris, NK, Crielaard, JM, and Cronin, JB. Using the load-velocity relationship
for 1RM prediction. J Strength Cond Res 25 (1): 267-270, 2011-The purpose of this study …

Background: Lateral epicondylitis represents a frequent overuse injury. In spite of many
conservative treatment procedures, prolonged symptoms and relapse are frequently observed. …

Context: Despite the high rate of lower limb injuries in basketball players, studies of the
dominant-limb effect in elite athletes often neglect injury history. Objective: To determine lower …

Skeletal muscle voluntary contractions (VC) and electrical stimulations (ES) were compared
in eight healthy men. High-energy phosphates and myoglobin oxygenation were …

This article reviews available techniques for spinal muscle investigation, as well as data on
spinal muscles in healthy individuals and in patients with low back pain. In patients with …

Pressure pain threshold (PPT) is defined as the minimum force applied which induces pain.
This measure has proven to be commonly useful in evaluating tenderness symptom. Our …